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The Sandstorm

The student news site of Amarillo High School

The Sandstorm

Mandie Haney

Mandie Haney, Co-Head Editor

Hey! I’m Mandie and I’m the co-head editor of the newspaper and yearbook! I love writing and look forward to pursuing it further in college.

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[Photo] Will You Say Yes?

Alyssa Rains, Assistant Editor
October 1, 2024

Nicholas Welshimer performs during the halftime show

[Photo] Close Game Ends with Sandie Loss

Ethan Silva, Assistant News Editor
September 26, 2024

Nicholas Welshimer performs during the halftime show

Howdy Week Kicks Off With Get Clubbed Night

Howdy Week Kicks Off With Get Clubbed Night

Mandie Haney, Co-Head Editor
August 23, 2024

Student Council hosts Howdy week August 26-30 to kick off the new school year and welcome new students. The week starts off with Get Clubbed on Monday night and includes dress-up days throughout the week. Get...

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Swim State Recap

Swim State Recap

Mandie Haney, Assistant Editor
April 8, 2024

The 2023-2024 swim team dove into this year's challenges and swam their way to State competition. After dominating District and taking home second place in regionals, two individual swimmers and a boy's...

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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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Sandies Storm the Dance Floor

Sandies Storm the Dance Floor

Mandie Haney, Assistant Editor
February 5, 2024

The long-awaited Sadie Hawkins dance has come and gone for the seventh consecutive year with the theme “Gatsby Gala." During the dance, attendees enjoyed the snacks and drinks provided by the Student...

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Band Competes at Area

Band Competes at Area

Mandie Haney, Assistant Editor
November 13, 2023

The Golden Sandie Band marched to Area where they had the opportunity to perform their halftime show. They competed on Saturday, Oct. 28 in Lubbock. After the band received seventh place in prelims and...

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Pious Vokes running the ball.

Pious Vokes running the ball.

Play in session.

Play in session.

Defense in play.

Defense in play.

Trey Warnsley runs the ball.

Trey Warnsley runs the ball.

Blowing the Longhorns Away

Blowing the Longhorns Away

Ethan Silva and Mandie Haney
October 13, 2023

The sound of rustling ribbons and bells from the plethora of mums and garters mingled with the cheers of the crowd as the Sandies took on the Caprock Longhorns for the homecoming game. One the sidelines,...

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Parade Kicks off HOCO Week

Parade Kicks off HOCO Week

Mandie Haney
September 29, 2023

Homecoming (HOCO) season has rolled around again, and the school kicked off the week with the annual parade on Sept. 25.  The Homecoming parade theme changes every year, adding excitement and anticipation...

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Homecoming Court

Homecoming Court

Mandie Haney, Assistant Editor
September 26, 2023

Homecoming season has officially rolled around, and the school buzzes with excitement. Despite all the fun activities that come along with HOCO, Homecoming Court steals the show every year. The student...

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British Invasion Happens at Halftime

British Invasion Happens at Halftime

Mandie Haney, Assistant Editor
September 11, 2023

The AHS Golden Sandie band takes halftime back to the '60s with its show for the 2023-2024 season: British Invasion. The band directors Robert Hinds, Scott Myers and Sara Rhynes spent countless hours...

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Sandies run the ball during the game against Midland Legacy

[Photo] Sandies Open the Season with a Loss

Ethan Silva, Writer
August 31, 2023

Sandies run the ball during the game against Midland Legacy

Graphic By: Raina Burusnukul

Sandie Cheer Welcomes New Teams

Mandie Haney, Writer
April 5, 2023

As the cheer season ends, the coaches have begun preparing for the next year with the release of the new Freshman, JV (Junior Varsity) and Varsity teams following the recent tryouts. Cheer practices...

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Steppers Prep For The New Season

Steppers Prep For The New Season

Mandie Haney, Writer
March 27, 2023

Along with other sports, the Sandie Steppers begin their heartfelt goodbyes to memories such as their record-breaking State competition and trip to Disneyland. As this dance season ends, the preparation...

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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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Baseball warms up at Sandie Field

Softball and Baseball Gear up for Their Season

Mandie Haney, Writer
February 21, 2023

Time to grab a baseball cap and some gloves because the baseball and softball teams are gearing up to start their season.  With tryouts out of the way, baseball coaches Kamron Mathis, Keevin Conner,...

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Graphic By: Raina Burusnukul

Cheer Tryouts Happening Soon

Mandie Haney, Writer
February 10, 2023

As the 2022-2023 cheer season ends, new opportunities come to life, and tryout season approaches. Follow these tips and tricks to bring those cheer dreams to life! On Feb. 28 coaches will release tryout...

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Graphic By: Raina Burusnukul

Cheer travels to UIL for first time in three years

Mandie Haney, Writer
February 9, 2023

Sandie cheerleaders took their spirit to Dallas to compete at the state competition for the first time in three years.  Coached by Grecia Zamora, Ryan Bartley and Andrea Olguin, the team worked hard...

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Swim Focuses on Winning Season

Swim Focuses on Winning Season

Mandie Haney, Writer
January 30, 2023

In order to improve the physical and mental health of the team members, Coach Ronald Lee came up with ways to improve his athletes as the new season approaches, and 2022-2023 is the best year so far. Sandie...

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All About College

All About College

Mandie Haney, Writer
December 15, 2022

Graduating high school introduces you to true adulthood. Despite common beliefs, many other career options, besides going to college straight out of high school, exist.    On Point provides some...

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Band performs during a halftime show

Band Makes a Wave at Competition

Mandie Haney, Writer
October 20, 2022

It’s safe to say that band-tober has officially begun for the Golden Sandie marching band. The band left the month of September with something to remember by winning second in finals at the High Plains...

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