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Online newspaper of Altoona Area High School in Altoona, Pennsylvania
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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
A German icon. While visiting, Sparacino was able to visit many well-known German landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate. It was just such an incredible, magical experience, and if anyone gets this opportunity, I say to jump on it. It is awesome. Its incredible, Sparacino said.

From Altoona, Pa. to Fulda, Germany

Melissa Krainer, Reporter
October 19, 2023
Math difficulties. Reed works on her benchmark review for her Honors Trigonometry/Algebra 3 class.

The life of a junior

Ryan Longstreth, Reporter
October 18, 2023
All new teachers hired by the district gathered at the high school for the week prior to school starting for training.

Sixteen teachers choose high school

October 18, 2023
Early mornings. Fifth grader Alaina Ake works on painting the plow before school. The students get their painting in for the day before school, twice a week.

Snow plow gets elementary makeover

Charlie Kephart, Associate Editor
October 17, 2023
AI benefits and dangers. Students and staff voice their opinions on whether AI is beneficial or not.

The benefits and dangers of AI in classrooms

October 16, 2023
Buckle up! Students receive drivers licenses at the driver exam center in Altoona.

New drivers experience excitement

Cevin Dively, Reporter
October 16, 2023
Leading the way. Altoona alumnus Andraé Holsey shows off history of the NAACP. Holsey has been the branch president since 2021.

Altoona alumnus leads NAACP

Jaidyn Palladini, Editor in Chief
October 12, 2023
Talent show. Caleb Marasco performs at the teacher talent show last school year. Marasco debuted his song Wished Away for the school.

Math teacher pursues music career

Charlie Kephart, Associate Editor
October 12, 2023

Homecoming Games Night tradition continues

Melissa Krainer, Reporter
October 9, 2023
Strike a pose. Aaliyah McGee takes a break from playing to pose with friends during a game. McGee has been chosen as this years 2023 -- 2024 Drum Major.

Aaliyah McGee leads band

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
October 6, 2023
New beginnings. All the participants involved within getting the sensory garden to come to life gather together at the ribbon cutting ceremony. On Sept. 21, the garden was officially opened for the entirety of the school.

Growing together

Makenzie Closson, Associate Editor
October 3, 2023
Singing the way to change. Vocal ensemble students practice their choral pieces during eighth period. Sipes believes that reaching out to families and students to discuss concerns is crucial. Its important for voices to be heard, Sipes said. I think that the school is making positive changes in that regard.

‘Be the Change’

Melissa Krainer, Reporter
October 2, 2023
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