Mountain Echo – The Student News Site of Altoona Area High School

Maniacs sell bracelets as tribute to memory of security greeter Chuck Amerine
October 10, 2019
McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
Security greeter Chuck Amerine was a member of the high school that everyone knew. High school faculty and students came up with an idea to carry on the lasting memory...
Homecoming candidates introduce themselves
October 4, 2019
Mckenzie Quirin, Sonia Yost, and Sydney Wilfong
At the Homecoming assembly Friday Oct. 4, Homecoming candidates gathered for the first time to kick off a week of activities. Candidates posted posters on the bridge to...
Lioneers dance team celebrates 50 years
September 27, 2019
McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
Most Friday nights fans will gather at Mansion Park to watch a football game but, fans witness more than just the football team in action. This year's halftime performance...
New faces appear in hallways
September 19, 2019
Zakary Hicks, Reporter
Eight new teachers joined the high school staff for the 2019-2020 school year. They hope to help and better the students. The teachers are from different states, switched...
School “constructs” new future for students, staff
September 13, 2019
Connor George, Reporter
Renovation in the A building has changed the dynamic of the school. Teachers have needed to change classrooms. The library has been temporarily closed down. Many students...

October 11, 2019 • No Comments

The high school JV football team has a female kicker this year. This is Morgan Sarver’s first year playing, but she did weightlifting with the team last year. At first, it was hard for Sarver to be the only girl on the...

Girls soccer: ‘we’re like a family’

September 30, 2019

For some athletes, high school sports can be just an after school hobby--nothing...

Athletes play in annual volleyball game

September 26, 2019

On Sept. 19, the volleyball team held the Erin Dodson Memorial game in the junior...

Fall sports stay hopeful for 2019 season

September 11, 2019

As the 2019-2020 school year begins, the fall sports teams get their shot to...

News

Bake sales no longer permitted

Jada Quinn, Reporter

October 4, 2019 • No Comments

Up until this school year, many different high school organizations have raised money through bake sales that take place during the school day, typically during lunch hours. This...

Junior class elects officers

September 26, 2019

Last Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, juniors voted for class...

Friends of Rachel group makes plans

September 10, 2019

During the school year, a group called Friends of Rachel...

Cossitor plans “Hindsight 2020”

September 9, 2019

On Saturday, May 30, 2020, the drama club and the alumni...

Echo in the Halls

What’s your favorite summer memory and why?

Ben Blackie and Jocelyn Fetter

May 17, 2019

If you could be any fictional character, who would it be, and why?

May 10, 2019

With the school year coming to an end, what’s one goal you completed this year? What’s one you have for next year?

May 2, 2019

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Opinion

EDITORIAL: Construction process requires patience, adaptation

Editorial Board

October 3, 2019

Since the start of the school year, students and teachers have needed to make adjustments and find patience while dealing with the construction going on around the school. The...

Ripping up “Speak”

October 1, 2019

Cafeteria should switch to reusable trays

June 4, 2019

Brainfreezerz’s shaved ice tops all

June 4, 2019

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Today's Lunch Menu

Tuesday Oct. 15

French Toast Sticks, Sausage Patties, Tater Tots, Cucumber Slices

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Book of the Month

Little Do We Know should be new must read

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter

October 1, 2019

The 2018 young adult novel “Little Do We Know” by Tamara Ireland Stone conveys the importance of friendship and the power it has. “Little Do We Know” captures the...

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Features

Murphy twins seek balance between school, work, activities

Destiny Montgomery, Reporter

October 4, 2019

Throughout high school years, it may be hard for some students to manage their time between school, work, spending time with family and friends and participating in extracurriculars. Twins...

World wide group makes impact on high school teens

October 3, 2019

Students discuss Homecoming week preparations

October 2, 2019

Sophomores encouraged to join clubs

September 19, 2019

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