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Mountain Echo
Altoona Area High School
1404 Sixth Avenue
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
Eva Drumm

Eva Drumm, Reporter

Hello!My name is Eva and this is my first year on staff.I was a part of the intro to publication my freshman year.This is my second year of going to Altoona.In my free time i like to run,this is my second year of being a part of the girls cross country team.Apart from running i also enjoy:listening to music,writing,and being with my friends.

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Push Through. Sophomore Emerson Snare fights to beat the other teams through the finish line. This was in the 1600 meter race. Snare placed fifth.

[Photo] The track to success: Altoona hosts annual Igloo Track and Field meet

Kihlee Noel, Reporter
April 18, 2024
Senior Reese Wilber makes States

Senior Reese Wilber makes States

Eva Drumm, Reporter
May 25, 2023
The cross country meeting for new coming and returning runners held in B211,

Upcoming cross country meeting

Eva Drumm, Reporter
May 15, 2023
Watch And Learn Teammates watch carefully as teammate Samuel Kessinger keeps the ball from going out.

Double It Caleb Fries Zach Ronan both go for the ball after it gets knocked out by the other team.

Getting To It Sameul Kessinger helps the ball get over the net after served.

Finish Strong. Senior Mary Stoltz finishes the last 100 meters in the 4x800 meter relay.

Sophomore Mary Stoltz holds multiple track records

Eva Drumm, Reporter
May 10, 2023
During the day, students who feel ill travel to the nurses office for assistance. The new nurses office was built when the new building was finished.

Blood drive planned for April 19

Eva Drumm, Reporter
April 5, 2023
Climbing Up senior Reese Wilber makes her way up what teammates call "bus garage" the steepest hill on the home course.

Reese Wilber enters last track season

Eva Drumm, Reporter
March 22, 2023
Sophomore Enoch Van Egdom fights to keep up with rival State College

Indoor Track Meet

Eva Drumm, Reporter
March 9, 2023
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Jump Jump Jump Colbie Billetdeaux pole vaults over the crossbar.

Passing along sophomore Izayah Little passes the last turn of his 800m relay.

Hand Off Sophomore Justin Bossler hands off the relay baton to freshman Elijah Lucioin the 800m relay.

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Say Cheese The gymnastics team holds the trophy at States competition.

Girls’ gymnastics takes second at States

Eva Drumm, Reporter
March 7, 2023
Guidance counselors can provide help preparing for graduation.

Graduation Requirements

Eva Drumm, Reporter
February 15, 2023
Blue Knob is lacking the snow and temperatures needed to make snow this season.

Lack of snow affects ski season

Eva Drumm, Reporter
February 2, 2023
Members of the girls' JV basketball team watch from the bench waiting to get in the game.

JV basketball teams keep winning

Eva Drumm, Reporter
January 24, 2023
Getting Ready Junior Jersey Hollabaugh and freshman Kendall Cogan warm up pre-game.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball

January 13, 2023
Foul Out Freshman Achiera Cuspert shoots a foul shot after the other team fouled.

On It Sophomore Mya Mielnik fights for the ball on the ground after losing it.

Moving Down Freshman Samantha Harpster steals the ball from the opposing team.

No Shot Sophomore Mya Mielnik blocks the opponent so the other team doesn't get the ball.

Boxed out Freshman Kendall Cogan boxes out the opponent so the other team doesn't get the ball after a foul shot

Pushing Back Freshman Grace Stadtmiller goes in for a layup while the defense tries to stop her.

Warming Up Junior Rylee Hershey practices her shots with Freshman Samantha Harpster before the game.

Ready Set Go! Senior Gwyneth Fox participates in many different sports throughout the year.

Athletes take part in many sports throughout the year

Eva Drumm, Reporter
December 22, 2022
Girls' cross country team in a group photo as senior Reese Wilber stands with her tenth place medal.

Cross country teams end season in Reedsville

Eva Drumm, Reporter
November 10, 2022
Emma Fraundorfer, Alexis Fraundorfer, Kaylynn Manley, Gwyn Fox pose after Districts last year.

Swim season to begin in December

Eva Drumm, Reporter
October 27, 2022
Jump for it. Senior Emma Clouser jumps for the ball to make it over the net. The final score of the game was a win for Altoona, with a final score of 3-2.

Erin Dodson Volleyball game

Eva Drumm, Reporter
October 21, 2022
Jump for it. Senior Emma Clouser jumps for the ball to make it over the net. The final score of the game was a win for Altoona, with a final score of 3-2.

Erin Dodson volleyball game ends in victory

Eva Drumm, Reporter
October 20, 2022
Passing by Ryen Webster (11) finishing the race. Webster finished in first place.

Boys’ Cross Country

Eva Drumm, Reporter
October 17, 2022
One last stride Andrew Quinn (10) as he moves in the last 100m of the race

Jason McKenzie taught his sophomore academic English class about the Pit and the Pendulum during the first weeks of school. During third period he worked on his computer.

[Photo] Jason McKenzie

Madalyn Miller, Reporter
September 16, 2022
Patrick Kirby joins the science department this school year.

Patrick Kirby

Eva Drumm, Reporter
September 16, 2022
Race to finish. Sophomore Mary Stolz races to the finish line. Stolz has been on the team since her freshman year.

Cross country team to kick off season

Eva Drumm, Reporter
September 2, 2022
Wilber runs through junior year

Wilber runs through junior year

Eva Drumm, Guest Reporter
May 16, 2022
Hateful Hollow great start for developing Smith's fans

Hateful Hollow great start for developing Smith’s fans

Eva Drumm, Guest Reporter
March 16, 2022
Go Go Go Joseph. Sophomore Ryan Longstreth sings with the rest of the cast as the show nears the end.

Drama clubs reads through script for upcoming spring play

Eva Drumm, Guest Reporter
January 14, 2022
Disney

Bands to performs in Disney parade

Eva Drumm, Guest Writer
February 3, 2021
Leiya Resig shares her experience in dance

Leiya Resig shares her experience in dance

Eva Drumm, Guest Writer
November 3, 2021
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