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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
New interim superintendent David Krenz in his office at Brookside. He retired after 12 years as the superintendent in Austin, Minn. The search for a new superintendent is underway. Online applications will close at 11:59 p.m. on March 4. The ALAS School Board is seeking community input through an online anonymous survey that will close on Feb. 19. The survey can be found at www.alschools.org.
New Superintendent Starts Interim
Choose Wisely – Senior Reflection
Eh Thaw
Stone In The Water – Senior Reflection
Josephine Petersen
Value The 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
Seniors Brecken Koepke and Ty Youldan preparing to compete in the first home Robotics tournament at Albert Lea High School held on Feb 15.
ALHS Hosts First Robotics Tournament
One Last Time – Senior Reflection
Media Marketing Romance Books
Chapell Roan's album cover for 'the Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess'.
Pop Princesses Ruling the Industry
Hasa Try’s Slime
Editor Rosa Corey-Gruenes (12), staff writer Carley Ladlie (11) and photographer Evelyn Koepke (11) at the convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Hasa Trys Convention
Art by Josephine Peterson and Eh Thaw
My Past Obsession With True Crime
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
“Epic”: a Return, a Tapestry, a Love Story
“Epic”: a Return, a Tapestry, a Love Story
Sophomores Evelyn Koepke and Claire LaFrance pictured after building their leprechaun trap.
Hasa Tries Building Leprechaun Traps
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Glow Run was May 2 at Hammer Field. Elle Schulz (10), Bridget Pestorious (10), Bree Weilage (12) and Lauren Raleigh (12) helped raise funds to support ALAS mental health needs.

[Photo] Memorable moments/School updates/Sports updates

December 19, 2024
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[Photo] Homeschool Student Makes Her Mark

Carley Ladlie, staff writer
April 16, 2025
Junior Jonathan Streckert broadcasting for Albert Lea Live

[Photo] Capturing Stories In Real-Time

Claire Lafrance, Staff Writer
March 13, 2025
Band President Maxx Richards organized a skating event with Ranissa Beerman, Ruby Mykkanen (12) , Katelyn Schmidt (10), Neveah Wacholz (12), Gunnar Hardison (12), and alumni Trenton Mikkels. “In each activity you are in you’re surrounded by new people and met with new challenges that always help you grow in new ways,” said Richards.

[Photo] All-in: Making The Most Of Senior Year

Claire LaFrance, staff writer
February 13, 2025
Junior Rice Boettcher outside the Minnesota State Capital building in St. Paul on Jan. 9. Boettcher attended Minnesota Youth in Government Conference. “You can make a lot of friends there because there’s so many people,” said Boettcher. “Everyone was just very nice to each other and even though people got into debates, it was all very polite.”

[Photo] Students Explore Leadership Roles

Izzy Mednansky, staff writer
February 13, 2025
Senior sunset held at Edgewater Park on May 8th. Students included in the photo are Rachel Doppelhammer (12), Carly Anderson (12), Ava Bremer (12), Jada Edberg (12), and Ellie Torres (12).

[Photo] Spring Fever Week Photos

Ahlahasa Staff, Editor
May 6, 2024
Erin Boorsma (12) was nominated by her peers as the Impact Student. This is one of many achievements Boorsma won this year. She is also a recipient of the Triple A award, was inducted on to the Wall of Inspiration and on the Homecoming Court. “Be as involved as you can, find a niche or find something you enjoy and do it with your whole heart,” Boorsma explains her personal philosophy for creating the best Senior year.

[Photo] Impact Student

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024
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."

[Photo] Fish At Your Own Risk

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer
April 9, 2024
Band and orchestra students spent spring break in Chicago including Joel Lazaro (10), Hsa Paw (12), Landon Anthony (12), Eh Nay John (11), Ruby Mykkanen (11), Alyssa Schmidt (12), Hanah Malakowsky (12), Evie Ravenhorst (10), Claire Griffith (11), Kaitlin Griffith (11), Rosalinda Aguilar (10), Janely Perez Tuxpan (10), Ethan Crissinger (6), Michell Chino Limon (10), Nina Zhang (10), Jacob Garrison (11), Mariam Zeferino (10), Fransheskalee Vazquez-Roldan (11), Ethan Hoeve (11), Nevaeh Wacholz (11), Gunnar Hardison (11), Makenzie Johnson (11), Clara Thompson (11), Alex Teran Lazaro (11), Saw Be One (11), Josephine Petersen (11), Alex Schmidt (12), Kuol Dual (9), Merik Hardison (12), Brecken Koepke (11), River DePoppe (12), Lillian Crissinger (12), Axel Calderon (10), Jacob Luoma (10), Henry Hershey (12), Jacobi Woyen (10), Alessander Salvador-Coyomani (10), Christian Nelson (11), Hunter Schmidt (10), Hit Blu Thaw (11), Josiah Schei (11), Axel Erickson (9), Anthony Whelan (10) and Nicholas Slegh (11).

[Photo] Spring Break Trips: Chicago and Paris

Carley Ladlie, Staff Writer
April 9, 2024
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."

[Photo] Working Through Mistakes

Alexis Godtland, Staff Writer
April 9, 2024
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.

[Photo] Basketball Fundraiser In Honor of OJ

Mariajose Ruiz-Ceronio, Staff Writer
April 9, 2024
Junior Maddee Anderson and alumni Roel Palomo attended prom last year. Anderson estimates to have spent around $260 on the night.

[Photo] The Hidden Expenses of Prom

Maddee Anderson, Staff Writer
April 9, 2024
Gina Klennert, Tim Chalmers, Joseph Yoon, Kailey Boettcher, Abby Chalmers, Esther Yoon, Lucy Stay and Taya Jeffrey pose with their tile in front of the wall of inspiration. Many club members attended the event on Monday, April 12 to celebrate the club's tile joining the wall. "I think it's a huge honor for our club," said Chalmers. "It means the world to us to have been chosen even though we are still such a young club. It shows us that our efforts have had an impact on the students and the school, and that's what our goal has been all along."

[Photo] Well-Being Club

Zoe Sadauskis, Editor
April 13, 2021
Jeffrey holds a sign made by one of her teammates after the game at Faribault High School. Many of her teammates and fans had created signs to commemorate her 1,000 point milestone. "She's the beast of the team," said Kendall Kenis, one of Jeffrey's teammates.

[Photo] Shooting For The Stars

Abby Chalmers, Staff Writer
March 13, 2021
Samantha Skarstad in a game against Byron.

[Photo] 1,000 Points for Skarstad

Lillith Aericko, Staff Writer
April 24, 2020
Junior Grant Forman holds his prize after a successful day of hunting.

[Photo] Hunting Bonds Students

Gracie Studier, Sports Editor
December 15, 2017
Members of the Speech team look forward to growing as a group and having a successful season this year.

[Photo] Speech Team Returns to ALHS

Aliyah Verness, Feature Editor
December 15, 2017
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[Photo] Jaeda Koziolek

December 13, 2016
Emily Taylor

[Photo] Emily Taylor

December 13, 2016
Mariucci Arena hosted 60 robotics teams this weekend at the North Star Regional

[Photo] Robotics Team Places 3rd at Competition

Emily Wangen, Online Editor
April 11, 2016
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[Photo] Anna Andersen

December 10, 2015
Hannah Johnson (10) experienced the dangers of icy roads first-hand when her car went into Fountain Lake on her way to school. Johnson was safe.

[Photo] Survival Guide

December 10, 2015
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