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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
Makenzie Closson

Makenzie Closson, Associate Editor

My name is Makenzie Closson. I am a second year member of the Mountain Echo and Horseshoe yearbook staffs. Last year, I became a PSPA finalist and even won first in the state for yearbook copy writing. Besides just being involved in the publications, I'm a competitive dancer. I also enjoy playing my guitar, creating art and film making. After high school, I plan to attend a film school to become a director.

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Barbie goes up against Oppenheimer

Barbie goes up against Oppenheimer

Lincoln Frank and Makenzie Closson
September 21, 2023
Food for thought. Students enjoy their daily lunches - free for the second time.

Food for thought

Makenzie Closson, Associate Editor
September 8, 2023
Teams of teachers and students helped at sites across Altoona on Tuesday May 30. Groups painted, spread mulch, cleaned areas and more to help beautify the city.

Juniors, seniors help Altoona for ‘Toona Tune Up

Makenzie Closson, Associate Editor
May 31, 2023
The art of human connection

The art of human connection

Makenzie Closson, Associate Editor
May 31, 2023
Keep Breathing. Freshman Emerson Snare runs in long distance at the meet on April 11, 2023.

Track

Makenzie Closson, Associate Editor
May 22, 2023
Senior publication members say goodbye

Senior publication members say goodbye

Makenzie Closson, Associate Editor
May 11, 2023
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The lyrical genius of Taylor Swift

Makenzie Closson, Associate Editor
April 26, 2023
The day after this column was written the school was placed in a lockdown for an active shooter threat. Although the threat was determined a hoax, at the time all those involved believed it to be real and responded as such. Many parents reported to the school to pick up students and filled the parking lot.

How to hide from the elephant in the room

Makenzie Closson, Associate Editor
March 31, 2023

[Video] Echo in the Halls – Mountain Echo Edition

Makenzie Closson, Associate Editor
March 27, 2023
Mike Reid plays I Cant Make You Love Me, a song he originally wrote in 1990. The song was written for Bonnie Raitt, and was recorded by hundreds of different artists.

Mike Reid: football, music and everything in between

Makenzie Closson, Associate Editor
March 21, 2023
Students gather to cast their March Madness votes. The winner of the bracket will receive a prize granted by administration.

Teachers advance in March Madness

Makenzie Closson, Associate Editor
March 6, 2023
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Letters from my room: writer’s block

March 2, 2023
Best Buds. Senior Cassidy Klock and freshman Madison Aboud share advice for new high school students.

[Photo] Senior, freshman share high school advice

February 22, 2023
At the most recent school board meeting, much information was shared relating to the district budget.

Schooling on a budget

Makenzie Closson, Associate Editor
February 15, 2023

Pajama Editorial Cartoon

Makenzie Closson, Associate Editor
February 6, 2023
Matteson and her class stand outside where the sensory garden is planned to be built.

Sensing something new: AAHS plans for sensory garden

Makenzie Closson, Associate Editor
February 1, 2023
A Two-tailed Swallowtail butterfly was found on the concrete near State College. This Swallowtail has a broken wing and can no longer fly.

Why do we step on bugs?

Makenzie Closson, Associate Editor
January 20, 2023
Fun! News 1 students doing a cookie competition for their games day. The two winners for the competition were sophomore Abigail Rudy with her sugar cookies and freshman Miley Naugle with her Hershey kisses blossom cookies.

[Photo] Mountain Echo Christmas Cookie Competition

January 6, 2023
Teamwork. The girls gymnastics team huddles together before starting their meet. The meet took place on Jan. 4, 2023.

[Photo] Gymnastics meet Jan.4

March 9, 2023
Always Working. According to Yale News, nationwide, 21,678 U.S high school students feel tired and unmotivated.

High school kills creativity

Makenzie Closson, Associate Editor
December 19, 2022

December 2022 editorial cartoon

Makenzie Closson, Associate Editor
December 16, 2022
Hunters kill about six million white-tailed deer during each season. 65 percent are killed with a firearm.

The desire to kill: hunting season

Makenzie Closson, Associate Editor
December 14, 2022
Golden Smile Abigail Herncane smiles as she is being crowned as the Homecoming Queen. Herncane was announced as the Homecoming Queen on Sept. 30.

[Photo] Homecoming isn’t popularity contest

December 5, 2022
Senior Morgan Stevens calls for her teammates help during the Turkey Bowl. The Turkey Bowl event started in November 2021.

[Photo] Tom and Joe’s Turkeys, Hot Hens advance to Turkey Bowl championship

November 22, 2022
Turkey Bowl to be held on Nov. 22

Turkey Bowl to be held on Nov. 22

Makenzie Closson, Associate Editor
November 21, 2022
Dance studios are where the majority of dancers or even cheerleaders spend their time practicing. Comfortable spaces where young teenagers devote most of their time should remain safe and positive.

Unhealthy eating habits in female-dominated sports

Makenzie Closson, Associate Editor
November 16, 2022
From the Locker Room: episode one

From the Locker Room: episode one

Cassidy Klock and Makenzie Closson
October 26, 2022
True crime, a phenomenon, has taken the world by storm. From new documentaries being released by the month, the real question is what keeps the viewers so enticed?

The problem with true crime

Makenzie Closson, Associate Editor
October 25, 2022
Get hyped. Representing Kadyn Karate Krew, Olivia McMinn cheers from the sidelines.

Homecoming games night

Makenzie Closson, Reporter
October 17, 2022
Apple TV+ Severance was released on Feb. 18, 2022. The show features nine episodes and has been renewed for a second season premiering February, 2023.

AppleTv+ “Severance” creates mind-blowing television

Makenzie Closson, Reporter
October 11, 2022
Students gather in Madilyn Obers classroom to prep for a test with a Kahoot. Ober joined the faculty staff this year.

Madilyn Ober

September 16, 2022
Empty tables, empty stomachs. Every school day during fifth period, students gather to eat lunch. The cafeteria workers prepare lunch everyday for the students.

Food for thought: why school lunches should be free

Makenzie Closson, Reporter
September 20, 2022
Go lions, go. On Aug. 26, the football team faces Hollidaysburg at Mansion Park. The boys won with a score of 19-9.

Altoona to play Allderdice

Makenzie Closson, Reporter
September 1, 2022
Rothlisberger inducted into hall of fame

Rothlisberger inducted into hall of fame

Makenzie Closson
May 19, 2022
LIFE OF PI | Ang Lee | 35th Mill Valley Film Festival

Life of Pi worth multiple reads

Makenzie Closson, Guest Writer
March 15, 2022
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