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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
Madison Aboud

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor

My name is Madison Aboud and I am a sophomore at AAHS. This is my second year on Mountain Echo staff and my first year as an Associate Editor. In Jr. high, I was a reporter on the AAJHS Livewire. In my free time, you can find me reading or singing along to my favorite show-tunes. I’ve always had a passion for writing. My ultimate goal after high school is to become a professional journalist. Outside of Mountain Echo, I am in band, chorus, vocal ensemble, student council and Friends of Rachel. I strive to make sure students of AAHS are finding out everything they need to know within a timely manner. I can’t wait for another great year! 

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Kevin Givens signs the back of physical education teacher Tom Palfeys jersey. Although Palfey does not collect autographed jerseys, he was excited for this particular autograph.

The man I am today: Kevin Givens speaks with students about his rise to success

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
April 17, 2024
Drumming the Beat. Freshman Nick Boose does a buzz roll on the snare drum keeping the whole band in time.

Freshmen Spotlight

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
April 15, 2024
Congratulations! Band Director Larrry Detwiler poses for a photo with students who placed in All - State Band.

In the spotlight: All-State musicians

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
April 9, 2024
Music. Sophomore Isabella Abbott warms up prior to the closing night performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Dreamcoat. She played the Keyboard I part in the Pit Orchestra.

Junior and Sophomore Spotlight

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
April 5, 2024
Books through music. Comparing novels that must be read in school to popular and well known songs.

April Book of the Month

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
April 4, 2024
Dream and achieve. Guest speaker Sarah Higgins participates in a press conference with Penn State senior Sophia Montanye during the opening portion of the convention.b

[Photo] A story to tell: Seven publication staffers participate in the PSPA State competition.

Madison Aboud and Charlie Kephart, Associate Editor and Associate Editor
April 4, 2024
Success. Senior Sarah Saylor smiles prior to a western Region Orchestra rehearsal. Saylor earned second chair in the bass section after auditions, qualifying her for the State Orchestra festival. Western Region Orchestra lasted from March 21 - 23, with the festival concluding the festival on Saturday, March 23.

Senior Spotlights

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
March 25, 2024
Celebration. Biology teacher Paula Irwin dresses up in honor of St. Patricks Day.

Women’s History Month

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
March 15, 2024
Dance the night away. Claire Piper and Ethan Eisenhart dance to the song A Quiet Life during the annual talent show.

One last time: Seniors Ethan Eisenhart and Claire Piper dance their way to victory at the annual talent show

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
March 13, 2024
Questions. Drawing by Theo Kessling depicts the struggles and challenges that transgender teens face and the questions they ask themselves.

Marching on: Transgender teens discuss the challenges they face on a daily basis

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
March 11, 2024
This is how a dream comes true. Abigail Burchfield plays Fiona in Shrek Jr.

Spotlight students

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
March 8, 2024
Moments in time. Capturing concerts and trips, Chorus teacher Kelly Sipes hangs photos of her students on her classroom wall.

Altoona Pride

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
March 1, 2024
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February Book of the Month

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
February 29, 2024
Altoona pride. A photo of Kevin Givens is hanging in the Altoona Junior High, voicing support for the football alumnus.

Coast to coast: from small town Pennsylvania to Super Bowl fame

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
February 28, 2024
A world of knowledge. The view from one of the Columbia University libraries looking across the campus to the other.

Here to Stay

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
February 24, 2024
Focusing in: Senior Olivia McMinn focuses on editing the yearbook during her newswriting class.

Candid Moments

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
February 12, 2024
Sing it out. Members of the District 6 Chorus gather around before their concert on Jan. 26.

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Lets go Pitt! On Sat. Feb. 3, Pitt basketball went up against Norte Dame. The crowd goas wild after the band plays The Star Spangled Banner.

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The season of love offers so much to many. However, for romance book lovers, it is their time to shine.

Happily ever after – the best romance novels for the season of love

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
February 6, 2024
Cause for celebration. 17 Altoona Wind Ensemble members pose for a photo before the PMEA District band. 16 members are continuing to regions.

Region Band to be held at Bald Eagle

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
February 5, 2024
Crimson Peak is almost 10 years old but is still as amazing now as it was then.

“Crimson Peak” is perfect for fans of macabre

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
January 30, 2024
Rise and shine. Seniors Abigail Miller and Jaynie Estlow walk into school to begin the third marking period. The two girls are prepared to graduate in May.

New year, new classes

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
January 29, 2024
Homeless students walk through the school hallways each day.

Time of need: bringing light and support to the Altoona homeless population

Madison Aboud and Abigail Rudy
January 24, 2024
Moonlit walks. On Christmas night, nothing is better than a walk at the campus, with the moon shining up above.

Ringing in 2024

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
January 6, 2024
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Best Books of the Year – Yearly wrap

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
December 21, 2023
Hark how the bells. At the annual holiday concert, the Vocal Ensemble performs Carol of the Bells/ Wayfaring Stranger.

[Photo] The Spirit of the Season – Holiday Rehearsals

Ash Carini and Madison Aboud, Associate Editor and Reporter
December 15, 2023
Made with Canva.

December Book of the Month

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
December 14, 2023
Getting Ready. Juniors Eileena Guo and Lavendia Guo prepare before rehearsal for the symphonic orchestra concert. Both sisters play the violin.

Winter Wonderland

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
December 8, 2023
Snakes among songbirds. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is the newest edition to the Hunger Games series.

“The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” Book review

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
December 6, 2023
Think Science! On Tuesday, Nov. 21, Junior Academy of Science club members traveled to St. Francis Universitys 30th annual STEAM Day. Student participants attended seminars on a wide variety of science-related topics, ranging from engineering to physics. (Courtesy of St. Francis University)

Academic Adventurers

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
November 30, 2023
Made in Canva

“1989” never goes out of style

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
November 29, 2023
Preparing to win. Junior Seth Goheen talks to reporter Melissa Krainer about how he feels the Turkey Bowl will go for his team. Goheen was the Captain of Feast Mode

Turkey Bowl

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
November 28, 2023
March on by. On Oct. 25, the Altoona Wind Ensemble went the Penn State for the day where they played side by side with the Penn State Wind Ensemble.

Falling through time

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
November 17, 2023
Singing our hearts out. The junior high vocal ensemble performs their repertoire for the upcoming concert.

Students to perform in Voices of Altoona concert

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
November 15, 2023
One smile can make a difference. Four Friends of Rachel members pose for a photo with a sponsor from Blaise Alexander. (Left to Right - senior William Wertz, senior Zach Rose, junior Lucie Jones and senior Bella Getty)

Friends of Rachel receives grant from WJAC

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
November 14, 2023
Some of my favorites books from recent months

November Books of the Month

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
November 13, 2023
Speak Now. The official track list for Speak Now (Taylors Version).

“Speak Now” (Taylor’s Version) – Album Review

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
October 20, 2023
Moment in time. Seniors Claire Piper and Ethan Eisenhart converse before being introduced at the Homecoming dance. Piper was the Homecoming candidate for Chorus. Eisenhart was her escort.

Homecoming Dance 2023

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
October 19, 2023
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