![Senior J Walters hopes to continue their pursuit of public speaking in the future. Their ability to connect and share messages with people is something they want to continue. “I'm going to UNI to become an art teacher," senior J Walters said. "If there is not already a speech coach, I’m determined to become one. I want to stick to speech and performing at least as a hobby. The idea of this just being the end doesn’t sit right with me.”](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/J-Walters-528x900.jpg)
Senior J Walters: All-State bound
Joanna Guerrero, Social Media Editor
• March 29, 2023
![The Iowa High School Speech Association (IHSSA) is the organization that allows speech and other activities like it happen in the state of Iowa. Their only requirement for someone to participate in group or individual speech is to “stay academically eligible.” The next competition will be the individual speech state competition at Ames High School on Saturday, March 11.](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/speech-image-900x675.png)
Just speechy
Scott Kruse, Business Editor
• March 9, 2023
![Ankeny students rally just outside of Ankeny High School holding pride flags and listening to speakers share personal stories about empowerment, frustrations, and hurt with regards to anti-LGBTQ legislation. Ankeny High School students took part in a state-wide walkout along with 46 other schools and a total of 10,000 students on March 1. The walkout, organized by the Iowa Queer Student Alliance and Iowa WTF, was formed in response to recent legislation circulating the capitol. An estimated number of 150 students, grade 8-12, walked outside of the high school, waving rainbow flags and holding posters.](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_8056-900x675.jpg)
The march continues
Vivian Wu, Web/Print/Multimedia Editor; Videographer
• March 5, 2023
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