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The student news site of ADM High School

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The student news site of ADM High School

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Kylee Luther

Kylee Luther, Reporter

My name is Kylee Luther, I am a senior at ADM High School. I am in involved in basketball, soccer, and NHS. I wanted to be in Journalism because I love to be involved and hear about what’s going on with sports, activities, and ADM people. My goal in this class is to find and listen to amazing stories at ADM, and improve my writing along the way.

All content by Kylee Luther

Luther: ✌🏼out ADM

Kylee Luther, Reporter
May 18, 2017
Seniors Carson Benn and Rebekah Blanchard are excited seniors, ready for their future plans! They are graduating on May 21!

May Kiwanis Students of the Month: Carson Benn and Rebekah Blanchard

Kylee Luther, Reporter
May 18, 2017
David Howard is a star on the track and is going to State track at the blue oval for two different events. As a senior, David is on his last trip to the blue oval as a high school athlete.

May Boys Track Student of the Month: David Howard

Kylee Luther, Reporter
May 16, 2017
AP Art is strenuous and requires a lot of skill, and these girls have it! Both Tanya McKinney and Cassidy Hammerberg are involved in AP Art this year where they have to create over 20 works to submit by the end of the year.

May Fine Arts Students of the Month: Tanya McKinney and Cassidy Hammerberg

Kylee Luther, Reporter
May 12, 2017
Junior, Sami Schepers, is very fast and is hoping for a place at state. The blue oval is awaiting her arrival in her medley's and hurdles.

May Girl’s Track Student of the Month: Sami Schepers

Kylee Luther, Reporter
May 12, 2017
Jacob Schumacher is a dedicated golf player and is very involved in many activities and his school work. With the end of the year approaching, he is looking forward to moving to Iowa State University to continue his education.

May Student of the Month: Jacob Schumacher

Kylee Luther, Reporter
May 12, 2017
Matthew is a senior, star soccer player this year. Overall, the boys soccer season has gone extremely well with only four losses. They are looking to make it to State this year with regional games right around the corner!

May Boys Soccer Player of the Month: Matthew Dobrzynski

Kylee Luther, Reporter
May 9, 2017
Izzy is a hard core soccer player who plays off season as well. So far this year, she has already scored eight goals!

May Girl’s Soccer Player of the Month: Isabel LaFollette

Kylee Luther, Reporter
May 9, 2017
Only a junior this year, Micah Moyer is doing great things already! His golf skills are improving every day and exciting things are coming for him in the future.

May Boy’s Golf Player of the Month: Micah Moyer

Kylee Luther, Reporter
May 9, 2017
Lindsey Lange was also last month's girl's golf player of the month, but she sure deserves being awarded it again. Lange is shooting very well this year and is looking forward to district golf coming up next Monday.

May Girls Golf Player of the Month: Lindsey Lange

Kylee Luther, Reporter
May 9, 2017

[Video] Grad Parties

May 9, 2017

[Video] May Friday Flash

May 5, 2017
Concourse B is set up with a bunch of fun activities for the preschoolers to enjoy! Friday, they go to travel all over the world in the mini olympics at the Adel Elementary.

Preschoolers Travel the World

Kylee Luther, Reporter
May 2, 2017

[Video] Prom Hair Tutorial: Half Up, Half Down

April 27, 2017
When you walk into the Tractor Supply Company in DeSoto, you wouldn't think about going through the "employees only" door. But today if you did, you would find something very unexpected, ADM AG Day. With a horse, a sheep, picture cutouts, science experiments, corn, and so much more, ADM FFA was able to put on a successful AG Day.

Ag Day with 3rd Graders

Kylee Luther, Sydney Bertman, and Carter Nordman
April 27, 2017
The Tigers take on the spring season to help them accomplish more in the regular season. Their next game is next weekend at home.

Preseason Softball Works to Achieve Dreams

Kylee Luther and Matthew Larson
April 25, 2017
Girls soccer had a tremendous season last year only loosing two games, and this year they are undefeated so far. The fields they play on are a huge part on how they play, but with the multiple fields they have, they are able to adapt easier this season.

From Field to Field: Success of the Soccer Team

Kylee Luther, Reporter
April 20, 2017
Matthew and Abby work hard in the theater and are playing important roles in the upcoming play. This weekend, the spring play will star two one-act plays. Come out and watch them preform Friday night, Saturday night, and Sunday afternoon!

