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

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

The WEB
Rachel Kim

Rachel Kim, In-Depth Editor

As In-Depth editor, Ames High senior Rachel Kim hopes to record her last memories cherishing the Ames High Spirit through the Web. In her free time, Rachel enjoys taking Polaroids, discussing about Dadaism, and riding her Townie bike. If anyone loves to read Camus and Kundera (and similar literature), hit Rachel up!

 

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Rachel’s Senior Column

Rachel Kim, Reporter
May 12, 2015
Meals from the heartland

Meals from the heartland

Rachel Kim, Reporter
May 12, 2015

Should I take a gap year?

Rachel Kim, Reporter
April 15, 2015
Keeping it up with the kustodians

Keeping it up with the kustodians

Rachel Kim, In-Depth Editor
March 30, 2015
Teachers need to be graded

Teachers need to be graded

Rachel Kim, In-Depth Editor
March 11, 2015
How Project Loon changed my stance on technology

How Project Loon changed my stance on technology

Rachel Kim, In-Depth Editor
February 23, 2015
High school students attempt to change virtual identity

High school students attempt to change virtual identity

Rachel Kim, In-Depth Editor
January 28, 2015
Fellows After School Program: Starting new clubs should be simple and rewarding

Fellows After School Program: Starting new clubs should be simple and rewarding

Rachel Kim, In-Depth Edtior
January 9, 2015
Ames High students share Thanksgiving traditions

Ames High students share Thanksgiving traditions

Rachel Kim, In-Depth Editor
November 26, 2014
Ames High reflects on Veteran's Day

Ames High reflects on Veteran’s Day

Rachel Kim, In-Depth Editor
November 17, 2014
The Not-So-'Sweet' Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte

The Not-So-‘Sweet’ Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte

Rachel Kim, In-Depth Editor
October 28, 2014
Ames High Key Club goes trick-or-treating

Ames High Key Club goes trick-or-treating

Rachel Kim, In-Depth Editor
October 16, 2014
Brothers and sisters across the seas: Spanish students come to Ames High

Brothers and sisters across the seas: Spanish students come to Ames High

Rachel Kim, In-Depth Editor
October 1, 2014

Bubbles of Anxiety

Rachel Kim, In-Depth Editor
September 16, 2014
Credit: Rachel Kim

Black stereotypes in Swift’s new music video

Rachel Kim, In-Depth Editor
September 3, 2014
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