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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
Jada Quinn

Jada Quinn, Reporter

Hiya, my name is Jada. I’m a junior writing for the Mountain Echo. In my free time, I sleep a lot. I love love love dogs and spend a lot of time with them. I work at Subway, so I also make sandwiches and unfreeze bread. I am obsessed with doing makeup, and I am constantly asking people to let me do theirs. I could do makeup forever. However, that is not what I want to work with when I’m older. I currently am looking up different things about psychology, as that’s the field I want to work in; I want to be a criminal psychologist. I think I’m funny, and I’m really not, but it’s the thought that counts. I try to make the best out of situations although I tend to cry over everything. I’m a pretty boring person, so that’s just about all there is to know about me.

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Get some fresh air! Quarantine is harsh on the brain, but getting out as much as possible can help a lot. These kids got new bikes on Easter day and went out to ride them.

Quarantine affects mental health of America

Jada Quinn, Reporter
April 23, 2020
Bonus idea! Go hiking. Places around Altoona are 1000 steps, Canoe Creek, Tytoona Caves, and Trough Creek, where this photo was taken.

How to stay productive during quarantine

Jada Quinn, Reporter
April 9, 2020
Gathering as a community. Citizens of Altoona come together to hold a candlelit vigil for Pfirsching on the night of Friday, Feb. 28 at Jefferson Park. There were candles and hot chocolate provided at the vigil for the large turnout of people. The next event for Pfirsching will be in Jefferson Park on Saturday, March 7; It will be a walk.

Community responds following tragedy

Jada Quinn, Reporter
March 6, 2020
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Catherine Fisher’s book “Incarceron” is not one to look forward to

Jada Quinn
March 3, 2020

Echo on the move: Hidden treasures of B-Building

Jada Quinn, Reporter
February 21, 2020
Vallei, pictured on the left, cheers with Sparkle Cheer during halftime at a football game. Sparkle is an all-inclusive cheer squad that Vallei participates in as well.

Athletes balance academics, sports, jobs

Jada Quinn, Reporter
January 28, 2020
Ice ice baby! Arik Shildt plays hockey for the Altoona Mt. Lion team. The team won their game on Nov. 5, against Greater Johnstown.

[Photo] Hockey season underway

Zakary Hicks, Reporter
December 20, 2019
'Twas the night before Christmas

‘Twas the night before Christmas

Jocelyn Fetter and Jada Quinn
December 17, 2019
Many Christmas trees were set up throughout Garvey Manor. This one was located in the lobby. Before the Christmas party, members of the junior class executive committee walked the residents around the building to show them all of the trees.

Junior class executive committee visits Garvey Manor

Jada Quinn, Reporter
December 17, 2019
Senior Gabby Genua reads her responses on her sheet about why other staff members are thankful for her.

Yearbook party

Jada Quinn, Reporter
November 27, 2019
There are a plethora of different items that can be donated for Perry's project, including coloring books. Perry will be excepting all donations through Dec. 3.

Emily Perry uses senior project to give gifts to students

Jada Quinn, Reporter
November 27, 2019
The Apollo space capsule is loaded on the back of a flatbed truck for transport. Altoona High School's planetarium and space race museum has been recognized by NASA as an official museum.

Apollo space capsule restored for planetarium museum

Jada Quinn, Reporter
November 7, 2019

Echo on the move

Jada Quinn and Zak Hicks
November 1, 2019
Should teenagers be allowed to trick or treat?

Should teenagers be allowed to trick or treat?

Ben Blackie and Jada Quinn
October 28, 2019
Seniors of last school year, Takera Jones, Bailie Newberry and Reagan Baker sell baked goods on the bridge for Girls' League. They sold their homemade baked goods to Emily Bender.

Bake sales no longer permitted

Jada Quinn, Reporter
October 4, 2019
Junior Kelly Biddle votes for class president. The ballots were handed in directly after students voted, and officers were announced during seventh period.

Junior class elects officers

Jada Quinn, Reporter
September 26, 2019

Forensic chemistry class

Jada Quinn, Reporter
September 23, 2019
Look hard! Juniors Aaleah Neff and Sally Montgomery focus hard on a game in their seventh period forensic chemistry class.

NASA/GSFC/Reto Stöckli, Nazmi El Saleous, and Marit Jentoft-Nilsen [Public domain]

Earthkeepers meet Tuesday

Jada Quinn, Reporter
September 16, 2019
Friends of Rachel speaker, Fred, speaks of continuing Rachel Scott's impact on the world. He tells the audience about Scott battling with the thought of helping a homeless lady who came into Subway. Scott made two sandwiches for a lady and threw them both away.

Friends of Rachel group makes plans

Jada Quinn, Reporter
September 10, 2019
Chris Perez speaks about how the Rachel's Challenge assembly has impacted him. Many students after him also spoke about their experiences and how Friends of Rachel has changed them.

Friends of Rachel to hold second meeting

Jada Quinn, Reporter
September 9, 2019

Mon Sep 9 Lunch

Jada Quinn
September 6, 2019
2019 graduation will be held on June 10 at Mansion Park.

Commencement scheduled for June 10

Jada Quinn, Reporter
May 17, 2019
Baseball team beats Punxsutawney

Baseball team beats Punxsutawney

Jada Quinn, Reporter
May 16, 2019
"This year I didn't fail a prelab. I want to study before every test next year," sophomore Mehki Perez said.

With the school year coming to an end, what’s one goal you completed this year? What’s one you have for next year?

