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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

Madeline Gehring

Madeline Gehring, Writer

Hi! My name is Madeline and this is my first year on staff! I love writing and getting to know more about our school. I love the Lord, art, reading, my family and close friends. My go-to Bible verse is Philippians 4:4-6 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything but in every situation by prayer and petition present your requests to God and the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
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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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