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THE AHLAHASA

Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA

Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA

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

Izzy Mednansky, staff writer February 13, 2025

The Youth in Government program run by the YMCA is available for any students in grades 8-12 from any district, including homeschooled students. There are over 1,400 students across the state of Minnesota...

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

Claire LaFrance, staff writer February 13, 2025

Senior Maxx Richards was putting cold fries into hot sizzling oil and flipping burger patties at McDonald’s when he decided he wanted to invest his time differently. It was time for a change. “One...

Stephanie Schneider with her husband John, son Zachery and daughter Schneider.

Serving In The Classroom and Beyond

Carley Ladlie, staff writer December 19, 2024

“I graduated college in ‘97 from University of Minnesota Southwest State,” explained Schneider. “I had a business degree and wanted my loans paid off.” So, she joined the army. “The military...

Senior Hailey Deming at the Rochester Aquatics Center.

From Local Pools To State Finals

Kae Bee, staff writer December 19, 2024

A small, barely noticeable movement on the block. Blink and you’d never see it. Senior Hailey Deming has watched the video, and she can’t see it. But it was enough to get her disqualified from the...

Sophomore Jack Zhang is the first foreign exchange student at Albert Lea High School in five years.

Contrast In Culture

Emma Weckwerth, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

Sophomore Shiji (Jack) Zhang would be hitting his alarm button at 5:30 a.m. if he was at home in Nanjing, China. School typically starts at 6 a.m. for Zhang so the 8:30 a.m. start time at Albert Lea High...

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

Eh Thaw, staff writer November 6, 2024

"It’s a great day to be a Tiger.” These are the last words said by social studies teacher and varsity football coach Paul Dunn at the end of every government and economics class. And he would know...

Sophomore's Award-Winning Cows

Sophomore’s Award-Winning Cows

Eh Thaw, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

The 2024 Minnesota State Fair was a moment of pride for Sophomore Connor White. White and his heifer won a purple ribbon and first place, which was his first time getting a Grand in his class at the State...

Haney Has Opportunity Of a Lifetime

Haney Has Opportunity Of a Lifetime

Maddee Anderson, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

Jim Haney was one of thirty teachers across the United States to attend the Institute for Educators at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York from July 15 to July 19.  “The most interesting part...

A Rising State Fair Star

A Rising State Fair Star

Emma Weckwerth, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

Many people want to become a singer when they grow up and Junior Mia Thompson is no exception. Thompson has been singing since she was a little kid with her mom in the car.  Now she has won a talent...

Senior Matthew Ramirez played violin for Tiger’s Roar. “Watching the other acts, a lot of them were fun to watch, and getting to see everyone’s talent’s was my favorite part of Tiger’s Roar,” said Ramirez.

Tiger’s Roar: The Riskier the Better

Mariajose Ruiz, Staff Writer May 10, 2024

Tiger’s Roar took place in Albert Lea High School’s auditorium on April 6, 2024 at 7 p.m. The Albert Lea Community had to pay an admission of $5 to watch the performances. Tiger’s Roar is a high...

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