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The Isaac Awards are an annual award show held by Altoona Community Theatre (ACT). The awards encompass schools from Blair and surrounding counties,...
What was previously the site of the Roosevelt Junior High School is now the site of a practice field used for many different purposes. “The...
Each year, the drama department works to put on shows that hundreds in the community come to watch. On April 17, 28 drama students were informed...
![Chemistry Champion. Chemistry teacher Christine Falger was designated a comic book superhero during the 2023-2024 school year. She poses with her seventh period honors chemistry class, accepting the award. This is a result of the Climate and Culture squads work around the school, which focuses on building teacher morale. [Being part of a squad] is a big time commitment. We as a squad are required to give one hour of time a month, I am probably anywhere from eight to 12 hours a month, Krug said. [But the squads work] can make the high school a better place. I am really lucky to work with a number of teachers who also feel the same way. Even if we are doing more than some squads at the high school, we still feel like what were doing is really important.](https://aahsmountainecho.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Chrissy-Falger-Comic-Book-Superhero-Honors-Chemistry-1-e1712174011111.jpg)
![Vaulting to victory. Lutz competed at the PTFCA indoor state championship in pole vaulting on Sunday, Feb. 25. He vaulted his personal record, earning fourth place. The senior recalls how he felt right after this achievement. Youre just happy with yourself or happy with what youve worked for. [Im] always focused on getting better right after I placed. Im always focused on what I do wrong, so I can fix it, Lutz said. But at the end of the day, its good to see everyone going out having fun. (Courtesy of the Altoona Area School District)](https://aahsmountainecho.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Nathan-Lutz-555x1200.png)
The first thing he noticed was just how much was going on. Senior Nathan Lutz walked into Penn State University’s Horace Ashenfelter facility at around 8 a.m. on Sunday,...
On this show we learn more about the female student athletes of AAHS.
In this episode I sat down with girls basketball players Kendall Cogan, Samantha Harster, and Lanie Wilt. After coming off of successful seasons for the past two years, the girls plan to improve for the seasons to come.
Join us on the To Be Frank podcast where host, Lincoln Frank, and co-host, Cider Ayala, discuss the ins and outs of the Altoona Area High School. We will talk about issues we see inside the school and how different solutions could apply to the situation.
In this episode, senior Camryn MacAlarney joins Lincoln and Cider where she discusses her experience at the high school and shares her plans for after graduation.
In this episode of ”From the Locker Room” hosts Miley Naugle and Ash Carini talk with Freshman Andy Adams about her Tennis career.
In this episode of “From The Locker Room” hosts Miley Naugle and Ash Carini talk with Sophomores Kaya Sprankle and Skyler Reed about their Softball Career.
Podcasting with Liv & Lily
With graduation on the horizon, Lily and Liv delve into the challenges of staying motivated amidst the allure of impending freedom. From procrastination woes to battling the temptation to slack off, they share personal anecdotes and strategies for overcoming the notorious senior slump. Tune in as they reflect on the bittersweet journey of their final year and offer advice for fellow seniors navigating the rocky road to commencement.
Sony’s new blockbuster movie and latest attempt at a cinematic universe “Madame Web” hit U.S theaters Feb, 14. Unsurprisingly, it bombed in the box office and critic...
Cy Endfield’s, “Zulu,'' released in 1964, is a 139 minute journey of shock, loss and glory. It showed the consequences of war and how it changes people. While watching,...
The movie “The Color Purple” was released to the public on Oct. 27, 2023, for the second time. The musical, set in Georgia in the early 1900s, was derived from the 1985...
For this Book of the Month, I have decided I am going to try something new. Along with being a massive bookworm, I also have always had a major love of music of all genres....
From March 11 to May 17, staff members in groups of four go against one another in a competition to lose the most percentage of weight. The competition...
