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The Student News Site of Ankeny High School

The Talon

The Student News Site of Ankeny High School

The Talon

Students at Ankeny High School (AHS) report that participating in All-State Choir provides learning opportunities beyond music. Photo taken by Parker Davis, Graphic made using Canva.

The Grind of All-State

Parker Davis, Staff Reporter November 23, 2025

There's always a drive to be the best you can at whatever you're passionate about. If you asked Ankeny choir students why they do the All-State music festival, they would tell you it’s to get better...

AHS junior Rissa Masters has taken on an immense role that comes with immense pressure, but she has taken it with a smile on her face and a willingness to help that exceeds what anyone could hope for.

Clarissa Masters: The director of many hats

Jackson Betsworth, Staff Reporter November 10, 2025

Every year, Ankeny High School’s (AHS) drama department puts on a fall play for the community. Every evening for months, the lights hit the stage of the auditorium, and student actors take the spotlight....

“I would definitely be a completely different person, because I found my voice. You'll see me in the hallways, and I talk to people, and I like to ask people questions. I'm not scared to volunteer for things. And before I was involved in anything music-related, I was dead silent. I just didn't talk to people. I just kind of kept my head down and kept walking.” Lyles said. “And now I'm the person who always is saying, “hey, have a great day,’ things like that. So it's given me the gift to find myself, and help other people find themselves.” Created by Sylvia Bartlett using Canva.

Major impact in a minor key

Sylvia Bartlett, Staff Reporter May 12, 2025

Music is one of humanity's oldest tools, going back thousands of years. According to the Smithsonian, the first instruments date back over 35,000 years, and the first recorded piece of music was from 800...

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 Rucsandra 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...

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