Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA
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
Josephine Petersen

Josephine Petersen, Online Editor/Artist

My name is Josephine Petersen. Some of the activities I am in are Chess Club, Ahlahasa, Humanities, and chamber orchestra. Im the online editor and I also make the illustrations for the paper!

All content by Josephine Petersen
"My favorite memory is my sophomore year Big 9- a squirrel ran onto my court and I had to carry it off with my racket" Bree Weilage (12).

[Photo] Photo of the Week

Ahlalasa Staff
September 20, 2024
Election

[Photo] Historic Firsts for The Senior Class

Rosa Corey-Gruenes, Editor-In-Chief
November 5, 2024
Editorial Online

[Photo] The Effects of Internet Slang

Ahlahasa Staff
October 7, 2024
Seniors Mason Attig, Reese Jeffery, Keaton Bremer, Evan Schroeder, Devin Gonzalez , and Maverick Attig wearing cherry and blue on Sept. 27.

[Photo] Homecoming Dress Up Days

Ahlalasa Staff
September 26, 2024
Seniors Lauren Raleigh, Bree Weilage, Rosa Corey-Greunes, Danica Whelan.

Senior Sunrise

Josephine Petersen, Online Editor
September 24, 2024
Keaton Bremer (12) and Ledger Stadheim (12)

Keaton Bremer (12) and Ledger Stadheim (12)

Ledger Stadheim (12)

Keaton Bremer (12) and Ledger Stadheim (12)

Keaton Bremer (12) and Ledger Stadheim (12)

Keaton Bremer (12) and Ledger Stadheim (12)

Evan Scroeder (12)

Albert Lea juniors cheering at the pep fest.

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The Adventures of Birdie and Lee

Josephine Petersen, Online Editor
August 23, 2024
As an Ahlahasa staff, we have talked with our upper-classmen to figure out what the necessary items to have during the school year are. This list was pretty minimalistic, however, the students felt would fulfill the necessary needs throughout the year.

[Photo] Consumerism and Back-to-school List

Rosa Corey-Gruenes, Editor
August 22, 2024
Impact Teacher

Impact Teacher

Josephine Petersen, staff writer
May 10, 2024
Kendra Knutson (12), Sydney Kokot (12), and Kallie Studier (11), distribute the 2024 Golden Year Yearbook during lunches on May 9th and 10th.

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

Rosa Corey-Gruenes, Editor
May 9, 2024
On March 28, the Ahlahasa staff conducted a survey that students took in English classes. The survey was voluntary and students were informed that their answers were not anonymous and could be used in the newspaper. There were 382 responses and the data for the article was pulled directly from that survey. ALHS administration provided additional data on fights and suspensions. The purpose of this survey was to gather insights into various aspects of the school’s culture, including but not limited to traditions, values, experiences and perspectives. The feedback provided a comprehensive picture of what it means to be a part of the ALHS community.

[Photo] ALHS Students Reveal Culture of Fear

Ahlahasa Staff
April 9, 2024
Editorial Online

[Photo] Is Testing Reliable?

Ahlahasa Staff
April 9, 2024

Women’s Health Laws

Josephine Petersen, Staff Writer
March 7, 2024
Birdie and Lee comic.

The Adventures of Birdie and Lee | February 2024 Edition

Josephine Petersen, Artist
February 1, 2024
Senator Dornink participated in the new “Tiger Talk” Podcast with co-hosts Principal Chris Dibble, Jack Skinness (12) and Mike Olson (12). Senator Gene Dornink shadowed Dibble as part of the Minnesota Principal for a Day initiative. This event was sponsored by the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals and Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association and matches state politicians with local schools so they can get a feel for what a day in the life of an administrator--and therefore teacher--looks and feels like. Senator Dornink got to see what a normal day looks like at ALHS and guest on “Tiger Talk’s” second episode.

ALHS Launches “Tiger Talks”

Josephine Petersen, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
editorial fd online

[Photo] Our Parking Lot Is A Safety Hazard

Carley Ladlie, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
Eighth Grader Ethan Brownlee

Student Feature: Ethan Brownlee

Josephine Petersen, Staff Writer
January 29, 2024
8th grade student Greta Huston

Student Feature: Greta Huston

Josephine Petersen, Staff Writer
December 11, 2023
Clara Thompson, junior, riding a horse

Hold Your Horses

Josephine Petersen, Staff Writer
November 11, 2023
Art by Ace Dye

[Photo] The Joy of Art

Maddee Anderson, Staff Writer
November 11, 2023
Frankenstein

Frankenstein

Josephine Petersen, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
Noah Anderson enjoying a good game of chess

Club Feature: Chess Club

Josephine Petersen, Staff Writer
September 29, 2023
James Flores

Staff Member of the Week

Madelyn Anderson and Josephine Petersen
September 8, 2023
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