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  • Sep 27 / Varsity Volleyball - 3, Lubbock Cooper - 0
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The Sandstorm

The student news site of Amarillo High School

The Sandstorm

Bird Moffitt

Bird Moffitt, Assistant Editor

Hey! I'm Bird, I'm a Junior. This year I am an assistant editor and the main sports writer. I am on varsity volleyball and I love to write and hang out with my friends.

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Wrestling Heads to State

Wrestling Heads to State

Bird Moffitt, Assistant Editor
February 13, 2024

The Sandie wrestling teams gear up for state, sending three wrestlers, Junior Myleigh Hammarbeck, Senior Arayla Archie and Junior Brice Cotherin, and two alternates, Sophomore Eli Luna and Junior Novia...

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Valentine's Outfits

Valentine’s Outfits

Bird Moffitt and Mandie Haney
February 13, 2024

Valentine’s Day, the most romantic day of the year, and whether you plan to go out with the girls or your significant other, it is crucial to dress the part. Pinks and reds, the traditional Valentine's...

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Lady Sandies sink the Lady Pirates

Lady Sandies sink the Lady Pirates

Bird Moffitt, Assistant Editor
October 26, 2023

The Lady Sandies took on the Lubbock Cooper Pirates in an exciting non-district volleyball game on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Things did not look great for the Sandies in the first set, but they fought back and...

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Sandies Smokin' the Cook-Off

Sandies Smokin’ the Cook-Off

Bird Moffitt, Assistant Editor
October 19, 2023

Smoke flies as the aroma of barbecue spreads through the air. Any barbeque imaginable the Sandies can make, including chicken, ribs, brisket and dessert. The Sandie BBQ Teams had a successful weekend...

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Scaring the Rebels Away

Scaring the Rebels Away

Bird Moffitt, Assistant Editor
October 13, 2023

The Lady Sandie varsity volleyball team took on Tascosa on Oct. 3 in a district game. Although the sub-varsity games did not go as planned, the Lady Sandies stepped up and swept the Rebels in three sets:...

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Sadie Choirs Sing Their Way Through District Auditions

Sadie Choirs Sing Their Way Through District Auditions

Bird Moffitt, Assistant Editor
October 11, 2023

The Sandie choir traveled to Pampa for the District Choir auditions on Monday, Sept. 25. Out of the 140 students who auditioned, 63 made the choir with five alternates. They will advance to the Regional...

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Donations For Hoobler

Donations For Hoobler

Bird Moffitt, Writer
September 12, 2023

To help fundraise for the Hoobler family, the volleyball program donated all money earned during the Lady Sandies vs. Canyon non-district volleyball game on Tuesday, Aug. 29. Ty Hoobler, one of the assistant...

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Sienna Cavalier and Ryan Pennington jump to receive incoming ball, Grace Hughes (right)

Sandies Take Battle on Bell

Bird Moffitt, Writer
August 25, 2023

The Lady Sandies defeated the Lady Raiders in an anticipated non-district match. Things did not look great for Amarillo in the first two sets before coming back with a reverse sweep:  21-25, 17-25, 25-23,...

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Lady Sandies Soccer Makes History

Lady Sandies Soccer Makes History

Bird Moffitt, Writer
May 22, 2023

Lady Sandies soccer team made history by going all the way to the regional quarterfinals this season. Their amazing season ended in a hard-fought loss against Abilene High with a final score of 3-2. Every...

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Hard Fight Ends in a Loss

Hard Fight Ends in a Loss

Bird Moffitt and Mandie Haney
March 23, 2023

During the thrilling playoff game against the Monterey Plainsman, the Lady Sandies basketball team made history. They took a hard fought loss throughout five overtimes, ending with a final score of 86-78.  “This...

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Picking Class Schedules

Picking Class Schedules

Bird Moffitt, Writer
February 24, 2023

As counselors begin handing out choice sheets at the beginning of the spring semester, students will begin to choose classes and plan their schedules for next year.   Deep thought and consideration...

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Purdy and Dykhouse outside the arena at the STate Meet

AHS Swimmers Broke Records and Advanced to State

Bird Moffitt, Writer
February 23, 2023

Alec Purdy and Lance Dykhouse made a splash at the Regional and State Swim Meets.  Freshman Purdy finished first in both the 100-yard backstroke and 100-yard butterfly At the Regional Meet and placed...

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Graphic By: Raina Burusnukul

Tips to Pass Your Driver’s Test

Bird Moffitt, Writer
February 15, 2023

Typically, a sixteenth birthday is filled with excitement and happiness, and celebrates another year with family. But with all the excitement, comes anxiety, panic and fear as teens prepare to take their...

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Why New Year's Resolutions Do Not Work

Why New Year’s Resolutions Do Not Work

Bird Moffitt, writer
December 16, 2022

Organization, weight loss, quality time, saving money, dieting, exercising, and learning new skills are the most common New Year’s resolutions that are never met. Every year, thousands of people across...

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Tennis

Tennis

Bird Moffitt, writer
November 28, 2022

Varsity Tennis worked hard all season to make history. On October 26-27 the Sandies traveled to Texas A&M University to compete with the best in the state, emerging victorious.  The Sandies Tennis...

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Prep for College Over Coffee

Prep for College Over Coffee

Bird Moffitt, Writer
November 9, 2022

No one wants to sit in a tiny office tapping their leg while an adult tells them the rights and wrongs of how to get into College. It is boring, awkward and not helpful. However, in order to make the process...

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Senior Elle Krusa Tips the ball against Tascosa

Monsters Gather For Biggest Game of The Year

Bird Moffitt, Writer
October 14, 2022

Ghosts, ghouls and goblins alike showed up to support the Lady Sandies defeat the  Tascosa Rebels in three sets.  On Tuesday, October 4th the volleyball team faced Tascosa at home with the biggest...

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Spiking Their Way Through District

Spiking Their Way Through District

Bird Moffitt, Writer
September 27, 2022

With a winning reputation to uphold, the varsity volleyball team started their run in district on September 24th. Goals for the season include winning district and helping individual players improve. “I'm...

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