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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

Jaidyn Palladini

Jaidyn Palladini, Editor in Chief

Hello, I’m Jaidyn, and I’m a senior at AAHS. This is my third year writing for the Mountain Echo. I am also an Editor in Chief this year! My favorite hobby is twirling, and I also do photography as a side job for family, friends, etc. A fun fact about me is that I work on the Production Team at the Altoona Curve where I take part in photography, videography, and graphics. Other than being on the staff, I am also very involved when it comes to school. I am involved in Majorettes, Chorus, Drama, and Vocal Ensemble. I found a passion for writing towards the end being in junior high and it has gotten me to where I am now. When I get older, I will be majoring in Digital Journalism and Media with a minor in Sports Studies and a certificate in Sports Journalism. I will be attending Penn State University when I graduate high school and I hope to twirl with the Blue Band. I’m looking forward to what this year has to bring to me, and I’m happy to keep you all updated on events going on here! Thanks for checking in! :)

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Students enter the school during morning security checks. Teachers are positioned by the auditorium in the B building to enforce dress code.

[Photo] Dress code rules enforced

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
September 25, 2024
Tightening down the win. Junior Luke Sipes grabs the waist of a Hollidaysburg wrestler. Sipes won  the match against Hollidaysburg leading Altoona to victory.

Taking down 100 on the mat

Jaidyn Palladini, Editor in Chief
February 7, 2024
Puppy lovin'. Jaidyn Palladini rings in the new year with her beloved puppy, Ruger.

[Photo] Ringing in 2024

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
January 6, 2024
Abigail's life full of animals

Abigail’s life full of animals

Jaidyn Palladini, Editor in Chief
December 5, 2023
Happy Halloween. History teacher John Saboe’s dog, McKinley, sits and smiles as she receives rubs from students throughout the library.

Puppy Love

Jaidyn Palladini, Editor in Chief
November 17, 2023
Leading the way. Altoona alumnus Andraé Holsey shows off history of the NAACP. Holsey has been the branch president since 2021.

Altoona alumnus leads NAACP

Jaidyn Palladini, Editor in Chief
October 12, 2023
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