Albert Lea High School Newspaper

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Sean Gaston has had a long career as a history teacher, dean of students and assistant principal. This year he is taking on a new leadership role as the principal at Albert Lea High School. Gaston is excited to continue to lead while following his five core values and create a more positive culture at Albert Lea High School. These values were molded by his mentors, family and experiences. He hopes that they will have a positive impact on the school just as much as they have had an impact on them. He has already started to make a change in the way our school approaches discipline and suspensions and hopes to be more present in classrooms.
NEW PRINCIPAL PROMOTING POSITIVITY
Senior Nevaeh Wacholz is the President of Student Council and National Honor Society. She is also the captain of three sports teams: basketball, volleyball and softball. She has been named captain for multiple years. She was also named the Volleyball All-Conference Player (Junior and Senior Year), Basketball All-Conference Honorable Mention (Junior Year) and All Conference (Senior Year), Triple A Award Recipient, Excel Award Recipient, and DAR Award Recipient. During her Freshman year, Wacholz was inducted onto the Wall of Inspiration.
Nevaeh Wacholz: 2025 Impact Student
On March 28 and 29, Albert Lea High School held the 2025 Tiger’s Roar talent show. A variety of talents were showcased with solo performances, as well as performances from a clarinet choir, saxophone quartet and show choir. There were a total of 15 performances throughout the two nights, including a pre-show performance by the Albert Lea High School jazz band. Over 50 students participated in Tiger’s Roar and showcased their skills with an exciting and entertaining night full of talent and music. “Tigers Roar is such a great way to display students’ talent, which is another reason why I wanted to take part. I wanted to be able to give back to the community and also show off my talent.” said senior New New.
A Night Full of Talent: Tiger’s Roar
The choir students outside the Parthenon replica in Nashville, which had a museum inside that they toured.
Musical Memories
All of the books that were collected and packaged by NHS members.
NHS Books For Africa
At the pepfest on Feb. 13 the Winterfest Royalty nominees were introduced. There were two girls and two boys candidates from each grade. Royalty included Prince Axel Calderon (11), Jacob Miller (12), Princess Maya Fuller (11), Brecken Wacholz (10), Ethan Brownlee (9), Lord Given Saw (9), Lilly Elmer (9), Angela Buansombat (10), Queen Jenna Balfe (12), Hanna Austinson (11), Raegan Broskoff (8), Duchess Evalyn Holcomb (10), Jordyn Earl (8), and Lady Leighton Brenegan (9). Not pictured include: King Kaiden Baldwin-Rutherford (12), Piper Aanes (12), Blair Blake (11), Duke Kuol Duol (10), Thoo Kah (8) and Aidric Calderon (8). Student council member and Junior Prince Axel Calderon said, “It [the nomination] means that I’m kind of a student leader. I hopefully show younger kids what it means to be a part of the student council and lead the school.”
A Toast To Winter: Winterfest Week
Choose Wisely - Senior Reflection
Choose Wisely – Senior Reflection
Eh Thaw
Stone In The Water – Senior Reflection
Josephine Petersen
Value The Time – Senior Reflection
One Last Time - Senior Reflection
One Last Time – Senior Reflection
Homeschool Student Makes Her Mark
Homeschool Student Makes Her Mark
Junior Jonathan Streckert broadcasting for Albert Lea Live
Capturing Stories In Real-Time
Honoring the Legacy of Labor Unions
Honoring the Legacy of Labor Unions
We Love Trilogies For The Story Arc
Cancel Culture: Cure or Curse?
Cancel Culture: Cure or Curse?
Opinion|Men Are Choking On ‘The Red Pill’
Opinion|Men Are Choking On ‘The Red Pill’
Media Marketing Romance Books
Chapell Roan's album cover for 'the Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess'.
Pop Princesses Ruling the Industry
Carley Ladlie (12) and Evelyn Koepke (11) enjoying the original s'mores.
Hasa Trys Summer Camp
A Minecraft Movie
A Minecraft Movie
Senior Rosa Corey-Gruenes getting ready for her big win in pickleball.
Hasa Trys Pickleball
Carley Ladlie (11) and Jorja Bolinger (11) in the prom dresses they tried on.
HASA Try’s Free Prom Dresses
A Fall From Fame - Ruby Franke
A Fall From Fame – Ruby Franke
“Epic”: a Return, a Tapestry, a Love Story
“Epic”: a Return, a Tapestry, a Love Story
Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA
Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA
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Cherry and Blue

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
May 11, 2024
Senior Courtney Oakland

The Memories I Will Take With

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024
Seniors

Seniors

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024
NHS Wants Your Blood (Donate)

NHS Wants Your Blood (Donate)

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
April 9, 2024
Wall of Inspiration inductees present their tiles in front of The Wall of Inspiration on March 1. The inductees are Max Irvine (12), Dean Sa Taw, Mason Attig (11), teacher Paul Dunn was absent and represented by assistant football coach Cole Janssen, Christian Reichl (12), Hannah Barclay (12), Hannah Veldman (12), Erin Boorsma (12), Evie Dawson (11), 2023 ALHS graduate Gavin Hanke who was represented by his brother Caden Hanke (9) and teacher Angel Welch. This was the 20th anniversary of the Wall of Inspiration.

[Photo] Eleven Inductees on Wall Of Inspiration

Kae Bee, Staff Writer
March 7, 2024
Juniors Sophie Quam and Lauren Raleigh skating at the Albert lea Arena on Feb. 17 for the Winterfest skate.

[Photo] ALHS Celebrates 2024 Winterfest

Rosa Corey-Gruenes, Editor
March 7, 2024
Zachary Luther

Staff Feature: Zachary Luther

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
Senior Spencer Vanbeek will receive a custom Minnesota Wild jersey and tickets to the Minnesota Wild vs. Ottawa Senators game in April. He was also highlighted on the Wild social media.

Skating into the Wild Spotlight

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
Tena Tasker and Jordan Habana White Out day

[Photo] Ahlahasa Holidaze Photos

Ahlahasa Staff
December 15, 2023
Rebekah Crissinger

Staff Feature: Rebekah Crissinger

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
Phone infographic

Cell Phone Protocol

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
November 27, 2023
Junior Clara Thompson and Sophomore Nina Zhang working at the Mock Trial booth for the Fall Festival on October 27.

Fall Festival 2023

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
November 11, 2023
At the College Fair on October 27, Seniors Hsa Paw and Cinderella Say talk with a college advisor.

Plans for the Future

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
November 11, 2023
The Ahlahasa

Club Feature: Astronomy Club

Club Feature: Astronomy Club

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
Devin Truesdell

Nationals Pool Competition

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
Eh Ler Wah

Student of the Week

Alexis Godtland and Courtney Oakland
September 8, 2023

Marching Band

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
August 23, 2023
Wind Down Wednesday

Wind Down Wednesday

Courtney Oakland, Staff Writer
August 23, 2023
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