April Fine Arts Students of the Month: Abby Mullen and Matthew Drake

Kylee Luther, Reporter
April 20, 2017
Hannah and Alaina both play big parts in ADM's fine arts. Whether it's writing, singing, getting in the play, being in clubs, or even being in speech, both of these girls take their talents to the next level to achieve a lot.

March Fine Arts Students of the Month: Hannah Borst and Alaina Taylor

Kylee Luther, Reporter
April 14, 2017
March Girl's Track Athlete of the Month: Sadie Juergens

March Girl’s Track Athlete of the Month: Sadie Juergens

Kylee Luther, Reporter
April 13, 2017
Cassidy Hammerberg is very dedicated in her school work. She is very artistic and creative with her work. Hammerberg is interested in pursuing Pre Med in college to further her education.

April Student of the Month: Cassidy Hammerberg

Kylee Luther, Reporter
April 13, 2017
Jacob West is going into his fourth year in high school track. He focuses on high jump in track meets. As a senior, West has decided to continue his career in college as a football player at South Dakota School of Mines.

March Boy’s Track Athlete of the Month: Jacob West

Kylee Luther, Reporter
April 13, 2017
Soccer comes easy to senior, Allie Cook! She is very good with her feet, and is planning on continuing her soccer and educational career at Truman State.

April Girl’s Soccer Player of the Month: Allie Cook

Kylee Luther, Reporter
April 13, 2017
Anna Kenny is a strong sophomore runner on the girl's track team. Anna and Sadie Juergens train together during track practices every day after school. She is looking forward to see how much she can achieve this year with one year under her wing.

April Girl’s Track Athlete of the Month: Anna Kenny

Kylee Luther, Reporter
April 13, 2017
April Boy's Soccer Player of the Month: Matthew Oberreuter

April Boy’s Soccer Player of the Month: Matthew Oberreuter

Kylee Luther, Reporter
April 13, 2017
Jacob Schumacher is a senior at ADM and has golfed all four years of his high school career. He not only is a good golfer, but represents ADM well with his character on and off the course. He is a leader on the team and is hoping to make it to state this year.

April Boy’s Golf Athlete of the Month: Jacob Schumacher

Kylee Luther, Reporter
April 13, 2017
Sydney gathered all her family, friends, past coaches, and future coaches on March 31st to confirm her future at Grand View. From Tiger to Viking, Sydney says she is excited to continue playing basketball and will never forget what her past coaches have taught her.

Sydney Bertman’s Basketball Inspired Weekend

Kylee Luther and Matthew Larson
April 13, 2017
Unique individuals, Carter and Cora, are accepting the Kiwanis Students of the Month Tuesday April 11. Carter is looking to be involved in politics in the future and Cora is looking into real-estate. Both are well rounded people and are very involved in their school and community.

April Kiwanis Students of the Month: Cora Larsen and Carter Norman

Kylee Luther, Reporter
April 13, 2017
With many hours put into perfecting his times, Reece McLaughlin is a strong runner on the ADM track team. All his motivation and strive to be the best helps to push him towards improving his times each meet.

April Boy’s Track Athlete of the Month: Reece McLaughlin

Kylee Luther, Reporter
April 6, 2017
State qualifier of three years, Lindsey Lange, is a golfer who has already started off her season strong. Her first meet this season she won medalist with a 41. She is looking forward to taking her golf skills to state again this year.

April Girl’s Golf Athlete of the Month: Lindsey Lange

Kylee Luther, Reporter
April 6, 2017

[Video] April Friday Flash

April 6, 2017
Seniors, Sam McCartney and Kade Overton, accept the Kiwanis Students of the Month. Both seniors are planning on attending a secondary school after graduation. McCartney is going to Coe College, and Overton is attending the University of Iowa.

March Kiwanis Students of the Month: Sam McCartney and Kade Overton

Kylee Luther, Reporter
March 8, 2017
Kylee is a senior who is big into activities and staying involved. She is looking to pursue her future dream, becoming a wedding planner, at the University of Northern Iowa.

March Student of the Month: Kylee Luther

Kylee Luther, Reporter
March 8, 2017
Whether it is near or far, your heart will be captured when you travel somewhere new in the world. Faces brightening, you will find so much joy and clarity when you discover new places. Being involved in the world is a privilege that you have to embrace! Go out and enjoy new experiences, learn new things and create unique memories.

