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The mugs are in all different colors. They can still be purchased in room 229.

Hoover sells mugs for National Art Honor Society

May 20, 2022
Junior Evan Alwine throws a pitch. Opposing team players on bases prepared to run.

Baseball game May 5, 2022

May 10, 2022
Literature and psychology is a semester long elective that is available for students to take. The class covers many psychology theories and analyzes a novel.

Fuller describes literature and psychology class

May 5, 2022
To Kill A Mockingbird has been available to the public since 1960. The movie version of this book was released in 1962.

Harper Lee writes classic historical fiction book

May 3, 2022
Steve and Gerald are very good friends. They have learned how to share food since they have met.

Guinea pigs need a friend

April 21, 2022
Smearman will continue playing softball in college. She has worked hard to become captain.

Smearman, Wilt named softball captains

April 8, 2022
Skomra wins more than just the title of a loyal educator. She was given flowers and a Panera bread gift card for winning.

Skomra wins loyal educator award

March 24, 2022
The mural is by the auditorium, in the B building. The mural has been in construction for months.

Mural construction progresses

March 24, 2022
Students are reporting to the Neil Armstrong Plantaterium right after school to watch a skyshow. The end of the field trip will be at 6:30 p.m. back at the school.

Astronomy club field trip scheduled

March 16, 2022
The book was released on July 8, 2000. The movie was released on Nov 18, 2005.

“Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire” tells intriguing story

March 4, 2022
Foul shot. MJ Harrington got fouled so he takes foul shots. He made both of his shots.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball versus Central Mountain

February 27, 2022
The maker space room is where Lucas teaches mindfulness. She was the one who decided it could be a perfect place for meditation. “It was originally going to be a maker space, and mindfulness is about understanding how your mind works, so I think of it as a maker space for kids minds. Schools expect kids to use their minds the entire day but we don’t really share with our kids how they work,” Lucas said.

Lucas describes mindfulness beginning

February 25, 2022
Week five of the practices is posted and ready to be completed. An answer key has been attached so you can check your work.

Spayd’s SAT practice helps students prepare

February 9, 2022
Remy has just recently become one of Partsch’s four new pets. The students will be allowed to hold him after getting their parents’ permission.

Biology classrooms to get rats

February 3, 2022
Cages are being prepared for when its time to get the rats. Students were very passionate that one of the rats should be named Biggie Cheese. “Biggie Cheese is awesome,” Alexis Fagan said.

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Freshman Olivia Noel and freshman Skylar Rutherford wear masks. They hold no prejudice against people who choose to not wear a mask.

Masks remain optional

January 12, 2022
John Green writes inspiring book The Fault in Our Stars

John Green writes inspiring book The Fault in Our Stars

January 7, 2022
These are the bathrooms located outside of the auditorium. According to Neely, they will remain open in the morning.

Bathrooms to be closed during home room

January 6, 2022
Miller admits to English being his favorite class throughout high school. The school subject led him to be the author he is today.

Miller publishes The Cosmic Tour

December 17, 2021
Crystal Clear Wellness is a store located in downtown Hollidaysburg that sells a variety of different crystals. The store sells jewelry and other crystal items. “I think the atmosphere felt very safe and comforting , everything was very aesthetically pleasing and organized,” Fanelli said.

Crystals become popular among teens

November 17, 2021
Outside the field house entrance masks are being handed out before students enter the building. Greeters are doing their best to welcome students with a smile and a mask in hand.

School hands out disposable masks

November 4, 2021
Boys soccer team practiced hard for this game. If they win they will go on to face the winner of District 10.

Boys’ soccer team looks to avenge regular season loss in District final

November 3, 2021
“Little Woman” is and will forever be a classic. The book came out in 1868 and is still popular.

Little Women shows life in 19th century

November 1, 2021
This 1975 yearbook features the Mountain Echo staff.

Mountain Echo changes over years

October 22, 2021
Astronomy club members scare guests at haunted Fort Roberdeau. The attraction brings in revenue for the Fort.

Haunted Fort Roberdeau

October 18, 2021
Students are off school this Friday. These conferences are being held on October 14 and October 15.

Conferences to be held Friday

October 12, 2021
The stage is in great use at the fort as ghosts love the attention of visitors. The stage at Fort Roberdeau was covered in spooky decorations this weekend.

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Students still talk about the fun they had the astronomy cub event. Alissandra McMaster and Ava Reulbach loved the event. I had a great time with my friends wandering around the fort and scaring people, Reulbach said.

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Boo! A student scares guests with his glowing red eyes. A speedy black figure was seen roaming the entrance area sneaking up on people.

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Teamwork! Deb Dunnell assists sophomore Meleah Lang as she paints. She claimed that she loved working with Altoona students. “The students in these two art classes are great, theyre excited about being part of the mural, and theyre aware its a very popular part of the school,” Dunnell said.

New mural to brighten up school entrance

October 7, 2021
Planning for the day Robert Hofer completes some tasks for his classes. Hofer has been a resident of Altoona his entire life.

Robert Hofer

September 16, 2021
Swim! PE teacher Carly Lessard pursues her dreams of helping kids swim. Her experience swimming through high school and college made her a great swimming instructor.

Carly Lessard

September 16, 2021
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