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Sofie Nordstrom, Editor-in-Chief May 29, 2025

As my term as Editor-in-Chief comes to a close, I’ve taken some time to look back on my time at the Blue & Gold. It’s been a busy year for me, and I am extremely grateful that the Blue & Gold...

Lechner, Ayers Assad, and Cheeseman were drafted earlier in May.

Stars drafted to USHL

May 23, 2025

Three AHA hockey players were selected for the USHL draft this year: juniors Lincoln Ayers Assad and Cole Cheeseman, as well as sophomore Teddy Lechner. Center Ayers Assad was selected by Lincoln in round...

Student Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Bearson

Student Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Bearson

Cassidy Gaston and Erin Wilhoit May 23, 2025

At the beginning of this school year, we were more than lucky to welcome a new teacher to our AHA community, Ms. Bearson. Her journey to AHA started in May 2024, when she began reaching out to schools...

All smiles after a tour of the fourth floor. No ghosts found!

What’s on the Fourth Floor?

Sofie Nordstrom May 7, 2025

Acclaimed for its architectural building, AHA is often best known for its old but gorgeous building. The building has been around for 1931 and has undergone many renovations and additions along the way. ...

Photo credit: Charles Edelstein
Minnesota Senior Photography

2025 Athena Award Recipient Anya Anderson

Sofie Nordstrom, Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2025

Since eighth grade, senior Anya Anderson has been a valued member of the AHA girls softball and hockey programs. This past month, the senior was awarded the 2025 Athena Award. The Athena Award is given...

The College and Career Center team led the successful Junior College Planning Day!

Taking Time Out of School for Future School

Josie Brown, Campus Life Editor May 6, 2025

On January 28th, AHA juniors took part in “Jump Start Your College Planning Day”. This event has been hosted by the College & Career Center (Ms. Kjorstad, Mrs. Proctor, and Mrs. Kelly) for 18 years....

Exploring The Hub: Michoacana Tasty Ice Cream & Burgers

Exploring The Hub: Michoacana Tasty Ice Cream & Burgers

Sofie Nordstrom, Editor-in-Chief April 24, 2025

The Hub is a mine of hidden gems of restaurants and stores. A team of Blue & Gold writers including myself, sophomore Lucy Chamberlain, and sophomore Aubrey Panhoff made the journey to try a new restaurant...

Sophomore Research Papers

Sophomore Research Papers

Brynne DeBrule, staff writer April 18, 2025

Each year, sophomores are required to write a research paper on an individual topic of interest. The English class determines the time in the trimester students write: English 10 at the beginning of Trimester...

Warm Up with Hot Chocolate

Warm Up with Hot Chocolate

Lucy Chamberlain and Aubrey Pannhoff February 11, 2025

Hot chocolate is finally back and has been a big hit at AHA. Chef Uriah Malinowski said, "I have heard a lot of requests for [hot chocolate]. We've had the [hot chocolate machine] dormant. I thought, let's...

Girl Up Club

Girl Up Club

Claire Kuntz, staff writer November 14, 2024

AHA’s Girl Up Club’s purpose is to educate and empower female students at AHA. They have discussed topics over the years from breast cancer awareness to how women are represented in certain male-dominated...

Sustainalbilty Club

Sustainalbilty Club

Brynne DeBrule, staff writer November 14, 2024

As we get into the groove of the school year, clubs are starting up, including the Sustainability Club. Sustainability Club is open to all students and meets once a month on Wednesday mornings. In the...

AHA's New Gym Teacher: Mr. Shaffer

AHA’s New Gym Teacher: Mr. Shaffer

Xochitl Zamora-Amaro, staff writer October 11, 2024

One of the most notable differences this school year is the staff change in the Physical Education/Health department. Over the summer, Mr. Yackly, AHA’s former gym teacher, accepted a job as Dean of...

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