On Tuesday, May 27, 39 teachers and between 390 and 585 students will participate in ‘Toona Tune Up, an annual effort to clean up Altoona by...
This school year, homerooms incorporated a seminar per grade through the Leader in Me program. Specifically, senior homerooms are to complete...
During the week of April 22, faculty and staff at the high school participated in an underground theme week. Social studies teacher Carolyn Kline...
Chemistry teacher Christine Falger holds certain labs at the end of every school year. These labs include the reaction stoichiometry lab (parts one and two), saponification...
Fred Martynuska works as a security guard for the high school, and he has no plans of stopping any time...
On May 12, Advanced Robotics classes went on a trip to compete in the Sea, Air and Land Challenge, a...
Even though the year is nearly over, The Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Club (PJAS) is continuing...
![Mountain lions. At the end of this school year, both K. Detwiler and L. Detwiler are retiring. Both have taught music for over 30 years. "[Retirement] was a decision my husband and I made together," K. Detwiler said. "This is 35 years for me, and that's kind of when retirement age comes with teachers. Both of my children this past summer have moved out of Altoona. That was a big factor in it as well. We want to be able to go and visit. We are a very tight family, and we just haven't been able to see them. We're deciding it's time to put them first. They have sat second for a long time because of these jobs we have." [From left to right: L. Detwiler, K. Detwiler] (Photo contributed by Kelly Detwiler)](https://aahsmountainecho.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0191-901x1200.jpg)
Jazz. Orchestra. Music. Home. For Kelly and Larry Detwiler, the AAHS music department has encompassed...
Before Jacob Colledge could grip a racquet, he was clutching his mother’s finger. Now he is gripping clipboards and calling lineups with his...
When it comes to appetizers, few dishes have earned the universal acclaim and versatility of buffalo chicken dip. Whether it's served at tailgates, game nights, family gatherings...
‘’Tuesdays with Morrie’’ is a book that teaches one how to never take advantage of anything. It teaches people how to love and not hold anything against anyone. The...
Black Veil Brides is a common name in the metalcore community and has been a prominent icon since their debut album called “We Stitch These Wounds.” From the soft, melancholic...
With spring finally here, it is the perfect time to go outside and get into a good book. I love reading during the spring, and have an exciting list of books I hope to get...
This is a letter on why kids should have phones on our person in school, and I will go through three...
The Season Greetings podcast is all about the seasons. We talk about the activities, fashion, music, recipes that match that season and so much more.
Throughout the school year, many students find themselves grouped in with the same students almost all day. Not only this, but being around the...
Q: What will you be doing after high school? A: I am planning on joining the carpenters union rather than attending college. Q: Why...
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“The Fates Unraveled” team discusses “The Little Mermaid” following the show being over.
