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The Sandstorm

The student news site of Amarillo High School

The Sandstorm

Brylee Knipp

Brylee Knipp, Writer

This is my third year on news paper staff. I enjoy writing cooking and crafting stories. I am the head editor of senior ads and the historian for orchestra where I play the violin. I love music, reading, writing, and photography of any kind especially volleyball and basketball.
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Treats To Spook Up Your Halloween

Treats To Spook Up Your Halloween

Brylee Knipp, writer
October 23, 2024

Shake up this Halloween season with some witchy good treats. Take a look at some of these new, fun and exciting recipes to brew up for your Halloween night.  EyeBall Brownie Balls  Ingredients: 1...

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Mum's the Word

Mum’s the Word

Brylee Knipp, Writer
October 1, 2024

Homecoming season has officially hit, this means it is time to grab some ribbon, a hot glue gun, your crafting skills and start making this year's mums and garters.   Tools and supplies: Several...

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[Photo] Close Game Ends with Sandie Loss

Ethan Silva, Assistant News Editor
September 26, 2024

Maya Jawad Espino Dances in during the halftime show

Spring Treats

Spring Treats

Brylee Knipp, Writer
April 8, 2024

With spring’s arrival, fresh treats are in demand to welcome in the warm weather. Here is a list of different treats to satisfy that craving. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Lemon...

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Varsity Girls Dominate District

Varsity Girls Dominate District

Brylee Knipp, Writer
February 2, 2024

Update: The team clinched the District Championship after their second game to Tascosa. The team continues on with standing of 31-4, a 7-0 in district and a 11 game winning streak. The basketball season...

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Lovey-Dovey Treats

Brylee Knipp, Writer
January 28, 2024

With the day to send gifts to your loved ones, Valentine's Day, fast approaching the best way to show your affection is to make and give away heartfelt sweets. Here is a list of recipes for three easy...

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Orchestra Members Make All-Region

Orchestra Members Make All-Region

Brylee Knipp, Writer
October 27, 2023

Following months of preparation and practice, Sandie orchestra students tried out for the All-Region orchestras on Oct. 17 and 21. There are two different All-Region competitions: All-Region One and All-Region...

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Things To-Do Before Fall Ends

Things To-Do Before Fall Ends

Brylee Knipp, Writer
October 18, 2023

The fall season not only brings cooler weather but a whole new set of fun activities. Some great ideas to occupy this time of year include pumpkin patches, new food and many seasonal events. Maxwell's...

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Autumn Sweets and Treats

Autumn Sweets and Treats

Brylee Knipp, Writer
September 20, 2023

With the cool weather and pumpkin spice season coming up, try these unique treats to sweeten this fall. ─────────────────────── Apple Nachos Ingredients: 2-3...

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Jeremiah Cunningham (left), Jonathan Cunningham, Tesslyn Hazell and Caylee Morris (right) prepare to play the National Anthem

Orchestra Opens Sod Poodles Game

Brylee Knipp, Writer
September 6, 2023

Four orchestra members kicked off the Sod Poodle game on Sept. 1 when they played the National Anthem before the game. The orchestra played at the game to kick off the year and help publicize their talents....

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

[Photo] Sandies Take Battle on Bell

Bird Moffitt, Writer
August 25, 2023

Jaycie Scott (left), Lizzie Blackburn, Sofia Quiled (middle), Kenzye Williamson, Leia Young (right)

The Lady Sandies meet the Lady Raiders at the net.

The Lady Sandies meet the Lady Raiders at the net.

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Educator on the Rise: Ellee Wade Makes Nationals

Brylee Knipp, Writer
April 25, 2023

After making it to nationals in Texas Association Of Future Educators in the Exploring Support Services Careers state level category, junior Ellee Wade dreams big about her bright future to come.   This...

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Steppers Bring Home National Champion Title

Steppers Bring Home National Champion Title

Brylee Knipp, Writer
April 24, 2023

After months of preparation, the Sandie Steppers dance team earned the title of the National Champions.  On top of this big accomplishment, varsity earned first place national champions in jazz, first...

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UIL Orchestra Revision Shakes Students

Brylee Knipp, Writer
March 27, 2023

Due to the change in Orchestra UIL, students and teachers alike were anxious to see how this year's UIL, which took place on March 8th, would turn out. In previous years, the orchestra competition consisted...

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Fall Semester Superintendent Scholar

Brylee Knipp, Writer
February 21, 2023

The district recognized Superintendent Scholars in an assembly on Feb. 2 This title is meant to encourage students to work hard in their studies and keep focus in school. The superintendent motivates...

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Students take on the State Capitol at State Congress

Students take on the State Capitol at State Congress

Brylee Knipp, Writer
January 30, 2023

Congress was the main thought on freshman Hayden Brillhart and Sophomore Bakhtawar Parvezon's brains as they took the oath of office at the UIL State Congress competition.  Hayden Brillhart then went...

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Orchestra All-Region

Brylee Knipp, Writer
November 16, 2022

Due to this year’s changes, all orchestra students had to at least audition for All-Region. Orchestra teacher Breanna Parker will celebrate her student's accomplishments after her students fill...

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Teacher of the Month

Brylee Knipp, Writer
October 31, 2022

Amarillo High School offers a chance to celebrate teachers by student nomination. The students vote for any teacher they would like to get awarded as teacher of the month. Journalism teacher, Amy Burchett,...

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Volleyball Fundraiser Game

Brylee Knipp, Writer
October 31, 2022

The volleyball team raised money for breast cancer awareness and treatment at their pink out game that took place on October 11th. During the week of the game, multiple announcements were held for the...

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Spice Up the Season With These Fall DIYS

Brylee Knipp, Writer
October 14, 2022

Try these fun, easy, low-cost DIYs to add a little entertainment and fun for this fall season. These crafts can fulfill the fall crafting desire and double as amazing home decor for years to come.  Fall...

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