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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

High school Hosts District Wide Art Show

Rylan Cagle and Noah DiVentura • May 16, 2025 • 28 Views
Haven Femea
Mural Made up. Over the past two months Kathryn Curry orchestrated the painting of a new Mural for the A Building main stairwell. With the help of Deb Bunnell and her Art in Public Places students the mural was painted. “Valentine’s Day is a Friday we have in-service that day,” Curry said “because they need to put up Scaffolding in the stairwell to put that up; and then monday we have off so they have multiple days to do it. (Courtesy of Kathryn Curry)
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Wrapping up. As the school year comes to a close, so will Martin's time at the AAHS. She has worked here as a teacher for 26 years.
Amy Martin to retire
Sophmore Kevin Ortiz stands with securtiy gaurd and greeter Fred Martynuska during the moring security checks.
Fred Martynuska returns to security position
Robotics engineers. Seniors Evan Esper and James Evans work on their robot at the SEAL competition. (Courtesy of Jesse Frailey)
Advanced Robotics class competes in robotics challenge
PJAS participants at Escape Altoona.
PJAS wraps up year
Chemistry classes participate in the yearly Coke and Mentos lab in the parking lot behind the field house.
Chem classes participate in traditional end of year labs
Mountain lions. At the end of this school year, both K. Detwiler and L. Detwiler are retiring. Both have taught music for over 30 years. "[Retirement] was a decision my husband and I made together," K. Detwiler said. "This is 35 years for me, and that's kind of when retirement age comes with teachers. Both of my children this past summer have moved out of Altoona. That was a big factor in it as well. We want to be able to go and visit. We are a very tight family, and we just haven't been able to see them. We're deciding it's time to put them first. They have sat second for a long time because of these jobs we have." [From left to right: L. Detwiler, K. Detwiler] (Photo contributed by Kelly Detwiler)
Stop to smell the roses (and listen to the music)
About the Contributors
Rylan Cagle
Rylan Cagle, Reporter
I’ve always loved to write, and after last year’s Intro to Pub class, it inspired me to join the newspaper staff. I am a junior here at the high school, and love to learn. Outside of school, I love to be active, from playing pickup basketball, to playing disc golf, and even doing some pickle balling. I also love music. My favorite artists are Tyler, The Creator, Frank Ocean, and Steve Lacy.
Noah DiVentura
Noah DiVentura, Reporter
I’m a junior, I play basketball and I jump in track and field. I took Intro to Publications and really enjoyed writing about athletics and stories that came up throughout the year; so I joined Mountain Echo. If I’m not at school I’m probably with my friends, playing basketball, or sleeping while listening to music. I listen to all kinds of music but my favorite artists at the moment are Mac Miller and Frank Ocean.
Haven Femea
Haven Femea, Reporter
I’ve always had a passion for writing so when I took Intro to Pub, It sparked a need to continue further. I decided to take yearbook and newspaper to spread my passion to the public. Other than writing, I also enjoy drawing, gaming, theater, and fashion. I participate in games club, drama club, and Friends of Rachel. With my addition to staff this year I hope to spread more creativity and joy.