Albert Lea High School Newspaper

THE AHLAHASA
"High School has taught me to really value to process over the product, furthermore, I actually care about every person around me," says Senior Ashley O'Sullivan. "I have learned that failure is a chance to see how far I have come, and to recognize the progress I have made throughout high school".
Fair Connected ALHS to Future Opportunities
All of the artifacts depicted have been found or made in Freeborn County. (1) Cataline gorget (piece of clothing worn on or near the neck), possibly from the Late Archaic/Early Woodland Period (2,500 years old). Photo courtesy of Augustana University (AU) (2) Native American grooved ax head, unknown date. Photo courtesy of the History Center of Freeborn County (HCFC) (3) A bone tool, possibly a bodkin, probably from the Woodland Period. Bodkins are sewing needles used for thick cloth/leather. Photo courtesy of Mark Sorenson (4) Pottery sherds of an unknown date, made out of chert stone that was heated and then molded. The impressions on the ceramic’s surface are from cord-wrapped sticks. Photo courtesy of AU (5) 1919 doll given to Hazel Pilgrim from a Sioux family passing through Freeborn County, made out of a rice or flour sack. Photo courtesy of HCFC (6) Headdress of William H. DeCora, former chief of the Ho-Chunk, formerly known as Winnebago, tribe’s Thunderbird Clan. He lived in Albert Lea from 1942 to 1961. Photo courtesy of HCFC (7) Sioux children’s beaded moccassins, unknown date. Photo courtesy of HCFC (8) Ho-Chunk children’s deerskin jacket from the DeCora family, 1970s. Photo courtesy of HCFC
Buried: The Long Forgotten History of Freeborn County
“This [photo] is basically the same area,” said science teacher Todd Mikkelsen. “So that [the cover photo] was my photo at dusk. Here it is at night time and there’s something jetting up out of the ground. So it’s the same location, different dates, two different cameras picked up an anomaly in the same region.”
Supernatural Stories from Across ALHS
Swift Response Ensures Safety during Social Media Threat
Swift Response Ensures Safety during Social Media Threat
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
Larry Irvine with his grandson at their game on Oct.10 vs. Wasca. Charlie Irvine(12) on the left, Grandpa Larry Irvine in the middle, and Sam Mcgill (12) on right. “I feel like it’s on the behalf of my family,” said McGill. “It represents the character that our parents have built us up to and the standard they’ve held us to.”
Two Jerseys, One Big Family
One thing Senior Nina Moreira Lin’s was excited about was the opportunity to be a cheerleader. She gets to experience the wonders of Friday Night Lights and the excitement of the student section. “I don't have cheerleading in Brazil,” said Moreira Lin. “I always thought about being a cheerleader - so American movie. I was excited to go to a football game. Photo Submitted
ALHS Host Foreign Exchange Student
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
Minnesota First Celebrates Veteran's Day
Minnesota First Celebrates Veteran’s Day
Assistant Principal Stiehl's Door is Open
Assistant Principal Stiehl’s Door is Open
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?
Men Are Choking On ‘The Red Pill’
Men Are Choking On ‘The Red Pill’
Supplies used to paint pumpkins were acrylic paints, brushes, water, paper plates and paper towels.
Hasa Trys
Taylor Swift's 12th album, "The Life of a Showgirl" out October 3rd. While many album covers, the one above is the most common.
The Life of a Controversial Artist
Seniors Jorja Bolinger, Kae Bee and Emma Weckwerth doing yoga.
Hasa Trys Yoga
The Conjuring: Last Rites
The Conjuring: Last Rites
Even the Walmart carries whole shelf filled with blind boxes. This photo was taken towards the back of the toy section at the Walmart in Albert Lea.
The Blind Box Obsession
Carley Ladlie (12) and Evelyn Koepke (11) enjoying the original s'mores.
Hasa Trys Summer Camp
Domino (3 yrs) from the Albert Lea Humane Society
Humane Society Pet of The Month
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Honoring the Legacy of Labor Unions
Honoring the Legacy of Labor Unions
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
The Pain of Beauty Throughout the Years
The Pain of Beauty Throughout the Years
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THE AHLAHASA
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