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THE AHLAHASA

Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA

Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA

Choose Wisely – Senior Reflection

Maddee Anderson, staff writer May 15, 2025

Growing up, the year 2025 almost seemed made up—it felt so far away. As a child, I could only dream of what high school would be like, and I couldn’t wait to grow up. Now that I’m here, I never want...

Eh Thaw

Stone In The Water – Senior Reflection

Eh Thaw, staff writer May 15, 2025

I spent most of my life inside my head. I never paid much attention to the things around me. But before I knew it- Senior. Year. Hit.I become stressed and tired. I stopped doing my best. I stopped paying...

Josephine Petersen

Value The Time – Senior Reflection

Josephine Petersen, Online editor May 15, 2025

Everyone tells you to enjoy your senior year, it’s the last one and you can’t redo it. I would say that I completely agree, but that you shouldn’t force yourself to try and fit everything into your...

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 myself that you're doing yourself...

Junior Jonathan Streckert broadcasting for Albert Lea Live

Capturing Stories In Real-Time

Claire Lafrance, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

This semester at Albert Lea High School the athletic department has partnered with publications. This partnership has resulted in the creation of two new publications offered at ALHS. These new publications...

Seniors Brecken Koepke and Ty Youldan preparing to compete in the first home Robotics tournament at Albert Lea High School held on Feb 15.

ALHS Hosts First Robotics Tournament

Izzy Mednansky, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

The Albert Lea Robotics recently hosted the first home tournament at Albert Lea High School. The event was held on Feb. 15. It lasted nearly six hours and continued throughout Saturday morning and afternoon....

Junior Rice Boettcher outside the Minnesota State Capital building in St. Paul on Jan. 9. Boettcher attended Minnesota Youth in Government Conference. “You can make a lot of friends there because there’s so many people,” said Boettcher. “Everyone was just very nice to each other and even though people got into debates, it was all very polite.”

Students Explore Leadership Roles

Izzy Mednansky, staff writer February 13, 2025

The Youth in Government program run by the YMCA is available for any students in grades 8-12 from any district, including homeschooled students. There are over 1,400 students across the state of Minnesota...

Band President Maxx Richards organized a skating event with Ranissa Beerman, Ruby Mykkanen (12) , Katelyn Schmidt (10), Neveah Wacholz (12), Gunnar Hardison (12), and alumni Trenton Mikkels. “In each activity you are in you’re surrounded by new people and met with new challenges that always help you grow in new ways,” said Richards.

All-in: Making The Most Of Senior Year

Claire LaFrance, staff writer February 13, 2025

Senior Maxx Richards was putting cold fries into hot sizzling oil and flipping burger patties at McDonald’s when he decided he wanted to invest his time differently. It was time for a change. “One...

Stephanie Schneider with her husband John, son Zachery and daughter Schneider.

Serving In The Classroom and Beyond

Carley Ladlie, staff writer December 19, 2024

“I graduated college in ‘97 from University of Minnesota Southwest State,” explained Schneider. “I had a business degree and wanted my loans paid off.” So, she joined the army. “The military...

Senior Hailey Deming at the Rochester Aquatics Center.

From Local Pools To State Finals

Kae Bee, staff writer December 19, 2024

A small, barely noticeable movement on the block. Blink and you’d never see it. Senior Hailey Deming has watched the video, and she can’t see it. But it was enough to get her disqualified from the...

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