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Mountain Echo
The Student News Site of Altoona Area High School

Mountain Echo
Emmalee Martyak

Emmalee Martyak, Associate Editor

Hello! I am a sophomore associate editor for the Mountain Echo. This is my second year writing for the Mountain Echo and my first year as an editor. I also previously wrote for the Livewire in junior high. Outside of the newsroom, I am also involved in the drama club and Sophomore Executive Committee. 

All content by Emmalee Martyak
Sun down. As Senior Week comes to a close, we are led to supporting a Senior Sunset over the traditional Senior Sunrise.

[Photo] Change of tradition needed in favor of Senior Sunset

Editorial board
May 23, 2025
Almost here. With summer break just on the horizon, some school-set faves are featured in this edition of Last Night's Movie.

Last Night’s Movie [8]

Emmalee Martyak, Associate Editor
May 22, 2025
Wrapping up. As the school year comes to a close, so will Martin's time at the AAHS. She has worked here as a teacher for 26 years.

Amy Martin to retire

Emmalee Martyak, Associate Editor
May 21, 2025
Now playing. "House of Darkness" is available for streaming on Hulu. The movie ran for 88 minutes.

Last night’s movie [7]

Emmalee Martyak and Mattie Baker
April 28, 2025
As a part of the project, students also made posters to advertise the donation drive. These posters have throughout the school.

Lowe’s homeroom collects supplies for Second Chance Strays

Emmalee Martyak, Associate Editor
April 25, 2025
"The Lighthouse" is available for streaming on Max. The movie ran for 110 minutes.

Last night’s movie [6]

Emmalee Martyak and Mattie Baker
March 28, 2025
Left out. Especially after people have begun to drift from a group they were close with, finding a new crowd can be difficult. Being open-minded to having new connections can easily combat this by assuring that people can make friends after a falling out.

[Photo] High school experience hindered by lack of opportunity for interaction

Editorial Board
March 28, 2025
FBLA students parked cars at Mansion Park for football games. Parking cars is one way clubs have fundraised this year.

Clubs adapt to new funding procedures

Cevin Dively, Melissa Krainer, and Emmalee Martyak
March 17, 2025
Gennaro helps two students bring their vision to life in her sculpture and three dimensional design class. The classes worked on sculpting trees out of assorted materials for a project.

Olivia Gennaro joins art department

Emmalee Martyak, Associate Editor
March 6, 2025
For many groups, special homerooms were key to bring members together. Now, however, this has been cut off.

[Photo] Bring back special homerooms

Editorial Board
March 3, 2025
Now playing. "The House" is a Netflix Special. The movie ran for 97 minutes.

Last night’s movie [5]

Emmalee Martyak and Mattie Baker
February 26, 2025
American users have had access to TikTok since its 2016 release. In the US, over 167 million people use the app.

[Photo] A TikTok ban should not take place

Editorial Board
January 30, 2025
The movie will be held on Feb. 13.

Black Student Union to hold movie night

Emmalee Martyak, Associate Editor
February 13, 2025
And the Grammy goes to... The Grammys, held Feb. 2, awarded artists in 94 total categories.

The Grammys: A night of both hits and misses

Emmalee Martyak
February 13, 2025
Now playing. "Requiem for a Dream" is free to watch on Tubi, Pluto TV, PLEX and Fandango at Home. The movie ran for 102 minutes.

Last night’s movie [4]

Emmalee Martyak and Mattie Baker
January 29, 2025
The high school library offers students books from a wide variety of genres. Whether the student prefers an informative read or an exhilarating adventure, they will find something to their taste in the library.

Instilling a love for literacy

Emmalee Martyak, Associate Editor
January 17, 2025
Donations can be left inside of the box outside of Trumpbour's room.

FCCLA holds clothes drive

Emmalee Martyak, Associate Editor
January 15, 2025
In the spotlight. Christmas is seemingly thee main focus of the "holiday season." Though many deny this, when the switch started to be made from "merry Christmas" to "happy holidays," many felt upset.

[Photo] Disproportionate focus put on Christian holidays

Editorial Board
December 20, 2024
Season's greetings. Movies "Frosty the Snowman", "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" and "Krampus", are among the many popular features of the holidays. "Frosty the Snowman" came out in 1969, "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" came out in 1989 and "Krampus" came out in 2015.

