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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
Diego Gil

Diego Gil, Reporter

Hi! My name is Diego Gil, and I’m a sophomore. This is my first year on the Mountain Echo staff.  I’m a part of Mock Trial, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) and I’m the soccer team’s #12. If you catch me on the streets, it’s not me because I’m probably at home with my dogs. I’m extremely excited to write for the Mountain Echo, and I hope to make our publication just a little better.

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Man of the hour. Senior Julian Pringle stands with his escort, Senior Marissa Ryant, after being crowned Homecoming King. Pringle was the only male out of 26 candidates.

Altoona’s first king

Diego Gil, Reporter
October 21, 2025
Sophomore Marissa Rosas prepares to serve the ball.

Girls’ volleyball to host senior night

Diego Gil, Reporter
October 10, 2025
Winning strategy. Assistant girls' soccer coach David McCarter discusses the game with his daughter, Layla McCarter. The girls faced Bedford at home. They won with a final score of 2-1, which ended the Bison’s 11 game unbeaten record.

Parent or coach: A balancing game

Diego Gil, Reporter
October 7, 2025
Helping Hand. Cole Manley assists a student with an assignment. The class was learning about literary devices in "The Gift of the Magi."

New teachers attend orientation prior to the start of the school year. Over a two day period, teachers learned about district policies and procedures from a variety of speakers including Assistant Superintendent Haley Fleegle and Business Manager Susan Franks.

Meet the Mountain Lions

September 16, 2025
Taking the next step. Senior Justin Bossler sits with boys’ soccer coach Travis Young on signing day. Bossler will be attending Juniata College.

Bossler signs for Juniata College

Diego Gil, Guest Reporter
April 23, 2025
Students in the drama club practice for the upcoming spring musical. Drama club is one of several clubs you can join in high school.

Extracurricular activities prove to be helpful in long run

Diego Gil, Guest Reporter
April 4, 2025
Mock trial will practice weekly for their competitions. Competitions will be held later this school year.

The court is now in session

Diego Gil, Contributor
December 9, 2024
Krainer discusses newswriting career

Krainer discusses newswriting career

Diego Gil, Guest Reporter
November 22, 2024
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