Staff Profile
Ryan Ahler –– Staff Reporter
I am Ryan Ahler, staff writer on the newspaper. I am a sophomore and this is my first year on staff.. My hobbies include reading, writing, history, collecting retro video games, Boy Scouts, and Tae Kwon Do.
AP night showcases advanced classes
Ryan Ahler , Staff Reporter
February 6, 2013
Filed under News
Advanced Placement showcase night, an event for students to learn about AP classes. AP night is on January 23rd 2013 at 7:00 pm in the auditorium, and will feature a presentation talking about the benefits of taking AP courses. " [AP classes] give [students] an opportunity to successfully earn college... Read more »
Kamran and Pratt receive perfect scores
Ryan Ahler, Staff Writer
November 30, 2012
Filed under Features
According to the ACT website the average student in Indiana scores a 22.3 on the ACT, but senior Usama Kamran and junior Kyle Pratt each scored a 36, a perfect score. The ACT is a national college admissions test. It covers English, math, reading and science. Only 1 in 3300 get a 36 on the test. “When... Read more »
Students learn from the masters at IHSPA convention
Ryan Ahler, Staff Writer
October 31, 2012
Filed under News
Publications students went to Franklin College for the Indiana High School Press Association convention. The newspaper and yearbook staffs went to seminars about improving their journalistic skills. Awards were also handed out to both staffs. “People get an idea of if they want to go into journalism... Read more »
Studying up on study skills
Ryan Ahler
October 15, 2012
Filed under News
With 9 weeks assessments coming up students need to know about good studying tips and skills. English teacher Ben Beasley says that it is beneficial to study even when there is no homework. He additionally thinks that note taking is imperative and that students should follow the Cornell method of note... Read more »
New art teacher Ontiveros “drawn” to Fishers
Ryan Ahler
September 19, 2012
Filed under New Teachers
Danielle Ontiveros is new as a full time teacher. This is her first year teaching but she was a student teacher here and in Norfolk, England. “ I got to do my student teaching here and ,honestly, I was a student here and a lot of my old teachers are now my co-workers, so I found it pretty easy to... Read more »
Veteran Marc Farrow storms the beaches of Fishers
Ryan Ahler
September 19, 2012
Filed under New Teachers
Instructional assistant Marc Farrow is one of are many new teachers this year. He teaches students one-on-one. This is his first year on full time staff, but he has been a substitute teacher here for the last four years. He began his career because he enjoyed his time as a substitute. Farrow served... Read more »