Women in STEM. Sophomore Natalie Duffy works on her chemistry homework while at a study session with friends. Duffy used the Starbucks iced coffee for a much-needed burst of energy.
Women’s History Month
Mountain Echo staffers share photos of women throughout the school who have impacted their lives.
Celebration. Biology teacher Paula Irwin dresses up in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.
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About the Contributors
Madison Aboud, Editor – in – Chief
My name is Madison Aboud, and this is my fourth year on the Mountain Echo staff. I am honored to serve as Editor in Chief for the 2025 – 2026 school year. In 2023, I did an Editorial Leadership training through CSPA (Columbia Scholastic Press Association). In July 2024, I served as a National Youth Correspondent for the Washington Journalism and Media Conference (WJMC) at George Mason University. When I’m not focused on the Mountain Echo, you can find me reading, spending time with friends and family or hanging out with my dogs. After I graduate, I plan to major in English and minor in Communications. My goal this year is to represent our student body accurately and fairly.
Addisen McDonald, Reporter
My name is Addisen McDonald, and I’m a first year staff member on the Mountain Echo. Along with newspaper, I’m also a third year member of the Horseshoe yearbook staff in the position of design editor. Outside of the journalism classroom, I spend my time binge watching “Greys Anatomy,” collecting fun sunglasses and practicing baton. This school year I was given the opportunity to be the AAHS feature twirler, which is leading me to achieve my dream goal of becoming a crimsonette at the University of Alabama. I’m so excited to be on staff this year and, as always, roll tide.
Ash Carini, Reporter
Hey! I’m Ash! This is my second year on staff. My interests are photography, music, running, and drawing. My biggest goal for after I graduate is going to the Air Force. Besides being involved with Mountain Echo, I am a distance runner on the track team, I do silks, I am on the yearbook staff and I am in student council. I am excited to be on the Mountain Echo staff this year,and I can’t wait to see what it brings me to:)