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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
Jocelyn Fetter

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter

Hello friends! My name is Jocelyn, some people like to call me Jo or Joc, and I’m a senior this year. I have been a Newspaper Reporter / editor (off and on) for four years now. I love to write, and I’m starting to dabble in videography. I plan on making content never before displayed on the famous Mountain Echo and bringing you content you will enjoy. I plan on pursuing a career in psychology after high school and possibly minoring in journalism (low-key still undecided). This year is way different from any year we have ever had, but we’re all going to make the most of it for us and for you! We hope you enjoy all the time, effort, love, sweat and tears we put into every story and video on this website for you. On that note, please enjoy your stay at the Mountain Echo, the official student news site of Altoona High School.

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Got music?

Got music?

Jocelyn Fetter
May 28, 2021
Say cheese! Seniors Ben Blackie, Sydney Wilfong and Jocelyn Fetter hold their senior week banner. The banner was donated by Image Signs and was designed by art teacher John King.

First annual senior week planned for week of May 17-21

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
May 13, 2021
Got Music?

Got Music?

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
April 30, 2021
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[Photo] Bus students should be dismissed earlier

Peyton Daniel, Guest Reporter
April 21, 2021
New Course Proposed Anaiyah Crone, proposer of the new class, holds a book about African American History.

African American history class to be added to school curriculum

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
April 16, 2021
"You are loved for, cared for, needed and wanted. Don't ever forget that."

[Photo] Anonymous notes spread positivity in girls’ bathroom

Amy Dean, Reporter
April 22, 2021
Homework help. Students are offered the opportunity to catch up on homework and other assignments in the library. Teachers from multiple subject departments sit with students and offer their help.

[Photo] Free homework help offered after school for any student

Cassidy Klock, Reporter
April 9, 2021
Mountain Lion pride. The yearbook staff's divider for fall of 2020. This year's dividers are displayed by season. "“It is really hard for me to choose. I love our section dividers for their design. The content on the social media page peaks interest. The Board at Home spread combines two unique activities. I also love the sports coverage for this year and the drama program pages. I could go on and on,” Vanish said.

Yearbook staff approaches final deadline

Jocelyn Fetter
April 1, 2021
"Reach out for support, I think teachers and guidance counselors and friends are here to support one another and sometimes there's a stigma around asking for help. We don't have to do everything alone. In reality, if someone asked me for help I would be more than happy to help them. It's always harder to ask for help for ourselves, but remembering how I would be quick to support my own friends, students, etc. is helpful. Everyone is more than happy to help in any way possible. I would also say it's really important to make time for self care. We're spending a lot of time online and juggling responsibilities with work and family but making time each day for ourselves and have the mental and physical rest as well. For me personally it's really helpful to find a mantra that brings me joy like a poem, song or quote and repeat it to myself. I always go to poetry, like Mary Oliver always helps me find meaning when I'm going through rough times. For those students who are struggling, I want to validate what they’re feeling. To students who are struggling, I see you. I hear you. I’d also like to emphasize that students aren’t alone in their struggles. When we’re going through difficult times, it can oftentimes feel isolating, making our situations feel even more challenging. However, it is so important to remind ourselves that we are not alone, that we can come to school and receive support, that we can navigate our struggles with the same courage and vulnerability we’ve demonstrated through previous challenges. Either way, it’s essential to reach out for support, especially if we’re feeling alone," student teacher Taylor Young said.

[Photo] What is your advice to students struggling academically this school year?

Ben Blackie, Editor-In-Chief
March 26, 2021
Got music?

Got music?

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
March 19, 2021
Say cheese! Ericka Selfridge hangs out with the pups while waiting to get her senior pictures taken. Selfridge got some of her pictures taken at a dog shelter.

Ericka Selfridge accepted into Vet Tech institute

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
February 25, 2021
Got music? 

Got music? 

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
February 5, 2021
Work smarter not harder. Students are using creative methods to get the motivation to get their school work done. Students Elijah McCune and Jocelyn Fetter sat at The Clay Cup on Wednesday, Jan. 20.

Seniors project options limited during virtual instruction

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
January 22, 2021
I Simply Love: The Minor Things in Life

I Simply Love: The Minor Things in Life

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
January 14, 2021
Five artists who deserved more hype in 2020 

Five artists who deserved more hype in 2020 

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
January 8, 2021
Rise and Grind. Students start their first period by 7:55 with cameras on and ready for class. The camera policy was established on Dec. 7 2020 officially.

School schedule needs to change to asynchronous and synchronous

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
December 11, 2020
Cheese! Shane Cowher smiles for his picture at his office in the A building after his interview. Cowher accepted a position at as Tyrone Middle School principal and will be leaving Altoona.

[Photo] Cowher speaks on new position

November 18, 2020
Picture this! This draft of the 2020-2021 yearbook cover shows the planning involved. Picture This is the theme the book will display Polaroids and photography most prominently.

