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NHS 5k Fundraiser for Belin Blank Children's Hospital
NHS 5k Fundraiser for Belin Blank Children’s Hospital
Ames High students leave the football field at the end of the walkout on Wednesday, March 1st.
Ames Middle and High School Students Protest Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills
Lifeguard Equipment
Four New Physical Education Courses Added to The Ames High Registration Handbook
Ms. Polashek conducting the Ames High Orchestra in the fall of 2021.
Ms. Polashek: A Lifetime of Music
Ames High's new auditorium
Ames High Theater’s New Life
Photo session for DECA. Photo by leelandphoto
A Journey Through DECA
Elizabeth Brenneman sits and poses at her desk. Brenneman seeks to create an environment in her classroom where all students, regardless of skill level, can feel empowered.
Teacher Spotlight: Elizabeth Brenneman
Jabari Hinson (middle) stands with his teammates before a tournament—photo by Adam Atkinson.
Grappling Greatness: Jabari Hinson
Sylvie McConnell showing off her skills at the fall cheer showcase before her state performance. Photo by Ryan Renger.
Athlete by Nature, Cheerleader by Choice.
Emily holding up her current best artwork, which she spent hours on
Teenager Dreams of Creating Something That Matters With Her Art
A voting official sorts through envelopes for ballots.
A Blue Dot In a Sea of Red
During classes, students are asked to store their phones in a caddy like the one pictured above. Some students opt to keep their phones in their backpacks.
New Ames High Policy Takes Phones Out of the Classroom
Senior Akshay Sarda raises his hand to answer a journal prompt provided by the RULER curriculum. RULER aims to provide students with the tools needed to regulate their emotions beyond high school.
New Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum Seeks to Create More Positive School Environment
David Lee Senior Column: Words, words, words. How to not lose meaning behind the words you write.
David Lee Senior Column: Words, words, words. How to not lose meaning behind the words you write.
Inflation - In a Nutshell
Inflation – In a Nutshell
The Little Cyclone Volleyball team had a great season, winning the regular season Iowa Alliance Conference title. Although their season unfortunately ended after a loss to Valley in their sub-state matchup, the Little Cyclones proved to be a competitive underdog to look out for in coming seasons. (Photo: Tristan Spears)
While the Seniors Depart from the Volleyball Program, They Hope Their Impact Stays Around
State competition group poses for a picture after their victory at state cheer. Photo by Ethel Navarro
Ames High Cheer Team Makes History with Double State Championship Wins
Colden Bray (#58), celebrates after making a stuff in the backfield during Ames High's "Little CyHawk" bout vs. City High.
The Ames High Football Team Faces Yet Another Coaching Change, Posing New Challenges for Senior Players
Jabari Hinson (middle) stands with his teammates before a tournament—photo by Adam Atkinson.
Grappling Greatness: Jabari Hinson
Jack Wynter shoots a free throw against Marshalltown. Photo by Mary Greenfield.
Little Cyclones Dismantle Bobcats to Cap Off Action-Packed Senior Night
The Little Cyclone Volleyball team had a great season, winning the regular season Iowa Alliance Conference title. Although their season unfortunately ended after a loss to Valley in their sub-state matchup, the Little Cyclones proved to be a competitive underdog to look out for in coming seasons. (Photo: Tristan Spears)
While the Seniors Depart from the Volleyball Program, They Hope Their Impact Stays Around
A voting official sorts through envelopes for ballots.
A Blue Dot In a Sea of Red
State competition group poses for a picture after their victory at state cheer. Photo by Ethel Navarro
Ames High Cheer Team Makes History with Double State Championship Wins
During classes, students are asked to store their phones in a caddy like the one pictured above. Some students opt to keep their phones in their backpacks.
New Ames High Policy Takes Phones Out of the Classroom
Clockwise beginning from top left: Kirstin Sullivan, Teresa Testroet, Joel Sullivan, Sonja Hayes. Created with Canva.
Celebrating Ames High School’s Retiring Staff
This month our Editor-in-Chief features three of her favorite reads of October in her new reading corner! Created with Canva.
October Reads – Chantal’s Reading Corner
Jon Hart's Party School seeks to challenge the elitism surrounding college admissions. While entertaining, it falls short of thorough criticism. Cover art by Siori Kitajima.
“Safety School” or Blessing in Disguise? Rating: 6.8/10
Photos by Hector Vivas, Scott Garfitt, The Brown Daily Herald, and Gustavo Dudamel.
What We’re Listening to: May 2024
Print has diminished in value as the world has moved online, yet they remain a valuable resource for engagement in a high school setting. Created with Canva.
For High School Newspapers, Print is the Answer
live intentionally.
live intentionally.
This month our Editor-in-Chief features three of her favorite reads of October in her new reading corner! Created with Canva.
October Reads – Chantal’s Reading Corner
Photos by Hector Vivas, Scott Garfitt, The Brown Daily Herald, and Gustavo Dudamel.
What We’re Listening to: May 2024
Review: Utopia by Travis Scott
Review: Utopia by Travis Scott
Frank Ocean Delivers Odd Coachella Performance
Frank Ocean Delivers Odd Coachella Performance
Review: Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd by Lana Del Rey
Review: Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd by Lana Del Rey
Winter Tidings
Winter Tidings
2019 October Comic
October 2019
May 2019
April 2019
March 2019
Oct. 2018 Shout
History of Shout
History of Shout
Shouting the New Leaders: Trinity and Jonathan
In Support of Folly
In Support of Folly
Shout: March, 2015
The student newspaper of, by, and for Ames High School.

