Between football, skiing, baseball, and additional conditioning, Trey Thorpe’s athletic hours range from 12 to 18 hours a week. With this, he must also set aside time for his academics as he takes three...
AHS mathematics teacher and SEE (social, emotional, and ethical) learning curriculum coordinator Megan Noonan recently traveled to New Delhi, India for the global launch of the SEE curriculum. The curriculum...
Ambitious, hard-working, sophomore Kelley Francis approaches the height of her second season on the AHS varsity girls soccer team after her record-breaking freshman year.
Last year, Francis not only...
‘Tis the season of senioritis and extreme lack of motivation. As AHS students approach the middle of the fourth quarter, stress levels spike significantly while their motivation and quality of work plummet....
A note to readers: Data reported in this article is from an anonymous survey of 19 staff members in the Aspen School District conducted by the Skier Scribbler and does not reflect the beliefs of the entire...
For many high school students, constructing a college application is a formidable and intimidating task. Knowing what virtues schools seek within their student body is a completely elusive concept for...
At AHS, several students have hectic schedules due to multi-athletic commitments. One of them is Zuleika Hanson, a sophomore at AHS, who participates in four varsity sports. Hanson’s peers know her for...
As the freshmen depart lunch 10 minutes early to get to their classes on time, the whole school is now following in their footsteps; they too must look at their schedule, wondering which class is next...
From experiments that don’t always go according to plan in Andre Willie’s chemistry class, to trying to actually win a debate with Chris Wheatley, these two teachers have challenged their students...
Following the tragic school shooting in Parkland, Florida, in February of 2018, a group of ASD parents mobilized to ensure that students in the district are as safe as possible. This movement led to...
Recognizable by his white cowboy hat, Roy West is one of the many school bus drivers at ASD. Like all non-native Aspenites, West took a unique path to the Roaring Fork Valley before eventually becoming...
Leaving the nest- or the mountains for AHS students- is an intimidating feat for any high school senior. Luckily, recent AHS graduates were able to share their college experiences and wisdom with a crowd...
