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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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Falling in love with reading. (Made in Cavna with Madison Aboud.)

October Book of the Month

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
October 23, 2024
Opportunity of a lifetime. President Obama holds a then baby Noah DiVentrua. The photo was taken at the bowling alley his family owns. (Courtesy of Noah DiVentura).

A Strike of Luck

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
October 9, 2024
Parent - teacher conferences will be held Oct. 10 and Oct. 11. (Made with Canva.)

Parent – teacher conferences

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
October 9, 2024
Journey of arts. Lauren Bossi shares her story. (Courtesy of Laura Bossi.)

It’s OK to not be OK

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
September 30, 2024
The band's back together. The Detwiler family poses for a photo to show off their  T-shirts.

Alumni Band

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
September 26, 2024
A gift to the mind. The annual Festival of Books to take place Sept. 21.

Celebrating literature

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
September 19, 2024
Lets go Altoona. The student section cheers for the football team. This was the last home game that students could attend this season.

New Mansion Park guidelines announced

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
September 5, 2024
Marching on. Students warm up while hats and drums rest on the ground, catching the sunset in the background. (Courtesy of Kelly Detwiler)

Encore

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
September 4, 2024
Made in Canva.

Book of the Month

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
August 23, 2024
Closing the door on Joseph. The drama department poses for a photo after winning seven awards at the Isaacs. 
(Courtesy of Ben Cossitor)

Shoot for the stars

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
May 29, 2024
May is the time of reflection and it is time to look over the year and reflect over our favorite books.
(Made in Canva)

[Photo] May Book of the Month

Madison Aboud and Mattie Baker, Associate Editor and Reporter
May 23, 2024
Junior Markell Herr jumps with excitement as he turns in his geometry final. Although this won't be the last grade for the class, it is a step towards summer coming. "To be honest, I'm really glad that summer is almost here," Herr said.

Spring finals

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
May 10, 2024
In bloom. A bee sits on a flower, collecting pollen. Altoona has recently encountered warmer days, signifying the start of spring.

Springtime activities

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
April 29, 2024
Dasher gets ready to enjoy his first pup cup from Meadows with Garrett Winrick.

The love of pets

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
April 19, 2024
World of scales. Reptiland is set to visit Altoona biology students on April 22.

Reptiland to visit biology classes

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
April 19, 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
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