AHS Homecoming Game 2019
Kaelyn Kroeger and Ava Thornely
October 4, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=6xRaYORi4mU
AHS spirit team sets high expectations
Ava Cherry, Staff Writer
September 25, 2019
The AHS Spirit Team has high aspirations this year, including dancing at Nationals and cheering for a wide array of AHS sports teams. This year the cheering focus will not be centered around football alone. The team, led by head coach Maddison Miller, is working to build a more competitive team and...
AHS dance team spins in a new direction
September 19, 2019
Aspen High School’s Dance Team has a new head coach, Maddy Miller, who has extensive background experience in dance. Miller spent most of her childhood pursuing dance. Through long and rigorous lessons, she learned the basics and went on to dance for Cherry Creek High School in Denver. After high...
The Death of a Legendary Turf
Ava Thornely and Stef Wojcik, Staff Writers
June 5, 2019
Aspen High School athletics is sad to announce the death of the legendary turf. It lived a long life of 13 years with many wins and memories; however, it will now be replaced...yes, replaced. The athletic department is ecstatic as the replacement will be a significant upgrade and will serve many mor...
#Proudtobeaskierwithyou Movement
Kaelyn Kroeger, Staff Writer
May 5, 2019
The #proudtobeaskier movement is a social media platform that strives to empower women's sports within the Aspen School District. The initiative was started by the girl’s golf coaches, Shannon Worth and Kate Korn, who are teachers at the Aspen School District. It was partly inspired by the Instagram ...
Trey Thorpe: The Life of a Spirited Athlete and Driven Student
Stefani Wojcik, Staff Writer
May 5, 2019
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 IB classes as well as AP calculus. Between his academic, athletic, and social life, though it's ch...
Kelley Francis: AHS’s record-breaking athlete
Hannah Yeary, Staff Writer
April 30, 2019
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 made varsity as a freshman, but she also scored 32 goals--breaking the single-season record for go...
Synchro Skiing
Annika Nichols, Staff Writer
April 24, 2019
It’s like ski ballet or a dance team on skis! The annual Aspen World Synchronised skiing competition which takes place on April 11th through the 13th on Aspen Mountain above Bonnie's restaurant. Founded in 1998 and brought to Aspen in 2001, this competition has become an event that both spectators a...
AHS Girls Golf team tee off new season with new coach
Tatum Diemer, Layout Editor
April 18, 2019
As the lifts have stopped spinning in Aspen, spring sports have come into full force, with renowned programs such as Lacrosse and Soccer taking the attention of the school and community. However, in addition to the more popular sports, other teams have begun their seasons as well, with new developments,...
Juggling a Spring Sport
Annika Nichols, Staff Writer
April 14, 2019
As the fourth quarter begins, so does grind-time for all students patiently anticipating summer break. With two months to go- roughly 35 days (but who’s counting)- tests like the ACT, SAT, or PSAT are in session as well as finals. Fourth quarter can be extremely stressful for students, especially those ...
Varsity Letter Motivation at AHS
Tessa Guthrie, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
80% of the Aspen High School student body participates in sports, but the reasons are unknown whether or not they truly enjoy the sport or are using it as a boost for their college applications. AHS Athletic Department Administrative Assistant and girls lacrosse coach Amanda Trendell believes that...
Athletic Funding: a breakdown
Taylor Pattillo, Staff Writer
December 24, 2018
80% of the Aspen High School student body consists of athletes, all taking advantage of the uniforms, equipment and funding, but few know where this money is coming from and how the money is divided between sports. Chief Financial Officer, Kate Fuentes, offers an explanation. Skier Scribbler: “What is the annual sport...
Loading ...