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College Knowledge Month in October
Evan Anfinson, Hanna Austinson, Brielle Bakken, Kae Bee, Rice Boettecher, Axel Calderon, Haylee Charley, Carter Conn, Lia Cunningham, Keira Erickson, Maya Fuller, Annais Garcia, Michaela Hanson, Kaylee Henderson, Addie Isaacson, Taylor Johnson, Carley Ladlie, Kylie Lee, Vienna Loverink, Hayden Lowe, Avery Mauer, Samuel McGill, Greta Moller, Calleigh Noble, Alexis Olson, Ashley O'Sullivan, Mayzie Paulson, Lar Tho Way Paw, Ingrid Peralta-Linares, Janely Perez-Tuxpan, Danica Pestorious, Brodie Rassler, Easton Schewe, Anna Shaw, Jonathan Streckert, Claire Stockwell, Noah Teeter, Andrew Tscholl, Brooke Tufte, Gabrielle Tufte, Lauren Wilkinson and Nina Zhang.
NHS Welcomes New Members
Tyler Youlden (12) works on one of his CIS welding projects.
School Board Highlight November 2024
Historic Firsts for The Senior Class
Historic Firsts for The Senior Class
On September 20, the cast of Albert Lea High School's "Mean Girls" musical production had a full cast practice in the auditorium. The new cast bonded together performing trust falls in front of the whole room. Sophomore Eh Snow recites her lines in front of her fellow castmates. The musical will premiere on Nov. 21, continuing through November 23, at the Albert Lea High School auditorium. This will be Mary Schoppers first time directing the fall musical.
Revitalizing “Mean Girls”
Senior Privilege Launch a Success
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
Sophomore's Award-Winning Cows
Sophomore’s Award-Winning Cows
Haney Has Opportunity Of a Lifetime
Haney Has Opportunity Of a Lifetime
A Rising State Fair Star
A Rising State Fair Star
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
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
Senior Alexis Godtland
Proud Of Who I Have Become
Senior Ali Hafstad
Thanks For the Opportunities
Senior Courtney Oakland
The Memories I Will Take With
Movie poster for "Smile 2".
Scary Sequel Surpases The Original
Ballerina Farm and the NY Times
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Seniors Maddee Anderson and Magdalen Johnson attend a Kenny Chesney concert on May 4.
Hasa Trys
The Maid
The Maid
"Safe Haven" Is Actually Dangerous
“Safe Haven” Is Actually Dangerous
Olympics
Olympics
8th Grader Ethan Gordon, 8th Grader Kendal Clarey, Sophomore Parker Munson and Sophmore Levi Monson are practicing in F203 for a League of Legend match. Photo Submitted
Esports
Isaiah McGaffey running for Albert Lea.
Senior Places 58th at State Meet
Cheer Squad
Cheer Squad
Emery Brouwers (Senior), Hatty Adams (Senior), and Hannah Barclay (Senior)
Albert Lea Swim Team Wins Home Meet
2023 ALHS Student Athletes Commit To Colleges
2023 ALHS Student Athletes Commit To Colleges
Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA
Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA
Alexis Godtland

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer

My name is Alexis Godtland and my current extracurriculars include: NHS, Ahlahasa, Concert Choir and Humanities.

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Senior Hannah Estes and Junior Dani Whelan show off the sweaters of the college they're going to for College and Career Day May 8 2024.

[Photo] College and Career Day

Mariajose Ruiz, Staff Writer
May 13, 2024
Juniors running to catch football in Powderpuff on May 10th, 2024

[Photo] Powderpuff

May 13, 2024
Senior Alexis Godtland

Proud Of Who I Have Become

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024
Erin Boorsma (12) was nominated by her peers as the Impact Student. This is one of many achievements Boorsma won this year. She is also a recipient of the Triple A award, was inducted on to the Wall of Inspiration and on the Homecoming Court. “Be as involved as you can, find a niche or find something you enjoy and do it with your whole heart,” Boorsma explains her personal philosophy for creating the best Senior year.

Impact Student

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024
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.

[Photo] Tiger’s Roar: The Riskier the Better

Mariajose Ruiz, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024
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
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
Morgan Goskeson and Mika Cichosz

100 Career Points On The Same Night

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer
March 7, 2024
Student Addison Herr

Student Feature: Addison Herr

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Eighth-grader Lily Ber created a duck for class and said, “People make art seem easy because when most people show how they do their work, they already know how to do it. To you, it looks like it’s easy since they can do it. But, when you actually try, and you’re a beginner, it’s not as easy as you thought. It’s more complicated.”

Art Taught Through The Generations

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
Tenth-grader Anna Laskowske has been on the trap team since seventh grade. “The nice thing with trap shooting is that it’s on a Sunday,” she said. “But I try to make sure that I get my schoolwork done before I worry about sports stuff or anything.”

Hit Me With Your Best Shot

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
Jasmine Hansen

Staff Feature: Jasmine Hansen

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer
December 18, 2023

Black Belt Teaches Next Generation

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer
December 14, 2023
Given Saw's drawing of a Bird

Threads of Inspiration

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer
December 14, 2023
Book Cover of Ballad and Songbirds And Snakes

Snow Rising

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer
November 11, 2023
Janece Jeffrey

Staff Feature: Janece Jeffrey

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer
October 24, 2023
Cheer Squad

Cheer Squad

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
The Ultimate Spooky Season Marathon

The Ultimate Spooky Season Marathon

Ali Hafstad and Alexis Godtland
September 29, 2023
Eh Ler Wah

Student of the Week

Alexis Godtland and Courtney Oakland
September 8, 2023
My Brother Ayden Brackey

My Brother Ayden Brackey

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer
August 23, 2023
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