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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

Whitley Defends His Way to Aikido Black Belt

Carson Friedland, Staff Writer April 24, 2016

Surrounded by supportive and cheering students and colleagues , AHS teacher Marc Whitley locked eyes with his opponent before completing the final test to reach the Aikido black belt level.  On Wednesday...

Girls’ Lax Stepping Up Its Game to Win Championships

March 23, 2016

The girls’ lacrosse team kicked off its season on March 5 at the Mountain League scrimmages in Grand Junction. The girls won two out of three of their games. The team, although they didn’t play their...

The JR. Gents gather after their first game in Monte Vista.

To Scrum it up, AHS Rugby kicks it into gear

Madison Osberger-Low, Staff Writer March 23, 2016

Since 1967, rugby has been a staple in the Aspen community and has been continued as a high school club sport at AHS. Throughout the valley, from Aspen to Glenwood Springs, student athletes join to complete...

The AHS ski team will compete in the State Championships February 25-26

Skiing State Championships Come to Aspen

Sam Kahn, Staff Writer February 16, 2016

Every day after school, the AHS Nordic and Alpine ski teams can be found strapping on their skis, putting on their jackets, and hitting the slopes. Although the training schedule is certainly arduous,...

AHS Skiers taking the 2nd place as of the 2013/2014 season

Aspen Skiers Ready to Hit the Slopes

Madison Osberger-Low, Staff Writer February 2, 2016

The AHS Skiers have officially made their mascot an after-school sport. The high school’s alpine ski racing program gives a chance for Aspen students to get out on snow and ski race. Dryland practice...

Storm blocks a Valor Christian player in the championship game at Coors Field in Denver.

The Storm is Coming to Wagner College

Katherine Doherty, Editor January 11, 2016

The moment the clock at Coors Field ran out cheers rang from the crowd, the 2015 AHS lacrosse team stood as state champions. One of the players rejoicing with the team was junior Zac Storm. Six months...

Jack Chase racing back in his early snowboard years

Jack Chase: Boy Boarder

Zoe Cramer, Staff Writer January 11, 2016

It’s one in the afternoon on a Saturday, and while I just woke up in my dark bedroom with drool all over my face, sixteen-year-old Jack Chase has been racing on his snowboard since 9 am. As a dedicated...

A carton depiction of the dangers of football

The Hard Hitting News

Jordan Fox, Staff Writer January 11, 2016

   On the final play of a Bogan High School football game on October 23, 17-year-old Andre Smith stumbled off the field. After a hard hit to the head, the crowd was temporarily relieved to see him get...

Dance Team Leaps Into 2nd Place At States

Dance Team Leaps Into 2nd Place At States

Olivia Oksenhorn, Editor January 7, 2016

With only seven people on the team, and after enduring a sudden change of head coach in November, the AHS Dance Team - led by senior captain Nikki Blizzard - did the incredible; they came in second (and...

Photo courtesy of Ernesto Mendez, Aspen MMA

Fight to Win MMA: Jiu-Jitsu Tournament

Vicente Lagarrigue, Staff Writer January 5, 2016

Although there are only 3 students who practice it here in the high school, Jiu-Jitsu is a worldwide martial art. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament, hosted by Fight to Win MMA, will take place on Nov. 14....

Balancing Junior Year and Junior Hockey

November 22, 2015

   Aspen High School junior Charlie Van Allen had a very busy weekend. After finishing his demanding homework load, addressing student government related issues at AHS, and defending the net as the starting...

Sophomore Chelsea Moore runs to the finish line at the Chris Severy Invitational.

Cross Country Runs to States

Katherine Doherty, Editor November 17, 2015

Throw up caked the finish line on Saturday, October 10, at the AHS cross country team’s home meet, the Chris Severy Invitational, which is one of the hardest courses of the season. The AHS cross...

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