Jada Quinn and Minya Strobel
May 2, 2019
Seniors prepare for junior high graduation walk

Seniors prepare for junior high graduation walk

Jada Quinn, Reporter
April 30, 2019
Students use these readers notebooks to record their thoughts about their book. These are used to keep thoughts organized and to easily recall parts of the books.

Reader’s Workshop continues

Jada Quinn, Reporter
April 29, 2019
Baseball team scheduled to play State College

Baseball team scheduled to play State College

Jada Quinn, Reporter
April 26, 2019

Fri 4/12 Lunch

Jada Quinn, Reporter
April 11, 2019

Monday 4/8 Lunch

Jada Quinn, Reporter
April 5, 2019

Friday 4/5

Jada Quinn, Reporter
April 4, 2019

Thursday 4/4

Jada Quinn, Reporter
April 3, 2019

Wednesday 4/3

Jada Quinn, Reporter
April 2, 2019
CORE advocates speak out about organ donation

CORE advocates speak out about organ donation

Jada Quinn, Reporter
March 20, 2019
Research needed before taking melatonin, caffeine

Research needed before taking melatonin, caffeine

Jada Quinn, Reporter
March 7, 2019
Add “The Autopsy of Jane Doe” to watchlist

Add “The Autopsy of Jane Doe” to watchlist

Jada Quinn, Reporter
February 21, 2019

Tuesday 2/19 Lunch

Jada Quinn, Reporter
February 14, 2019

2/14 Thursday Lunch

Jada Quinn, Reporter
February 13, 2019

2/13 Wednesday Lunch

Jada Quinn, Reporter
February 13, 2019
"I saw someone flip their eyelids and their eyes bulge," sophomore Kendra Houp said.

What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever seen someone do?

Minya Strobel and Jada Quinn
February 11, 2019

2/12 Tuesday Lunch

Jada Quinn, Reporter
February 11, 2019

Thurs 2/7 Lunch

Jada Quinn, reporter
February 6, 2019

Tuesday 2/5 Lunch

Jada Quinn, Reporter
February 4, 2019

Monday 2/4 Lunch

Jada Quinn, Reporter
February 1, 2019

Thursday 1/31 Lunch

Jada Quinn, Reporter
January 30, 2019

Wednesday 1/30

Jada Quinn, Reporter
January 29, 2019

Tuesday 1/29

Jada Quinn, Reporter
January 28, 2019

Thursday Lunch

Jada Quinn, Reporter
January 23, 2019

Wednesday Lunch

Jada Quinn, Reporter
January 22, 2019

Monday Lunch

Jada Quinn, Reporter
January 11, 2019

Friday Lunch

Jada Quinn, Reporter
January 10, 2019

Thursday Lunch

Jada Quinn, Reporter
January 10, 2019
An action-packed, suspenseful movie. Bandersnatch came out on Dec. 28, 2018. It has 312 total minutes of content.

“Bandersnatch” breaks the internet

Jada Quinn, Reporter
January 7, 2019

Monday’s Lunch

Jada Quinn, Reporter
January 4, 2019

Friday’s Lunch

Jada Quinn, Reporter
January 4, 2019

Thursday’s Lunch

Jada Quinn, Reporter
January 2, 2019
Sophomore cheerleaders, Paige Vallei, Chastity Brunner, and Holly Imler, senior Lioneers, Madison Noel, Taylor Meyers, Haley Stampley, and Hailey Killinger, and junior Lioneers, Sidnie Yoder and support the wrestlers in their match on Oct. 20. Pictured on the mat is senior wrestler Corey McClellan.

Many teachers and students contributed to the holiday food drive. Organizers provided a list of items needed that were placed in laundry baskets.

Student Council Holds Food Drive

Jada Quinn, Reporter
December 17, 2018

Tuesday Lunch

Jada Quinn, Reporter
December 17, 2018
Corey Minton

Speaker Whitney Godwin talks about careers

Jada Quinn, Reporter
November 21, 2018
Friends of Rachel stands at the field house entrance to greet students coming to the pep rally.

Friends of Rachel greet students

Jada Quinn, Reporter
October 30, 2018
" I like the colors of the leaves, the coldness and pumpkin lattes," sophomore Mikayla Bettwy said.

What is your favorite thing about fall?

Jocelyn Fetter, Ben Blackie, Jada Quinn, Robert Ferell, and Minya Strobel
October 30, 2018
Principal McGinnis shares love of job

Principal McGinnis shares love of job

Jada Quinn, Reporter
October 24, 2018
Diversity club spreads positivity

Diversity club spreads positivity

Jada Quinn, Reporter
October 18, 2018
Signing for a change. Many people took Rachel's challenge and decided to apply it to their lives. By signing this poster, students pledged to change their lives for the better.

Rachel’s Challenge program comes to Altoona

Jada Quinn, Reporter
October 8, 2018
Getting ready for newcomers, this is what part of the room looks like that NAHS is held in, Hoover's room. There are many elements of art shown throughout this classroom, which makes for learning environment.

National Art Honor Society prepping for newcomers

Jada Quinn, Reporter
September 29, 2018
Redinger talks with his class about the opener of the day. The class discussed angles and bisectors while preparing for an upcoming test.

New teachers join school staff

Nina Cipriani, Sonia Yost, Marissa Kessler, Jada Quinn, Mckenzie Quirin, and Miranda Wertz
September 20, 2018
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