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Mountain Echo
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
Helping hands. High school teachers attended afterglo to check tickets and chaperone all of the kids. They played a huge role in making the night run smoothly.

Afterglo 2024

Megan Shultz, Associate editor
May 29, 2024
Let's get loud. Students get excited at prom as they pose for a big group photo. Everyone had a great time.

Prom 2024

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
May 28, 2024
Junior Markell Herr jumps with excitement as he turns in his geometry final. Although this won't be the last grade for the class, it is a step towards summer coming. "To be honest, I'm really glad that summer is almost here," Herr said.

Spring finals

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
May 10, 2024
In bloom. A bee sits on a flower, collecting pollen. Altoona has recently encountered warmer days, signifying the start of spring.

Springtime activities

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
April 29, 2024
Dasher gets ready to enjoy his first pup cup from Meadows with Garrett Winrick.

The love of pets

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
April 19, 2024
Drumming the Beat. Freshman Nick Boose does a buzz roll on the snare drum keeping the whole band in time.

Freshmen Spotlight

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
April 15, 2024
Those Cannan Days. The brothers' ensemble in the musical join to sing together.

Dreaming in color: Drama performs Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Jaidyn Palladini, Editor in Chief
April 15, 2024
Music. Sophomore Isabella Abbott warms up prior to the closing night performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Dreamcoat. She played the Keyboard I part in the Pit Orchestra.

Junior and Sophomore Spotlight

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
April 5, 2024
Spike It. Senior Noah Fries hits the ball through the net. The opposing team jumps to try to block the hit. Fries won the point for Altoona.

Boys’ Volleyball versus Central

Kihlee Noel, Reporter
April 5, 2024
Success. Senior Sarah Saylor smiles prior to a western Region Orchestra rehearsal. Saylor earned second chair in the bass section after auditions, qualifying her for the State Orchestra festival. Western Region Orchestra lasted from March 21 - 23, with the festival concluding the festival on Saturday, March 23.

Senior Spotlights

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
March 25, 2024
Celebration. Biology teacher Paula Irwin dresses up in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

Women’s History Month

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
March 15, 2024
This is how a dream comes true. Abigail Burchfield plays Fiona in Shrek Jr.

Spotlight students

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
March 8, 2024
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