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Scares. A group from last years event poses as they begin to set up for the night.   On October 7, the club will begin their set up for this years event.
Astronomy club prepares for Haunted Fort Roberdeau
Charlie Kephart, Associate Editor • September 26, 2023

On Oct. 7, James Krug and the astronomy club will be conducting a Halloween event at Fort Roberdeau. Haunted Fort Roberdeau will consist of the...

Freshman Seminar. A picture of a schedule from a ninth grade student who takes the class.
All freshmen take new class
Miley Naugle, Reporter • September 18, 2023

A new required class was added to all freshmen schedules this year. This is listed on ninth grade schedules as freshmen seminar.  “I thought...

Faculty stops Genius Hour
Faculty stops Genius Hour
Lincoln Frank, Reporter • September 18, 2023

In the 2022-2023 school year, there were new ideas and practices brought to education. Among these changes was a day once a month where students...

Sweet opening! Sweet Desire opens for the Steve Miller band. Pine Knob Music Theatre was packed full of people.
A desire to play
Abigail Rudy, Reporter • September 26, 2023

Sweet Desire is a band that started with four teenage boys in 2020 and progressed through 2021. Altoona graduate, Trey Boore, plays the drums. A senior at Central High School,...

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Run, run, run! The high school  team races a 5k which is 3.1 miles. This was taken at the start of the race, less than half a mile in.
Girls Cross Country Invitational
Miley Naugle, Reporter • September 27, 2023
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The trend train. Laney Yost (left), Riley Pellegrino (middle) and Leiya Resig (right) jump on the trend train with their Stanley cups.
Stanley vs. Hydroflask - the better choice
Megan Shultz, Associate Editor • September 25, 2023

While walking down the school hallways, you will find a variety of different styled cups being carried. From 17 oz plastic water bottles to 40 oz insulated tumblers, everyone...

Barbie goes up against Oppenheimer
Barbie goes up against Oppenheimer
Lincoln Frank and Makenzie Closson September 21, 2023

Look forward. Altoona high security guards are on high alert. Security guards guard different entrances to ensure student safety.
Impact of March 29 Lockdown
May 31, 2023

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In the month of April, I read 14 books
April reading wrap-up
Madison Aboud , Reporter • May 2, 2023

As a huge bookworm, I often read multiple books a month. In April, I read 14 books. Here they are! I rate all of the books I read between one and five stars. If I love...

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Editorial cartoon:  Global warming
Editorial cartoon: Global warming
Cevin Dively, Guest Reporter • April 21, 2023

I wish
I wish
William Kales, Contributor • September 21, 2023
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Teens must uphold productivity during summer
Editorial Board May 31, 2023

During the school year students are more able to maintain productivity as they work on school assignments and club work. This skill helps them...

Echo in the Halls - May Edition
Echo in the Halls - May Edition
Addisen McDonald and Melissa Krainer May 22, 2023

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