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The Ankeny Marching Hawks are ready for the Homecoming game.
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Ankeny Hawks, 16-10 vs. Johnston Dragons in final Homecoming game showdown
Ava Gifford and Ryan Tomlinson September 18, 2023
English teacher and journalism adviser Alissa Hansen’s Hawk Time on Friday, Sept. 8 consisted of The Talon, AHS’s student-run news team staff. The Talon is brainstorming ideas for their website and social media, and preparing for the upcoming field trip to Iowa City for the Iowa High School Press Association. This is one of many different Hawk Time’s that students can sign up for.
Stop, it’s Hawk Time!
Ava Tomlinson, Web/Print/Multimedia Editor • September 12, 2023
Sprinkling sparkles
Vivian Wu and Scott Kruse September 7, 2023
There’s some new faces at Ankeny High
There’s some new faces at Ankeny High
Joanna Guerrero, Social Media Editor • September 1, 2023
The Ankeny school board had its meeting on Monday, June 19. In addition to finance approvals and facilities requests, some district employees spoke out regarding contract negotiations.
“Hundreds of teachers show up at these school board meetings in hopes that a message will be delivered to you. However, the lack of questions being asked from your end only perpetuates the problem,” Centennial High math teacher Dana Degeeter said.

Centennial High language arts interventionist Kelcy Lofgren expressed frustrations with the board process.
 
“School board meetings were not moved to a larger venue when space was available to accommodate teachers who wanted to attend, Lofgren said. These actions signal that employees and employee voices are not valued.”
Ankeny school board meeting recap: June 19
Vivian Wu, Web/Print/Multimedia Editor; Videographer • June 20, 2023
Stop, it’s Hawk Time!
Ava Tomlinson, Web/Print/Multimedia Editor • September 12, 2023
Ankeny school board meeting recap: June 19
Vivian Wu, Web/Print/Multimedia Editor; Videographer • June 20, 2023
AHS Mock Trial team wins State, Nationals next
Vivian Wu, Web/Print/Multimedia Editor; Videographer • April 6, 2023
Restorative practices equal positive behaviors
Joanna Guerrero, Social Media Editor • March 28, 2023
Let's BeReal about social media
Drew Taylor, Social Media Co-editor; Staff Reporter • January 6, 2023
Hawks spread cheer for all to hear
Vivian Wu, Web/Print/Multimedia Editor; Videographer • December 23, 2021
Holiday Hawks with heart
Vivian Wu, Web/Print/Multimedia Editor; Videographer • December 20, 2021
Peppermint mocha: Coffee Review
Brianna Peterson, Staff Reporter • December 16, 2021
Happy holidays, AHS
Vivian Wu and Sarah Rose December 14, 2021
Pulitzer Prize winning musical artist, Kendrick Lamar, makes quite a comeback with his new album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers.
United in Kendrick: a review
Lejla Ahmetovic, Staff Reporter • May 25, 2022

After a long hiatus, Kendrick Lamar has returned to broadcast the fruits of his labor.  After a five-year dry streak, Lamar released his...

High prices are a common sight for many students at stations around the Des Moines metro area as well as the U.S. It takes a whole lot more to fill gas tanks right now, and the price does not seem to be plateauing.
OPINION: Price on the rise
Lejla Ahmetovic, Staff Reporter • May 19, 2022

As gas prices continue to rise, people begin to ask more questions while searching for answers. If you have not noticed already, gas prices...

Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness is playing at B & B in Ankeny currently through May 25. The science fiction action film is part of the Multiverse franchise and has fans of the Marvel empire talking.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness movie review
Justin Banks, Staff Reporter • May 17, 2022

To continue the tradition of Marvel movie reviews, comes the newest edition in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU ), "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse...

The Ankeny Marching Hawks are ready for the Homecoming game.
Sports
Ankeny Hawks, 16-10 vs. Johnston Dragons in final Homecoming game showdown
Ava Gifford and Ryan Tomlinson September 18, 2023

Friday night, Sept. 15, Ankeny stadium was alive with cheers from the student section and the buzz of excitement surrounding the long- awaited...

AHS football players Joe Kingston, Jamison Patton, JJ Kohl, and Drew Monsivais on the field.
Inside the life of a student-athlete
Adam Mein, Staff Reporter • January 10, 2023
Senior Ryan Crandall (#5) shoots a jump shot against Marshalltown. The Hawks took on Waukee Northwest Dec. 17 with a final score of Waukee Northwest 57 and Hawks 50.
Diving into the statesheet
Paul Erredge, Sports Reporter • December 17, 2021
There’s some new faces at Ankeny High
There’s some new faces at Ankeny High
Joanna Guerrero, Social Media Editor • September 1, 2023

The first full week of the school year 2023-2024 is coming to a close. After saying goodbye to 10 hawksome educators last year, we now welcome...

Saying goodbye is never easy. These 10 Ankeny High (AHS) teachers say goodbye to the Hawk Nest by sharing some of their fondest memories and experiences during their time at AHS.
Farewell to some Hawksome educators
Joanna Guerrero, Scott Kruse, Julien Noble, Ava Tomlinson, and Vivian Wu June 2, 2023

 

The AHS student section hold up flashlights during the Homecoming game against Valley High School at Ankeny’s stadium on Sept. 30, 2022.
Football student sections: the reality
Ava Tomlinson, Web/Print/Multimedia Editor • March 31, 2023

There is a cheerful mood throughout the student section tonight. It is the Homecoming football game against Valley and you are crammed in so...

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