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Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA

Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA

On March 28 and 29, Albert Lea High School held the 2025 Tiger’s Roar talent show. A variety of talents were showcased with solo performances, as well as performances from a clarinet choir, saxophone quartet and show choir. There were a total of 15 performances throughout the two nights, including a pre-show performance by the Albert Lea High School jazz band. Over 50 students participated in Tiger’s Roar and showcased their skills with an exciting and entertaining night full of talent and music. “Tigers Roar is such a great way to display students’ talent, which is another reason why I wanted to take part. I wanted to be able to give back to the community and also show off my talent.” said senior New New.
A Night Full of Talent: Tiger’s Roar
Emma Weckwerth, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

Tiger’s Roar has been helping students showcase their talents for more than 80 years. Albert Lea High School students put on an amazing performance...

The choir students outside the Parthenon replica in Nashville, which had a museum inside that they toured.
Musical Memories
Jorja Bolinger, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

Albert Lea Senior High School students had the opportunity to travel to Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee, the biggest music cities in the United...

All of the books that were collected and packaged by NHS members.
NHS Books For Africa
Jorja Bolinger, Staff Writer • March 13, 2025

Helping others goes beyond just donating to a cause; it also means you are setting up our future world for success. That’s exactly what Albert...

Commencement
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Seniors Brecken Koepke and Ty Youldan preparing to compete in the first home Robotics tournament at Albert Lea High School held on Feb 15.
ALHS Hosts First Robotics Tournament
Izzy Mednansky, Staff Writer • March 13, 2025

The Albert Lea Robotics recently hosted the first home tournament at Albert Lea High School. The event was held on Feb. 15. It lasted nearly six hours and continued throughout...

Psychological Horror
Kae Bee, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

The scariest monsters aren’t in the dark or under your bed, they’re in your head. Psychological horror films get inside and make you dread...

Hasa Fights: TikTok Never
Hasa Fights: TikTok Never
Carley Ladlie, staff writer • March 13, 2025

Though social media can do great things, we must keep in mind that, if not used carefully, it can be detrimental to our mental health. According...

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Issue 91
Hasa Throwback: Racing the Clock
Ali Hafstad, Editor

Ahlahasa is on a mission to throw back to the past and better understand where we came from. Searching through the historical newspapers, Hasa Throwbacks is about bringing...

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HASA Try’s Free Prom Dresses
Maddee Anderson, Staff writer • April 16, 2025

Prom is often seen as a high school norm. It is a night to celebrate with friends, make memories, and feel special. For many students, the excitement of prom can be overshadowed...

Illustration by Josephine Petersen and Eh Thaw.
Valentines
February 13, 2025
Game of the Year Nominee
Game of the Year Nominee
February 13, 2025
The Adventures of Birdie and Lee
The Adventures of Birdie and Lee
Josephine Petersen, Online Editor • August 23, 2024

Media Marketing Romance Books
Izzy Mednansky, staff writer • March 13, 2025

Books in recent years often share a recurring theme of romance being marketed in the wrong genre and dominating the young adult section. Through social media, marketing for...

Hasa Try’s Slime
February 13, 2025
Editor Rosa Corey-Gruenes (12), staff writer Carley Ladlie (11) and photographer Evelyn Koepke (11) at the convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Hasa Trys Convention
December 19, 2024
ALHS musical cast performing at the dress rehearsal for the ALHS production of Mean Girls.
Mean Girls
ahlahasa staff November 25, 2024

Art By Josephine Petersen
The Broken Window Theory
Claire LaFrance, Staff Writter • April 16, 2025

As Americans, people feel like they have to be independent. Accomplishments are respected when done on their own. This is partially due to the...

The Cost of Exclusion
The Cost of Exclusion
March 13, 2025
Letters To The Editor
Letters To The Editor
April 16, 2025

Dear Editor, Social media is ruining teenagers' mental health and should have regulations.   Social media has made our attention spans a...

In 1967, Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke at the University of Minnesota in front of 4,000 students.
The History of Minnesota Civil Rights
Rice Boettcher, Guest Columnist • February 13, 2025

It was originally going to be on Albert Lea, but unfortunately Albert Lea hasn’t had much to do with the movement in its history. Rather,...

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The Best of Nintendo Switch
Jackson Gaston, Guest Writer • December 19, 2024

The five best-selling Nintendo Switch games of all time. Number five is “Super Mario Odyssey”. It sold 28 million copies. It was released...

Meet the Staff
Izzy Mednansky
Izzy Mednansky
Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Izzy and I'm a freshman at Albert Lea.

Claire LaFrance
Claire LaFrance
Staff writer

My name is Claire LaFrance. I am in 10th grade. I am a competitive dancer for a studio.

Jorja Bolinger
Jorja Bolinger
Staff Writer

My name is Jorja. I am currently in 11th grade. I am not involved in any activities with the school but outside of school I enjoy reading, the summertime, and hanging out with friends.

Carley Ladlie
Carley Ladlie
Staff Writer

My name is Carley Ladlie and I'm proud to be part of the girl's tennis team, Mock Trial, Book Club, a boys' tennis manager and, last but not least, a writer on the Ahlahasa.

Maddee Anderson
Maddee Anderson
Staff Writer

My name is Maddee Anderson. My current extracurriculars include Ahlahasa (staff writer) and I am a captain of the Freeborn Eagles high school rugby team as well as a coach of the Freeborn Eagles middle...

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