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THE AHLAHASA

Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA

Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA

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...

Most of the players, organizers and volunteers who helped raise money for the Orrie Jirele Scholarship pose with his signature in the school's gym. The Night of Fun basketball fundraiser was on March 1st. Sophomores beat the Juniors 84-40. The staff pulled out a last minute win against the Seniors 52-51.

Basketball Fundraiser In Honor of OJ

Mariajose Ruiz-Ceronio, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

On March 1st, in the gym bearing his name, a fundraiser was held for the Orrie Jirele scholarship, which was able to raise approximately $2,800. Orrie Jirele, also known as “OJ”, was a counselor for...

Tenth-grader Taison Salle in his Anglers gear holding a newly caught fish. He said, "The Biggest Fish I ever caught was a 42-pound greater amberjack."

Fish At Your Own Risk

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

For angler and Sophomore Taison Salle, being on the Albert Lea Anglers team requires varied demands and team work. For Salle there isn’t much to balance, he loves it all. Salle started fishing when he...

Tenth-grader Janely Tuxpan created a paper mache for class and said "It doesn't come out how you want it. I just take it apart and try it again to get it how I want."

Working Through Mistakes

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

Sculpting, for sophomore Janely Perez Tuxpan, is her favorite art form. She likes to create things in 3-D rather than 2-D. “It’s just something I like to do for a hobby,” Tuxpan said, stating...

Senior Carly Stevens calls this art piece "The Hummingbird." Her grandmother inspired her to make this since she loves hummingbirds. "Once completing it I was glad I was able to make something that looked good,"  said Stevens "It was a bit of a struggle to make because I had to make sure everything was in the right spot."

Light and Dark Through Art

Mariajose Ruiz, Staff Writer March 7, 2024

A typical day for Black and White Photography class is working in the dark room and walking around school with a camera,” said Carly Stevens, a senior at ALHS. Black and White Photography is where an...

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