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The Sandstorm

The student news site of Amarillo High School

The Sandstorm

Ploy Xeunvilay

Ploy Xeunvilay, Writer

Hi! I'm Ploy and this is my second year on staff. Throughout the year I've grown to love writing and the people around me. I have made some long-term friendships that I'm so grateful for. Every day I come into class with no idea what to expect, and I leave with the biggest smile. Not only will I remember being a Sandie news staff forever, but I also have hilarious stories to tell later on.

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Annual Canned Food Drive

Annual Canned Food Drive

Ploy Xeunvilay, Editor
November 29, 2023

The canned food drive hosted by STUCO took place from Nov. 13-20, with everything earned going to the Amarillo Children’s Home. This drive consists of students and teachers donating cans and/or money...

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Another History Maker for Tennis

Another History Maker for Tennis

Ploy Xeunvilay, Writer
May 22, 2023

Amarillo High welcomed home two new state championship plaques, after Wade Byrant and Kelton Brown’s win in the Class 5A boys doubles State Championship against Frisco Centennial. In addition, Eleanor...

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Four Amarillo High Students Place At V.A.S.E

Ploy Xeunvilay, Writer
April 5, 2023

Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) held on Saturday, February 25, 2023, was a significant accomplishment for four Amarillo High students.  Devin Bianco, Siba Kreidi, Camry Bartlett and Elanna Weber...

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Spring Break Activities

Ploy Xeunvilay, Writer
March 10, 2023

Spring starts with the beginning of spring break when people will end up on the road traveling to see family, friends and beaches. But the majority of students spend their break relaxing at home. This...

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Tips for AP Testing

Ploy Xeunvilay, Writer
March 1, 2023

Oh no…  I totally forgot to study for that. Going into the second semester, many events will take place including the infamous series of Advance Placement (AP) testing. AP testing usually occurs...

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Basketball’s Moonlight Madness

Ploy Xeunvilay, Writer
January 17, 2023

Introducing the start of the basketball team, the Sandie basketball team held a Moonlight Madness event on Thursday, October 27. All basketball teams were there, including the freshmen, junior varsity,...

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Halloween Candy Review

Halloween Candy Review

Ploy Xeunvilay, Writer
October 31, 2022

Snickers, Twix, Herseys, Starburst, and Skittles will appear in everyone’s trick-or-treat bag, but one candy takes the title for the superior Halloween snack. But, a ranking needs to take place before...

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How To Survive Junior Year

Ploy Xeunvilay, Writer
October 14, 2022

Junior year in high school, the year where things get serious, the year where people lose sleep, the year where things start to feel numb, the year that makes underclassmen terrified to think about. For...

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French Fried Bliss

Ploy Xeunvilay, Writer
September 8, 2022

French fries are a staple of the teenager diet. The sticks of fried and salted potatoes help any rushed lunch or stressed study session feel better. A few staffers tried the fries of the closest fast food...

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Spiderman Showdown Part 3

Spiderman Showdown Part 3

Ploy Xeunvilay, Writer
April 6, 2022

  When thinking of Peter Parker, many will link him to the mighty Spiderman, then to the charming Tom Holland. Holland, a 25 year old British actor, played the role of Spider-Man in the most recent...

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Winter Outfits

Winter Outfits

Ploy Xeunvilay, writer
March 5, 2022

With the upcoming winter season, everyone wants to stay safe and warm. This means finding good winter clothes that will keep many from catching a seasonal cold. Everyone has seen those terrible long, thick...

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Appropriate Attire

Appropriate Attire

Ploy Xeunvilay, Writer
December 9, 2021

Near the beginning of the school year, the original dress code  received some modifications, resulting in controversial thoughts throughout the school. Led by some students, a demonstration against the...

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