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Mountain Echo
Online newspaper of Altoona Area High School in Altoona, Pennsylvania
What You Need To Know
  • March 31Student Council will be sponsoring a bloodmobile on April 19. See announcements for more information.
  • March 31Lunch- Toasted Cheese, Tomato Soup, Steamed Carrots, Caesar Salad, Choice of Fruit & Milk
  • March 31Announcements for today!
  • March 29Student Council will be sponsoring a bloodmobile on April 19. See announcements for more information.
  • March 29Lunch- Beef & Cheese Nachos, Baked Beans, Red Pepper Strips, Choice of Fruit & Milk
  • March 29Announcements for today!
  • March 28Donations for the FCCLA Soap and Shampoo Drive can be dropped off in the Attendance Office or A335 until March 31.
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, Reporter

Hi! My name is Madison Aboud and it is my first year reporting for AAHS! I got my journalism start last year reporting for AAJHS. In my free time, I enjoy reading, singing, playing flute, and writing. My favorite book is "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte and my favorite TV show is "Anne with an E." I love to travel and hope that I may get to go to Paris one day. After high school, I want to go to Boston University and become a professional journalist. I loved reporting for the Livewire last year and I can't wait to see what this year brings!

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Sunshine and flowers. Ninth grade English teacher Jordan Corman poses with sunflowers to encompass his bright personality.

Jordan Corman goes above and beyond for students

Madison Aboud , Reporter
March 21, 2023
Tale as old as time. “By the Book” is a “Beauty and the Beast” modern day retelling.

Romance readers will love “By the Book”

Madison Aboud, Reporter
March 7, 2023
Worship and music. Patrick Reed, Joshua Miller, Roman Elienberger and Warren Leberfinger perform I Thank God by Maveric City Music at the talent show March 3.

Worship and praise – Christian cover band forms out of Genius Hour

Madison Aboud , Reporter
March 6, 2023
Choral students use the auditorium for a winter concert.

School Board plans to get new projector for auditorium

Madison Aboud, Reporter
February 23, 2023

Freshmen advice

Madison Aboud, Reporter
February 22, 2023
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“Tuesdays With Morrie” inspires readers

Madison Aboud, Reporter
February 14, 2023
Two Peas in a Pod. Maraya Bittner and Madison Aboud create two monsters named Jane and Edward,.

Monsters galore – Miss Heiple has students create monsters

Madison Aboud, Reporter
February 9, 2023
Making friends. Library staff members Barbara Caracciolo and Danielle McNelis pose for a picture before going back to work.

Mindfulness through books – the story of the high school library staff

Madison Aboud, Reporter
February 8, 2023
Truth and lies. Journalism is an art that can make or break a persons’ life and reputation. It is important not to abuse the power it has.

Do journalists always lie?

Madison Aboud, Reporter
February 2, 2023
The power of music. Owen Carmel is a man of many talents, but music is where his true passions lie.

The power of music – Owen Carmel’s musical journey

Madison Aboud, Reporter
January 24, 2023
Practice makes perfect. Members of the Bocce team practice after school from 3-4:15. The team will go up against three more schools before the end of the season.

Second bocce game scheduled

Madison Aboud , Reporter
January 18, 2023
Love and freedom. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte was published in 1847 and has been a bestseller ever since.

“Jane Eyre” is my all time favorite book and here’s why

Madison Aboud , Reporter
January 5, 2023
Love conquers all. Every person deserves to feel love and be appreciated.

Special education students do more than what meets the eye

Madison Aboud, Reporter
December 15, 2022
Best friends. Senior Benjamin Kennedy and Freshman Charles Dantos take a break from singing to pose for a picture.

Chorus prepares for concert on Dec. 9

Madison Aboud, Reporter
December 9, 2022
Bah humbug. A Christmas Carol is a story that has captured hearts for many generations, and will continue to capture them for many more.

“A Christmas Carol” is not the best book for the holiday season

Madison Aboud, Reporter
December 9, 2022
Magical times. “Harry Potter” is a series that has captured the hearts of readers for many generations. The series will continue to ensnare readers for many years to come.

What you need to know about reading “Harry Potter” as a high school student

Madison Aboud , Reporter
December 7, 2022
The importance of reading classics. Classic literature once held enjoyment for people hundreds of years ago. Now, in the 21 century it still holds just as much for the people who choose to read it.

Everything to know about reading classics

Madison Aboud , Reporter
November 17, 2022
Sunshine and flowers. Ninth grade English teacher Jordan Corman poses with sunflowers to encompass his bright personality.

Jordan Corman joins English staff

Madison Aboud , Reporter
November 15, 2022
Magic and wonder. Reading transports readers from the real world into a different life for a little while. No one knows just what will be found when they open a book for the first time.

A new perspective on reading

Madison Aboud , Reporter
November 4, 2022
Golden trio. Teachers aides Karen Oswald, Betsy Giansante and Regina Schobel all excitedly show off their college theme wear.

University T-shirt day – Photo Album

Madison Aboud , Reporter
October 21, 2022
Thumbs up. History teacher McKenzie Negri shows off her IUP hoodie before jumping back into work.

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All in a days work. AP and honors English teacher, Jennifer Lowe doesnt stop. Not even for a picture of her Guilford college hoodie.

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Surprise photoshoot. Assistant principal Jason McGinnis takes a break during his busy day to sport his Slippery Rock University sweatshirt.

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Happier than ever. Coffee cart volunteers Carrie Mountain, Brenda Lenning and Chris Elders all pose in different university gear before getting back to work.

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Thumbs up. American History teacher Makenzie Negri shows off her college pride with her IUP sweatshirt.

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A very risky gamble. “The Inheritance Games” is more than just a story of mystery and romance. It teaches readers the darker side of fame, and the stakes that come with loving someone more than yourself. “The Inheritance Games” is a trilogy. The final book came out Aug. 31.

“The Inheritance Games” makes great series for fall season

Madison Aboud, Reporter
October 17, 2022
The future is equal. Women and men deserve to have equal rights and opportunities. For too long, society has made us unequal. It is time for change.

What it means to be a woman in modern times

Madison Aboud , Reporter
October 17, 2022
Take a break. Mike Baker pauses during his busy day to pose for a picture in his Penn State sweatshirt.

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King of the world. american and world studies teacher, Kirk Dodson, proudly shows off his Saint Vincent College hoodie before heading back to teaching.

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Smile for the camera. civics teacher Robyn Dixon takes a break during her busy day to show off her Penn State gear.

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Strike a pose. Chorus teacher Kelly Sipes sports her daughters school, Shippensburg University after long period of teaching.

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The Chandelier comes down. “The Phantom of the Opera,” Broadway’s longest running musical, is closing in Feb. “ Phantom” has been on Broadway since 1988 and has had over a million people come through the doors of the Majestic Theater.

Broadway’s longest running musical set to close

Madison Aboud, Reporter
October 7, 2022
Accidentally In Love… With band. On Oct.25 the band is to perform for the annual Bandorama concert. The band will perform their pregame and halftime music for the concert. They will be joined by the junior high band.

Band set to perform at annual Bandorama concert

Madison Aboud, Reporter
October 1, 2022
Helping hands. Jennifer Cala helps students during a test in their geometry class. Cala loves working with the students and helping them in any way she can.

Jennifer Cala

Madison Aboud, Reporter
September 19, 2022
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