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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

Melissa Krainer

Melissa Krainer, Reporter

Ciao! My name is Melissa Krainer, and this is my second year reporting for the Mountain Echo. I’m very excited to be a part of the staff this year as a sophomore! I’ve always been passionate about writing, and I can’t wait to help report on school and community events this year. In my free time, you might find me crocheting, reading, playing the violin or working on math puzzles. I speak both English and German fluently. This is one of my favorite quotes:

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

- Mahatma Gandhi

All content by Melissa Krainer
Yum! FLC members enjoy hibachi at Aki during the fall of 2022. This year, interested students will be able to eat lunch at the restaurant on Oct. 25.

FLC to dine at Aki

Melissa Krainer, Reporter
October 20, 2023
Singing the way to change. Vocal ensemble students practice their choral pieces during eighth period. Sipes believes that reaching out to families and students to discuss concerns is crucial. Its important for voices to be heard, Sipes said. I think that the school is making positive changes in that regard.

‘Be the Change’

Melissa Krainer, Reporter
October 2, 2023
Adapting. Students pass in front of the guidance office on their way to class. For freshmen, the new high school environment can prove to be stressful at first. Its really difficult to get to classes on time when theres a lot of traffic in the halls, especially at the bridge, Dileo said. [But] now that Im more comfortable in the [high] school, I dont worry as much and its not as much of a struggle as it was the first couple of days.

Congested

Melissa Krainer, Reporter
September 15, 2023
Prom 2023

[Photo] Prom 2023

May 31, 2023
Senior Arden McKendree plans to attend college after high school.

“I’m In”

Melissa Krainer, Reporter
May 3, 2023
Senior Brandon Everhart plans to attend college after high school.

“I’m In”

Melissa Krainer, Reporter
May 1, 2023
Senior Annie Ketterman plans to attend college after high school.

“I’m In”

Melissa Krainer, Reporter
April 26, 2023
Senior Alyssa Zeigler plans to attend college after high school.

“I’m In”

Melissa Krainer, Reporter
April 21, 2023
Senior Callista Farber plans to attend college after high school.

“I’m In”

Melissa Krainer, Reporter
April 18, 2023
Senior Abigail Scheinberg plans to attend college after high school.

“I’m In”

Melissa Krainer, Reporter
March 29, 2023
Senior Trevor Wolfe plans to join the army after high school.

“I’m In”

Melissa Krainer, Reporter
March 7, 2023
Senior Kylianna Sipes plans to attend college after high school.

“I’m In”

Melissa Krainer, Reporter
February 14, 2023
Save the date! The PJAS regionals competition is on Saturday, Feb. 18 at Saint Francis University. Competitors will present their projects along with other students from Cambria, Somerset, Center and Bedford counties.

PJAS Regional Competition

Melissa Krainer, Reporter
February 1, 2023
Smile! The Bocce team grins in the stands after defeating Bellwood-Antis on Tuesday, Jan. 10. The teams first game ended in Altoona winning the first match 14-1; Bellwood winning the second match 7-2; and Altoona winning the tie-breaker frame 1-0.

Bocce Bonding

Melissa Krainer, Reporter
January 31, 2023
Prep. Patton prepares teaching materials for her students. In order to further her understanding of languages, she took a sabbatical last year. “[My favorite part about teaching is] just interacting with the kids and watching them learn new things, having them be interested and excited by it like I was,” Patton said.

Jessica Patton

Melissa Krainer, Reporter
December 1, 2022
¡Hola! Guten Tag! Bonjour! The World Languages department poses for a photo. From left to right: Dane Leone, Sandra Mitchell, Mark Petrarca, Veronica Skomra, Patricia Leonard and Jessica Patton.

Veronica Skomra

Melissa Krainer, Reporter
November 30, 2022
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