Why Travel

Kylee Luther and Sydney Bertman
March 2, 2017
Saving Lives, Round Two

Saving Lives, Round Two

Kylee Luther, Reporter
February 23, 2017
Both Borst and Lonneman have decided on furthering their education in a secondary school. Emma is planning on attending the University of Northern Iowa, and start her freshman year as undecided. Hannah is continuing her education at DMACC to study early education. Both are very gifted in school and have a very positive outlook on their future!

February Kiwanis Students of the Month: Emma Lonneman and Hannah Borst

Kylee Luther, Reporter
February 20, 2017
Pounding and chanting, McDonald and the rest of her team practice many days of the week, cheering on their wrestlers to the very end. With wrestling coming to a close, the cheerleaders look to the new year to perfect their cheers for next year.

February Wrestling Cheerleader of the Month: Sabrina McDonald

Kylee Luther, Reporter
February 20, 2017
Although he is just a junior, Knoll dominates the court in the post position every time he plays. As of right now the ADM boys team is looking to get through regionals, so they are spending many hours in the gym, perfecting all their moves.

February Boys Basketball Player of the Month: Cole Knoll

Kylee Luther, Reporter
February 20, 2017
Although some may ask, "what gives you the passion to want to roll on the ground with another man, in a tight uniform," Smidt doesn't take that into affect at all. As a freshman on the team, he has many years ahead of him to get to state. With this year at a close, Smidt is willing to work hard next year to get a chance at state.

February Wrestler of the Month: Broderick Smidt

Kylee Luther, Reporter
February 20, 2017
Both Ben and Chloe are anxiously awaiting March 3. AcDec is doing so well this year, and on that Friday, state competition begins. Testing to the max, the team is getting prepared every chance they can get. Good luck to them!

February Fine Arts Students of the Month: Chloe Spoonemore and Ben Koch

Kylee Luther, Reporter
February 20, 2017
One of the newest members on the team, Freshman, Katelyn Lee, is a hard worker in school and on the dance floor. A few weekends ago she went, with her team to a competition and preformed her first solo.

February Dance Student of the Month: Katelyn Lee

Kylee Luther, Reporter
February 20, 2017
Being honored with the girls basketball of the month for the second time this year, Sydney Bertman knows how to break down a defense and put up some points for her team. She is a team leader and will give you the assist every time your open. She plans on continuing her career in basketball at Grand View.

February Girls Basketball Player of the Month: Sydney Bertman

Kylee Luther, Reporter
February 14, 2017
Cheering every basketball game on the sidelines, Amber Pirtle is one of the two seniors on the team. She is a leader because of all the experience she has. She used to cheer on the sidelines of Friday night football games and went to State Cheer multiple times.

February Basketball Cheerleader of the Month: Amber Pirtle

Kylee Luther, Reporter
February 14, 2017
This senior not only is ready, but he is prepared for his future. Cahalan has decided on furthering his education at the University of Alabama, hoping to find himself as a mechanical engineer someday. For now though, he has been awarded as Student of the Month, for all his great grades and involvement in activities.

February Student of the Month: Logan Cahalan

Kylee Luther, Reporter
February 10, 2017
On Sunday, more records were broken in one game than ever before! With the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots going helmet to helmet, the game started off showing Atlanta to win, yet New England pulled out with the win. Not only did the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history occur, and the only overtime the Super Bowl had seen, individual records were broken and tied. Over thirty records were broken or tied at Super Bowl 51.

Record Breaking Sunday Night

Kylee Luther, Reporter
February 8, 2017
During a timeout, the bench stands up to let the players have a break. Not really paying attention, the bench talks about the game behind the coach. No matter how intense or slow the game is going, the bench supports their team.

Getting Stuck with the Secondary Role: Bench Warming

Kylee Luther, Reporter
February 6, 2017
Injuries can happen anywhere, at anytime; nobody expects them and nobody wants them. Going up for the 2-point layup, Larson shows he has gotten back off his injury 100% winning their rivalry game. No matter how good or bad you may be, injuries can happen, so be careful and smart when you play.

Injury Prone Tigers

Kylee Luther, Reporter
February 6, 2017

[Video] February Friday Flash

February 3, 2017
Fighting for a win, Abby Hlas drives the ball in multiple times putting up double digits in points. With the score rounding out to be 57-54, ADM Tigers finally got the win they were looking for. They hope this win will take them on a "winning streak and build their confidence," Bertman said. "Especially with regionals right around the corner!" They play the Perry Blue Jays in their next game and are looking for the effort they put in against Winterset.

