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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 plan on majoring in Psychology and minoring in photography. I plan on 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! :)

All content by Jaidyn Palladini
Abigails life full of animals

Abigail’s life full of animals

Jaidyn Palladini, Editor in Chief
December 5, 2023
Merry Christmas. Sophomore Rylee Bush and freshmen Elexis Hawksworth and Lilly Stahlman pose with their snowflakes and snowman before practice. The three will take part in the downtown Altoona Christmas parade.

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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
On Altoona. The marching band and band fronts perform for parents and friends at the annual Bandarama concert.

Band to perform in Veteran’s Day Parade

Jaidyn Palladini, Editor in Chief
November 8, 2023
Drama students debut fall play A Monster Calls

Drama students debut fall play “A Monster Calls”

Jaidyn Palladini, Editor in Chief
November 6, 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
Homecoming week theme days introduced by committee

Homecoming week theme days introduced by committee

Jaidyn Palladini, Editor in Chief
September 18, 2023
Walking In Students and faculty gather at the main entrance for bag checking. On the first day of school, some faculty are less strict about rules as administration has not gone over new regulations yet.

[Photo] Administration alters dress code

September 12, 2023
Fan favorites. Cameron Junker and Grant Fort sign baseballs for fans before the game starts. Fans line up at the fence as soon as the gates open to the crowd.

Altoona Curve to honor baseball legend

Jaidyn Palladini, Editor in Chief
September 7, 2023
Time to sing. The Vocal Ensemble poses for a picture before they sing for several schools at IUP.

Vocal Ensemble to perform with Horseshoe chorus in concert

Jaidyn Palladini, Reporter
April 28, 2023
Helping out. Freshman Rylee Bush sits with boxes full of clothes for Rachels Closet.

Bush commended for Rachel’s Closet drive

Jaidyn Palladini, Reporter
April 28, 2023
Saying goodbye. Senior members of the drama club hold flowers and cards as they prepare to give them to the staff of the club.

42nd Street takes the stage

Jaidyn Palladini, Reporter
April 18, 2023
For the love of the game. Sophomore Aaron Smearman steps forward on the pitcher’s mound to pitch the ball to the batter.

Baseball team clutches victory

Jaidyn Palladini, Reporter
April 12, 2023
Making our plan. Members of the boys volleyball team group together before they start to figure out what to do to win.

Boys’ volleyball team wins home opener against Central

Jaidyn Palladini, Reporter
March 29, 2023
This isnt my first rodeo. Social studies teacher Thomas Fox stands prepared to win against a student.

Athletes recognized at spring pep rally

Jaidyn Palladini, Reporter
March 29, 2023
Changes made with secretarial staff

Changes made with secretarial staff

Jaidyn Palladini, Reporter
March 6, 2023
When words fail, music speaks. Senior Jennah Nusom plays the flute during the concert with the Symphonic Orchestra.

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Tapping to the beat of my own drum. Junior Ryan Longstreth plays the snare drum during the concert.

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Lets begin. Orchestra advisor Kelly Detwiler begins the concert with a speech to the audience.

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Senior Ben Kennedy and junior Ethan Eisenhart sing while practicing for the school play. Kennedy landed the lead role.

Drama club prepares for production

Cassidy Klock and Jaidyn Palladini
March 3, 2023
Put on your dancing shoes. The Spring Fling is approaching for underclassmen.

Semi-formal dance to be held for underclassmen

Jaidyn Palladini, Reporter
March 1, 2023
Students, teachers voice thoughts on chronic absences

Students, teachers voice thoughts on chronic absences

Jaidyn Palladini, Reporter
February 22, 2023
Assistant coach Andy Aveni calls for a foul.

[Photo] Coaches impact student athletes

February 13, 2023
The only time is now: Operation Recognition

Operation Recognition open to alumni

Jaidyn Palladini, Reporter
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

Jaidyn Palladini, Associate Editor
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

Jaidyn Palladini, Associate Editor
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

Jaidyn Palladini, Associate Editor
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

Jaidyn Palladini, Associate Editor
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

Jaidyn Palladini, Associate Editor
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

Jaidyn Palladini, Associate Editor
November 15, 2022
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