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Mountain Echo
Altoona Area High School
1404 Sixth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
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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
Kirstyn Hood

Kirstyn Hood, Reporter

Hi! My name is Kirstyn Hood. This is my second year in the journalism program, and my first year of the AAHS Mountain Echo staff. I have enjoyed writing for as long as I can remember. When i’m not writing, in my free time I’m either running, watching American Horror Story, or drawing. I enjoy being outside, and that is often where I get my inspiration for my writings and drawings. I am almost always listening to music. My music taste is all over the place, but my favorite artists are Tate Mcrae and Lil Peep. I can’t wait to for everyone to see the amazing things we do on the Mountain Echo. After High School I would love to go to Mount Aloysius for a degree in Psychology.

All content by Kirstyn Hood
Smiles. Senior Christopher Elders poses for a picture after his interview with a Mountain Echo reporter.

Chris Elders communicates with his eyes

Kirstyn Hood, Reporter
May 11, 2023
Wow. A student pulled up their screen time to reveal a six hour and fifty-five minute screen time average.

Students lack communication skills

Kirstyn Hood, Reporter
April 28, 2023
Betty-Jane Neely, Alfred Corrado, Aydan Roland and Sean Roland pose for a photo.

Interpreter visits Sign Language Club

Kirstyn Hood, Reporter
April 25, 2023
Two hour delay scheduled

Two hour delay scheduled

Kirstyn Hood, Reporter
April 5, 2023
Joyful. Sophomore Madalyn Miller and Karinna Wolfe get together for a quick picture while getting everything together to go on stage.

String Spectacular

Kirstyn Hood, Reporter
March 9, 2023
Friday night sparkle. Sparkle cheerleaders perform under the Friday night lights. The students meet afterschool on Wednesdays to practice and prepare for upcoming events.

Sparkle cheer sparks joy among special education students

Kirstyn Hood, Reporter
March 3, 2023
Rise and shine! Students start making their way into the school as the sun rises.

School should start later

Kirstyn Hood, Reporter
February 28, 2023
Made with Canva

Starbucks vs. Dunkin

Kirstyn Hood, Reporter
February 16, 2023
Smiles. Senior Kaitlyn Ventre gets ready for the class photo.

Senior class photo scheduled

Kirstyn Hood, Reporter
February 9, 2023
Senior Adyan Roland shows how to say "I love you" in sign language.

American sign language club travels Penn Lincoln Elementary

Kirstyn Hood, Reporter
February 2, 2023
Perfection! Students and staff work hard to help set up for the lunch.

Special Education Thanksgiving

Kirstyn Hood, Reporter
January 12, 2023
Tapping away! Tap workshops are in session form 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. in B129. Students can learn more and practice tap in order to prepare for the auditions on Tuesday, Dec. 20.

Performers get ready for 42nd street auditions

Kirstyn Hood, Reporter
December 16, 2022
Delicious. Boba Tea's blueberry cheesecake specialty drink impresses customers.

Head over to Ivy Side Plaza for Boba tea

Kirstyn Hood, Reporter
November 12, 2022
Spaced out. Astronomy adviser James Krug holds two astronaut hands. Krug has taught astronomy for the past few years at AAHS. Krug is one of the members of the climate and culture squad.

Climate and culture squad makes a comeback

Kirstyn Hood, Reporter
October 28, 2022
Sophomores Abigail Rudy and Charlie Kephart are on the Kenzie’s Kiwis Homecoming committee. Homecoming week will take place the week of Sept. 26 through Sept. 30.

Homecoming committee introduces theme week

Kirstyn Hood, Reporter
September 16, 2022
Chemistry and physical science teacher Paula Irwin shows off her students' element balls. This was an activity to help the students learn the different elements.

Paula Irwin

Kirstyn Hood, Reporter
September 16, 2022
Long wraps up final track season

Long wraps up final track season

Kirstyn Hood, Guest Reporter
May 12, 2022
Band director Larry Detwiler conducts the band at a concert in September.

Fine arts program plans Disney trip

Kirstyn Hood, Guest Reporter
April 1, 2022
Christmas Spirit shows at AAHS 

Christmas Spirit shows at AAHS 

Kirstyn Hood, Guest Writer
December 3, 2021
Zimmerer kicks off final softball year 

Zimmerer kicks off final softball year 

Kirstyn Hood, Guest Writer
November 4, 2021
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