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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
Addisen McDonald

Addisen McDonald, Reporter

My name is Addisen McDonald, and I'm a first year staff member on the Mountain Echo. Along with newspaper, I'm also a third year member of the Horseshoe yearbook staff in the position of design editor. Outside of the journalism classroom, I spend my time binge watching "Greys Anatomy," collecting fun sunglasses and practicing baton. This school year I was given the opportunity to be the AAHS feature twirler, which is leading me to achieve my dream goal of becoming a crimsonette at the University of Alabama. I'm so excited to be on staff this year and, as always, roll tide.

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Suprised Smile Sophmores Aiden Aiken and Sydney Wilber laugh after hearing the news that they had won the State video competition. The third member, Parker Huey-Kish, could not make the meeting that day due to illness.

Sophomore team wins state organ donor video competition

Olivia G McMinn and Addisen McDonald
April 19, 2024
Dance the night away. Freshman, Brennen Bracciale and Brynley Rouzer attend the annual Spring Fling. A dance was held for the freshman and sophomore class on Thursday, April 12. “The dance was fun. I enjoyed it,” Bracciale said.

[Photo] Freshmen Spotlight

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
April 15, 2024
Anticipation. Senior Lilian Roberts and junior Charlie Kephart wait excitedly for the PSPA state competition to begin. Both Roberts and Kephart are editors for the Mountain Echi.

[Photo] A story to tell: Seven publication staffers participate in the PSPA State competition.

Madison Aboud and Charlie Kephart, Associate Editor and Associate Editor
April 4, 2024
Joining the fellowship

Joining the fellowship

Addisen McDonald, Reporter
March 19, 2024
Girls Supporting Girls. Being helpful, junior, Rylie Keagy, holds open the door for seniors, Mia Noel and Jaynie Eslow as they carry in the pizza for a Girls League meeting. Girls League held a meeting on Mar. 14, 2024 to fill easter baskets for their Easter for Eli funraisor. I love being in Girls League. Everytime we meet its like an hour of bonding with string females at our school, especially Mrs. Yingling, who took on the club, Keagy said.

[Photo] Women’s History Month

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
March 15, 2024

St. Patty’s Day

Addisen McDonald, Reporter
March 7, 2024
Dance the night away. Senior Mia Noel laughs as she dances her last fight song on senior night. The lioneers performed at the boys basketball game against Hollidaysburg.

[Photo] Altoona Pride

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
March 1, 2024

Valentine’s Day

Addisen McDonald
February 9, 2024
Climbing to Victory. The boys basketball team starts off the new year with a win, putting the back on the map. Sophomore, Dante Lorocco, prepared to pass the ball to get point on the board.

[Photo] New year, new classes

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
January 29, 2024
Ready. Defending the opposing team, senior Jaiden Krull attempts to get the rebound. Krull started at the home opener for the girls’ basketball team.

Girls’ basketball to celebrate seniors

Addisen McDonald, Reporter
February 1, 2024
Holiday Spirit. Decking the halls, junior Haley Tanzi decorates the student store. Tanzi hung a wreath to help store managers and students get in the holiday spirit.

[Photo] Winter Wonderland

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
December 8, 2023
Its Christmas time. The majorettes and silks pose for a picture before the 2022 Christmas parade in downtown Altoona. The band presented spectators with Santa at the end of the parade.

Band to march in Dec. 2 holiday parade

Addisen McDonald, Reporter
November 29, 2023

Therapy Dogs

Addisen McDonald and Makenzie Closson
November 20, 2023
Starting Fresh. Hard at work, senior Olivia McMinn and junior Rylie Keagy pick fonts that will be going into the new yearbook. This years yearbook theme is Moving Mountains.

[Photo] Academic Adventurers

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
November 30, 2023

Halloweek

Addisen McDonald and Makenzie Closson
November 3, 2023
(Courtesy of Luke Sipes) On Oct. 13, Sipes posted his official announcement on Instagram.

Pinning down Princeton

Makenzie Closson and Addisen McDonald
October 23, 2023

Homecoming Theme Week

Addisen McDonald, Reporter
October 12, 2023
Echo in the Halls: Homecoming Edition

Echo in the Halls: Homecoming Edition

Addisen McDonald, Reporter
October 5, 2023
Swingin it. Gavin Albright practices his form before hitting the golf ball.

Boys’ Golf to play in Operation Our Town

Addisen McDonald, Reporter
September 13, 2023
Ready to start. Senior Leiya Resig signs a paper for Girls League in the hallway.

Girls’ League to select club officers

Addisen McDonald, Reporter
September 12, 2023

Echo in the Halls – May Edition

Addisen McDonald and Melissa Krainer
May 22, 2023
Pep rally spirit. Cheerleaders wear their Shoot for a cure t-shirts during the January pep rally. The school continued to support the cause at the game that night.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball team “Shoots for a Cure”

Aaliyah McGee, Guest Writer
January 25, 2023
The boys prepare to take on State College.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball looks to improve season

Kihlee Noel, Guest Reporter
January 19, 2023
Luke Sipes finishes his first round at the first wrestling tournament.

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[Photo] Weaver holds multiple state titles

Kayla Lord, Guest Reporter
May 11, 2022
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