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THE SKIER SCRIBBLER

The student news site of Aspen High School

THE SKIER SCRIBBLER

The student news site of Aspen High School

THE SKIER SCRIBBLER

Aspen High School students who qualified to have their art displayed in Denver, History of Colorado Center, Sie Center and the Colleen Fanning Art Advisorys Chancery Building.

Scholastic Art and Writing Competition

Ally Williams, Writer February 28, 2020

Five AHS students were nominated to have their art displayed at the Denver History of Colorado center, Colleen Fanning Art Advisory’s Chancery Building and the Sie Center. AHS seniors, Axel Livingston...

A memorial was held the Friday after the shooting at Saugus High School to honor those whos lives were taken.

The Decade of School Shootings

Lauren Fox, Staff Writer February 27, 2020

On November 15th, two victims, a 16-year-old girl, and a 14-year-old boy died following a school shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, CA. The suspect, Nathaniel Berhow, was said to have pulled...

Kelley Francis, pictured above, has committed to Bucknell University to play D1 soccer.

AHS Junior Kelley Francis commits to D1 school for soccer

Kayla Tehrani, Staff Writer February 27, 2020

AHS junior Kelley Francis committed to a Division 1 school for soccer in mid-January. Francis will be attending Bucknell University in Pennsylvania. Francis had been looking at schools with high-level...

The flyer that was given out to promote attending the Mental Hygiene conference.

Reaching awareness in the Roaring Fork Valley

Hannah Smith, Staff Writer February 27, 2020

On Feb. 12, a Mental Hygiene conference was hosted at the Inn at Aspen to discuss youth anxiety, depression, and suicide rates in the Roaring Fork Valley. The goal of this conference was to prompt a discussion...

AHS senior, Sloan Hamill, is accompanied by his mother during the senior night celebrations.

AHS Basketball Senior Night

Lauren Fox, Staff Writer February 27, 2020

At the end of each sports season, the seniors are celebrated for their four-year commitment to their sport during Senior Night. As the winter sports season comes to an end, the seniors cherish their last...

Aspen High School Gay-Straight Alliance club gathers around pride flags hanging in the lobby of AHS.

AHS GSA partners with Gay Ski Week for first time

Kayla Tehrani, Staff Writer February 18, 2020

Aspen Gay Ski Week has been an event in Aspen for 43 years, and for the first time, this year, the Gay-Straight Alliance and some administrators at Aspen High School worked with AspenOUT, to represent...

Junior Maggie Woodrow learns about possible IB classes at the IB Fair on Febuary 4th.

AHS IB Fair: exploring the world of IB

Emily Kinney, News Editor February 13, 2020

International Baccalaureate classes seem daunting to many\; there are so many to choose from, and they often spark questions such as “which ones do I take?”, “Should I take standard level or higher...

AHS robotic teams posing at States. From left to right: Samuel Vessey, Matilda (Tilly) Swanson, Storey Balko, Spencer Perley, Gavin Heil, Andrew Sebolt, Alex Appleby, Tatum Johnson, Alex Martin, Zack Small, Riley Dunn, Jack Fox, and Kyle Doolan.

Black Forest Robotics team breaks world record

Ava Cherry, Staff Writer February 13, 2020

All three of Aspen High School’s Robotics teams, Black Forest, The Robo-Yetis and Back Country Robotics, competed in states on February 8th. The Black Forest Robotics team finished the competition with...

Coverage of Billie Eilish as a young aspiring fashion icon and musician.

Billie Eilish: a statement

Stefani Wojcik, Staff Writer February 13, 2020

Billie Eilish is the new face of Gen Z and has become a global impact on teenagers and young adults. Through her fashion approach, musical successes, and musical style Eilish has advocated for change against...

AHS swimmers practice at the Aspen Recreation Center on a recent afternoon.

AHS girls swimming team heads to Western Slope Championships

Harper Axelman, Staff Writer February 13, 2020

The AHS girls swim team is heading to the Western Slope Championships this week before competing the following week in the state championship. The class 3A Western Slope Championships will take place...

Johns Hopkins CSSE number of infected by CoronaVirus in China (2/11/2020).

Coronavirus – should we panic?

Brenon Reed, Staff Writer February 13, 2020

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) commonly known as the coronavirus, can be transmitted from person to person mainly from respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing. It is unclear if the coronavirus...

Bernie Sanders: The quest for a better future

Tullis Burrows, Staff Writer February 12, 2020

With the first caucuses of 2020 kicking off just last week, and the first ballots from Colorado already being cast, many first time voters are looking for guidance. Well, look no further. If you are a...

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