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On March 28 and 29, Albert Lea High School held the 2025 Tiger’s Roar talent show. A variety of talents were showcased with solo performances, as well as performances from a clarinet choir, saxophone quartet and show choir. There were a total of 15 performances throughout the two nights, including a pre-show performance by the Albert Lea High School jazz band. Over 50 students participated in Tiger’s Roar and showcased their skills with an exciting and entertaining night full of talent and music. “Tigers Roar is such a great way to display students’ talent, which is another reason why I wanted to take part. I wanted to be able to give back to the community and also show off my talent.” said senior New New.
A Night Full of Talent: Tiger’s Roar
The choir students outside the Parthenon replica in Nashville, which had a museum inside that they toured.
Musical Memories
All of the books that were collected and packaged by NHS members.
NHS Books For Africa
At the pepfest on Feb. 13 the Winterfest Royalty nominees were introduced. There were two girls and two boys candidates from each grade. Royalty included Prince Axel Calderon (11), Jacob Miller (12), Princess Maya Fuller (11), Brecken Wacholz (10), Ethan Brownlee (9), Lord Given Saw (9), Lilly Elmer (9), Angela Buansombat (10), Queen Jenna Balfe (12), Hanna Austinson (11), Raegan Broskoff (8), Duchess Evalyn Holcomb (10), Jordyn Earl (8), and Lady Leighton Brenegan (9). Not pictured include: King Kaiden Baldwin-Rutherford (12), Piper Aanes (12), Blair Blake (11), Duke Kuol Duol (10), Thoo Kah (8) and Aidric Calderon (8). Student council member and Junior Prince Axel Calderon said, “It [the nomination] means that I’m kind of a student leader. I hopefully show younger kids what it means to be a part of the student council and lead the school.”
A Toast To Winter: Winterfest Week
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
Junior Jonathan Streckert broadcasting for Albert Lea Live
Capturing Stories In Real-Time
Seniors Brecken Koepke and Ty Youldan preparing to compete in the first home Robotics tournament at Albert Lea High School held on Feb 15.
ALHS Hosts First Robotics Tournament
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
Media Marketing Romance Books
Chapell Roan's album cover for 'the Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess'.
Pop Princesses Ruling the Industry
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 Try’s Free Prom Dresses
“Epic”: a Return, a Tapestry, a Love Story
“Epic”: a Return, a Tapestry, a Love Story
Sophomores Evelyn Koepke and Claire LaFrance pictured after building their leprechaun trap.
Hasa Tries Building Leprechaun Traps
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
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The choir students outside the Parthenon replica in Nashville, which had a museum inside that they toured.

[Photo] Musical Memories

Jorja Bolinger, Staff Writer
April 16, 2025

Letters To The Editor, February 2025

Submitted
February 13, 2025
Senior Hailey Deming at the Rochester Aquatics Center.

[Photo] From Local Pools To State Finals

Kae Bee, staff writer
December 19, 2024
Stephanie Schneider with her husband John, son Zachery and daughter Schneider.

[Photo] Serving In The Classroom and Beyond

Carley Ladlie, staff writer
December 19, 2024
FFA Farm Management Team including Brielle Bakken (11), Danica Pestorious (11), Bridget Pestorious (10), and Katie Barclay (10).

[Photo] Holiday Festivals in Albert Lea Through the Years

Rice Boettcher, column writer
December 19, 2024
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Submitted
November 14, 2024
Tena Tasker, Student Services. "I worked in the high school office when I was in my 11th and 12 grade year of school and I enjoyed working in an office setting, answering phones and interacting with the students & staff during my time there,” said Tasker about her inspiration for working in a school.

[Photo] New Staff 2024-2025

Rosa Corey-Gruenes, Editor
August 22, 2024
Seniors Maddee Anderson and Magdalen Johnson attend a Kenny Chesney concert on May 4.

[Photo] Hasa Trys

Maddee Anderson, Staff Writer
August 22, 2024
Lana Del Rey at the 2013 Echo Awards.

[Photo] Seasonal Summertime Sadness

Rosa Corey-Gruenes, Editor
August 22, 2024
Gaby Tufte (10) picks up her I-mag at the concessions stand on May 8th.

[Photo] Albert Lea High School’s Publications Program Has a Big Distribution Week

Rosa Corey-Gruenes, Editor
May 9, 2024
Senior Alexis Godtland

[Photo] Proud Of Who I Have Become

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024
Senior Ali Hafstad

[Photo] Thanks For the Opportunities

Ali Hafstad, Online Editor
May 10, 2024
Senior Mariajose Ruiz-Ceronio

[Photo] Slipping Through My Fingers

Mariajose Ruiz, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024
Senior Courtney Oakland

[Photo] The Memories I Will Take With

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024
Jordan Habanna, Hannah Veldman, Jack Skiness, and Pranav

[Photo] Prom 2024

Ahlahasa Staff
April 23, 2024
Graph provided by the ALHS administration.

[Photo] ALHS Students Reveal Culture of Fear

Ahlahasa Staff
April 9, 2024
Isaiah McGaffey

[Photo] Student Feature: Isaiah McGaffey

Mariajose Ruiz, Staff Writer
April 1, 2024
Senior Lillian Hernandez in a past rugby match against Eagan, where she was a jumper.

[Photo] Jumping Over Obstacles

Mariajose Ruiz, Staff Writer
March 7, 2024
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."

[Photo] Light and Dark Through Art

Mariajose Ruiz, Staff Writer
March 7, 2024
Morgan Goskeson and Mika Cichosz

[Photo] 100 Career Points On The Same Night

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer
March 7, 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.

[Photo] Skating into the Wild Spotlight

Courtney Oakland, 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.”

[Photo] Hit Me With Your Best Shot

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
Given Saw's drawing of a Bird

[Photo] Threads of Inspiration

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer
December 14, 2023
Vivian Nguyen with her Black Belt, doing a kick

[Photo] Black Belt Teaches Next Generation

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer
December 14, 2023
Brackey family

[Photo] Staff Feature: Erin Brackey

Ahlahasa Staff
November 14, 2023

Speech returns to Albert Lea High School

Submitted
March 23, 2017
Lori Volz

[Photo] Deputy Superintendant Saves District Millions

Emily Wangen
December 14, 2016

Bye Bye B-Nels

Submitted
October 7, 2016
Corey Black talks to his team during a game. Black has been a part of the Albert Lea football program for years before becoming head coach.

[Photo] New Coaches

Logan Donovan
October 7, 2016
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