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Wall of Inspiration inductees present their tiles in front of The Wall of Inspiration on March 1. The inductees are Max Irvine (12), Dean Sa Taw, Mason Attig (11), teacher Paul Dunn was absent and represented by assistant football coach Cole Janssen, Christian Reichl (12), Hannah Barclay (12), Hannah Veldman (12), Erin Boorsma (12), Evie Dawson (11), 2023 ALHS graduate Gavin Hanke who was represented by his brother Caden Hanke (9) and teacher Angel Welch. This was the 20th anniversary of the Wall of Inspiration.
Eleven Inductees on Wall Of Inspiration
This year marks the 20th anniversary of The Wall of Inspiration. Over the past two decades, The Wall has grown every year and with this year’s 11 inductees the total number of participants is 179. 
Kae Bee, Staff Writer • March 7, 2024

  This year marks the 20th anniversary of The Wall of Inspiration. Over the past two decades, The Wall has grown every year and with this year’s 11 inductees the...

Juniors Sophie Quam and Lauren Raleigh skating at the Albert lea Arena on Feb. 17 for the Winterfest skate.
ALHS Celebrates 2024 Winterfest
Rosa Corey-Gruenes, Editor • March 7, 2024

The high school kicked off Winterfest celebrations on Feb. 9 at a pepfest in the gym where the dress up days and royalty candidates were announced. The pepfest was hosted...

Prom 2024
At last we see the lights
Volume 91, 2004  Ahlahasa
Hasa Throwbacks: Do Things on Your Own
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...

Opal film cover
A Horrifying Story of Child Abuse.
Ali Hafstad, Editor • March 7, 2024

Child abuse comes in many forms. It’s a horrifying cycle that can continue for generations. It's a painful cycle for a child. The constant fear in your own home. Yet the...

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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
Madelyn Anderson, Staff Writer • December 14, 2023

Esports is a new activity at the high school this year. The Esports team is a group of players that meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays through the fall and winter. There are two...

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Senior Lillian Hernandez in a past rugby match against Eagan, where she was a jumper.
Jumping Over Obstacles
Mariajose Ruiz, Staff Writer • March 7, 2024

One of the 2024 spring sports is rugby. Rugby is a ball-and-field game where a ball is both kicked and held. Not to be confused with American football, rugby uses a regular...

Morgan Goskeson and Mika Cichosz
100 Career Points On The Same Night
Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer • March 7, 2024

Hockey demands players to be team-oriented but this season two players stepped into the spotlight. Junior Mika Cichosz, defense, and Freshman Morgan Goskeson, right wing,...

School psychologist Jodie Hofkamp located in the middle office of the Media Center
What Kindness Means to Hofkamp
Ali Hafstad, Online Editor • February 1, 2024

Jodie Hofkamp, the school psychologist, has helped shape many lives at Albert Lea High School. She constantly goes out of her way to show kindness and make people’s lives...

Eighth-grader Lily Ber created a duck for class and said, “People make art seem easy because when most people show how they do their work, they already know how to do it. To you, it looks like it’s easy since they can do it. But, when you actually try, and you’re a beginner, it’s not as easy as you thought. It’s more complicated.”
Art Taught Through The Generations
Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer • February 1, 2024

Drawing can be a good way for families to bond and learn, which is the same for eighth-grader Lily Ber, and her family. Drawing is a way to help her younger siblings. “I...

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.”
Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer • February 1, 2024

It’s not often that a student is coached by their parent for a school team, but for sophomore Anna Laskowske it is a reality. Laskowske mentions that she got into trap shooting...

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 “Girl With a Pearl Earring” is an oil painting painted by Johannes Vermeer.
Loss of Art
Kae Bee, Staff Writer • February 1, 2024

The years are increasing and technology is advancing. And so is art. But is it really advancing? Modern art is not as appealing to look at than art from say, the Renaissance...

Anyone But You
Anyone But You
Rosa Corey-Gruenes, Editor • February 1, 2024

Anyone but You” starring Sydney Sweeney (Bea) and Glen Powell (Ben) is already arguably one of the most popular romantic comedies of the year. This movie has swept over...

Senior Mariajose Ruiz-Ceronio giving blood
Blood For All
Mariajose Ruiz-Ceronio, Staff Writer • December 14, 2023

I’ve never donated blood but I didn’t feel as nervous as I thought I would. I am not afraid of blood nor needles. I think members of our student council were helpful....

I Simply Cannot
Rosa Corey-Gruenes, Editor • December 14, 2023

Now more than ever, it’s important to donate blood. We are currently in a national blood shortage. You quite literally can save lives and it’s easy enough to do. NHS sets...

Movie cover of The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Nightmare Before Christmas is a Halloween Movie
Madelyn Anderson, Staff Writer • November 11, 2023

The Nightmare Before Christmas is a stop motion film about a skeleton trying to steal Christmas. The title itself does not specify whether it is a heartwarming Christmas story...

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Meet the Staff
Alexis Godtland
Alexis Godtland
Staff Writer

My name is Alexis Godtland and my current extracurriculars include: NHS, Ahlahasa, Concert Choir and Humanities.

Courtney Oakland
Courtney Oakland
Staff Writer

Hi! I'm Courtney Oakland. I’m in varsity Mock Trial, a speech captain, varsity jazz band, community band, marching band, NHS, Book Club, Ahlahasa, Humanities and Pit Orchestra for the fall musical.

Hello, I'm Rosa Corey-Gruenes. I'm a junior this year and editor of Ahlahasa. I am involved in a few different extracurriculars and leadership positions throughout our school: Student Council (Media Liaison),...

Kae Bee
Kae Bee
Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Kae Bee pronounced as Kay. Some of my favorite hobbies are reading, painting, and playing sports such as soccer.

Jorja Bolinger
Jorja Bolinger
Staff Writer