ADM and Winterset Girls Fight Till the Last Second

Kylee Luther, Reporter
January 27, 2017
Celebrating all their accomplishments of the multiple solo and team dances, the ADM Dance Team smiled and screamed the day away! They have been working towards major accomplishments to bring a spotlight back their name. The girls were able to take home a total of seven awards on Saturday!

The Dance Team Strikes Again

Kylee Luther, Reporter
January 24, 2017
ADM Dance Team Takes On The New Year

ADM Dance Team Takes On The New Year

Kylee Luther, Reporter
January 24, 2017
January Student of the Month: Abbey Fouts

January Student of the Month: Abbey Fouts

Kylee Luther, Reporter
January 24, 2017
January Boys Basketball Student of the Month: Sam McCartney

January Boys Basketball Student of the Month: Sam McCartney

Kylee Luther, Reporter
January 20, 2017
January Fine Arts Students of the Month: Cora Larsen and John DenHerder

January Fine Arts Students of the Month: Cora Larsen and John DenHerder

Kylee Luther, Reporter
January 11, 2017
January Kiwanis of the Month: Marissa Meadowcroft and Elizabeth DenHerder

January Kiwanis of the Month: Marissa Meadowcroft and Elizabeth DenHerder

Kylee Luther, Reporter
January 11, 2017
January Wrestler of the Month: Hogan Hopewell

January Wrestler of the Month: Hogan Hopewell

Kylee Luther, Reporter
January 11, 2017
January Wrestling Cheer Student of the Month: Mattie DeVore

January Wrestling Cheer Student of the Month: Mattie DeVore

Kylee Luther, Reporter
January 9, 2017
January Basketball Cheerleading Student of the Month: Kennedy Ihrig

January Basketball Cheerleading Student of the Month: Kennedy Ihrig

Kylee Luther, Reporter
January 9, 2017
January Girls Basketball Student of the Month: Allie Cook

January Girls Basketball Student of the Month: Allie Cook

Kylee Luther, Reporter
January 9, 2017
January Dance Student of the Month: Danielle Selover

January Dance Student of the Month: Danielle Selover

Kylee Luther, Reporter
January 9, 2017

Don’t Miss These Movies in 2017

Kylee Luther, Reporter
January 6, 2017

[Video] Friday Flash: January

January 6, 2017

Let’s Be Honest About Our Planners

Kylee Luther and Sydney Bertman
December 22, 2016
December Teacher of the Month: Tammy Smith

December Teacher of the Month: Tammy Smith

Sydney Bertman and Kylee Luther
December 20, 2016
December Fine Arts Students of the Month: Loren Ritter and Abbey Hanson

December Fine Arts Students of the Month: Loren Ritter and Abbey Hanson

Kylee Luther and Sydney Bertman
December 15, 2016
December Teacher of the Month: Kristen Harrell

December Teacher of the Month: Kristen Harrell

Sydney Bertman and Kylee Luther
December 15, 2016
Cyber Monday: Outrageous Sales and Deals

Cyber Monday: Outrageous Sales and Deals

Kylee Luther, Reporter
December 10, 2016
ADM Dance Team Takes on State Dance

ADM Dance Team Takes on State Dance

Kylee Luther, Reporter
December 10, 2016
December Student of the Month: Jacob West

December Student of the Month: Jacob West

Kylee Luther and Sydney Bertman
December 10, 2016
December Kiwanis of the Month: Mason Warmuth and Andrew Harada

December Kiwanis of the Month: Mason Warmuth and Andrew Harada

Kylee Luther and Sydney Bertman
December 10, 2016
December Girl's Basketball Player of the Month: Sydney Bertman

December Girl’s Basketball Player of the Month: Sydney Bertman

Kylee Luther and Sydney Bertman
December 10, 2016
December Dance Student of the Month: Dakota Jones

December Dance Student of the Month: Dakota Jones

Kylee Luther and Sydney Bertman
December 10, 2016
December Wrestling Cheerleader of the Month: Mariel Jones

December Wrestling Cheerleader of the Month: Mariel Jones

Kylee Luther and Sydney Bertman
December 10, 2016
December Basketball Cheerleader of the Month: Ella Moss

