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The Sandstorm

The student news site of Amarillo High School

The Sandstorm

The student news site of Amarillo High School

The Sandstorm

Couch Crouch and Couch Ruppanner walk the courts at the Tennis Center

New Tennis Coaches Take the Court

Sara Shelhamer, Writer October 2, 2025

 With the retirement of former head coach Koby Otto and the departure of assistant Timothy Whitecotton, the Sandie tennis team welcomes two new coaches. Crouch and Ruppanner have already started the season...

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Losing the STAAR Test to Replace With New Tests

Losing the STAAR Test to Replace With New Tests

Madeline Gehring, Writer October 2, 2025

After two failed attempts to swap out the STAAR test, the Texas Legislature created House Bill 8 which does away with STAAR testing and replaces it with three tests given at the beginning, middle and end...

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The Psychological Effect of Sports on Student Athletes

The Psychological Effect of Sports on Student Athletes

Emery McKibben, Writer October 1, 2025

Whether student-athletes just played their best or worst game, they can not help but think, “I could have done so much better.” However, a lot of athletes think the same thing about themselves. The...

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National Merit Semifinalists

National Merit Semifinalists

Ethan Silva, Content Editor September 23, 2025

After consideration from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, seniors Quan Nguyen and Finn Archer have been selected as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.  A National Merit Semifinalist,...

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Dance Raises Money for the Elderly

Dance Raises Money for the Elderly

Sienna Smith, Writer September 19, 2025

A non-school-affiliated dance hosted by Heartbeats in Sync will take place to raise money for elderly citizens on Medicaid.  The dance will take place at the Civic Center Regency Room on September 20th...

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Homecoming Week is Near

Homecoming Week is Near

Neriah Luna, Writer September 12, 2025

The countdown to Homecoming week is approaching soon. This year’s festivities include the annual parade on Monday, the pep rally and football game on Friday, Sept. 19.  This year's parade takes place...

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Quan Nguyen dressed as a pickle to help grab attention so students would sign up for Helping Hands.

Get Clubbed and Find Your People

Mya Carpenter, Writer August 28, 2025

As students step into the commons, several school sponsored club booths stand out. On August 25, students can come to the school commons and take a look at all the clubs the school offers at Get Clubbed.  Get...

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Rise of Denver Airport

Rise of Denver Airport

Hazik Aiyan, Writer May 12, 2025

Denver International Airport (DEN/KDEN), now a gateway to international travel for Colorado residents and residents from other places, opened its doors on February 28, 1995. The airport with the iconic...

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Band and Choir UIL

Band and Choir UIL

Logan Bernard and Brylee Knipp May 9, 2025

On April 1, all the choir groups that competed achieved sweepstakes and both bands received this as well on April 7. Over the last few weeks the Sandie band and choir prepared to compete at UIL, bringing...

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How Should You Study for Your AP Test?

How Should You Study for Your AP Test?

Mya Carpenter, Writer May 9, 2025

Behind the closed old main gym doors, the sounds of clicking chromebook keyboards and pencils scratching paper echo off the walls. The atmosphere feels tense and focused as AP students work through all...

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Phone Policy

Phone Policy

Mya Carpenter, Writer May 1, 2025

This school year, several high schools across the nation have reinforced a new phone policy. The reinforcement of the policy has affected everyone from students to teachers to office staff. A majority...

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Three Sandies Take on Speech and Debate Nationals

Three Sandies Take on Speech and Debate Nationals

April 30, 2025

Through hard work and dedication, three Sandies earned their spots in the National Speech and Debate Association competition. They will compete in their respective events from June 15 to 20 in Des Moines,...

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