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Mountain Echo
Altoona Area High School
1404 Sixth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
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The Student News Site of Altoona Area High School

Mountain Echo
The Student News Site of Altoona Area High School

Mountain Echo

Friday night in Altoona

Girls’ basketball state playoffs, Region band concert and junior high musical
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Line up. The 2025 girls' basketball team lines up for the National Anthem. The National Anthem was sung by Caleb Marasco.
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One last time. On May 7 the boys volleyball senior night was held. Both JV and Varisty won their games. The Varsity game winning point was made by senior Noah Diventura.
Boys' volleyball celebrates Senior Night
Sophomore Kayla Gibbons bats fifth and plays first base. It was Gibbon's second year on the team as the JV's starting first baseman.
Softball season in focus
Pitch down the line. Senior Leland Bear pitches to the opposing team. Bears high school carrer is coming to an end for sports with football already being over.
Baseball Curve Classic Photo Album
Eye contact. Senior Colin Lutz stares in to the stands. He placed third in the meet overall for pole vault
Igloo Invitational Photo Album
Loud and proud. Ian Brannan, the junior high band director, leads the band during the concert. This is Brannan's first year at Altoona.
Bandarama
Arm Grab. Sophomore Deklan Barr grabs his opposition by the arm. Barr has been a varsity player for two years now.
Wrestling Photo Album
About the Contributors
Andie Kephart
Andie Kephart, Reporter
My name is Andie Kephart, and this is my second year on the Mountain Echo staff. In addition to writing for the Mountain Echo, I am on the swim team and involved in FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). Outside of school, I am a part of a weightlifting team, and have traveled all over the U.S to compete in different competitions. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and listening to music, especially the Jonas Brothers. After high school, I plan to major in exercise science.
Charlie Kephart
Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
Hey! During my third year on staff, my senior year, I have taken on the role of being Editor in Chief for Mountain Echo. My sophomore and junior year, I served as associate editor. Outside of school I enjoy hanging out with my best friend, exercising, watching Netflix, photography and working as a lifeguard and teaching swim lessons at the YMCA. After high school I plan to pursue a medical path, with the intent of being a nurse practitioner. I’m looking forward to this school year and seeing what it brings our way!