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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
Local runners and walkers go through the dazzling display of holiday lights, trying to finish their year off with a bang. The Twilight Race annually takes place on New Year's Eve.

Twilight Race commences to end year

Elijah Lucio, Contributor
December 20, 2024
Crawl to victory. Junior Academy of Science members pose on a statue of a caterpillar during their 2023 state competition. Junior Academy of Science members may advance to the state competition.

Junior Academy of Science goes to regionals

Lincoln Frank, Associate Editor
December 18, 2024
Boys' indoor track team competes at a meet last season. Their first meet will be held at Penn State. (Courtesy of Emma McCloskey)

Indoor track and field schedule

Gracie Gioiosa, Reporter
December 18, 2024
Standing happily. Rachel Kennedy will be competing on Jan. 22 and is excited about the pieces. This will be her last year competing.

Disrict band to compete

Mack Callan, Reporter
December 18, 2024
Junior Braiden Weaver fixes his ear guards during the match. Weaver wrestled against Chestnut Ridge on Dec.6. (Courtesy of Lily Stahlman)

Wrestling schedule announced

Noah DiVentura, Reporter
December 18, 2024
On a roll. Senior Connor Smith rolls for the red team and makes a “perfect shot,” according to the teams bocce coach. Smith will compete with the bocce team.

Bocce to start season

Adrielle McNeal, Reporter
December 18, 2024
The best of the best. The gymnastics team poses for a photo together. The team took home first place at the State championship. (Courtesy of Isabella Bush)

Gymnastics schedule announced

Haven Femea, Reporter
December 18, 2024
Happy Holidays! Students around the school celebrated the holidays in many ways. Some decorate with Christmas trees and others with menorahs.

Holiday break to begin

Andie Kephart, Reporter
December 18, 2024
Holiday time. 2022’s FLC members pose in front of the Strip’s “Light Up Night” Christmas tree.

FLC to take annual trip

Mattie Baker, Associate Editor
December 18, 2024
Junior Gabrielle Filer plays the cello for the orchestra. Orchestra members may advance to districts.

Orchestra Districts to be held

Rylan Cagle, Reporter
December 18, 2024
The winter pep rally will be held right before holiday break. All students are welcome to attend to cheer on their winter athletes.

Athletes to be recognized at winter pep rally

Payton Seilhamer, Contributor
December 18, 2024
Music is available for streaming on sites such as Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.

12 Days of Christmas: Day nine

Emmalee Martyak, Associate Editor
December 17, 2024
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