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Mountain Echo
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Mountain Echo
Jaidyn Palladini

Jaidyn Palladini, Associate Editor

Hello, I'm Jaidyn, and I'm a junior at AAHS. This is my second year writing for the Mountain Echo. This is also my second year as an Associate Editor. My favorite hobby is twirling. Other than being on the staff, I am also very involved when it comes to school. I am involved in Majorettes, Chorus, 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 plan on majoring in Nursing and minoring in either journalism or photography. I plan on attending Penn State University when I graduate 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! :)

All content by Jaidyn Palladini
The only time is now: Operation Recognition

Operation Recognition open to alumni

February 7, 2023
We did it. Members of the drama club smile as they become inducted into the International Thespian Society.

Students inducted into International Thespian Society

February 2, 2023
Taking a stand. The team stands with arms together as the pep band plays the Star Spangled Banner.

Boys’ basketball vs Carlisle

January 10, 2023
Probiotics project. Ceglar is combining his research and experimentation with his Genius Hour project. Since 1936, students like Ceglar have been able to create projects through PJAS, the oldest STEM organization in Pennsylvania.

[Photo] PJAS project spotlight: Shedding light on probiotics

December 14, 2022
Soccer star. Sophomore Justin Bossler defends the ball while trying to score a goal.

[Photo] Messi is better than Ronaldo

December 8, 2022
Puffs makes it to the stage

Puffs makes it to the stage

December 1, 2022
Giving back. Two helpers of Jesis Christmas pose for a picture before collecting items for families.

Jesi’s Christmas begins collections for 2022

December 1, 2022
The game isnt over. Sophomore Allison Little keeps the ball going as the other team falls.

Lady Lions soccer team falls to Mifflin County in District championship

November 15, 2022
Top row left to right: Junior Wyatt Young, Ian Palilla, Hailey Kravetz, Coby Dawson, Emeline Feathers, Julia Kline, Elijah McCune Bottom row left to right: Nora Lockard, Natalie Boreman, Paris Lawson

Challenge Program awards students

November 15, 2022
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Lets go lions. Seniors Tyson Reid and Nicolas Hogan prepare for the show during the pep rally. The boys have both been playing football since elementary school.

Football team to play in District championship against State College

November 7, 2022
Jacob Ceglar ponders a practice question at a meeting. His hand is on the button, so he can buzz in as quickly as possible.

[Photo] Scholastic Scrimmage team to compete in District playoffs

November 1, 2022
Sophomore Alannah Irwin plays womens soccer and track. Her future athletic aspirations could possibly be interrupted by sexism in sports.

[Photo] Women’s sports deserve more recognition

November 1, 2022
Banding together. The band meets for summer band practice. The music played at the Bandarama concert is the music the band plays throughout football season.

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In sync. Senior Jacob Steinbugl and sophomore Seth Goheen play along to the song You Give Love a Bad Name. Steinbugl and Goheen both play sousaphone.

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Reading away. Freshman Owen Carmel reads his music. Carmel is one of four freshman trumpet players.

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Listen up. The band and band front listen to announcements at the end of practice. Larry Detwiler gives announcements at the end of each practice to inform students about upcoming events.

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SADD prepares for Red Ribbon week

SADD prepares for Red Ribbon week

October 19, 2022
Taking my time. Altoona alumni Anthony Pater concentrates on carving and designing during one of the episodes of Halloween Wars..

Altoona alumnus makes debut on Halloween Wars

October 17, 2022
Playing along. Sophomore Blake Riddle plays his trumpet along with the band.

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Looking out for my team. Junior Ian Long looks out onto the field as the game begins.

Boys’ soccer vs Selinsgrove

October 7, 2022
Its my turn. Senior Brooke Thomas steals the ball and runs towards their goal.

Girls’ soccer vs Selinsgrove

October 7, 2022
Honoring our fallen. A memorial to honor all of the men and women who were a part of AASD was put up in the lobby of the B building this past school year.

Retired history teacher James Lowe starts blog

October 5, 2022
Sophomore Lia Sankey throws the ball back into the game. Lia has been playing soccer for 11 years.

[Photo] Girls’ soccer team lacks junior varsity team

September 23, 2022
Keeping the beat. The drumline performs at Baker Mansion last year.

Band to perform concert at Baker Mansion

September 12, 2022
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