Congrats to Talon editor-in-chief Lydia Gerety for another Best of School Newspapers Online award for her feature profile on student school board rep. and AHS senior, Evelyn Hernandez-Luna. You can check out Lydia's work and the rest of The Talon staff at AHSTalonNews.com.

Congrats to Talon reporter Adi Hoop! Her story, “Students brighten halls with creativity,” earned a Best of School Newspapers Online! This highlights student voice and the artistry behind the murals appearing around AHS. Check out at Adi's story at AHSTalonNews.com.

Congrats to Talon reporter Adi Hoop! Adi earned her 2nd Best of SNO award for her feature story highlighting AHS junior Akouvi Noglo’s leadership and heart for others. We’re proud of you, Adi! Way to represent The Talon & AHS! You can read her story at AHSTalonNews.com.

🏆 Big congrats to Talon editor Ashley Howard for snagging a Best of SNO award! Her feature on Coach Moser’s impact on Ankeny athletics is a must-read. Way to go, Ashley! 🎉📸 You can read Ashley's story and the rest of The Talon staff at AHSTalonNews.com.

Congrats to Jackson Betsworth for being November’s Talon Staffer of the Month! Writing, photographing, and creating Club Chronicles, we’re so lucky to have you on the team! You can check out Jackson's work on AHSTalonNews.com and on Insta Reels.

Big news! 🐾 Talon reporter Leah Bierl earned a Best of SNO award for her story, “Paws in the Halls.” Only a fraction of submissions are selected each year—huge accomplishment. You can read it at AHSTalonNews.com. Congrats, Leah!

⭐ Congrats to Talon reporter Leah Bierl, our Staffer of the Month! A talented journalist and Best of SNO winner—we’re lucky to have you on the team! 📰👏

Congrats to Talon reporter Adi Hoop on earning a 3rd Best of SNO. 🏆 This award-winning feature highlights AHS students turning unconventional materials into creative fashion designs. Read more at AHSTalonNews.com

Way to go Lydia! The Talon’s own Editor-in-Chief, Lydia Gerety, has received an IHSPA Honorable Mention for her stellar journalism portfolio for Journalist of the Year! The committee raved about her curiosity and her "cute and clever" look back at her very first reporting days.

Huge congrats to Ankeny High Talon journalists Lydia Gerety (9th Best of SNO), Adi Hoop (4th), and Lily Black (1st!) for their national recognition. Check out their award-winning work on the ICE walkouts and religious course debates at AHSTalonNews.com.

BIG WINS for The Talon! Congrats to EIC Lydia Gerety on her 10th @bestofsno award for her coverage of Iowa legislative bills! And a huge shoutout to Mili Lopez on her 1st Best of SNO award for her feature on animal welfare! National recognition for Ankeny’s finest journalists!

The awards keep coming! Huge shoutout to Marley Frizzell for earning her 1st @bestofsno award! Her deep dive into Ankeny’s transportation gaps is officially one of the best student stories in the nation. Check out the report that everyone is talking about: ahstalonnews.com/5291/news/when…

National recognition alert! The Talon’s Kayleigh Lacina has earned a #BestofSNO award for her feature on ACSD teacher Molly Buck. This is Kayleigh’s first national award, congrats! Read it here: bestofsno.com/85539/features…

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Congrats to The Talon's Adilyn Hoop on her 5th Best of SNO award! Her story on unified sports at Ankeny HS proves that inclusion wins every time. “I just love PEOPEL P.E. It makes me so excited to go to those games.” -Madison Robbins Read it at AHSTalonNews.com!

Major props to The Talon's Suri Sithep for winning the @IHSPA February Caption/Photo Contest! Writing the perfect caption and taking the perfect photo is an art, and Suri nailed it. "A good caption provides the context that connects the reader to the moment." -IHSPA

Congratulations to Talon reporter Jackson Betsworth on his first Best of SNO award! His deep dive into the arrival of Club America at AHS caught the eyes of national judges. Check out the award-winning reporting here: ahstalonnews.com/5337/news/club…

Huge congrats to The Talon Editor-in-Chief Lydia Gerety on being named to the 2026 IHSPA All-State Journalism Team! Lydia is 1 of only 6 students statewide (and the only one in Central Iowa!) to earn this honor. Next stop: University of Iowa & The Daily Iowan !

And the 2026 Quill and Scroll WVM International finalists are... ✨Fit Check Friday: Brogan Smith & Gabe Brannon (News Content Creator) 🎤Club Chronicles: Jackson Betsworth & Hudson Smith (News Content Creator) ✍️Profile Writing: Lydia Gerety Winners announced 4/18!