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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
Rylie Keagy

Rylie Keagy, Reporter

Hello! I’m a senior and have been working in journalism since junior high. This is my first year in newspaper and third year in yearbook. The previous two years, I was the yearbook’s photography editor, but this year I am taking on the design editor role. Outside of the journalism classroom, I love reading, listening to music, and shopping. My favorite genre of music is country. I’m a competitive dancer and the captain of our Lioneers’ dance team. I’m so excited to be on staff this year!

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A Helping Hand. Jonah Walters opens a bag of mulch to pour over the freshly laid tulip bulbs. Walters job was to place the bulbs and lay mulch.

Biology class awarded grant to plant tulips

Rylie Keagy, Reporter
December 9, 2024
Ready, set, go. Swimmers prepare to dive in at a meet held last year. The swim team will compete against Richland and Cambria Heights in a double-dual meet. (Courtesy of Madalyn Miller)

First swim meet to take place 

Rylie Keagy, Reporter
December 5, 2024
Sophomore Georgia Zlupko stands with her logo she designed for the PSPA design contest. Zlupko received an honorable mention.

Georgia Zlupko named Honorable Mention in PSPA design contest

Rylie Keagy, Reporter
November 26, 2024
Samara Wertz and Owen Carmel high five at the end of their performance, “The Song That Goes Like This” from “Spamalot.”

Altoona takes on Talent

Rylie Keagy, Reporter
November 26, 2024
Students were given Halloween candy and listened to Halloween themed music while coloring their pumpkins.

Fall activies in Daniel Harber’s math class

Rylie Keagy, Reporter
November 18, 2024
Senior volleyball players, coaches and parents take time for a photo at senior night.

[Photo] Girls’ volleyball makes it to playoffs

Adrielle McNeal, Reporter
November 8, 2024
Freshman Katie Thomas signs the pledge against drugs during Red Ribbon Week. The theme for Oct. 21 was to wear red.

Red Ribbon Week promotes healthy lifestyle

Rylie Keagy, Reporter
October 23, 2024
Senior mentor Gracie Gioiosa talks to freshman Abdrahman Elsadeg about getting involved. Gioiosa asked about his interests to help him navigate what clubs to join.

Taking the lead: senior mentors inspire freshmen

Rylie Keagy, Reporter
October 21, 2024
Swinging through, William Sankey throws a dart into a par three.

Boys’ golf takes on Hollidaysburg

Rylie Keagy, Reporter
October 7, 2024
Senior Lauren Walgrove competes in Hungry, Hungry Hippos at last year's Games Night. Games Night will be held in the fieldhouse.

Homecoming candidates compete for win

Rylie Keagy, Reporter
September 23, 2024
Brandon Lingenfelter shows his fifth period class the rules of cornhole. Lingenfelter tossed the bag and it landed ion the board, earning one point.

Coming home a winner. Senior Olivia McMinn poses for a photo after winning in her competition category, Yearbook Sports Writing.

[Photo] A story to tell: Seven publication staffers participate in the PSPA State competition.

Madison Aboud and Charlie Kephart, Associate Editor and Associate Editor
April 4, 2024
On March 16, 2023, students visited Time Square as an activity for their New York trip. There were a variety of activities students could partake in.

[Photo] Mountain Echo and Horseshoe yearbook travel to New York City

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
March 29, 2023
Shocked! Skylar Rutherford wins first place at the talent show. She played the piano and sang her original song.

[Photo] Skylar Rutherford wins talent show

Abigail Rudy and Charlie Kephart
March 22, 2023
Williamson creates bingeworthy vampire series

Williamson creates bingeworthy vampire series

Rylie Keagy and Gavin Lamborn
March 23, 2022
The downfall of a dancer

The downfall of a dancer

Rylie Keagy, Guest Reporter
March 15, 2022
Leiya Resig reviews her biology kahoot with friends.

Students prepare for spring Keystones

Rylie Keagy, Guest Reporter
February 25, 2022
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Lioneers compete at first competition

Rylie Keagy, Guest Writer
February 20, 2021
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[Photo] Turkey bowl photo album

Cassidy Klock and Destiny Montgomery
December 10, 2021
Hawk leads herself to victory

Hawk leads herself to victory

Rylie Keagy, Guest Writer
November 3, 2021
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