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Celebrating Siricasso
March 22, 2024

Celebrating Siricasso

Siriaco ‘Siricasso’ Garcia, a proud member of Ames High’s class of 2014, is not just painting a legacy with his murals around central Iowa. He…

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AHS Choirs Celebrate Former Directors
February 23, 2023

AHS Choirs Celebrate Former Directors

Every Ames High choir director since 1987 was in attendance Monday night at the Winter Choral Concert. AHS choir groups performing included the freshmen choir,…

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National Science Bowl
September 22, 2022

National Science Bowl

After having competed virtually for three years, the Ames High Science Bowl team qualified and competed at the National Science Bowl Championships in Washington D.C.

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Ames Student-Inventor, Inspired by ‘Iron Man’ and Not Afraid To Fail, Wins National Recognition
September 9, 2022

Ames Student-Inventor, Inspired by ‘Iron Man’ and Not Afraid To Fail, Wins National Recognition

This story was originally written for and printed in the Ames Tribune. Written by Phillip Sitter. Jason Ahn’s favorite parts of Marvel’s “Iron Man”…

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Capturing the Spirit: Ames High Senior Derek Peng
July 11, 2022

Capturing the Spirit: Ames High Senior Derek Peng

Ames High senior Derek Peng has spent the last several years walking the halls of Ames High with a photographic eye. When most people walk…

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Our Stories: An EK and AHS Graphic Design Collaboration Project
June 3, 2022

Our Stories: An EK and AHS Graphic Design Collaboration Project

Our Stories is a collaboration project where Early Kindergarten (EK) classes at Northwood Preschool Center provided drawings and writing prompts for graphic design students at…

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Scratch Pad
May 25, 2022

Scratch Pad

Founded as a way to celebrate creative talent at Ames High School, Scratch Pad has been a part of AHS history since 1962. Previously a…

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Remembering Ames High: The Tunnel
March 3, 2022

Remembering Ames High: The Tunnel

The Ames High tunnel leading from the gymnasium to the football stadium is one of the many unique oddities that the alumni of AHS remember…

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BSAC Toy Drive Success
February 28, 2022

BSAC Toy Drive Success

Giving back to the community is on the minds of many, especially during the holiday season. One Ames High club is not only placing this…

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Ames Community School District Receives STEM BEST Program Award
July 14, 2021

Ames Community School District Receives STEM BEST Program Award

Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council announced Ames Community School District’s Science in the City as one of the 22 STEM BEST (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) Program models for 2021. The STEM Best Program supports school-business partnerships that allow teachers and industry professionals to work side-by-side on curriculum and projects that give students actual workplace experience. In the projects, students also gain an understanding of the opportunities and required skills for careers in STEM fields. 

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