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Connor George, Reporter

Hey, I'm Connor George, and I'm a senior this year. I've been on the Mountain Echo staff for three years, and did Livewire for one year in junior high. Currently, I play bass drum for the band, but I've been playing drums since fifth grade. I've also played piano for two years. One of my favorite things to do is to hang out with my friends on the weekends.

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[Photo] Animals inspire art project

December 6, 2021
Keep the Ball Away Junior Quinn DeAntonio works as the goalie to keep the ball away from their goal. The girls worked together to defeat Mifflin County.

[Photo] Girls soccer wins District 6 Championships

November 17, 2021
Tutors assist students in STEM courses

Tutors assist students in STEM courses

November 12, 2021

What are you doing for Halloween this year?

October 31, 2021
Gotcha Senior Morgan Sarver receives the ball. The girls varsity soccer team lost to Bedford 4-2.

[Photo] Sarver first to 100 goals in Altoona soccer history

October 28, 2021
Tiffany Johannides has moved from Tyrone High School to AAHS to join the counseling staff.

[Photo] New guidance counselors join department

October 28, 2021
Red Ribbon Week scheduled for last week of October

Red Ribbon Week scheduled for last week of October

October 25, 2021
Parked up Students park in the parking lot. Leaving school in the afternoon has become difficult for some.

After school traffic in parking lot causes distress

October 13, 2021
On your mark! Members of Gilligans Crew hold up the sign for the annual walk this year. The walk took place on Sept. 12.

Suicide awareness walk encourages increased awareness

September 28, 2021
Grets Greeks

Gret’s Greeks

September 27, 2021
Averys African Safari

Avery’s African Safari

September 27, 2021
Stevies Star Wars

Stevie’s Star Wars

September 27, 2021
Abbies Angels

Abbie’s Angels

September 27, 2021
Brookes Bay Watch

Brooke’s Bay Watch

September 27, 2021
Rachels Robbery

Rachel’s Robbery

September 27, 2021
Hannahs Hoedown

Hannah’s Hoedown

September 27, 2021
Sofias Surfers

Sofia’s Surfers

September 27, 2021
Meet the 2021 Homecoming candidates.

Homecoming candidates introduce themselves

September 27, 2021
Jennas Justice

Jenna’s Justice

September 27, 2021

What did you do this summer?

September 16, 2021
Power on Administration plans to make use of new Flexible Instruction Days. The Department of Education permitted five FID days per school year.

Administration to make use of new flexible instruction days

September 15, 2021
What will students miss most about high school?

What will students miss most about high school?

June 1, 2021
Patricia Sohmer has been teaching for 35 years, and Joseph Sohmer has been teaching for 28 years.

Sohmers

April 16, 2021
Kelly and Larry Detwiler have been teaching in the music department for 32 years.

Detwilers

April 16, 2021
Christine Falger has been teaching for 22 years and Joseph Falger has been teaching for 19 years.

Falgers

April 16, 2021
Jen Lowe has been teaching for over 20 years, and James Lowe has been teaching for 32 years.

Lowes

April 16, 2021
Amy Palfey has been teaching for 26 years. Tom Palfey has been teaching for 28 years.

Palfeys

April 16, 2021
Kelli and Eric Stoudnour have been teaching for 29 years.

Stoudnours

April 16, 2021
Kelly Sipes has been teaching for 20 years. Douglas Sipes has been teaching 29 years.

Sipeses

April 16, 2021
In the high school, at least eight teachers get to work with their spouses. In this teacher feature, eight couples will be highlighted

Teacher feature: couples edition

April 16, 2021
Deidra Dumm has been teaching for 15 years. Matthew Dumm has been teaching for 17 years.

Dumms

April 16, 2021
Collected! Students can donate cereal to any bin marked for the cereal drive. Students and teacher have been donating since Monday, Feb 22.

School cereal drive accepting donations

February 26, 2021
Brr! Volunteer Paul Caracciolo III carries boxes of food to the truck where it is donated. There were 11 skids worth of food donated.

AAEA food drive benefits Mountain Lion backpack program

February 9, 2021
Students take a tour around the new school building. Students of the CTC went back to classes on Thursday, Jan. 21.

Altoona CTC students return to classes

January 25, 2021
My keyboard is one of my instruments. It is a 1990s Yamaha keyboard that I had gotten from my aunt for Christmas in 2018.

[Photo] I Simply Love: Making Music

January 25, 2021
Jewish students, families celebrate Hanukkah

Jewish students, families celebrate Hanukkah

December 21, 2020
Warm up! Violinists Hannah McGuire and Aeryal Palazzi practice last minute right before they go on stage. They are two of many violinists practicing. (PHOTO TAKEN DURING 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR)

[Photo] Orchestra spreads holiday cheer during Pandemic

December 18, 2020
Packing up! The coffee cart packs away its equipment. Last year, the coffee cart sold coffee and other goods to students in the old B building.

School store opens, Coffee cart to remain closed

November 24, 2020
History teacher James Lowe takes students back to the roaring 20s. As part of a class activity, students dressed in costume and made history come alive during last school year.

[Photo] Hometown history teacher makes his own history

November 20, 2020
Celebrity ghost’s body found in woods

Celebrity ghost’s body found in woods

October 26, 2020
Sign Up genius Teachers have used a new platform to create digital appointment slots for parents, Parents received emails through Skyward with each individual teachers appointments.

Parent, teacher conferences scheduled for Oct. 15, 16

October 12, 2020
Fore! The golf team finishes up season 7-1. Senior Scott Lawhead went to district championships.

Golf team finishes up season

October 6, 2020
Meow! Pawsha shows her excitement for bring your pet to class day. However, she wasnt very excited for being picked up.

“Bring your Pet to Class” day sparks joy in students, teachers

September 24, 2020
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Boys’ varsity soccer will play against Hollidaysburg monday

September 19, 2020
The Coronavirus, or Covid-19, was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11.

Cyberschool student offers advice as all students transition to online schooling

April 10, 2020
Perry places second in SkillsUSA competition

Perry places second in SkillsUSA competition

February 12, 2020
This is the current band room. The music department will move to the new B building.

[Photo] Music department new electives

February 10, 2020
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State issued testing fails its only goal

January 26, 2020
Victory! Adam Zerbee raises his hand in triumph after winning his bout.

Wrestling team wrecks Hollidaysburg

January 22, 2020
Joseph Estep gets ready for the next song during the short intermission. He played cello.

Winter orchestra concert

December 20, 2019
Trouble at the North Pole Elves charged with unholly, unjolly behavior.

Head elf charged with unholly, unjolly behavior

December 17, 2019
James Lowe shows the second motion of the Charleston

1920’s day Lowe history classes

December 10, 2019
Spike it! Senior Ireland McClellan spikes the ball as it comes over the net. It gave her team another point against Hollidaysburg.

High school lacks support for charity volleyball team

December 7, 2019

Monday Dec. 9

December 6, 2019

Friday 12/6

December 5, 2019

Thursday 12/5

December 4, 2019
James Lowe engages his students by teaching them a dance called the Charleston. His 1920s party was one of the many lessons Lowe has lined up.

[Photo]

December 4, 2019
If you could create any float for the Thanksgiving Day parade, what would it look like?

If you could create any float for the Thanksgiving Day parade, what would it look like?

November 27, 2019
Television news crews interview AAHS students who signed with George Washington University, Saint Francis University, Mansfield University, Seton Hill and California University of Pennsylvania Monday Nov. 18.

Athletes sign with colleges

November 20, 2019
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