Hope for Houston
Haley DeSart, Editor
October 16, 2017
In the wake of massive devastation in Texas by hurricane Harvey, which caused catastrophic flooding and stripped millions of people of their livelihoods, there is an outpouring of sympathy and aid for the victims of Harvey across the country. A group of 8th grade student volunteers at Albert Lea High...
Schedule Changed
Morgan Bjorkland, Entertainment Editor
October 16, 2017
Albert Lea High School has recently made the change from the 20 minute late start on Wednesday to starting at 8 a.m. each day. It was changed to benefit both students and staff members. It now gives the teachers the prep time that they need before first hour to prepare for class. There was also some...
Nine Inducted to Wall of Inspiration
May 3, 2017
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The Wall of Inspiration honors those who are giving, passionate and selfless. It was started in 2004 after Josh Kuphal, who had Spina Bifida, passed away. Kuphal’s family wanted a place to honor their son and others who also inspire their community. Nominations are made anonymous and are open to the...
Trump Revokes Title IX Protections
Alec Wendelboe and Emily Wangen
May 3, 2017
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Under new leadership of President Donald Trump, changes in legislations involving the transgender community have been in the works. President Trump and his administration have withdrawn federal protection for transgender students under Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 which states schools...
Sorenson Named Teacher of the Year
May 3, 2017
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On March 29, Jacque Sorensen won Teacher of the Year (TOY) in District 241 for the 2016-17 school year. The ceremony was held in the ALHS commons area. All the nominees were introduced: Matt Bitz, fifth grade teacher at Lakeview Elementary; Kris Burnett, kindergarten teacher at Hawthorne Elementary;...
School Serves Summer Meal
May 3, 2017
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In the Unites States there are an approximately 13 million hungry kids and teens. Federally the poverty line for a family of four is $24,300. Sixteen percent of the population in Albert Lea lives in poverty. According U.S. Census Bureau, the average income is $24,621. Schools provide students with two...
New Kid on the Street
May 3, 2017
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Sesame Street” has long been known for celebrating diversity. Characters in the show deal with hardships such as racism, divorce, disabilities, death and Down Syndrome. They’ve also had a muppet character who was HIV positive as well as an Afghan muppet that promoted girls’ rights. A new character...
It’s Not a Trap
May 3, 2017
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Lightsabers,Skywalker therapy sessions and Vader controlled dancing Jedi. This year’s Tiger’s Roar acts travelled across the galaxy to perform their talents for the community on March 23-25. The show was directed by Mrs. Heaney. She was aided by a coalition of creative masters of ceremonies, a formidable...
Coaching Streak Ends
May 3, 2017
Roy Nystrom and Joe Sczublewski have retired with a combined 89 years of coaching. Sczublewski has been a head varsity baseball coach for 38 years, 27 in Albert Lea. He has mostly coached in central Minnesota. Sczublewski played baseball as a high schooler; his main positions were pitcher and outfielder. “I’ve...
Tran Wins Golden Apple Award
May 3, 2017
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Mr. Dibble kicked in the door,” Hoang Tran, biology teacher said. “He had a reporter and a camera behind him, and at first-- I thought I was in trouble.” Recently, Tran had been nominated and received The Golden Apple Award thanking him for all of his hard work inside and outside of the classroom. Sophomore...
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