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Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA

Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA

Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA

Ace Dye, sophomore

The Joy of Art

Maddee Anderson, Staff Writer November 11, 2023

Art is a way to be creative and express yourself, which is exactly why Sophomore Ace Dye does it.  “I like making things that make me happy,” she said about the joy of making art. Dye has loved...

Homecoming

Homecoming

Mariajose Ruiz, Staff Writer October 6, 2023

Homecoming Week began with the royalty nominees accepting their sashes during pepfest on Friday, September 15. The court included seniors Ava Bremer, Erin Boorsma, Jaylee Waters, Ayanna Stout, Rachel Doppelhammer,...

Htee Paw Art work

Htee Paw

Carley Ladlie, Staff Writer October 5, 2023

Art is a stress relief and creative outlet for many and this is no different for Htee Paw. “For me it's just being creative.” She said when asked about why she decided to make art.  She was recommended...

Devin Truesdell

Nationals Pool Competition

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer October 5, 2023

Normally during the first year of a new sport you lose more than you win. However, senior Devin Truesdell is the exception. In his first year of playing 8 ball pool, he went to nationals with senior Makayla...

Working at a Food Truck

Working at a Food Truck

Eliyana Huerta-Ortiz, Submission August 23, 2023

Eliyana ‘Ellie’ Huerta-Ortiz is 17 years old and a Senior at ALHS. She helps out in her family’s food truck, Mr. Taco. They serve Mexican food and cater to different types of events. Huerta-Ortiz...

Dominican Republic Trip

Dominican Republic Trip

Kari Smither, Submission August 23, 2023

The Dominican Republic trip was an amazing experience with lots of opportunities to explore a new culture. Spanish Club organized the trip which took place June 3-10 and was supervised by Mary Schoppers...

Cinderella

Cinderella

Adele Helleksen, Submission August 23, 2023

During the Marion Ross Theater production of “Cinderella”, I played a townsperson and a horse. I was a late addition to the show, but everyone was helpful and kind. I missed out of the first month...

Pushing Outside Your Comfort Zone

Pushing Outside Your Comfort Zone

Kristopher Saavedra May 12, 2023

Hello, my name is Kristopher Saavedra, I am part of the senior class of 2023 and I am about to graduate. I attended Albert Lea high school from 9th grade till now. For me, 9th grade was a very lonely time,...

Be the Energy

“Be the Energy”

Kaitlyn Klocke May 12, 2023

Throughout my High School career, I have taken part in the Albert Lea Clay Target Team. At the beginning of this year, I was nominated to be one of the team captains. Our team meets every Sunday at the...

Real Life Has Changed Me

Real Life Has Changed Me

Mackenzie Hanson May 12, 2023

As I sit here and try to write about my experiences in high school and how it has shaped me I can't seem to think of anything. There is nothing during my time here that has significantly changed me in...

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