Last night’s movie [3]

Mattie Baker and Emmalee Martyak
December 19, 2024
Music is available for streaming on sites such as Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.

12 Days of Christmas: Day nine

Emmalee Martyak, Associate Editor
December 17, 2024
Music is available for streaming on sites such as Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.

12 Days of Christmas: Day eight

Emmalee Martyak, Associate Editor
December 16, 2024
Books can be an excellent way to get into the holiday spirit. Books can be found not only in book stores, but can also be borrowed from libraries.

12 Days of Christmas: Day seven

Emmalee Martyak, Associate Editor
December 13, 2024
On screen. Holiday themed entertainment is not only available on streaming, but it is also airing on TV. Local airings are available, and are posted individually by TV channels.

12 Days of Christmas: Day six

Emmalee Martyak, Associate Editor
December 12, 2024
On screen. Holiday themed entertainment is not only available on streaming, but it is also airing on TV. Local airings are available, and are posted individually by TV channels.

12 Days of Christmas: Day five

Emmalee Martyak, Associate Editor
December 11, 2024
Getting creative. Holiday-themed crafts can be made with supplies in any price point--some can even be found in one's own back yard.

12 Days of Christmas: Day four

Emmalee Martyak, Associate Editor
December 10, 2024
Whether bought or made, gifts are one of the most common ways of letting someone know that they're cared about during the holiday season.

12 Days of Christmas: Day three

Emmalee Martyak, Associate Editor
December 9, 2024
Getting into the holiday spirit. Getting out into the community is a great way to prepare for the holidays.

12 Days of Christmas: Day two

Emmalee Martyak, Associate Editor
December 6, 2024
Test your knowledge. The trivia Blooket is open through Dec. 19.

12 Days of Christmas: Day one

Emmalee Martyak, Associate Editor
December 5, 2024
When green meets pink. "Wicked" is currently being shown in theaters, but NBC has confirmed that, following its run in theaters, it will be available to stream on Peacock. The film ran for two hours and 40 minutes.

Wicked: No wonder it’s so popular

Emmalee Martyak, Associate Editor
December 5, 2024
Hard at work. Poultry in Motion junior player Adelyn Himmelwright goes to grab senior Mya Mielnik's flag during the semi-finals. Poultry in Motion took home the championship title for the 2024 Turkey Bowl.

Ready to run: 2024 Turkey Bowl takes place

Charlie Kephart, Mattie Baker, Emmalee Martyak, Madison Aboud, Andie Kephart, and Emma Hovan
November 26, 2024
Out of time. In recent years, teachers have been given more responsibilities that take away from their work time. This work time is essential, and being deprived of It largely contributes to the high turn over rate of Altoona teachers.

[Photo] Teachers’ work time interrupted by unnecessary busy work

Editorial Board
November 25, 2024
Now playing. "You Are Not My Mother" is available to watch on Hulu. The movie ran for 93 minutes.

Last night’s movie [2]

Emmalee Martyak and Mattie Baker
October 31, 2024
Puppy love. Rusty spends time in a student's lap during class time. The student read through her workbook as Rusty roamed through Vanish's classroom, when Rusty approached her, seeking for attention.

A more paw-sitive environment: Daily therapy dog visits uplift students, staff

Emmalee Martyak, Associate Editor
October 21, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris takes her official portrait Thursday, March 4, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

[Photo] The 2024 election: A clear choice

October 14, 2024
Now showing. "Last Night in Soho" is available to watch on Prime Video. The movie ran for 146 minutes.

Last night’s movie

Emmalee Martyak and Mattie Baker
October 5, 2024
Puppy love. Therapy dog Cooper brightens the days of students. Students had the opportunities to meet with therapy dogs and their owners on Thursday, Sept. 26.

Therapy dogs brighten students’ days

Emmalee Martyak, Associate Editor
October 2, 2024
Thrown out. Lanyards were required to be worn for years before being done away with. Just because they don't have to be worn anymore doesn't mean that students don't have to have their lanyards.

Identifying the need for change

Emmalee Martyak, Associate Editor
September 20, 2024
Superintendent Brad Hatch addresses teachers at 9 a.m. Friday morning prior to student arrival. Hatch assured teachers the threat had been investigated.

Security threat causes two hour delay

Gracie Gioiosa, Emmalee Martyak, and Mattie Baker
September 13, 2024
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