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Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA

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”
Rosa Corey-Gruenes, Editor • October 4, 2024

As the new director of the high school musical, Mary Schoppers is embarking on a fresh chapter for the theater program with a bold choice: “Mean...

Senior Privilege Launch a Success
Carley Ladlie, Staff Writer • October 4, 2024

Albert Lea High School introduced Senior Privilege on Aug. 26. Now that this has been introduced for weeks, Principal Chris Dibble has some updates. “We're...

Former NFL quarterback Tommy Kramer attended the football home opener on Sept 6. He met with the team in the locker room before the game. He also met with fans and signed autographs.
Vikings Football Legend Visits Opener
Kae Bee, Staff Writer • October 4, 2024

Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer made a special visit to Albert Lea on Sept. 6 to attend the Tigers’ home-opening football...

Homecoming Game
Good Job Football Team!
Impact Teacher
Impact Teacher
Josephine Petersen, staff writer • May 10, 2024

Not everyone can walk into school excited for a fun and new class each day, but stepping into 2024 Impact Teacher Jim Haney's classroom is like...

Erin Boorsma (12) was nominated by her peers as the Impact Student. This is one of many achievements Boorsma won this year. She is also a recipient of the Triple A award, was inducted on to the Wall of Inspiration and on the Homecoming Court. “Be as involved as you can, find a niche or find something you enjoy and do it with your whole heart,” Boorsma explains her personal philosophy for creating the best Senior year.
Impact Student
May 10, 2024
Haney Has Opportunity Of a Lifetime
Haney Has Opportunity Of a Lifetime
Maddee Anderson, Staff Writer • October 4, 2024

Jim Haney was one of thirty teachers across the United States to attend the Institute for Educators at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York from July 15 to July 19.  “The...

A Rising State Fair Star
A Rising State Fair Star
October 4, 2024
Tenth-grader Taison Salle in his Anglers gear holding a newly caught fish. He said, "The Biggest Fish I ever caught was a 42-pound greater amberjack."
Fish At Your Own Risk
April 9, 2024
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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...

Ask Hasa
Olympics
Olympics
Kae Bee, Staff Writer • May 10, 2024

This year’s summer Olympics are heading to Paris, France.  The Olympics will be held from July 26 to August 11, 2024.  The Olympic games started more than 3,000 years...

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
December 14, 2023
Cheer Squad
Cheer Squad
October 5, 2023
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Ballerina Farm and the NY Times
Carley Ladlie, Staff Writer • October 4, 2024

Traditional wives, women who have taken traditional roles in the home and marriage, have caused recent controversies and exchanges online. It is one side of the internet that...

Seniors Maddee Anderson and Magdalen Johnson attend a Kenny Chesney concert on May 4.
Hasa Trys
August 22, 2024
The Maid
The Maid
May 10, 2024
The Adventures of Birdie and Lee
The Adventures of Birdie and Lee
Josephine Petersen, Online Editor • August 23, 2024

Hasa FIghts (Verbally): Hoco or No Go
Hasa FIghts (Verbally): Hoco or No Go
Emma Weckwerth, staff writer • October 4, 2024

Homecoming can be seen as one of the most fun parts of the year but can also be seen as one of the most stressful. Homecoming seems to always land on a week when the weather...

Izzy Mednansky (9) wearing pink for class color day on Sept. 23. The other class colros were white for 8th, blue for 10th, purple for 11th, and black for 12th.
Homecoming Dress Up Days
Ahlalasa Staff September 26, 2024

Hasa FIghts (Verbally): Hoco or No Go
Hasa FIghts (Verbally): Hoco or No Go
Emma Weckwerth, staff writer • October 4, 2024

Homecoming can be seen as one of the most fun parts of the year but can also be seen as one of the most stressful. Homecoming seems to always...

Hasa Fights (Verbally): Hoco or No Go
Hasa Fights (Verbally): Hoco or No Go
Kae Bee, staff writer • October 4, 2024

Homecoming week has just wrapped up. And it was fun like always. There were so many events happening during the week. Every day there was some...

Meet the Staff
Kae Bee
Kae Bee
Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Kae. I am a junior this school year. I am in link crew and the Ahlahasa, .I don't play sports for the school but I love playing sports outside of school. I especially love soccer.

Evelyn Koepke
Evelyn Koepke
Photographer

My name is Evelyn, I am a Sophmore and I'm in Tennis and the Ahlahasa and I also enjoy just being with my friends when I'm not at school.

Eh Thaw
Eh Thaw
Staff Writer

Hello, My name is Eh Thaw. When I have free time, I usually listen to music, crime podcasts, or I am reading.

Maddee Anderson
Maddee Anderson
Staff Writer

My name is Maddee Anderson. My current extracurriculars include Ahlahasa (staff writer) and I am a captain of the Freeborn Eagles high school rugby team as well as a coach of the Freeborn Eagles middle...

Rosa Corey-Gruenes
Rosa Corey-Gruenes
Editor-in-Chief of Print

Hello, I'm Rosa Corey-Gruenes. I'm a senior this year and Editor-in-Chief of The Ahlahasa. I am involved in a few different extracurriculars and leadership positions throughout our school including: Student...

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