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The student news site of Amarillo High School

The Sandstorm

The student news site of Amarillo High School

The Sandstorm

Audrey Boissonneault

Audrey Boissonneault, Editor

I am one of the head editors for newspaper and I do copy edits. I have been on the staff for 3 years now. Besides school and work, I like to ride my bike and play Dark Souls

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New Marine Recruiter for the Sandies

New Marine Recruiter for the Sandies

Audrey Boissonneault, Editor
March 28, 2024

Now an official part of the Sandie family, Sgt. Troutman has taken up the mantle of Marine recruiter for AISD. Troutman started his recruitment work in January after receiving training in Albuquerque....

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Helping the Fire Recovery Effort

Helping the Fire Recovery Effort

Audrey Boissonneault, Editor
March 1, 2024

As a way to help her hometown, Art teacher Darbi Jefferies is heading up a drive to help the residents of Canadian Texas in the wake of the recent wildfires that are burning across the Panhandle. Many...

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Carving a Turkey

Carving a Turkey

Audrey Boissonneault, Editor
November 9, 2023

The table covered with an array of food takes the center of the room, as anticipation to feast builds in everyone’s stomach. Out comes the most important platter of the evening, not yet unveiled. As...

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Student Benchmark Testing

Student Benchmark Testing

Audrey Boissonneault, Editor
September 20, 2023

The new Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) testing took place Sept. 13 and 20 on campus to give possible bonuses to teachers whose students show growth at the end of the year. The TIA was put into place...

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Howdy week kicks off next week with these spirit days

Sandies Gear Up for Howdy Week

Audrey Boissonneault, Editor
August 18, 2023

Howdy Week will take place Aug. 21-25 as a way for new and old students to kick off the current school year. During Howdy Week students will have the chance to dress up with each day of the week designated...

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Sandie Choir Sweeps at UIL Solo and Ensemble

Sandie Choir Sweeps at UIL Solo and Ensemble

Audrey Boissonneault, Writier
April 25, 2023

Choir solo and ensemble competitions resulted in Sandies stacking a pile of medals on Feb. 25 at Canyon High School. Students had the choice of performing songs in a solo or an ensemble, which consists...

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The Rise of the Ocarina

Audrey Boissonneault, Writer
March 2, 2023

Due to the sudden popularization of Ocarinas because of influencers, people who have no previous instrument experience have started showing interest in the music world. The best-known version of the...

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Student Debt Relief Bill

Student Debt Relief Bill

Audrey Boissonneault, Writer
February 28, 2023

After appealing to the Supreme Court over the student loan forgiveness plan’s blocking, the Biden Administration had to respond to its challenger’s briefs by Feb. 15.  On Jan. 3, 2023, the Biden...

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Beating Winter Break Boredom

Beating Winter Break Boredom

Audrey Boissonneault, Writer/ Junior Editor
December 16, 2022

As winter break closes in on Sandies, questions will arise of how to spend those three weeks away from school. Specifically, activities that can be performed at home without needing to leave the house.  While...

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Balancing Work and School

Audrey Boissonneault, Writer
November 1, 2022

With the stresses of high school, holding a job on the side can seem near impossible or just excruciating. However, with a few tips and tricks on ways to balance both stressors, a successful school and...

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Behind the Scare: 6th Street Massacre

Audrey Boissonneault, Writer
October 31, 2022

6th Street Massacre's success may come off as a mystery, but in reality it derives from three things: a layout that allows flexibility, character design, and solid preparation. I used to work at 6th...

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Lagaan Movie Review

Lagaan Movie Review

Audrey Boissonneault, Writer
April 27, 2022

After launching on June 15th, 2001, the musical Lagaan took off in the movie industry. Popular Bollywood director and actor Aamir Khan participated in the production of Lagaan, which led to a tremendous...

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Theatre One Act Performance

Theatre One Act Performance

Audrey Boissonneault, Writer
April 26, 2022

“The Curious Incident of the Dog in The Nighttime” had a public performance on March 29th, directed by the new theater teacher Ms. Easterling. The theatrical performance has gone to two clinics,...

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Injustices Of Christmas

Injustices Of Christmas

Audrey Boissonneault, Writer
December 21, 2021

Christmas, a time for families and friends to get together in order to celebrate the time they have together. However, for some Christmas creates a time of grueling work or self-hatred. Among all holidays,...

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Fast dish to take to a Thanksgiving Party

Audrey Boissonneault, Writer
November 23, 2021

As a wave of apricot coloring dashes about trees, and life all around hides from the neighboring season, one thing lingers on everyone's mind: food. The newly created seasonal snack, tiger butter, pops...

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Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer

Audrey Boissonneault, Writer
October 21, 2021

Breast cancer patients spread awareness during October and celebrate modern advancements toward a cure. The month of October, known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, has many charity movements to aid...

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