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THE AHLAHASA

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Albert Lea High School Newspaper

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Pushing Outside Your Comfort Zone

Pushing Outside Your Comfort Zone

Kristopher Saavedra May 12, 2023

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,...

Be the Energy

“Be the Energy”

Kaitlyn Klocke May 12, 2023

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...

Real Life Has Changed Me

Real Life Has Changed Me

Mackenzie Hanson May 12, 2023

As I sit here and try to write about my experiences in high school and how it has shaped me I can't seem to think of anything. There is nothing during my time here that has significantly changed me in...

Going Where God Takes Me

Going Where God Takes Me

Jaya Stout May 12, 2023

Time sure does fly by. It seems as though it was just yesterday that our class entered the high school for 8th grade orientation. We were beginning a new chapter in our lives, which would become some of...

What Inclusivity Means To Me With Renee Lee

What Inclusivity Means To Me With Renee Lee

Rosa Corey-Gruenes, Staff writer April 20, 2023

Renee Lee is a special education teacher here at ALHS who works everyday with students who have developmental and cognitive disabilities. Inclusivity is something that she directly works towards on a daily...

This years inductees of the Wall of Inspiration

A Lasting Mark

Marissa Hanson, Staff March 25, 2022

This morning, 12 students and staff members were inducted into the Wall of Inspiration. The Wall of Inspiration was created in 2004 for students and staff who have made a difference in the life of others....

Jeffrey searches the crowd for her parents. Moments after making the free throw that secured her place as the highest scorer in Albert Lea girls basketball history, she was surrounded by her teammates and members of the student section. “I remember immediate hugs from people and Coach Hanson and then finding my parents in the stands and just sending them a heart signal with my hands,” she said.

Sixteen.

Abby Chalmers, Editor January 20, 2022

Breathe in for four seconds. Hold it for seven. Breathe out for eight. Repeat.  On Tuesday night, senior Taya Jeffrey laid on the floor of her room and practiced her “sponging” breathing exercises,...

Teacher Feature: Greg Gentle

Teacher Feature: Greg Gentle

Bethzaida Vazquez, Staff Writer September 16, 2021

Albert Lea High School has welcomed new teachers and staff; one of these newcomers is counselor Claire Bradley.  Bradley comes from her hometown West Salem, Wisconsin, where she attended West Salem...

Teacher Feature: Claire Bradley

Teacher Feature: Claire Bradley

Bethzaida Vazquez, Staff Writer September 14, 2021

Albert Lea High School has welcomed new teachers and staff; one of these newcomers is counselor Claire Bradley.  Bradley comes from her hometown West Salem, Wisconsin, where she attended West Salem...

Teacher Feature: Janessa Jandt

Teacher Feature: Janessa Jandt

Abby Chalmers, Editor September 9, 2021

In addition to several new teachers and counselors, ALHS also welcomed student social worker Janessa Jandt into the building this year.  Jandt’s hometown is a straight shot north of Albert Lea on...

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