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Altoona Area High School
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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
Brandon Auker

Brandon Auker, Reporter

My name is Brandon Auker, and this is my first year on the Mountain Echo staff. I’ve always loved writing, and even considered a career in journalism for sports. In my freetime, I like to hangout with my friends, watch sports and play video games.

All content by Brandon Auker
Shine on. Roosevelt's new turf shines in the sunlight.

Roosevelt field gets a facelift

Brandon Auker, Reporter
May 2, 2024
Kill! Junior Kallen Plunket spikes the ball over the net in a scrimmage game.

Let's go Bucs! The Pirates 2024 season started on March 28 with a game against the Marlins. [Made with Canva]

Pirates season underway – record winning or just an average season?

Brandon Auker, Reporter
April 17, 2024
Junior Kallen Plunket send a spike over the net.

The men's volleyball team huddles up before their first scrimmage.

Penguins struggle to make a playoof stretch.

Pittsburgh Penguins struggle

Brandon Auker, Reporter
March 7, 2024
Marijuana is an addicitive drug that can affect the mind in a negative way.

Teens and substance abuse: A growing challenge in the community

Brandon Auker, Reporter
February 28, 2024
Good job. Megan Kelly shakes hands with her teammates after coming out of the game. This game they played Chambersburg where Kelly had six kills. Altoona ended up loosing 3-1 sets.

[Photo] Underclassmen share the varsity experience

Kihlee Noel
February 8, 2024
The 49ers and Chiefs meet again. This time in Super Bowl LVIII

Super Bowl LVIII 49ers vs Chiefs

Brandon Auker, Reporter
February 6, 2024
Teammates celebrate after their bocce game.

Rolling through the competition

Brandon Auker, Reporter
January 24, 2024
The flag. The Patriotic Student Alliance works to aspire to traditional American values and help those in need.

Patriotic Student Alliance gives gifts to veterans

Lincoln Frank and Brandon Auker
January 10, 2024
Steelers football is in extreme danger after recent events in the 2023-2024 season.

Steelers future in danger

Brandon Auker, Reporter
December 11, 2023
William Himmelwright works in the attendance office daily.

Community service benefits Altoona

Brandon Auker, Reporter
December 1, 2023
Get set Senior Morgan Sarver hikes the ball to her teammate during the championship round. Boogie's Big Steppas won the Turkey Bowl.

Turkey Bowl to be held Nov. 21

Brandon Auker, Reporter
November 8, 2023
Huddle up. The boys soccer team takes a quick break as they prepare to resume their game.

Seniors bid farewell

Brandon Auker, Reporter
November 8, 2023
Students work in the closed cafeteria on Oct. 25 during class coverage time. Amy Martin and Audrey Cromell report each day during seventh period to make sure all students without teachers are supervised.

Administration improves teacher coverage

Brandon Auker, Reporter
October 25, 2023
All new teachers hired by the district gathered at the high school for the week prior to school starting for training.

Sixteen teachers choose high school

October 18, 2023
AI benefits and dangers. Students and staff voice their opinions on whether AI is beneficial or not.

The benefits and dangers of AI in classrooms

October 16, 2023
Kristin Hann helps a student with his classwork.

The band plays during the fall pep rally.

Jazz band to play at retirement home

Brandon Auker, Reporter
September 25, 2023
Volleyball teammates cheer from the sideline.

Annual Erin Dodson memorial game scheduled

Brandon Auker, Reporter
September 14, 2023
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Steelers draft picks critical for upcoming season success

Brandon Auker, Guest Reporter
March 9, 2023
The auditorium sits waiting for the performance. Special decorations were hung.

Symphony and orchestra to perform on Dec. 3

Brandon Auker, Guest Reporter
December 2, 2022
Introduction to Publication students designed magazine covers to feature journalism students. Brandon Auker designed this cover to feature Emily Kephart.

Wendle speaks about yearbook staff

Brandon Auker, Guest Reporter
October 25, 2022
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