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Fine arts teacher and assistant music director Kelly Weber leads the band after a pregame performance on Sept. 27.
Future Ready Week series
November 6, 2024
Teacher Academy students from Ankeny Centennial, juniors Parker Wilson, Tony Mandolfo, and Sophia Royster develop their lesson plans that will be presented to the class. “[Teacher Academy students are] getting the experience of actually seeing if this is a career. They're getting that time in the classroom,” Teacher Academy and science teacher Kristen Campbell-Blumhagen (CB) said.
Students are getting up from behind the desk and partnering with industry professionals
November 5, 2024
AHS guidance counselors Audrey Bell, Kelly Andrews, and Mici Vos pose during busy Future Ready Week.
Future Ready Week
November 5, 2024
With Election Day fast approaching on Nov. 5, the spotlight is on candidates’ efforts to effectively engage young voters. Are their strategies resonating, or is it all just a popularity contest?
Political candidates: Promises or popularity ploys?
November 2, 2024
As P.E.O.P.E.L. P.E. members participate in Circle of Friends events, they reportedly discovered an enriching space where everyone is encouraged to shine, regardless of background or abilities. This supportive setting allows students to collaborate and communicate, enhancing social skills while nurturing a deep sense of belonging. In turn, the diverse participants continue to breathe new life into the P.E.O.P.E.L. P.E. program at Ankeny High School, bringing different perspectives and experiences that enrich every game and activity.
Circle of Friends
November 1, 2024
Fine arts teacher and assistant music director Kelly Weber leads the band after a pregame performance on Sept. 27.
Future Ready Week series
November 6, 2024
Ankeny FBLA poses at the FBLA State Fall Leadership Conference (SFLC) in Des Moines.
Future Business Leaders of America: Emerging club at AHS
October 31, 2024
Cover of “CHROMAKOPIA” by Tyler, The Creator, Columbia Records
“CHROMAKOPIA”: where Tyler, The Creator has been and where he’s going
October 30, 2024
Picture taken inside Barnum Circus of Freaks
Haunted Houses: Ghost or Gimmicks?
October 29, 2024
“Venom: The Last Dance” is now playing in a theater near you. The film is rated PG-13 and runs at one hour and 50 minutes. Movie poster from Columbia Pictures.
“Venom: The Last Dance”: A troubled ending to a trilogy
October 25, 2024
Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) began due to Chevron having too many smokestacks and not properly labeling them under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Chevron Deference: destruction of experts in courts
November 4, 2024
Cover of “CHROMAKOPIA” by Tyler, The Creator, Columbia Records
“CHROMAKOPIA”: where Tyler, The Creator has been and where he’s going
October 30, 2024
Smile 2 is now playing in theaters near you. The film is rated R and has a runtime of about 2 hours and 12 minutes. Paramount Pictures, Directed by Parker Finn and starring Naomi Scott as Skye Riley
Not just a smile
October 30, 2024
“Venom: The Last Dance” is now playing in a theater near you. The film is rated PG-13 and runs at one hour and 50 minutes. Movie poster from Columbia Pictures.
“Venom: The Last Dance”: A troubled ending to a trilogy
October 25, 2024
Created by Vivian Luna using Canva
Ankeny’s one and only frozen yogurt shop: Orange Leaf
October 17, 2024
On Friday, November 1st, Ankeny took on the Linn-Mar Lions at home. Junior Daniel Larmie celebrates an Ankeny touchdown.
Ankeny triumphs over Linn-Mar to advance to round two of playoffs
November 3, 2024
The Hawkettes get hype before the opening set. On Tuesday night, the Hawkettes faced off against Iowa City High and won with a set score of 3-0 to punch their ticket to Coralville against Waukee Northwest, which will take place on Monday, Nov. 4th.
Hawkettes take the win over Iowa City High to advance to State
October 30, 2024
The Thursday, October 24th Ankeny vs Cedar Rapids Washington game was postponed, and the Ankeny Hawks returned to Cedar Rapids the next day for the final regular season matchup. Senior Landen Rutter (58), junior Andrew Brandhorst (13), and junior Emanuwel Ford-Davis (18), ready for action.
Ankeny overpowers Cedar Rapids Washington in final regular season game
October 27, 2024
Junior Hayden Carlson warms up before the game.
Ankeny Hawks upset Valley in overtime battle
October 20, 2024
