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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!

All content by Charlie Kephart
Going the distance. Cross country runners pacing themselves for the challenge ahead.

[Photo] Cross country fundraiser event to take place

Emma Hovan, Reporter
October 21, 2024
Official portrait of President Donald J. Trump. Craighead, Shealah, photographer

Flyers hang around the school to promote the fundraiser. "Hats for Hurricanes" will donate money to families in need.

“Hats for Hurricanes” to help families in need

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
October 16, 2024
The haunted trail will be held at 7:30 p.m.. The last group will be taken at 9:30 p.m.. (Courtesy of Jim Krug).

Fort Roberdeau haunted trail to take place

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
October 16, 2024
Alannah Irwin and escort Mazin Ahmed's react to winning. Irwin was crowned by last year's queen, Aleah Layton.

Alannah Irwin crowned Homecoming queen

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
October 10, 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
The Homecoming candidates pose for a photo after a meeting the week before Homecoming week. (Courtesy of Tristan Sunderland-Ebersole)

25 candidates compete for Homecoming crown

Charlie Kephart, Madison Aboud, Rylan Cagle, Noah DiVentura, Adrielle McNeal, Haven Femea, Mack Callan, Emma Hovan, and Andie Kephart
September 26, 2024
(Courtesy of Emma Lunglhofer)

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
(Courtesy of Karinna Wolfe)

(Courtesy of Emma Bettwy)

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
(Courtesy of Lanie Wilt)

(Courtesy of Clarissa Long)

(Courtesy of Ava Steinbugl)

(Courtesy of Lia Sankey)

(Courtesy of Rachel Kennedy)

The newest additions to the Mountain Lions

The newest additions to the Mountain Lions

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
September 20, 2024
Hovan and S. Irwin tap rackets after scoring. They played Dubois at 10:30 a.m.

Lady Lions take on Tyrone and Dubois

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
September 20, 2024
Sophomore Andie Adams serves tosses the ball to serve. The team played at Mansion Park.

Adams gets prepared to play her match. Adams was encouraged by other teammates during her match.

S. Irwin playing doubles with Hovan. The freshman and sophomore duo played against two Tyrone players.

S. Irwin takes her turn at serving the ball. She was hopeful about the match.

Hovan prepares to play her next match. The team played Tyrone and Dubois in the morning.

Hovan serves the ball. She played doubles against Tyrone with S. Irwin.

Freshman Emma Hovan jumps to serve the ball. Players had to arrive at Mansion Park by 8 a.m.

C. Irwin focuses on playing her match. C. Irwin is one of the varsity senior players.

Senior Courtney Iwin throws a tennis ball, preparing to serve. C. Iwrin has played tennis for multiple years.

Sophomore Skylar Iwrin prepares to play. S. Iwrin's sister plays on the team as well.

(Courtesy of Addisen McDonald)

Rachel's Closet supplies basic necessities to students in need. Students may stop in during the day to take what they need.

[Photo] Rachel’s closet opens for business

Haven Femea, Reporter
September 23, 2024
Junior Tykear Davis lands on the ground after catching the ball at a game on August 23. The homecoming game will be played against Harrisburg.

[Photo] Homecoming football game set for Oct. 4

September 19, 2024
Football players get ready to play against their rival, Hollidaysburg on August 23. Senior football players, as well as other senior athletes, are eligible for this scholarship.

[Photo] Big A Booster club announces scholarships

Andie Kephart, Reporter
September 17, 2024
Hard at work. Part of Lantz's job entails making phone calls and keeping up to date with families dealing with attendance issues. Lantz deals with all truancy at the school.

New assistant principal joins administrative staff

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
September 6, 2024
Senior Calvin Troutman and junior Wes Baumgartner prepare for a play at the Hollidaysburg game on Aug. 23. Hollidaysburg took home the win, 27-14.

Mountain Lions to take on Cumberland Valley

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
September 5, 2024
Jacob Steinbugl delivers the benediction speech at graduation last school year. This year, the benediction will be delivered by senior Jake Yohn.

Valedictorian, salutatorian to speak at graduation

Charlie Kephart, Associate Editor
May 20, 2024
Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science is one of the few clubs funded by this budget. (Courtesy of Dave Borst)

School district budgets funds

Charlie Kephart, Associate Editor
May 10, 2024
Huddle. The team huddles together during a time out. The Mountain Lions played against Central Dauphin on May 2.

Boy’s volleyball plays last games

Charlie Kephart, Associate Editor
May 9, 2024
Rising Star. Rylee Bush accepts the WISE Women award, pictured with Donna Gority. Bush accepted the award at a tribute dinner on April 17. (Courtesy of Rylee Bush)

Empowering women in Blair County

Charlie Kephart, Associate Editor
April 19, 2024
Happy. Albert smiles as he looks at the camera. Albert was happy to go on a walk after this picture was taken.

Agenda. All students attending the PSPA competition were given a lanyard with their agenda on the back. Students were also given a drawstring bag filled with various goodies, from pencils to notebooks and a cup.

[Photo] InTune Two [6]

Lillian Roberts, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2024
Working hard or hardly working? Sophomore Sofia Hallinan works on designing her yearbook spread for Introduction to Publications class during her free time. Outside of school, Hallinan is involved in multiple activities and sports, including the golf team and Swim team.

Et Cetera. The 2023 edition of the art and literary magazine. The magazine is sold at the end of the year for approximately $5.

Et Cetera magazine tradition continues

Charlie Kephart, Associate Editor
March 26, 2024
Keep an eye out. Senior Alexis Fraundorfer lifeguards at the pool at the YMCA. Fraundorfer works at a job at the pool and is on two swim teams.

[Photo] Senior Spotlights

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
March 25, 2024
Serve. Boys' volleyball plays in a match during the spring of 2023. The game on March 20 will take place in the fieldhouse.

Boys’ volleyball to play Central

Charlie Kephart, Associate Editor
March 18, 2024
Dunk. Mountain Lions play against State College on Jan. 13. Kendra Pfeffer and Ellaina Saylor were present at this game, ensuring things ran smoothly.

The backbones of the Mountain and Lady Lions

Charlie Kephart, Associate Editor
March 4, 2024
Eat Fresh. The iconic Subway logo hangs on the wall inside the location on 25th Ave. This location offered the foot-long churro and pretzel but unfortunately were out of the cookies.

Subway Sidekicks: Are they really worth it?

Gracie Gioiosa and Charlie Kephart
February 29, 2024
Preparation. A student prepares to write a story about marine viruses at a journalism camp she attended over the summer. Junior Charlie Kephart attended the Society of Professional Journalists summer camp program in July 2023.

[Photo] Here to Stay

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
February 24, 2024
Special Olympics teams shine at bocce tournament

Special Olympics teams shine at bocce tournament

Charlie Kephart, Associate Editor
February 14, 2024
Focus. Junior Victoria Wukovich kneels down to aim the ball. The tournament consisted of five rounds.

SFU Special Olympics bocce tournament

Charlie Kephart, Associate Editor
February 13, 2024
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