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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

Mattie Baker

Mattie Baker, Associate Editor

I am an associate editor and this is my second year on staff! I’ve always loved reading and writing. My dream job, at the moment, is to work at Barnes & Nobles and drink Starbucks on the daily. I’m obsessed with action movies like “Bullet Train,” “John Wick” and “James Bond.” I also have a passion for art. I’ve been taking extra art classes for over 10 years! Later in my life, I hope to be a storyboard artist and author.

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Seasonal sips. Starbucks offers new and old drinks for the holidays. The coffee chain kept their drinks from years prior, and added a new cranberry flavored refresher to the menu.

‘Tis the season at Starbucks

Mattie Baker, Associate Editor
December 5, 2024
Mattie Baker

Editorial Cartoon

Mattie Baker, Associate Editor
November 25, 2024
Cult classic. Rachel Harrison's "Black Sheep" is centered around the return of a woman to her family's religious cult. It was Harrison's fifth addition to the horror genre, with her sixth and most recent book being "So Thirsty".

November Book of the Month

Mattie Baker, Associate Editor
November 23, 2024
Dunkin' delicious. Dunkin' releases a whole line up of new drinks for the holiday season. A selection of signature lattes, cold brews and coffees were all added to the menu to bring some holiday cheer.

The holidays at Dunkin’

Mattie Baker, Associate Editor
November 15, 2024
Apple season. Barrels of all kinds of apples stand waiting to be bought at Leighty's Farm Market. The market was located in Newry, Pa. and was known for their extensive produce selection.

The end of fall

Mattie Baker, Associate Editor
November 6, 2024
Fall reads. The books that get every type of reader into the fall spirit. These books belong to all different genres, but are united by their autumn-like atmosphere.

Fall reads

Mattie Baker, Associate Editor
October 15, 2024
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Mattie Baker, Associate Editor
October 14, 2024
Spooky skeletons. Three skeletons wait to startle anyone who dares to enter "Field of Screams". The sheer size of the skeletons added to the strange and eerie atmosphere of the park.

“Field of Screams” haunted attraction

Mattie Baker, Associate Editor
September 30, 2024
Horrific. "How to Sell a Haunted House" by Grady Hendrix is a scary good time. It was the author's 2023 release.

September Book of the Month

Mattie Baker, Associate Editor
September 23, 2024
Women in business. From left to right, students Leah Petrunak, Rhea Liss, Miley Naugle, Kenly Bennett, and Cadence Ellick pose with their YEA plaques. After committing to weekly classes and growing their business plans, all the YEA students attended an investor panel and a graduation ceremony.

The YEA experience

Mattie Baker, Reporter
April 29, 2024
Gutsy. "GUTS (spilled)" is former Disney star, Olivia Rodrigo's second album. Her first, "SOUR", won her three Grammy awards in 2022.

A punch to the guts

Mattie Baker, Reporter
April 2, 2024
Thrilling. "The Only One Left" by Riley Sager is his most recent release to date. Readers can look forward to his next book, which will be released in the summer of 2024, "Middle of the Night".

Murder Mystery March

Mattie Baker, Reporter
March 28, 2024
Sweet treats. Dunkin's most recent release is the Pink Velvet Macchiato, perfect for the Valentine's season. They also released a brownie batter heart-shaped donut to continue the trend.

The Dunkin’ Details

Mattie Baker, Reporter
February 5, 2024
Terrifying. The cover is much more horrifying than the pages that lie beneath it. It was Nat Cassidy's most recent release after the popular novel, "Mary: An Awakening of Terror".

January Book of the Month

Mattie Baker, Reporter
January 31, 2024
Case closed. The mock trial team celebrates another victory. The team has competed in both tournaments and singular trials throughout the season.

Mock trial season underway

Mattie Baker, Reporter
January 25, 2024
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Have a cup of cheer

Mattie Baker, Reporter
December 12, 2023
Swiftie spirit. Sophomore Natalie Duffy poses in her "The Eras Tour" outfit before the show. The "surprise songs" of the concert were "The Last Time" and "Mr. Perfectly Fine" (photo courtesy of Natalie Duffy).

Life of a Swiftie

Mattie Baker, Reporter
October 24, 2023
Golden Smile Abigail Herncane smiles as she is being crowned as the Homecoming Queen. Herncane was announced as the Homecoming Queen on Sept. 30.

Seniors run for Homecoming

Mattie Baker, Reporter
September 15, 2023
Cheering for the four by four team, Coach Eli Mencer helps motivate the runners. At the meet, Altoona faced State College, and the four by four team finished second in their heat.

Hurdlers face coaching situation

Mattie Baker, Guest Reporter
April 26, 2023
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