The student news site of Aspen High School

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

AHS students living downvalley board the RFTA bus for the long commute downvalley.

Downvalleys are going the distance

Hannah Smith, Staff Writer November 21, 2019

Attending high school comes with its familiar obstacles and hurdles that are widely known, such as waking up early and staying up later to finish that essay assignment. To some extent, sacrifices are made...

IB English students on their way to attend Ellery Channings funeral.

An Obituary to Ellery Channing

Taylor Gurtman, Staff Writer November 21, 2019

Ellery Channing, age unknown, Aspen, CO, passed away on the morning of November 15th with the IB English class by his side. Cerena Seeber’s IB English class got the idea to adopt a class goldfish...

A campaign sign for Jonathan Nickell, one of the candidates who was elected to the board, in Aspen on a recent afternoon.

Aspen Board of Education election results

Harper Axelman, Staff Writer November 14, 2019

The Aspen School District Board of Education is in the midst of hiring a new superintendent and two new members were recently elected to the board. These changes, along with other shifts occurring in the...

One of Livingstons recent pieces that was displayed in his art exhibition.

Axel Livingston – Art Show

Lily Citron, Staff Writer November 14, 2019

Local artist and AHS student, Axel Livingston, had his first art show this October 11th and 12th at the Aspen Hatter in town. His highest selling painting sold for 5,000 dollars. Livingston, who has been...

The intersection of Main and Third Street where the accident took place.

Vehicle strikes AHS student in crosswalk

Katelyn O'Callaghan, News Editor November 11, 2019

On Tuesday, November 5th, AHS junior Harry Valentine was hit by a truck while walking through the crosswalk at the intersection of Main and Third Street. Valentine was crossing the street on his way...

The students and teachers who attended the trip in the streets of NYC.

Only in New York!

Hannah Smith, Staff Writer November 11, 2019

New York City is known as the city that never sleeps, and as a result business is always awake in NYC! At AHS, an annual Reese Henry business trip is held in New York to provide students with a vast amount...

Charlie Laube discussing college with Rachel Devlin on the slopes.

Chairlift Chats with Charlie

Katelyn O'Callaghan, News Editor November 7, 2019

AHS College Counseling department offers Chairlift Chats with Charlie, an innovative way to step outside of the walls of the office and into a more familiar environment. Chairlift chats with Charlie...

Table and chair made from found objects with a “Blind Self-Portrait” in the Abraham Cruzvillegas: Hi, how are you, Gonzo? at the AAM.

Abraham Cruzvillegas: Hi, how are you, Gonzo? exhibit at AAM

Tessa Guthrie, Design Editor November 7, 2019

 The  Aspen Art Museum’s newest exhibit, Abraham Cruzvillegas: Hi, how are you, Gonzo? incorporates the community in the exhibit while creating a space for fostering dialogue.  Abraham Cruzvillegas...

Students enjoy lunch outside Commons

The only place more exclusive than the boat: the hallway

Anna Coyle and Jenny Ellis November 4, 2019

Eating lunch seems like the easiest task of the school day; it’s a break in the day to relax and hang out with friends. However, at Aspen High School, lunchtime turns into a much more complicated ordeal....

One of the 4 sweatpants on comfy culture website

Comfy culture

Ava Thornely, Social Media Specialist November 4, 2019

Sweatpants are the go-to comfortable option as more people prioritize comfort yet look still want to look fashionable. Young entrepreneur Quinn Ramberg, a senior at Aspen High School, has done just that...

Dual Teir Legal System

Tullis Burrows, Assistant Advising Editor November 4, 2019

It’s no secret that America's Criminal Justice system is flawed. With the highest prison population in the world, routine and systemic racial abuse, and one of the highest recidivism rates in the world,...

Lights shine through the windows of the school, despite being vacant each night.

Lights on at AHS…24/7

Ava Cherry, Staff Writer November 4, 2019

As students and faculty drive past the Aspen School District (ASD), the gleaming lights from hallways and classrooms illuminate the night. Many are left to wonder why these lights are still on, as the...

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