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Adele Helleksen (11) performing “I Can’t Do It Alone” in front of Selah Griffith (11) at the “Chicago” dress rehearsal on April 7th.
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Selah Griffith (11) and Kuol Dual (11) during “We Both Reached For The Gun” from musical “Chicago” on April 7th.
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Kuol Dual (11) and Axel Calderon (12) during “Mister Cellophane” from musical “Chicago” on April 7th.
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Kuol Dual (11) performing “Razzle Dazzle” from the musical “Chicago” on April 7th’s dress rehearsal.
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Jackson Bighley (10) and Selah Griffith (11) on April 7th during “Chicago”‘s dress rehearsal.
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Selah Griffith (11) and Kuol Dual (11) during the dress rehearsal of “Chicago” on April 7th.
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Sam McGill (12) pitching in the Boys Baseball team’s first game of 2026 on March 31st.
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English teacher Jennifer Henschel was named the 2026 District 241 Teacher of the Year at the announcement ceremony on April 1st.
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The ALHS Band recently had their third annual concert on March 9th. Later on in the concert, Concert Band combined with Symphonic Band to play “Phantom of the Opera” and “The Greatest Showman.”
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Agriculture students went on a field trip to an industrial farm on March 11th to learn about extensive vs. intensive farming practices. Photo submitted
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On March 11th, the annual Senior Dinner and Dance was held in the evening. Photo submitted
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The ALHS Orchestra had their third concert of the year on March 5th.
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The ALHS Choir held a concert on March 2nd. Show choir is pictured.
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The Orrie Jirele Basketball Night was held on March 5th. It celebrates the legacy of the beloved former basketball coach that passed away a few years ago.
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The ALHS Mock Trial team went to the state competition in St. Paul during the first week in March. The team placed first in the region. Photo submitted
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The robotics teams It Could Work and Controlled Destruction both attended the MN Vex Robotics State tournament on March 5th and 6th. The teams did very well, although neither made it to the elimination rounds. Photo submitted

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Adele Helleksen (11) performing “I Can’t Do It Alone” in front of Selah Griffith (11) at the “Chicago” dress rehearsal on April 7th.
-
Selah Griffith (11) and Kuol Dual (11) during “We Both Reached For The Gun” from musical “Chicago” on April 7th.
-
Kuol Dual (11) and Axel Calderon (12) during “Mister Cellophane” from musical “Chicago” on April 7th.
-
Kuol Dual (11) performing “Razzle Dazzle” from the musical “Chicago” on April 7th’s dress rehearsal.
-
Jackson Bighley (10) and Selah Griffith (11) on April 7th during “Chicago”‘s dress rehearsal.
-
Selah Griffith (11) and Kuol Dual (11) during the dress rehearsal of “Chicago” on April 7th.
-
Sam McGill (12) pitching in the Boys Baseball team’s first game of 2026 on March 31st.
-
English teacher Jennifer Henschel was named the 2026 District 241 Teacher of the Year at the announcement ceremony on April 1st.
-
The ALHS Band recently had their third annual concert on March 9th. Later on in the concert, Concert Band combined with Symphonic Band to play “Phantom of the Opera” and “The Greatest Showman.”
-
Agriculture students went on a field trip to an industrial farm on March 11th to learn about extensive vs. intensive farming practices. Photo submitted
-
On March 11th, the annual Senior Dinner and Dance was held in the evening. Photo submitted
-
The ALHS Orchestra had their third concert of the year on March 5th.
-
The ALHS Choir held a concert on March 2nd. Show choir is pictured.
-
The Orrie Jirele Basketball Night was held on March 5th. It celebrates the legacy of the beloved former basketball coach that passed away a few years ago.
-
The ALHS Mock Trial team went to the state competition in St. Paul during the first week in March. The team placed first in the region. Photo submitted
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The robotics teams It Could Work and Controlled Destruction both attended the MN Vex Robotics State tournament on March 5th and 6th. The teams did very well, although neither made it to the elimination rounds. Photo submitted

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Kae Bee, editor | April 15, 2026

Emma Weckwerth, Online Editor | April 15, 2026

Allondra De Rosas Lazaro, Staff Writer | April 15, 2026

Izzy Mednansky, Staff Writer | April 15, 2026

Ryoko Imperial, Artist | April 15, 2026

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