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New interim superintendent David Krenz in his office at Brookside. He retired after 12 years as the superintendent in Austin, Minn. The search for a new superintendent is underway. Online applications will close at 11:59 p.m. on March 4. The ALAS School Board is seeking community input through an online anonymous survey that will close on Feb. 19. The survey can be found at www.alschools.org.
New Superintendent Starts Interim
ALHS musical cast performing at the dress rehearsal for the ALHS production of Mean Girls.
Mean Girls Takes the Stage
Bookmarks 1-3 were created by Sophomore Alistar Hites and bookmark 4 was made by Freshman Given Saw.
Turning Pages with Style
FFA Farm Management Team including Brielle Bakken (11), Danica Pestorious (11), Bridget Pestorious (10), and Katie Barclay (10).
School Board Highlight
Audrey Gustafson (9) sorting non-perishable foods collected by members of ALHS student council for the annual food drive. The food collected will be donated to the Ecumencial Food Pantry located at First Presbyterian Church.
ALHS Aims for Record Food Drive
College Knowledge Month in October
Junior Rice Boettcher outside the Minnesota State Capital building in St. Paul on Jan. 9. Boettcher attended Minnesota Youth in Government Conference. “You can make a lot of friends there because there’s so many people,” said Boettcher. “Everyone was just very nice to each other and even though people got into debates, it was all very polite.”
Students Explore Leadership Roles
Band President Maxx Richards organized a skating event with Ranissa Beerman, Ruby Mykkanen (12) , Katelyn Schmidt (10), Neveah Wacholz (12), Gunnar Hardison (12), and alumni Trenton Mikkels. “In each activity you are in you’re surrounded by new people and met with new challenges that always help you grow in new ways,” said Richards.
All-in: Making The Most Of Senior Year
Stephanie Schneider with her husband John, son Zachery and daughter Schneider.
Serving In The Classroom and Beyond
Senior Hailey Deming at the Rochester Aquatics Center.
From Local Pools To State Finals
Sophomore Jack Zhang is the first foreign exchange student at Albert Lea High School in five years.
Contrast In Culture
Dunn has been a coach for thirty-six years and is held in high regard by both his assistant coaches and players. He has built a family with the players. “He’s an amazing guy, and he’s one of the best coaches I have had in my life,” said senior center Reece Jeffrey.
A Tiger Can Change Its Stripes
Hasa Try’s Slime
Editor Rosa Corey-Gruenes (12), staff writer Carley Ladlie (11) and photographer Evelyn Koepke (11) at the convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Hasa Trys Convention
Art by Josephine Peterson and Eh Thaw
My Past Obsession With True Crime
The process of mixing together the peanut butter, honey and cocoa powder with only a food processor.
HASA Trys
Hasa Trys
Hasa Trys
Lana Del Rey at the 2013 Echo Awards.
Seasonal Summertime Sadness
Illustration by Josephine Petersen and Eh Thaw.
Valentines
Game of the Year Nominee
Game of the Year Nominee
Illustration by Josephine Petersen and Eh Thaw
Galentines
Gladiator II: The Return to the Arena
Gladiator II: The Return to the Arena
The Game Show That Hid a Killer
The Game Show That Hid a Killer
Delightfully Disgusting Series
Delightfully Disgusting Series
Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA
Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA
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, it was often the opposite. In the 1920s, the KKK had its...

Rice Boettcher (11)

Holiday Festivals in Albert Lea Through the Years

Rice Boettcher, column writer • December 19, 2024

The Christmas tree, a longstanding symbol of community and cheer, has had a long history. Originating from Pagan traditions by Germanic and Scandinavian peoples, it was incorporated into Christmas and...

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