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The Sandstorm

The student news site of Amarillo High School

The Sandstorm

Alyssa Bartlett

Alyssa Bartlett, Editor

Hi, my name is Alyssa. This is my second year on staff and first year as an editor. I am involved in NHS and Student Council. Outside of school, I have done dance for fourteen years.

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Spiderman Showdown Part 1

Spiderman Showdown Part 1

Alyssa Bartlett, Editor
March 30, 2022

Ever since the announcement of Tom Holland’s third Spiderman movie, “Spiderman: No Way Home,” Fans have been in heated debates about the best spiderman of all time. I am here to defend the original,...

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Homecoming Recap

Homecoming Recap

Reagan Garcia and Alyssa Bartlett
October 21, 2021

Crowds cheer as Emma Keister donned the Homecoming Queen crown alongside Seth Meason, the very first homecoming king in AHS history, during halftime of the homecoming game Friday, September 17.  The...

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Rylee's Pinterest inspired proposal idea.

Homecoming Proposals

Alyssa Bartlett, Editor
September 16, 2021

Students will be sporting their mums and garters this weekend when homecoming takes place Friday, September 17th. In recent years, students have put personal twists on asking someone to the homecoming...

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Softball Takes First Ever District Championship

Alyssa Bartlett, writer
June 1, 2021

The Lady Sandies took their first ever district title after beating Tascosa 11-0.   “My favorite part of the game was being able to take home the win and become the first team in Amarillo High Softball...

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"Time Steps" Fills "Nutcracker" shoes

“Time Steps” Fills “Nutcracker” shoes

Alyssa Bartlett, Writer
April 13, 2021

Clara and her crew could not come to Amarillo for Christmas since the Civic Center closed due to COVID-19 during December. Originally postponed, the Nutcracker is now canceled in order to focus on Lone...

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The History Of Valentines Day

The History Of Valentines Day

Alyssa Bartlett, Writer
February 14, 2021

People’s earliest memories of Valentine’s Day consist of decorating a box with paper hearts and hoping that classmates' parents did not skimp out and buy the cheap candy. Valentine's Day is more than...

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Black Friday

Black Friday

Alyssa Bartlett, Writer
November 24, 2020

As society has transitioned toward online shopping, Black Friday has seen less wrestling matches over merchandise portrayed in holiday shows, such as Friends when Monica buys her wedding dress. However,...

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Keeping Up With Cross Country

Keeping Up With Cross Country

Alyssa Bartlett, Writer
November 23, 2020

COVID cannot keep cross country from their competitions or their drive to succeed. The season is near and end as seven runners Jewel Baer, Catalina Purcell, Brooke Latham, Emma Milsow,  Alexis Escobedo,...

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The Fish Have Splashed Out Of Their Bowl

The Fish Have Splashed Out Of Their Bowl

Alyssa Bartlett, Writer
October 21, 2020

Announcement: Fish have been seen swimming off campus. As of September 1st, Freshman may leave campus to decrease the number of students in the cafeteria. The fact that freshmen can leave campus has...

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