The Ankeny Hawks traveled to Iowa City Liberty to take on the Liberty Lighting. Junior Andrew Brandhorst is on the field, ready for warm-ups.
Hawks take on Iowa City Liberty in tight matchup
October 13, 2024
AHS guidance counselors Audrey Bell, Kelly Andrews, and Mici Vos pose during busy Future Ready Week.
Future Ready Week
November 5, 2024
As P.E.O.P.E.L. P.E. members participate in Circle of Friends events, they reportedly discovered an enriching space where everyone is encouraged to shine, regardless of background or abilities. This supportive setting allows students to collaborate and communicate, enhancing social skills while nurturing a deep sense of belonging. In turn, the diverse participants continue to breathe new life into the P.E.O.P.E.L. P.E. program at Ankeny High School, bringing different perspectives and experiences that enrich every game and activity.
Circle of Friends
November 1, 2024
Ankeny FBLA poses at the FBLA State Fall Leadership Conference (SFLC) in Des Moines.
Future Business Leaders of America: Emerging club at AHS
October 31, 2024
Picture taken inside Barnum Circus of Freaks
Haunted Houses: Ghost or Gimmicks?
October 29, 2024
Created by Lydia Gerety using Canva
The Environmental Club: Keeping Ankeny Green
October 23, 2024
The Iowa High School Press Association (IHSPA) held its annual fall conference for journalism students across Iowa on Oct. 24 at the Iowa Memorial Union on the University of Iowa Campus in Iowa City. Students from both Ankeny High School (AHS) and Ankeny Centennial currently in Advanced Journalism or Yearbook were in attendance.
IHSPA fall conference 2024: Everything you should know
October 26, 2024
Created by Lydia Gerety using Canva
The Environmental Club: Keeping Ankeny Green
October 23, 2024
The Ankeny student section showed their support by dressing out in red, white, and blue for the Ankeny versus Dowling game.
Hawks Triumph Over Number One Ranked Dowling Maroons
September 15, 2024
Senior Evan Irlmeier evades the Rams’ defense.
Hawks take on Southeast Polk Rams in week 2 road game
September 7, 2024
The Hawks go head to head with the Jags for the snap.
Ankeny Hawks kick off 2024 football season with Centennial Jags
September 2, 2024
This month's theme was to include a rose(s) in your work. Art by Jason Dennis
February Literary Magazine
February 26, 2024
Graphic made by Lydia Gerety using Canva
January Literary Magazine
January 22, 2024
Art by Jason Dennis
December Literary Magazine
December 19, 2023
Art by Owain Hernandez
November Literary Magazine
November 21, 2023
This is the debut of The Talon's literary magazine. With a new theme each month, our October theme is: horror. Get ready for some eerie poetry and some haunting tales that will send shivers down your spine. These words will invade your nightmares, and just in time for the spooky Halloween season. Art by Eos Gustafson
October Literary Magazine
October 13, 2023
  • 11/4 Volleyball: Ankeny vs. Waukee Northwest
  • 11/4 Wrestling: Boys 8th vs. Fort Dodge Middle School
  • 11/4 School Board Meeting
  • 11/5 Band Performance
  • 11/5 Basketball: Girls 8th vs. Ames Middle School
  • 11/7 Swimming: Girls varsity
  • 11/7 Basketball: Girls 8th
  • 11/7 Wrestling: Boys 8th
  • 11/8 NO SCHOOL!!!
  • 11/8 Football: Varsity vs. Liberty
  • 11/8 Drama Production @ AHS
  • 11/9 Swimming: Girls Varsity
  • 11/9 Drama Production @ AHS

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Fine arts teacher and assistant music director Kelly Weber leads the band after a pregame performance on Sept. 27.

Future Ready Week series

River Philips and Ruscandra Vlad • November 6, 2024

This past year over 35,000 students participated in theatre programs in Iowa, and around 20 percent of students nationally are involved in a high school music ensemble. But how do these programs prepare...

(From left) Elijah Feldhans, Eva Drew, Adam Van Thomme, Atticus Pottratz (back middle), Jenna Freeseman, Nick Robie. “I love the energy that can be felt from every single person on stage. I love being a part of such a happy and intense ending of such a great show,” senior Atticus Pottratz said.

Ankeny show choirs begin their season with a bang in Bloomington

Josie Babcock and Vivian Wu • January 30, 2024

On Saturday, Jan. 27, the Ankeny Show Choirs attended the Bloomington Gold Show Choir competition in Bloomington, Minnesota. Ankeny’s treble prep group, Intensity, received first runner-up in the treble...

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