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The Sandstorm

The student news site of Amarillo High School

The Sandstorm

Maryam Adnan

Maryam Adnan, Editor

Hey! I'm head editor this year and I LOVE writing and editing stories. My favorite thing about being on the Newspaper staff is competing in UIL. Outside of newspaper, I am involved in National Honor Society, Student Council, Golden Hour Peer Tutoring, Science Bowl and a few more clubs. I'm very excited for this year!

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College Checklist

College Checklist

Maryam Adnan, Editor
March 8, 2024

Wrapping up college applications, seniors are either waiting for decisions or know where they plan to go. Committing to a college/university is one of the most important decisions for seniors, but once...

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Acing the Assessment

Acing the Assessment

Maryam Adnan, Editor
October 5, 2023

The practice SAT will take place on Oct. 11, for juniors and sophomores, and for juniors it determines if they qualify for the National Merit Scholarship. Most students dread this day, but to make it a...

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Six Students Receive National Merit Distinctions

Six Students Receive National Merit Distinctions

Maryam Adnan, Editor
September 29, 2023

Three Sandies take the honor of becoming National Merit Scholar Semifinalists and were the only students in the district to qualify for the title. Three other seniors claimed the distinction of National...

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The History of Valentine’s Day

Maryam Adnan, Writer
February 10, 2023

Love.  Chocolates.  Gifts.  Valentine’s Day gives people the perfect opportunity to express their affection for the ones they hold dear. However, this joyous holiday has a dark history. The...

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Four Amarillo High Students Move On to National Merit Scholar Semifinals

Four Amarillo High Students Move On to National Merit Scholar Semifinals

Maryam Adnan, Writer
October 21, 2022

National Merit Semifinalists score within the top 1.25 percent of PSAT testers in the nation; around 16,000 students in the entire country earn this coveted rank each year.  Four seniors: Michael Carathers,...

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Movie Reviews

Maryam Adnan, writer
May 26, 2022

            Summer's almost here! With school ending, you’ll need something to fill up your time. And what better way to do that than watch movies! Many new and old movies have become more popular...

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The Most Popular Gift Requests Among Sandies

The Most Popular Gift Requests Among Sandies

Maryam Adnan, Writer
December 21, 2021

The Christmas season has many enjoyable aspects, however there is always something that most people tend to look forward to the most: presents! The staff passed a poll out to students to see what teenagers...

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Tis The Season to be Thankful

Maryam Adnan, Writer
November 24, 2021

The season of thankfulness is here. The time to reflect on the things that make life special and help get though tough times or the things that just give a sense of comfort and peace. Below is what Sandies...

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Diving into Swim Season

Diving into Swim Season

Maryam Adnan, Writer
October 14, 2021

With a goal to qualify for the State Meet this year, the swim team used new methods of training such as dedicated and focused training times and a workshop with Olympian Josh Davis. The team consists...

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