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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
Courtney Oakland

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer

Hi! I’m Courtney Oakland. I’m in varsity Mock Trial, a speech captain, varsity jazz band, community band, marching band, NHS, Book Club, Ahlahasa, Humanities and Pit Orchestra for the fall musical.

All content by Courtney Oakland

Cherry and Blue

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
May 11, 2024
Senior Courtney Oakland

The Memories I Will Take With

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024
Seniors

Seniors

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024
NHS Wants Your Blood (Donate)

NHS Wants Your Blood (Donate)

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
April 9, 2024
Wall of Inspiration inductees present their tiles in front of The Wall of Inspiration on March 1. The inductees are Max Irvine (12), Dean Sa Taw, Mason Attig (11), teacher Paul Dunn was absent and represented by assistant football coach Cole Janssen, Christian Reichl (12), Hannah Barclay (12), Hannah Veldman (12), Erin Boorsma (12), Evie Dawson (11), 2023 ALHS graduate Gavin Hanke who was represented by his brother Caden Hanke (9) and teacher Angel Welch. This was the 20th anniversary of the Wall of Inspiration.

[Photo] Eleven Inductees on Wall Of Inspiration

Kae Bee, Staff Writer
March 7, 2024
Juniors Sophie Quam and Lauren Raleigh skating at the Albert lea Arena on Feb. 17 for the Winterfest skate.

[Photo] ALHS Celebrates 2024 Winterfest

Rosa Corey-Gruenes, Editor
March 7, 2024
Zachary Luther

Staff Feature: Zachary Luther

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
Senior Spencer Vanbeek will receive a custom Minnesota Wild jersey and tickets to the Minnesota Wild vs. Ottawa Senators game in April. He was also highlighted on the Wild social media.

Skating into the Wild Spotlight

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
Tena Tasker and Jordan Habana White Out day

[Photo] Ahlahasa Holidaze Photos

Ahlahasa Staff
December 15, 2023
Rebekah Crissinger

Staff Feature: Rebekah Crissinger

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
Phone infographic

Cell Phone Protocol

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
November 27, 2023
Junior Clara Thompson and Sophomore Nina Zhang working at the Mock Trial booth for the Fall Festival on October 27.

Fall Festival 2023

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
November 11, 2023
At the College Fair on October 27, Seniors Hsa Paw and Cinderella Say talk with a college advisor.

Plans for the Future

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
November 11, 2023
The Ahlahasa

Club Feature: Astronomy Club

Club Feature: Astronomy Club

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
Devin Truesdell

Nationals Pool Competition

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
Eh Ler Wah

Student of the Week

Alexis Godtland and Courtney Oakland
September 8, 2023

Marching Band

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
August 23, 2023
Wind Down Wednesday

Wind Down Wednesday

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
August 23, 2023
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