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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.
Sophia Hatcher throws a free throw at her club game in 2021.
High school athlete confesses about the life of playing basketball
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
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Kevin Arritt Senior Column

Kevin Arritt
May 20, 2009

Praise for equality

Kevin Arritt
April 30, 2009

Superintendent’s proposed budget cuts teachers, raises student discussion

Kevin Arritt
April 30, 2009

To Improve Man Rationally, Morally, and Socially

Kevin Arritt
April 10, 2009

Gay marriage legalized in Iowa

Kevin Arritt
April 10, 2009

Struggling newspapers seek solutions

Kevin Arritt
March 13, 2009

Rough economy causes Ames schools to face tough budgeting challenges

Kevin Arritt
February 19, 2009

Thank you! Seriously.

Kevin Arritt
January 30, 2009

Limbaugh only a detriment now

Kevin Arritt
January 12, 2009

Have a sayvote in the congressional primaries on June 3rd

KEVIN ARRITT
May 20, 2008

Fund the National Endowment for the Arts

KEVIN ARRITT
May 6, 2008

Peace Sign Should Remain Meaningful

KEVIN ARRITT
April 11, 2008

Practice what we preachEnd the useless violence of cluster bombs

KEVIN ARRITT
March 12, 2008

Questioning the benefits of a high minimum wage

KEVIN ARRITT
March 7, 2008

ICCI lobbies for clean air, water, elections

KEVIN ARRITT
February 20, 2008

Religion and politicsan unholy alliance

KEVIN ARRITT
January 29, 2008

Cuba deserves our friendshipend the embargo

KEVIN ARRITT
December 18, 2007

Water is crucial

KEVIN ARRITT
November 6, 2007

American respect

KEVIN ARRITT
October 11, 2007

Give teachers a break

KEVIN ARRITT
September 26, 2007

The lost parks of Ames

KEVIN ARRITT
September 25, 2007

Mock Trial no longer being mocked

Kevin Arritt
May 21, 2007

Dude, Mazdak!!

Kevin Arritt
May 21, 2007

Hey! Get your smash on!

Kevin Arritt
April 30, 2007

John Sletten celebrates 50 years of coaching

Kevin Arritt
April 30, 2007

Yay, everybody loves to color!!

Kevin Arritt
March 30, 2007

Planning on dropping out?

Kevin Arritt
March 30, 2007

Lack of leftist ‘08 hopefuls

Kevin Arritt
March 8, 2007

Poly-what?? The basics of polyphasic sleep

Kevin Arritt
March 8, 2007

A call for reform in sports

Kevin Arritt
February 15, 2007

The Last King of Scotland an intense, informative film

Kevin Arritt
February 15, 2007
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