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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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Scott MacDonald's Senior Column

Scott MacDonald’s Senior Column

Scott MacDonald, Editor in Chief
May 19, 2011

44 teachers to switch classrooms over the summer

Scott MacDonald
May 19, 2011

School board’s Roosevelt revivalism inappropriate for district’s future

Scott MacDonald
April 29, 2011

Human rights are violated every day all across the world–and you can help stop it

Scott MacDonald
April 29, 2011

Fourth Strokes album adds to confusion with unfocused feel

Scott MacDonald
April 8, 2011

Planning the next Ames High School

Scott MacDonald
March 4, 2011

Brady’s hair is up to him: he’s earned it

Scott MacDonald
December 10, 2010

Kanye’s "Dark Twisted Fantasy" not perfect, but still a masterpiece

Scott MacDonald
December 10, 2010

Say no to invasive TSA scanners and pat-downs, for the sake of sanity

Scott MacDonald
November 18, 2010

DJs got you fallin’ in love: how two men have churned out decades of hits

Scott MacDonald
November 2, 2010

DECA builds connections, impacts future for business students

Scott MacDonald
October 12, 2010

America needs to stop growth of extremism

Scott MacDonald
October 12, 2010

Tyler Wessels, Little League Champion, infiltrates Ames High

Scott MacDonald
September 28, 2010

Politics, etc.: from the GOP to the Healthy Kids Act

Scott MacDonald
May 20, 2010

Republicans succeed in creating chaos

Scott MacDonald
April 9, 2010

The WEB’s super-duper budget cut solutions

Scott MacDonald
March 12, 2010

Is "The Office" in decline?

Scott MacDonald
February 18, 2010

The Late Night War: Team CoCo

Scott MacDonald
February 18, 2010

A Decade of Song: a full analysis of music of the "noughties"

Scott MacDonald
December 18, 2009

New Tech N9ne album drops; car-subwoofer industry is stimulated

Scott MacDonald
November 28, 2009

Kirk Ferentz’s salary: the reason why Iowa’s budget is in crisis

Scott MacDonald
October 30, 2009

An indie review of Ames’ indie-est coffeeshops

Scott MacDonald
October 30, 2009

Editorial: Give students more freedom to use school technology

Scott MacDonald
October 13, 2009

Railroad crossings anger me

Scott MacDonald
October 13, 2009

A new approach to education is needed

Scott MacDonald
September 18, 2009

Despite manhood issues, Passion Pit prevails in the world of pop

Scott MacDonald
September 18, 2009

It’s time to rethink school nutrition

Scott MacDonald
May 20, 2009

Mrs. Horner leaves behind loving legacy

Scott MacDonald
May 20, 2009

Examining the impact of Iowa’s historic ruling

Scott MacDonald
May 1, 2009

"Today’s Best Hits" puts one to sleep

Scott MacDonald
May 1, 2009

"We’re going to Disney World!" Band Tour 2009

Scott MacDonald
April 10, 2009

Challenging students, not shrinking budgets, the main cause of course changes

Scott MacDonald
March 13, 2009

MDP: the man behind the myth

Scott MacDonald
February 19, 2009

Babes in Arms: "an oldie but a goodie"

Scott MacDonald
February 3, 2009

Snow days: the method behind the madness

Scott MacDonald
January 12, 2009
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