![Bing talking about the plan for the day with her students in one of her AP Biology courses. “If I wasn't passionate about working with students, I don't think [I’d stay in teaching], but no, it's absolutely the students that I have that [make it worth it,” Bing stated. Photo taken by Sylvia Bartlett.](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/bing.jpg)
An act of kindness can go a long way. AHS teacher librarian talks with Talon editors Scott Kruse and Vivian Wu about the importance of spreading joy and “sparkle” in honor of someone special.
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Sprinkling sparkles
AHS teacher librarian Jenny Wirtz spreads some sparkle in honor of Erin Moomey
September 7, 2023
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Vivian Wu, Web/Print/Multimedia Editor; Videographer
Vivian Wu is a senior at Ankeny High School. She serves as co-web/print/multimedia editor and specializes in multimedia for The Talon. Outside of The Talon, Vivian is president of C.O.R.E., plays center snare for marching band, plays drums for Visual Adrenaline, is a member of the Mayor’s Youth Council, and helps lead Reel Ankeny Productions.
Scott Kruse, Business Editor
Scott Kruse is a senior at Ankeny High School and an editor for the Talon. Outside of the Talon, he plays clarinet in marching band and concert band, and synthesizer in show choir band. He also performs with the Drama Department and speech team. He plans to receive a bachelor of arts degree in music and a bachelor’s degree in journalism, and wants to learn more about broadcasting. A fun fact about Scott is that he loves traveling.