Breaking News
  • March 18ACT Apr 9th
  • March 18Prom Apr 20th
  • March 18Senior Dinner 28th
  • February 21Jazz Band Concert Apr 5th
  • February 21NHS Blood Drive Mar 28th
Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA

Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA

Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA

Juniors Attend Career Day

Juniors Attend Career Day

Aliyah Verness, Feature Editor November 17, 2017

On October 25, juniors had the opportunity to attend a career day held at the Riverland Community College in Austin. Students had the chance to meet representatives from numerous colleges, check out some...

Hope for Houston

Hope for Houston

Haley DeSart, Editor October 16, 2017

In the wake of massive devastation in Texas by hurricane Harvey, which caused catastrophic flooding and stripped millions of people of their livelihoods, there is an outpouring of sympathy and aid for...

Schedule Changed

Morgan Bjorkland, Entertainment Editor October 16, 2017

Albert Lea High School has recently made the change from the 20 minute late start on Wednesday to starting at 8 a.m. each day. It was changed to benefit both students and staff members. It now gives the...

Social studies teacher Steve Cunningham shakes hands with  2007 Inductee Kurt Barickman during the induction ceremony held in the Orrie Jirele Gymnasium.

Nine Inducted to Wall of Inspiration

Kylie Brown May 3, 2017

The Wall of Inspiration honors those who are giving, passionate and selfless. It was started in 2004 after Josh Kuphal, who had Spina Bifida, passed away. Kuphal’s family wanted a place to honor their...

Trump Revokes Title IX Protections

Trump Revokes Title IX Protections

Alec Wendelboe and Emily Wangen May 3, 2017

Under new leadership of President Donald Trump, changes in legislations involving the transgender community have been in the works. President Trump and his administration have withdrawn federal protection...

Sorenson Named Teacher of the Year

Sorenson Named Teacher of the Year

Isaiah Wall May 3, 2017

On March 29, Jacque Sorensen won Teacher of the Year (TOY) in District 241 for the 2016-17 school year. The ceremony was held in the ALHS commons area. All the nominees were introduced: Matt Bitz, fifth...

School Serves Summer Meal

School Serves Summer Meal

Brenda De Rosas May 3, 2017

In the Unites States there are an approximately 13 million hungry kids and teens. Federally the poverty line for a family of four is $24,300. Sixteen percent of the population in Albert Lea lives in poverty....

Julia is now a character on the show “Sesame Street.” She made her on screen 
debut on the episode that aired on April 10. Episodes of “Sesame Street” air 
on HBO and PBS. Sesame Workshop

New Kid on the Street

Aliyah Verness May 3, 2017

Sesame Street” has long been known for celebrating diversity. Characters in the show deal with hardships such as racism, divorce, disabilities, death and Down Syndrome. They’ve also had a muppet character...

The MCs of Star Roars during their opening skit welcome the audience to the show. MC Logan Petersen especially enjoyed the “Dear Mom” skit, “It provoked the greatest attention from the audience.”  Photo Submitted

It’s Not a Trap

Haley DeSart May 3, 2017

Lightsabers,Skywalker therapy sessions and Vader controlled dancing Jedi. This year’s Tiger’s Roar acts travelled across the galaxy to perform their talents for the community on March 23-25. The show...

Roy Nystrom coached hockey for 51 years. “I have also coached football, baseball, golf and track too,” said Nystrom. Tiger Yearbook

Coaching Streak Ends

Gracie Studier May 3, 2017

Roy Nystrom and Joe Sczublewski have retired with a combined 89 years of coaching. Sczublewski has been a head varsity baseball coach for 38 years, 27 in Albert Lea. He has mostly coached in central Minnesota....

Load More Stories