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THE AHLAHASA

Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA

Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA

Sophomore's Award-Winning Cows

Sophomore’s Award-Winning Cows

Eh Thaw, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

The 2024 Minnesota State Fair was a moment of pride for Sophomore Connor White. White and his heifer won a purple ribbon and first place, which was his first time getting a Grand in his class at the State...

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 most interesting part...

A Rising State Fair Star

A Rising State Fair Star

Emma Weckwerth, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

Many people want to become a singer when they grow up and Junior Mia Thompson is no exception. Thompson has been singing since she was a little kid with her mom in the car.  Now she has won a talent...

Senior Matthew Ramirez played violin for Tiger’s Roar. “Watching the other acts, a lot of them were fun to watch, and getting to see everyone’s talent’s was my favorite part of Tiger’s Roar,” said Ramirez.

Tiger’s Roar: The Riskier the Better

Mariajose Ruiz, Staff Writer May 10, 2024

Tiger’s Roar took place in Albert Lea High School’s auditorium on April 6, 2024 at 7 p.m. The Albert Lea Community had to pay an admission of $5 to watch the performances. Tiger’s Roar is a high...

Most of the players, organizers and volunteers who helped raise money for the Orrie Jirele Scholarship pose with his signature in the school's gym. The Night of Fun basketball fundraiser was on March 1st. Sophomores beat the Juniors 84-40. The staff pulled out a last minute win against the Seniors 52-51.

Basketball Fundraiser In Honor of OJ

Mariajose Ruiz-Ceronio, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

On March 1st, in the gym bearing his name, a fundraiser was held for the Orrie Jirele scholarship, which was able to raise approximately $2,800. Orrie Jirele, also known as “OJ”, was a counselor for...

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

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

For angler and Sophomore Taison Salle, being on the Albert Lea Anglers team requires varied demands and team work. For Salle there isn’t much to balance, he loves it all. Salle started fishing when he...

Tenth-grader Janely Tuxpan created a paper mache for class and said "It doesn't come out how you want it. I just take it apart and try it again to get it how I want."

Working Through Mistakes

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

Sculpting, for sophomore Janely Perez Tuxpan, is her favorite art form. She likes to create things in 3-D rather than 2-D. “It’s just something I like to do for a hobby,” Tuxpan said, stating...

Senior Carly Stevens calls this art piece "The Hummingbird." Her grandmother inspired her to make this since she loves hummingbirds. "Once completing it I was glad I was able to make something that looked good,"  said Stevens "It was a bit of a struggle to make because I had to make sure everything was in the right spot."

Light and Dark Through Art

Mariajose Ruiz, Staff Writer March 7, 2024

A typical day for Black and White Photography class is working in the dark room and walking around school with a camera,” said Carly Stevens, a senior at ALHS. Black and White Photography is where an...

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 round ball, and originates in...

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, scored 100 career points in an...

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