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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
Erin Murphy

Erin Murphy, Editor

Hi I’m Erin. I joined the Web Junior year. I play sports, I am in some clubs. and If I’m not being athletic or doing homework chances are I am watching tik tok. I also have a photography insta account you should go check out because I think I’m kinda decent. @murp_photography

All content by Erin Murphy

2021 Ames High School Time Capsule

Haley Reeves and Erin Murphy
June 10, 2021

2021 Ames High Video Time Capsule

Erin Murphy and Haley Reeves
June 9, 2021
Well that was Interesting...

Well that was Interesting…

Erin Murphy, Editor
June 2, 2021

2021 Ames High School Time Capsule Trailer

Haley Reeves and Erin Murphy
May 10, 2021
Senior Tate Zalasky jumping 6´5´´ in the High Jump event

Ames Track and Field Takes on the Drake Relays

Erin Murphy and Leola Almquist
April 28, 2021
Cool finds corner

Ames´ New Independent Book Store: Dog-Eared Books

Haley Reeves, Erin Murphy, and Leola Almquist
April 1, 2021
Left to Right: Casey Mumm (Sr.), Corey Phillips (Jr.), Keyshaun Brooks (Sr.), Lucas Lueth (So.), Tamin Lipsey (Jr.)

Boys Basketball takes on the State Tournament

Erin Murphy, Editor
March 18, 2021
Senior Yuer Zhu

Yuer Zhu: Dominating Ames High’s Art Department

Erin Murphy, Editor
March 8, 2021
Ames Senior Leah Tietjens goes for a shot guarded by two West players

The Perserverance of Ames High Girl’s Basketball

Erin Murphy, Editor, Reporter
March 3, 2021
Deleting Social Media: Is It Possible Now?

Deleting Social Media: Is It Possible Now?

Erin Murphy, Editor, Reporter
January 27, 2021
Senior Cassidy Peterson

Cassidy Brooke: Ames High’s Next Super Star

Erin Murphy, Editor, Reporter
January 27, 2021

The Ensu App: What Your Music Says About You

Erin Murphy, Editor, Photographer
January 26, 2021
Which path will you take?

What if I Took a Gap Year?

Erin Murphy, Editor, Reporter
December 17, 2020
I can't handle this!

I can’t handle this!

Erin Murphy, Editor, Reporter
November 11, 2020
Pictured here: Sophomore Sydney Turk racing in her second mile

Making it to the State Meet

Erin Murphy, Editor, Reporter, photographer
November 5, 2020
Seniors Bennett Ryken and Nick Grandgenett in their final mile.

Ryken (front), Grandgenett (back) at the finishing stretch

Senior E'mma Camara

Camara on Covid

Erin Murphy, Editor, Reporter
October 14, 2020
Smiling Erick posing for picture day.

Electric, Erick Rivera

Erin Murphy, Reporter
March 3, 2020
The the constriction site of the new Ames High School. Picture taken by Erin Murphy.

The Dead Zone Outside the Window

Tamaiah Crawford and Erin Murphy
October 28, 2019
Photo by Erin Murphy

Zmolek Spices up Social Studies

Seth Bequette and Erin Murphy
February 12, 2019
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