Horseshoe yearbook staff approaches first deadline

Jocelyn Fetter
November 5, 2020
Talk with your feet. Senior defensive player Bailey Musselman moves his way through the field during their game against Hollidaysburg. The game on Oct. 10 ended with a JV tie and a win from varsity.

Boys’ soccer season continues 

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
October 27, 2020
“The Last Full Measure: Biographies of Altoona’s Fallen”

“The Last Full Measure: Biographies of Altoona’s Fallen”

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
October 9, 2020
Two history teachers finalize book projects

Two history teachers finalize book projects

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
October 9, 2020
The proposed cover for Thomas Fox's book features a penny.

Fox shares a penny’s thoughts

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
October 9, 2020
Kick it! In a preseason game against Holidaysburg, junior soccer player Will Young kicks the ball to his teammate senior Austin Kravetz. The varsity team is currently 4-1 and the next game is on Saturday, Oct. 10.

[Photo] Fall sports affect student athletes’ mental health

Mykenzi Doran, Reporter
October 8, 2020
Pretty in pink. Wearing pink in October has been a tradition for many years at Altoona High. The girls pictured (left to right) Piper Vallei, Page Vallei, Rylee McCurdy and Kaydee Dambeck in the back were cheerleaders as freshman and younger when this photo was taken. Join the maniacs in wearing pink to support breast cancer awareness month.

Pink out for breast cancer

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
October 1, 2020
Smile! Heather Tippett-Wertz and her family smile at the beach on their annual family vacation. This picture was taken before her surgeries and before masks were required.

Tippett-Wertz takes leave after jaw surgery

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
September 24, 2020
This could be you! Attention all girls, Girls league is now recruiting members. If interested, or even a friend may be, email Mrs. Dixon at rdixon@altoonasd.com. Applications will be over by September 23rd.

[Photo] Girls league recruit for fall

September 22, 2020
Number two pencils only! One of the rules for taking SAT's and ACTs is only writing with a number two pencil.

Remove tests, see what happens

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
May 18, 2020

[Video] A week in my quarantined life

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
May 4, 2020
Against the odds, the "Building 2020" Horseshoe yearbook was completed March 23. Meeting this deadline ensured shipment of the book before the end of the school year.

Coronavirus doesn’t stop Horseshoe staff

Jocelyn Fetter
April 2, 2020
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If you found a pot of gold what is the first thing you’d buy?

Jocelyn Fetter and Zakary Hicks
March 12, 2020
Locker memorial Students and faculty continue to add items to Devon Pfirsching's school locker. The locker is located in the B Building.

[Video] Students mourn loss of classmate

Jocelyn Fetter and Kamika Helsel
March 6, 2020
Sticks and stones. Altoona's footprint has been changed with a new addition- the modernized version of the B- building. The construction started around October 2018, and the old building is to be torn down June 2020.

Get your Move on Teachers are starting to get moving into their new classrooms for next year. Many teachers will need to have a moving plan since the b-building will be no longer after the end of this school year.

[Photo] Letter to the Editor: Return to school

October 8, 2020
Icy cold! The days count down until the b-building will be torn down. The 2020-2021 school year will begin in the new building adjacent from the current A building.

Dear Altoona Administration

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
February 3, 2020
Junior Karenna Kauffman examines other junior, Cassie Kyle, who gets hard to work on her lego model. Kyle worked on her model in session one of Kauffmans expiriment.

Kauffmann begins second round of testing

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
February 3, 2020
Head in the game! Parker Cumming stays alert on the ice at Galactic. Cumming played rival Hollidaysburg on Dec. 5, 2019.

Parker Cumming

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
January 29, 2020
Photo by Thibault Penin on Unsplash

You, Netflix original has people of all ages biting their nails

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
January 24, 2020
Good Dog! Senior Kylee Wisor smiles with project partner Emily Rentz. The two girls participated in Wisor's senior project "Prancing for Pets" which was a two mile walk to raise money for the Humane Society. The walk took place on Dec. 14.

Prancing for pets senior project complete

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
December 19, 2019
Final countdown! Rupekas students are on their final trial of the project and making all of their final distances count. The students got three test runs and they would use their best score.

Physics classes test cars

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
December 19, 2019
'Twas the night before Christmas

‘Twas the night before Christmas

Jocelyn Fetter and Jada Quinn
December 17, 2019
Dear adults: take a walk in our shoes

Dear adults: take a walk in our shoes

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
December 4, 2019
Line starts here! The check in table for the blood drive stands proudly as students enter in and out of the auxiliary gym.

Students participate in blood drive

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
November 27, 2019
Focusing hard! Students take their time learning first hand. Third year Spanish students do their best in Mr. Leones class.

Dear Kamala Harris stop trying to extend school days

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
November 19, 2019
And they're off! Chad Reighard, Zack Kowalski, Jeff barr, Wes Young, Bailey Musselman and Alex Berrardenelli run down the field preparing for their game.

Boys’ soccer team captures District VI Championship

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
November 15, 2019
All tricks no treats! Halloween decorations fill the halls of AAHS on their favorite spooky holliday

Ten things to do with your leftover pumpkins

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
October 31, 2019
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