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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
Kamika Helsel

Kamika Helsel, Reporter

Hello, darlings! As you can see my name is Kamika, but I'd equally answer to Mika. I am a sophomore at the Altoona Area High School, and I write for the Mountain Echo Newspaper! I don't truly have anything extraordinary to say about myself. I'm a nonchalant person, I'd say. I absolutely love to read. Truly, all I do. Though, I will say I have recently binged How to Get Away With Murder, a Netflix series. Writing also is a great interest, but criminal law is my passion. After high school, I have my heart set on being a prestigious lawyer. A word I'd use to describe myself would be unorthodox. I am like no other. I do things spontaneously, and you will never come across someone like myself. I feel strongly about things others wouldn't even take the time to notice, I never leave my house unless need be, I love to smell things, I only actually like the crust on bread, and I cry about almost everything, although I am naturally a very happy person. It was a pleasure to meet you ;)!

All content by Kamika Helsel
School is now in session! Juniors Alexis Benden and Ariana Brewer complete work on Chromebooks as their teacher teaches class virtually.

Students fear contracting COVID-19 during face-to-face instruction

Kamika Helsel, Reporter
November 23, 2020
High School Democrats of America. Senior Carlona Brevard recently established the HSDA in Altoona. The club already has 35 members, consisting of high school students of all different grades.

Senior student leads High School Democrats of America (HSDA)

Kamika Helsel, Reporter
November 18, 2020
Students and teachers meet each other daily for synchronous classes. The Mountain Lion Maniacs sponsored pet day to encourage students to show school spirit and have cameras on in class. Shane McBurneys class took the time to share this picture.

Staff adapts to online setting

Kamika Helsel, Reporter
October 16, 2020
Summer food service program extends until December

Summer food service program extends until December

Kamika Helsel, Reporter
September 16, 2020
During last season, Graduate Casey Raspoli talked to Coach Eric Hovan about the set he previously played. All spring sports are currently on hold.

Coronavirus affects student athletes, coaches

Kamika Helsel, Reporter
March 21, 2020
Locker memorial Students and faculty continue to add items to Devon Pfirschings school locker. The locker is located in the B Building.

Students mourn loss of classmate

Jocelyn Fetter and Kamika Helsel
March 6, 2020
Winter sports wrap up

Winter sports wrap up

Ben Blackie and Kamika Helsel
February 21, 2020
Look at this! Talent show will be held on Feb. 21 and anyone can watch. The talent show is judged by Shane Cowher, Jen Lowe, James Lowe, Carolyn Kline and Joe Murgo.

Talent show judges set to see students perform

Kamika Helsel, Reporter
February 10, 2020
Look at this! Talent show auditions will be held on Feb. 11 and anyone can audition. The talent show will occur on Feb. 21. The talent show is judged by Shane Cowher, Jen Lowe, James Lowe, Carolyn Kline and Joe Murgo.

Talent Show auditions coming soon

Kamika Helsel, Reporter
February 3, 2020
Check this out! Girls League will be selling flower grams for Valentines Day. Each color has a different meaning and can be sent to someone special.

Girls’ League spreads love

Kamika Helsel, Reporter
January 29, 2020
Sophomore Alanna Cunningham works on physics classwork days before the first marking period midterm. During the first midterm, students claimed to have plenty of time to study yet presently, students disagree with the midterm schedule. Many believe midterms should be held back or pushed further due to the eight-day holiday break.

[Photo] Students disagree with midterms after holiday break

Sydney Wilfong, Reporter
December 19, 2019
Watch this! Sophomores Ashtyn Hileman and Brock Vancas work on their Bunsen burner lab in their seventh period chemistry class.

Attendance considered important factor for success

Kamika Helsel, Reporter
December 13, 2019
What is the worst gift you’ve ever received?

What is the worst gift you’ve ever received?

Zakary Hicks and Kamika Helsel
December 13, 2019
The worst gift Ive ever got, I feel really bad, but my dad got me this thing you put wood in. I just moved into my new house, and I need things like a couch, a kitchen table, etc. and he got me a wood holder, English teacher Megan Bobby said.

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Crayons, sophomore Navayon Helton said.

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Books, sophomore James Fagan.

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I dont think Ive ever received a bad gift, senior Sayd Pacha said.

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Girls league hosts holiday flurry

Girls league hosts holiday flurry

Kamika Helsel, Reporter
December 3, 2019
Mock trial starts up

Mock trial starts up

Kamika Helsel, Reporter
November 19, 2019
Check this out! The Mountain Echo staff is selling Glow candles, essential oils, wax melts, aromas, bath bombs and more to fund raise for a trip to Columbia Scholastic Press Association. If you would like to purchase anything see a staff member.

Mountain Echo begins fundraising

Kamika Helsel, Reporter
November 15, 2019
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The library is set to open for students by the beginning of 2020. The librarians have been working hard to organize the books and prepare the library for opening

[Photo] Library to open by 2020

November 27, 2019
Run! Austin Kravetz and Chad Reighard run down to try and score. Kravetz scored the winning goal.

Boys’ soccer team makes it to state playoff game

Kamika Helsel, Reporter
November 4, 2019
Soccer teams compete for district championship Oct. 29

Soccer teams compete for district championship Oct. 29

Kamika Helsel, Reporter
October 28, 2019
The graduating class of 2018 throws their caps into the air at the end of the ceremony. The Central PA Graduation Initiative is an aid for students who do not feel confident in graduating.

Central PA Graduation Initiative motivates students to graduate

Kamika Helsel, Reporter
October 23, 2019
School picture day approaching

School picture day approaching

Kamika Helsel, Reporter
October 22, 2019
Swimming team holds clinics

Swimming team holds clinics

Kamika Helsel, Reporter
October 16, 2019
Girls League spreads Halloween spirit

Girls League spreads Halloween spirit

Kamika Helsel, Reporter
September 30, 2019
Image by meineresterampe from Pixabay

Project Lit is in full swing

Kamika Helsel, Reporter
September 24, 2019
Astronomy club members meet in Jim Krugs room to get organized during the second week of school.

Sophomores encouraged to join clubs

Kamika Helsel, Reporter
September 19, 2019
Junior Eryka Moss, holds the permission form needed to take home and return.

Physical education classes to take trip

Kamika Helsel, Reporter
September 19, 2019
Astronomy club plans Halloween fun at Fort Roberdeau

Astronomy club plans Halloween fun at Fort Roberdeau

Kamika Helsel, Reporter
September 9, 2019
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[Photo] Science department participates in haunted trail

Nina Cipriani, Editor in Chief
October 15, 2018
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