The clicking of hooves, the watching eyes of the judges, and the possibility of failure. There is a lot more to the world of horse shows than just riding on a horse.  Junior Clara Thompson was raised...

Art is a way to be creative and express yourself, which is exactly why Sophomore Ace Dye does it.  “I like making things that make me happy,” she said about the joy of making art. Dye has loved...

Homecoming Week began with the royalty nominees accepting their sashes during pepfest on Friday, September 15. The court included seniors Ava Bremer, Erin Boorsma, Jaylee Waters, Ayanna Stout, Rachel Doppelhammer,...

Art is a stress relief and creative outlet for many and this is no different for Htee Paw. “For me it's just being creative.” She said when asked about why she decided to make art.  She was recommended...

Normally during the first year of a new sport you lose more than you win. However, senior Devin Truesdell is the exception. In his first year of playing 8 ball pool, he went to nationals with senior Makayla...

Eliyana ‘Ellie’ Huerta-Ortiz is 17 years old and a Senior at ALHS. She helps out in her family’s food truck, Mr. Taco. They serve Mexican food and cater to different types of events. Huerta-Ortiz...

The Dominican Republic trip was an amazing experience with lots of opportunities to explore a new culture. Spanish Club organized the trip which took place June 3-10 and was supervised by Mary Schoppers...

During the Marion Ross Theater production of “Cinderella”, I played a townsperson and a horse. I was a late addition to the show, but everyone was helpful and kind. I missed out of the first month...

Hello, my name is Kristopher Saavedra, I am part of the senior class of 2023 and I am about to graduate. I attended Albert Lea high school from 9th grade till now. For me, 9th grade was a very lonely time,...

Throughout my High School career, I have taken part in the Albert Lea Clay Target Team. At the beginning of this year, I was nominated to be one of the team captains. Our team meets every Sunday at the...