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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
For the Humanities: Creating Stories
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.
Trump has enacted a barrage of policies, primarily via executive orders, in his first month in office. (Creative Commons)
Trump’s First Month In Office Brings Drastic Change and Uncertainty
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.
Jackson Winkey (left) and Cole Martin (right) are two of the key seniors leaving the program at the end of this year, the two are pictured celebrating Martin's semi-final appearance with Coach Andy Fecht (far right).
Pioneers, Record Breakers, Top Talents, and Stories of Growth Like No Other: The Wrestling Class of 2025
Ames High dance team poses at their annual showcase, held in the Ames gymnasium. Photo Credits to: Luis Rodriguez, Rodspecs Visuals.
It’s Not Just a Sport, It’s a Family
Girls conference tournament. Photo by Adam Atkinson
100 Wins and Counting: Lexa Rozevink Strength, Dedication, and Wrestling Greatness
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
Trump has enacted a barrage of policies, primarily via executive orders, in his first month in office. (Creative Commons)
Trump’s First Month In Office Brings Drastic Change and Uncertainty
Webster Award Winner Runner-Up: On the Write Track- How Jolie Blackburn Uses Writing to Improve Herself
Dr. Pomerance attends a Freedom Summer Reunion in 2015. Photo Credit: The Keene Sentinel
Webster Award Winner Runner-Up: The Midwesterner Who Went South- How Dr. Carl Pomerance Stood Up for Change in 1964
Webster Award Winner Runner-Up: Esteemed Artist Henry Cullen Illustrates His Story
Webster Award Winner Runner-Up: Arrow Allen, Athlete of all Seasons
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Webster Award Winner: An Honest Review of Duolingo (I’m not scared of you, Duo)
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Do We Need a Better Way to Teach Math?
I Found My High School Problems Reflected in Sylvia Plath
Voting For Our Government: Does Race Matter?
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
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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All content by Mukund Premkumar

Bands battle, environment wins

Mukund Premkumar
May 18, 2007

Drugs in sports

Mukund Premkumar
April 30, 2007

Abolish homework, it’s super not chill

Mukund Premkumar
March 30, 2007

Dennis KuoBravely leading the boys’ tennis team into new era

Mukund Premkumar
March 30, 2007

CrossoverSo bad it’s good? Not really. It sucks.

Mukund Premkumar
March 8, 2007

Unreasonable expectations for college tuition costs

Mukund Premkumar
February 15, 2007

Sweet dude, you're cool

Mukund Premkumar
January 25, 2007

Ames High boys’ basketball15 strong

Mukund Premkumar
January 25, 2007

I-BallA parade for the less talented

Mukund Premkumar
December 14, 2006

Ryan Kenyon not an artist, pretty neat nevertheless

Mukund Premkumar
November 16, 2006

Racism still exists in popular media

Mukund Premkumar
October 24, 2006

How much will Ethanol really help our energy situation?

MUKUND PREMKUMAR
September 28, 2006

Strong performance at districts brings boys’ track to State

Mukund Premkumar
May 23, 2006

NFL draftIt’s kind of a big deal

Mukund Premkumar
May 1, 2006

Bottled waterit’s just not worth it

Mukund Premkumar
April 28, 2006

Anticipation builds for tennis

Mukund Premkumar
April 14, 2006

ISU basketball fails to live up to high expectations

Mukund Premkumar
March 2, 2006

Change: Pro: We need to change, or we will regret it in the future

Mukund Premkumar
March 2, 2006

AHS's 'Poogz' Gleason shows hustle, scores goals

Mukund Premkumar
February 10, 2006

Black history is American history

Mukund Premkumar
February 9, 2006
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