The WEB
The student newspaper of, by, and for Ames High School.

The WEB
Jamie Steyer

Jamie Steyer, Editor-in-Chief

Jamie Steyer is one of the terrific trio of Editors-In-Chief. In addition to writing for the WEB, she also writes news stories for the Ames Community School District. Besides writing, Jamie is the Thespian/Drama co-president, plays basketball, and participates in speech club. Jamie will be attending Iowa State University to major in Journalism next fall.

All content by Jamie Steyer
Jamie Steyer's Senior Column

Jamie Steyer’s Senior Column

Jamie Steyer, Editor-In-Chief
May 20, 2014
Ready for the future

Ready for the future

Jamie Steyer, Editor-In-Chief
March 28, 2014
Anonymous Twitter Accounts Spring Up

Anonymous Twitter Accounts Spring Up

Jamie Steyer, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2014
Valentine's Day Solutions

Valentine’s Day Solutions

Jamie Steyer, Editor-In-Chief
February 13, 2014
Catching Fire

Catching Fire

Jamie Steyer, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2013
American Horror Story brings scares, laughs

American Horror Story brings scares, laughs

Jamie Steyer, Editor-In-Chief
October 29, 2013
'Tis the season: Grad parties and stuff

‘Tis the season: Grad parties and stuff

Jamie Steyer
May 20, 2013
Forget finals, I'm feelin' fine

Forget finals, I’m feelin’ fine

Jamie Steyer
May 10, 2013

May Day

Jamie Steyer
April 29, 2013

The Madness of March

Jamie Steyer
April 22, 2013

Shock, Horror… And tears on tears

Jamie Steyer
April 19, 2013

My Re-Education

Jamie Steyer
March 1, 2013

Renee Arnhold

Jamie Steyer
February 18, 2013

The Love of my Life

Jamie Steyer
February 6, 2013

Freshman Tavan Shahidi

Jamie Steyer
January 28, 2013

Reichart Family Expands

Jamie Steyer
January 28, 2013

The End of the World?

Jamie Steyer
December 17, 2012

The Newest Fashion Trend: Not Caring About Trends

Jamie Steyer
December 7, 2012

Eat, Sleep, Basketball (and school and sleep and…)

Jamie Steyer
November 9, 2012

Hallway Etiquette

Jamie Steyer
October 31, 2012

Freshman Moe Elsadig

Jamie Steyer
October 31, 2012

Ghosts and ghouls and gremlins- Oh my!

Jamie Steyer
October 31, 2012

Ellie Goulding- Halcyon

Jamie Steyer
October 31, 2012

German Exchange Brings New Faces to the Halls

Jamie Steyer
September 14, 2012

Volleyball Has a Ball on the Court

Jamie Steyer
September 14, 2012

Ames Volleyball Up & Swinging

Jamie Steyer
September 13, 2012
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