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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
Lucille O'Brien

Lucille O’Brien, Reporter

My name is Lucille O’Brien, and I am a junior. This is my first year working on the Mountain Echo staff, and I am looking forward to being a helpful and reliable member for the 2025-26 school year. I am going to be a part of drama club this year as well. When I don’t need to focus on school, I usually sketch, play video games and practice piano. Once I graduate, I hope to go to college and obtain a master’s degree or doctorate in Paleontology. This year, I hope to be a respectable member of the Mountain Echo staff and to work my hardest to make this year a great one!

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Emily Pentland, Skylar Rutherford, Jillian Pierannunzio, Selena Thompson, Addison Wilson, and Alyssa Stetser were actors for the Winter Showcase last year. These student actors were involved in "It's a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play, and scenes from "The Ultimate Christmas Show".

Advanced theater and studio theater classes prepare for the Winter Showcase

Lucille O’Brien, Reporter
November 14, 2025
"Monty Python's Edukational Show" on family preview night. A night for the family members of students involved in drama to watch the play.

“Monty Python’s Edukational Show:” A comedic ensemble to laugh about

Lucille O’Brien, Reporter
November 14, 2025
The label specifies that 10th graders are designated to sit here.

Some lunch tables have two labels to designate certain grades to sit here during specific lunch periods. This table only allows 11th graders to sit here during A and B lunch, and 9th graders to sit here during C lunch.

The label specifies that 12th graders are designated to sit here.

This lunch table is designated for 11th graders during B lunch. Only 11th graders are allowed to sit here during that time.

The "Spanish Inquisition." "Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!" -Ximinez (Actress Gabriella Sparacino)

"Crunchy Frog." Whizzo is is hurting the public safety with their chocolates.

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"Money Song." They love all kinds of money, whether it's cash or coins.

The "Spam Song." The Vikings really love spam.

"Election Night Special." The Silly Party might win the election.

The "National Cheese Emporium." They didn't have any cheese to sell that day.

The "Dead Parrot." A costumer complaining about a dead parrot they bought 30 minutes ago.

The "Lumberjack Song." A Lumberjack singing about his life as a Lumberjack.

The "Galaxy Song." A song about the Galaxy, its planets and stars.

The "Yorkshire Men" sketch. A group of men bragging about how bad they've had it when they were poor.

The Interval or Intermission (for you Americans) is projected onto the large TV. This is when audience members have a 15 minute break before Act 2 begins.

Prosper. Freshman Hailey Hamilton runs through her blocking and lines during show rehearsal on Oct. 6.

Crew work wraps up for fall play: “Monty Python’s Edukational Show”

Lucille O’Brien, Reporter
October 28, 2025
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Styrofoam balls were painted various colors and will be used to the creation of the planets for the "Galaxy Song" scene.

Set designer Davey Beyers worked and finished painting the details for the iconic giant foot from Monty Python.

Editorial Cartoon: State Budget

Editorial Cartoon: State Budget

Lucille O’Brien, Reporter
October 20, 2025
Rehearsals for Dirty Fork, one of the skits in the Monty Python Fall Play are performed by Ash, Owen, Ruthie, Greg, and Natalie. Most rehearsals take place in the Black Box Theatre after school, and those who are called in for rehearsals depend on what scenes are being rehearsed that day.

Drama Club prepares for fall play: “Monty Python’s Edukational Show”

Lucille O’Brien, Reporter
October 14, 2025
Haunted planning. Helpers Kendy Lechner and Ronan Chirdon work together to secure their spot for Haunted Fort Roberdeau.

Astronomy and FLC members to take part in the Haunted Fort Roberdeau field trip

Lucille O’Brien, Reporter
October 5, 2025
New teachers attend orientation prior to the start of the school year. Over a two day period, teachers learned about district policies and procedures from a variety of speakers including Assistant Superintendent Haley Fleegle and Business Manager Susan Franks.

Meet the Mountain Lions

September 16, 2025
Dedicated. Brian Crock, one of the new teachers, helps his students learn math. Crock attends to his work after teaching a class.

Move and grove! Senior Annabella Fanelli danced effortlessly with the Lioneers dance team. She moves in perfect harmony, syncing every step flawlessly.

Lioneers should become an official sport

Lucille O’Brien, Guest Reporter
May 2, 2025
Parlor Doughnuts is located at 3621 Burgoon Rd. This donut shop is recently opened, with several new flavors. (Photo Courtesy of Charlie Kephart)

Parlor Doughnuts: it’s really worth a try

Lucille O’Brien, Guest Reporter
April 25, 2025
A German juggler performs for an audience at last year's German Christmas Market in Mifflinburg, Pa. Foreign Language Club members will also attend this event.

Students to attend German Christmas market

Lucille O’Brien, Contributor
December 11, 2024
Keagy participates in-school and out of school activities

Keagy participates in-school and out of school activities

Lucille O’Brien, Guest Reporter
November 22, 2024
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