This year, the high school welcomed 19 new teachers and staff members. Three of those teachers haven't started yet due to their current jobs awaiting a replacement.  Many...

During the 2019-2020 school year, senior Aidan Steinbugl played football as a quarterback, running back and defensive back. He decided not to return for his junior year but...

Sophomore Connor Smith has an impressive love for all types of trains, but what is just as impressive about Smith is his memory. Just from hearing the name of a train, Smith...

With the school year coming to a close, the time has come for the senior Mountain Echo and Horseshoe staff members to say ‘farewell’ to their fellow staff members. Newspaper...

For some high school students, their experiences can seem a little different than normal because they have a parent as a teacher. There are pros and cons, but these students...

This year's prom will be held at Lakemont Park from 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM. Students who purchased tickets will be able to pick them up May 19. How much are tickets? ...

Seniors Ben Blackie and Jocelyn Fetter have created a week long event that they are calling “Senior Week." This week is also doubling as a fundraiser for their publication...

This year, all Keystone testing will work little differently than previous years. Changes to testing allow students to take the Keystones and remain following social distancing. Students...

This year, many high school students have been getting tattoos. Many of these tattoos represent something meaningful, such as a loss or a symbol of something important.  Senior...

Despite the pandemic and virtual learning, Altoona is facing an ongoing problem with students vaping throughout the high school. As this problem worsens, the school has tried...

During the spring of last year, the softball season was cancelled. As of now, the softball team has started their season and have been playing since March. Although the softball...

Recently, students have been walking in and out of the bathrooms during the day, sometimes with a smile on their faces. These smiles could be due to the positivity spread...

Not everyone has the chance to work with their spouses; however, the high school boasts multiple teacher couples. These teachers work tirelessly with their spouses on a daily...