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Jaidyn Palladini

Jaidyn Palladini, Associate Editor

Hello, I'm Jaidyn, and I'm a sophomore at AAHS. This is my first year writing for the Mountain Echo. I was previously on the Intro to Pub Staff my freshman year. My favorite hobby right now is watching Outer Banks all the time.  I also have been twirling since I was seven years old, and I know spend most of my time twirling with the high school majorettes. Outside of school, I twirl for Pam's Chargers. My favorite snack is Oreo's, and I love any flavored water. I love watching Star Wars and Outer Banks. I love writing. It has always been something I found so fun to do as a kid and growing up and being on the staff team this year has been an amazing opportunity. I also love going on long road trips with friends and family. After high school, I plan to attend Penn State University to major in Nursing. It has always been my dream since I was in preschool to become a nurse just like my mom and I hope to become one in the future to help others.

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Grouping together. Members of the astronomy club and the student council group together for a picture.

Student council, astronomy club travel to Washington DC

May 13, 2022
Junior Julia McCauley plays a solo alongside other members of the jazz band.

Jazz band concert

May 9, 2022
Its all done. Sophomore Morgan Stellabotte poses for a picture as she completes her final day of work.

Students’ share weird work experiences

April 27, 2022
Jazz band holds concert

Jazz band holds concert

April 21, 2022
Drama club to hold in-school preview of Newsies

Drama club to hold in-school preview of Newsies

April 14, 2022
Grabbing for baseball season. Senior Aiden Steinbugl waits for the ball to hit back at him as it is being pitched.

Boys’ baseball prepares for upcoming game against Williamsport

April 7, 2022
Working together. With over 40 schools, students took part in the annual PMEA Region Chorus.

Altoona hosts PMEA Region Chorus

March 31, 2022
What should I do. Sophomore Paige McGuire struggles as she decides whether to say yes or no to her friend group.

McGuire shares experiences of peer pressure

March 17, 2022

String Spectacular Concert

March 4, 2022
Oh how jolly. The orchestra performed in the annual Christmas concert. A concert will be held this Thursday at 7 p.m. with the younger students.

Orchestra to perform Spring Spectacular Concert

February 28, 2022
Dancing it out. Alumni Caleb Marasco and Jarrett Markle dance on stage during the production on Hindsight 2022. The production of Hindsight 2020 was postponed due to Covid-19 and was renamed Hindsight 2022.

[Photo] Postponed production makes it to auditorium stage

February 16, 2022
We did it. Four members of the concert chorus had been selected to be a part of Vocal Ensemble for the 2022-2023 school year.

Chorus holds vocal ensemble auditions

February 11, 2022
The scholastic scrimmage team practices their trivia before a competition. The team meets weekly to practice their knowledge.

[Photo] Scholastic scrimmage team remains undefeated

February 9, 2022
The newspaper staff will sell Valentines Day candy grams during all lunches for students to show love and friendship to others.

Mountain Echo to hold Valentine’s Day candy gram sale

February 8, 2022
Act the part Sophomore Ryan Longstreth plays in the fall play, A Christmas Carol. The drama club premiered the show on Nov. 12.

[Photo] Drama club prepares for spring musical

January 31, 2022
Its the end. Senior Luke Rokosky and the rest of the cast and alumni pose as they end Hindsight 2022.

Hindsight 2022

January 21, 2022
Study time. Students used study guides and other materials to prepare for Keystone retakes.

Should Keystones be a graduation requirement?

January 21, 2022
Block Junior Kade Black blocks the other team from getting the ball. The game was on Sept. 18.

[Photo] Soccer players score Altoona Mirror’s “First Team All Stars”

January 6, 2022
Smile. Sophomores Julianna Squires and Maddie Arnold smile for a picture from a distance.

COVID-19 impacts family holiday plans

January 5, 2022
Muddy. Junior Gracie Wilt gets dirty after sliding into a base. After it rained, the softball team had a muddy sliding practice.

Softball team members to volunteer in Kentucky

December 22, 2021
The newspaper staff will be selling candy cane grams from Dec. 13-17 during all lunches.

Mountain Echo to hold candy cane gram sale

December 10, 2021
Why are you here? Senior Luke Rokosky begs as the ghost of Christmas future appears to show him what is to come.

Drama club looks back on fall play ‘A Christmas Carol’

December 10, 2021
Merry Christmas Mr. Scrooge. Senior Luke Rokosky runs out from the wings as he receives a standing ovation from the crowd at the closing of the opening night.

A Christmas Carol play

November 19, 2021
Traffic stop Students walk through the crowded lobby before going to homeroom in the morning.

Teachers, students share different perspectives on morning routines

November 10, 2021
I know it Sophomore Connor Matosziuk hits the buzzer wanting to answer the question.

[Photo] Scholastic Scrimmage prepares for District competition

November 10, 2021
Working on it Junior Eli Peteuil and Editor in Chief, senior Destiny Montgomery go over a story in time to publish for the story rotation due date.

COVID-19 concerns continue

October 25, 2021
Boys varsity soccer against Mifflinburg

Boys’ varsity soccer against Mifflinburg

October 20, 2021
Thinking hard Sophomore Connor Matoziuk and junior Alyssa Clark practice for their meet in Scholastic Scrimmage. The students listened to questions in hopes to gain more knowledge and do well in competitions.

[Photo] Scholastic Scrimmage team maintains undefeated season

October 13, 2021
Refuse to Lose Junior Trenton Meyers swings his way into States. All of the hard work that was put into Districts led to this moment for Meyers.

Meyers advances to States

October 12, 2021
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