This year the drama club will present “The Trap” for the fall play. The show will be held on Nov. 7 and 8. Behind the scenes many students...
On Oct. 4, the 2024 Homecoming queen was crowned at Mansion Park. Senior Alannah Irwin was crowned queen. Irwin represented track and field. “It...
The 2024-25 school year has brought multiple new policy changes, including the dress code. The code of conduct outlines all guidelines that students...
![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 squad's 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 we're doing is really important." (Courtesy of James Krug)](https://aahsmountainecho.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Chrissy-Falger-Comic-Book-Superhero-Honors-Chemistry-1-e1712174011111.jpg)
The story begins at 8:02 a.m., New Year’s Day, 2008. The mother is given a dozen red roses and a $50 gift certificate. The father is given a $50 gift certificate....
Logan Meyers, a 17-year-old student, has taken the world of powerlifting by storm. Balancing schoolwork...
The story starts at Altoona High School in 2000. Laura Bossi is an AP (advanced placement) and honors...
With students adapting to their new schedules at the building for the year, some are adapting to it while...
The good news: from 2016 to 2020 there was an 11 point increase in youth that showed up to vote for president....
On Sept. 6, 275 past band members returned to their roots to participate in Alumni Band. For many,...
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 Harpster, 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” host Ash Carini and guest host Madison Aboud talk with Sophomore Tanner Stroup about his baseball 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.
The Altoona Area High School boys’ golf team wrapped up their 2024-2025 season, with all athletes missing spots in the District championships. Despite their best efforts,...
Luke Mitchell- Boys Soccer Q & A With Luke Mitchell Q:What motivates you to perform at your best? A: "Being a captain on my team...
Since its 2021 release, “Last Night in Soho” has received a seven out of 10 on IMDb, and a 75% on Rotten Tomatoes. Whether it deserves this review, however, is open to...
In recent years, cyber schooling has emerged as a viable educational option for many families, offering flexibility and unique learning environments that traditional schools...
Action, horror, romance, thriller and comedy. No genre seems to be safe in 2024. “Madame Web,” the Marvel-Sony superhero movie featuring Sydney Sweeney and Dakota...
Hendrix has been on the horror radar since his novel, “My Best Friend’s Exorcism”, was released in 2016. Since then, he has also written two other horror heavy-hitters:...
Giving any student the proper education is dependent on the uniqueness of the individual. When it comes to education, one method does not work...
