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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

Charlie Kephart

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief

Hey! During my third year on staff, my senior year, I have taken on the role of being Editor in Chief for Mountain Echo. My sophomore and junior year, I served as associate editor. Outside of school I enjoy hanging out with my best friend, exercising, watching Netflix, photography and working as a lifeguard and teaching swim lessons at the YMCA. After high school I plan to pursue a medical path, with the intent of being a nurse practitioner. I’m looking forward to this school year and seeing what it brings our way!

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Talking business. Freshman Emma Hovan practices her FBLA presentation. Hovan practiced her sales presentation for products from Bath and Body Works.

[Photo] FBLA to compete at Regionals

Lincoln Frank, Associate Editor
January 9, 2025
Martyak shares passions for writing

Martyak shares passions for writing

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
December 6, 2024
Gioiosa contributes to newspaper

Gioiosa contributes to newspaper

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
December 6, 2024
Frank contributes to newspaper staff

Frank contributes to newspaper staff

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
November 26, 2024
Swope adds to yearbook staff

Swope adds to yearbook staff

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
November 26, 2024
And the Winner Is. Stephanie McAleer's door won the students a free breakfast. (Courtesy of Carolyn Kline)

McAleer wins Halloween door contest

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
November 4, 2024
Students can email McCarter for more information on ski club. Students must fill out paperwork.

McCarter’s ski club open to all

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
October 31, 2024
Majorette captain Jillian Pierannunzio poses with her escorts.

Senior Night 2024

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
October 30, 2024
Candidates make their grand entrance at last year’s dance. Every year, each candidate and their escort are announced at the dance.

Homecoming dance to take place

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
October 1, 2024
Students enter the school during morning security checks. Teachers are positioned by the auditorium in the B building to enforce dress code.

Dress code rules enforced

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
September 25, 2024
The team makes a play during the third quarter. The theme of the game was military appreciation.

Football takes on Central Dauphin East

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
September 24, 2024
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