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Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA

Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA

Sean Gaston has had a long career as a history teacher, dean of students and assistant principal. This year he is taking on a new leadership role as the principal at Albert Lea High School. Gaston is excited to continue to lead while following his five core values and create a more positive culture at Albert Lea High School. These values were molded by his mentors, family and experiences. He hopes that they will have a positive impact on the school just as much as they have had an impact on them. He has already started to make a change in the way our school approaches discipline and suspensions and hopes to be more present in classrooms.
NEW PRINCIPAL PROMOTING POSITIVITY
Carley Ladlie, Editor-in-Chief • August 21, 2025

Patrick (“Pat”) Monroe said he was a cook while serving in World War II. He wrote letters home that reported his military duty as boring...

Senior Nevaeh Wacholz is the President of Student Council and National Honor Society. She is also the captain of three sports teams: basketball, volleyball and softball. She has been named captain for multiple years. She was also named the Volleyball All-Conference Player (Junior and Senior Year), Basketball All-Conference Honorable Mention (Junior Year) and All Conference (Senior Year), Triple A Award Recipient, Excel Award Recipient, and DAR Award Recipient. During her Freshman year, Wacholz was inducted onto the Wall of Inspiration.
Nevaeh Wacholz: 2025 Impact Student
Eh Thaw, staff writer • May 15, 2025

Senior Nevaeh Wacholz is an impactful leader. She wakes up every day, knowing she was meant to make a difference through her acts of service....

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
Emma Weckwerth, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

Tiger’s Roar has been helping students showcase their talents for more than 80 years. Albert Lea High School students put on an amazing performance...

Commencement
Congratulations!
Homeschool Student Makes Her Mark
Homeschool Student Makes Her Mark
Carley Ladlie, staff writer • April 16, 2025

“There are a lot of things in life that people think they can't do or are impossible,” said Senior Ruby Mykkanen. “But when I start to think like that, I like to remind...

New Disney
New Disney
Claire LaFrance, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025

Are the Disney classics really better than the new Disney movies? Most new Disney movies contain complex emotional storylines and focus on character...

Old Disney
Old Disney
Jorja Bolinger, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025

For many of us, the older Disney movies are a big part of our childhood. I think I can say for many of us that old Disney will forever be superior...

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Issue 91
Hasa Throwback: Racing the Clock
Ali Hafstad, Editor

Ahlahasa is on a mission to throw back to the past and better understand where we came from. Searching through the historical newspapers, Hasa Throwbacks is about bringing...

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Carley Ladlie (12) and Evelyn Koepke (11) enjoying the original s'mores.
Hasa Trys Summer Camp
Kae Bee, Editor-in-Chief • August 21, 2025

Summer camp brings to mind images of wilderness, being on the lake, campfires and, maybe even, fishing. For others, it might be Lindsay Lohan.  But for Hasa, we thought...

A Minecraft Movie
A Minecraft Movie
May 15, 2025
The Adventures of Birdie and Lee
The Adventures of Birdie and Lee
Josephine Petersen, Online Editor • August 23, 2024

The Pain of Beauty Throughout the Years
The Pain of Beauty Throughout the Years
Carley Ladlie, Editor-in-Chief • August 21, 2025

As long as humans have been around there have been beauty standards. Though these standards have always been high in the past few years they seem to have become unattainable.  To...

Keira Erickson (11) and Easton Schewe (11) walking in the Promenade together on April 26.
Promenade
April 29, 2025

The Pain of Beauty Throughout the Years
The Pain of Beauty Throughout the Years
Carley Ladlie, Editor-in-Chief • August 21, 2025

As long as humans have been around there have been beauty standards. Though these standards have always been high in the past few years they...

The Cost of Exclusion
The Cost of Exclusion
March 13, 2025
Letter to the Editor
Sophia Paulson August 22, 2025

Small businesses are the type of thing that can help and support a town like Albert Lea, but it is hard to get anywhere when we aren't helping...

In 1967, Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke at the University of Minnesota in front of 4,000 students.
The History of Minnesota Civil Rights
Rice Boettcher, Guest Columnist • February 13, 2025

It was originally going to be on Albert Lea, but unfortunately Albert Lea hasn’t had much to do with the movement in its history. Rather,...

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The Best of Nintendo Switch
Jackson Gaston, Guest Writer • December 19, 2024

The five best-selling Nintendo Switch games of all time. Number five is “Super Mario Odyssey”. It sold 28 million copies. It was released...

Meet the Staff
Izzy Mednansky
Izzy Mednansky
Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Izzy and I'm a freshman at Albert Lea high school.

Emma Weckwerth
Emma Weckwerth
Staff Writer

Hi, I'm Emma Weckwerth. I'm a senior and a writer for the Ahlahasa.

Kae Bee
Kae Bee
Editor

Hi, my name is Kae. I am a senior this school year. I am involved in link crew, NHS, student council and the Ahlahasa. Some things I like outside of school are hiking, and traveling.

Hey, my name is Carley. I will be a Senior this year and along side Kae Bee I will also be the co-editor of the Ahlahasa.

Claire LaFrance
Claire LaFrance
Staff writer

My name is Claire LaFrance. I am in 10th grade. I am a competitive dancer for a studio.

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