December Basketball Cheerleader of the Month: Ella Moss

Kylee Luther and Sydney Bertman
December 10, 2016
December Wrestler of the Month: John Thorne

December Wrestler of the Month: John Thorne

Kylee Luther and Sydney Bertman
December 10, 2016
December Boy's Basketball of the Month: Payton Conrad

December Boy’s Basketball of the Month: Payton Conrad

Kylee Luther and Sydney Bertman
December 10, 2016
National Honor Society Inducts Eighteen

National Honor Society Inducts Eighteen

Kylee Luther, Reporter
November 18, 2016
Fall Blood Drive Exceeds Donation Goal

Fall Blood Drive Exceeds Donation Goal

Kylee Luther, Reporter
November 10, 2016
November Teacher of the Month: Sarah Boesen

November Teacher of the Month: Sarah Boesen

Sydney Bertman and Kylee Luther
November 10, 2016
November Fine Arts Student of the Month: Spencer Evoy and Katelyn McGee

November Fine Arts Student of the Month: Spencer Evoy and Katelyn McGee

Sydney Bertman and Kylee Luther
November 10, 2016
November Teacher of the Month: Beth Basinger

November Teacher of the Month: Beth Basinger

Kylee Luther and Sydney Bertman
November 10, 2016
November Student of the Month: Anna Clowser

November Student of the Month: Anna Clowser

Kylee Luther and Sydney Bertman
November 10, 2016
November Kiwanis Students of the Month: Matthew Dobrynski and Sydney Bertman

November Kiwanis Students of the Month: Matthew Dobrynski and Sydney Bertman

Kylee Luther and Sydney Bertman
November 8, 2016
November Boys Cross Country Runner of the Month: John DenHerder

November Boys Cross Country Runner of the Month: John DenHerder

Sydney Bertman and Kylee Luther
November 8, 2016
November Girls Cross Country Runner of the Month: Ashlie Hauf

November Girls Cross Country Runner of the Month: Ashlie Hauf

Sydney Bertman and Kylee Luther
November 8, 2016
Girls Cross Country Runner of the Month for September: Bailey Danner

Girls Cross Country Runner of the Month for September: Bailey Danner

Kylee Luther and Sydney Bertman
November 8, 2016
November Volleyball Player of the Month: Sami Schepers

November Volleyball Player of the Month: Sami Schepers

Sydney Bertman and Kylee Luther
November 8, 2016
Cheerleader of the Month of September: Abby Embree

Cheerleader of the Month of September: Abby Embree

Kylee Luther and Sydney Bertman
November 8, 2016
November Cheerleader of the Month: Mattie DeVore

November Cheerleader of the Month: Mattie DeVore

Sydney Bertman and Kylee Luther
November 8, 2016
New Renovations in the Middle School

New Renovations in the Middle School

Kylee Luther, Reporter
November 8, 2016
September Volleyball Player of the Month: Sydney Bertman

September Volleyball Player of the Month: Sydney Bertman

Kylee Luther and
November 2, 2016
Boys Cross Country Player of the Month for September: Will Geadelmann

Boys Cross Country Player of the Month for September: Will Geadelmann

Kylee Luther and Sydney Bertman
November 2, 2016
Football Players of the Week for Creston Game: Carson Benn and Jack O'Brien

Football Players of the Week for Creston Game: Carson Benn and Jack O’Brien

Kylee Luther and Sydney Bertman
November 2, 2016
Football Players of the Week for Glenwood: Jacob West and Cole McMahon

Football Players of the Week for Glenwood: Jacob West and Cole McMahon

Kylee Luther and Sydney Bertman
November 2, 2016
Blood Drive

Blood Drive

Kylee Luther, Reporter
October 20, 2016
October Cheerleader of the Month: Jillian Hofmann

October Cheerleader of the Month: Jillian Hofmann

Kylee Luther and Sydney Bertman
October 20, 2016
October Student of the Month: Chloe Spoonemore

October Student of the Month: Chloe Spoonemore

Kylee Luther and Sydney Bertman
October 20, 2016

Football Players of the Week for Denison Game: Kade Barcus and Reece McLaughlin

Kylee Luther and Sydney Bertman
October 20, 2016

Football Players of the Week for Harlan Game: Jacob West and Austin Flora

Kylee Luther and Sydney Bertman
October 20, 2016

Football Players of the Week for Carroll Game: Kade Overton and Mason Warmuth

Kylee Luther and Sydney Bertman
October 20, 2016
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