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Mountain Echo
Altoona Area High School
1404 Sixth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
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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
Adrielle McNeal

Adrielle McNeal, Reporter

My name is Adrielle McNeal, and this is my second year as a Mountain Echo staff member. I took Intro to Pub my freshman year, and fell in love with the class. Along with Mountain Echo, I am an editor for the Horseshoe yearbook. Balancing both classes can be a lot, but it’s worth it. I also participate in the drama club and Black Student Union.

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Team huddle. The boys’ soccer team groups together before the start of the game on Oct. 13. On Oct. 29, the team will go up against State College for the District Championship game.

Altoona, State College prepare for District Championship Game

Isabella Benjamin, Elijah Lucio, Emma Hovan, Adrielle McNeal, Andie Kephart, and Madison Aboud
October 27, 2025
Start to finish. Garber finishes mural on the wall of 11th Ave. The mural is available for everyone to see

Signed and sealed

Adrielle McNeal, Reporter
October 21, 2025
Man of the hour. Senior Julian Pringle stands with his escort, Senior Marissa Ryant, after being crowned Homecoming King. Pringle was the only male out of 26 candidates.

[Photo] Altoona's first king

October 21, 2025
A monumental moment. Senior Julian Pringle is announced as the 2025 Homecoming King at the football game on Oct. 10. Pringle is the first Homecoming King in Altoona history.

[Photo] The Pringle Effect

Madison Aboud, Editor – in – Chief
October 16, 2025
Set hut. Senior Zachary Kerin warms up in the sidelines before being put into the State College game. Kerin hiked the ball to Parker White during the game.

Football team enters October with 2-5 record

Adrielle McNeal, Reporter
October 8, 2025
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Sophomore Marissa Rosas prepares to serve the ball.

[Photo] Girls’ volleyball to host senior night

Diego Gil, Reporter
October 10, 2025
Work it out. Freshmen English teacher Rosalie DiPaola helps her student to better understand his assignment. This is DiPaola's first year teaching outside of being a substitute teacher.

Huddle Up. The Mountain Lions get ready on the field for their first home game; the team went against the State College Little Lions. Parker White threw the ball to start the game to Michael Chisolm who was tackled by the Little Lions at the 20 yard line during the first quarter.

New teachers attend orientation prior to the start of the school year. Over a two day period, teachers learned about district policies and procedures from a variety of speakers including Assistant Superintendent Haley Fleegle and Business Manager Susan Franks.

Meet the Mountain Lions

September 16, 2025
For the win! The girls volleyball team went up against Hollidaysburg during the annual Erin Dodson game. The Lady Spikers won this game during the 2024- 25 school year.

Girls’ Volleyball goes against Hollidaysburg in anual Erin Dodson game

Adrielle McNeal
September 15, 2025
Seniors Ella Beecham and Savanna Coho partake in the opportunity fair for Juniors and Seniors during their fifth period class in 2024.

[Photo] Opportunity Fair to be hosted at Field House

Cece Gibson, Reporter
September 17, 2025
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Under the stars. Seth Lieb looks at one of the many objects the Astronomy club had at their table to get students to join. (photo by Trey Williamson).

Fun times. Makayla Garner, Kenzie Wilt and Andrea Shultz have fun with one and other during the Freshman Involvement Fair. (photo by Trey Williamson).

Working together. Trey Williamson and Mylin Betz represent FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) by shareing the opportunities the club has to offer.

Focused. Riley Glunt and Delaney Beecher practice routines during the Involvement Fair.

Strike a pose. Lilly Stahlman twirls baton during the Freshman Involvement Fair to draw students attention to band fronts.

Working together. Riley Winters, Kelsey Focht and Izzie Benjamin represent Students against destructive decisions (SADD).

All smiles. Baylin Smith sits at the Fanatic for Language & Culture club, also known as FLC, early in the morning waiting for Civics classes to come into the field house.

Under the sea. Attison Batten, Cammie Krug, Owen Caramel and Samarra Wertz represent the Drama club by telling the students about past shows.

Working hard. Theo Kessling,Tatum Moran and Natalie Duffy, sit at the Friends of Rachel table waiting to tell people about the club.

Locked in. Konner King and Lucas Snyder talk to the freshman class and encourage them to join the bowling club.

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Megan Kelly and Maraya Bittner celebrate their win during one of the pep rally games.

Junior Nicholas Boose

Sophmore Kevin Ortiz stands with securtiy gaurd and greeter Fred Martynuska during the moring security checks.

Fred Martynuska returns to security position

Adrielle McNeal and Mattie Baker
May 16, 2025
Out with the old in with the new. Student can bring any type of water bottle into the school as long as it's clear.

New bans come into effect 22 days before the end of the year

Adrielle McNeal, Emma Hovan, Andie Kephart, and Gracie Gioiosa
May 8, 2025
The 2023-2024 Canoe Creek trip when all the student filled the gym to be put in their line to get on their buses

Canoe creek 2025 trip planned

Adrielle McNeal, Reporter
May 7, 2025
First year members capture their first induction with one and other. Member must meet strict guidelines to qualify for induction into the journalism honor society.

2025 Quill and Scroll Induction

Adrielle McNeal, Reporter
May 1, 2025
Sophmore Lindzi Perino looks at displays at the 2024-2025 Opportunity Fair.

Rotary Career fair: Sophomores get chance to explore different career paths

Adrielle McNeal, Reporter
May 1, 2025
Hunting. Sophomore James Hord opens his egg during Alyssa Fasolo's 5th period. Hord received three bonus points

Annual Mountain Lion Maniacs Easter egg hunt takes place

Adrielle McNeal, Reporter
April 17, 2025
"Look I think she's even wearing brand new shells" The mersisters sing along side each other during she's in love as Ariel flies above, holding onto Eric's spy glass.

A sea of talent: the drama department presents “The Little Mermaid”

Adrielle McNeal, Reporter
April 4, 2025
"First you pound ze fish flat with a mallet". Seniors Gavin Harkins and Trevor Wilson play their roles as the Chef and Sebastian. Sebastian watches as the Chef prepares the fish.

From fins to footsteps: Drama members use show previews to prepare for final shows

Adrielle McNeal, Reporter
April 3, 2025
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