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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
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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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

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

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

Homecoming Dance 2023

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
October 19, 2023
All new teachers hired by the district gathered at the high school for the week prior to school starting for training.

Sixteen teachers choose high school

October 18, 2023
A thousand lives. On my desk, I have a row of books that I have either read and loved, or books I cant wait to read. The books on my desk change consistently.

Booktok Books – my take on the most popular

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
October 17, 2023
Reforming restroom rules. Principal Neely introduced new bathroom regulations on Oct. 4 in response to increased student congregation and disorderly conduct in bathrooms.

Changes made to bathroom procedures

Madison Aboud and Melissa Krainer
October 6, 2023
Strike a pose. Aaliyah McGee takes a break from playing to pose with friends during a game. McGee has been chosen as this years 2023 -- 2024 Drum Major.

Aaliyah McGee leads band

Madison Aboud , Associate Editor
October 6, 2023
Party at AAJHS. Delegates dance and socialize while enjoying photo booths, fog machines and more. Students had two hours to enjoy the music and company before heading back to the high school.

We’re all in this together

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
October 5, 2023

PASC State Convention brings students together

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
October 2, 2023
Books read summer 2023!

Top books read this summer

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
September 29, 2023
Strike a pose! Corbin Stroh poses for a photo before getting back to work

[Photo]

Meet the 2023 Homecoming candidates.

Homecoming candidates introduce themselves

Madison Aboud , Associate Editor
September 29, 2023
Big day, big smiles. Commander Lloyd Peck poses for a photo after receiving his diploma. Left to right: Representative Lou Schmitt, Paula Foreman, Commander Lloyd Peck and Tom Fox.

Korean War veteran receives diploma 75 years late

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
September 8, 2023
Altoona to take on rival Hollidaysburg

Altoona to take on rival Hollidaysburg

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
August 25, 2023

Madison Aboud, Reporter
June 1, 2023
Lullaby of Broadway. The drama club takes home nine awards from the annual Isaacs.

Isaac Awards – Photo Album

Madison Aboud , Reporter
June 1, 2023
Working hard. Junior Jaidyn Palladini has been announced as majorette captain for the 2023-2024 season.

Majorette captain announced

Madison Aboud , Reporter
June 1, 2023
Lullaby of Broadway. The drama club takes home nine awards from the annual Isaacs.

Altoona wins nine awards at the Isaacs

Madison Aboud , Associate Editor
June 1, 2023
Senior walk

Senior Walk

Madison Aboud , Reporter
May 31, 2023
Senior Tailgate 2023

Senior Tailgate 2023

Madison Aboud , Reporter
May 31, 2023
2023 Yearbook Distribution - photo album

2023 Yearbook Distribution – photo album

Madison Aboud , Reporter
May 31, 2023
Senior Sunrise 2023

Senior Sunrise 2023

Madison Aboud , Reporter
May 31, 2023
Prom corsages 2023

Prom Corsages 2023- Photo Album

Madison Aboud, Reporter
May 31, 2023
Prom 2023

[Photo] Prom 2023

May 31, 2023
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