Human Sacrifice
Pushing, shoving, complaining and whining. Students in the Albert Lea High School hallways and lunch line are all too familiar with this. Students are constantly on the move, whether it be on their way to their next class or to head home, navigating seems to be a bit of a struggle for students. Recently, a few ALHS teachers have taken it upon themselves to act as “median strips,” forcing t...
Public Speaking
Public speaking...Everyone's worst nightmare ... including my seventh grade self, I just didn't know it yet. Remember those days where we had dodge-ball tournaments at Southwest? Everyone came up with a name and such for each advisory. Well, Mr. Schmitz was my advisor and we came up with the name. He asked our homeroom class if anyone would want see the say our team name to the whole school and...
AL Swimmers Look Forward
As senior year begins, some student-athletes begin to make the decision of where they will attend college next year. After visiting Tennessee and considering USC, senior Lindsey Horejsi has verbally committed to The University of Minnesota. The UofM is a school she has been to many times for swimming. She chose this school for it's proximity to home and her love for the Twin Cities "It felt...
Classifying Sports
OK, so basically to me dance is a sport. Just like how to some people, golf is a sport or bowling is a sport. Along with many more, but when people “diss” on your sport, claiming that it shouldn’t qualify as one, we get defensive. But why? Maybe because it brings out a significance, that word. Sport. Or maybe it makes the activity more professional when said it...
A Whole New World
Filled with excitement and a little bit of nerves, the class of 2020 has left the dreary halls of Southwest Middle School and is now attending Albert Lea High School. “At first I was kind of scared of coming here because of the seniors and such.” Confessed Samantha Skarstad, one of the many eighth graders who have joined the high school this year. Participating in the Link Crew at the end...
Eighth Graders Adapt to the High School
As students walk through the halls of ALHS they may notice an exciting buzz each year as a new group of eighth graders roam the halls. Students of the building may feel lost or confused, and the rush of people can be exhilarating yet terrifying at the same time. All older students have once walked in their shoes. A few eighth graders shared their thoughts about the high school so far and ...
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