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Altoona Area High School
1404 Sixth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
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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
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Congratulations! Scholarship recipients will earn up to $1000 at the assembly. This money will go towards their future goals.

School to hold awards assembly

Tommy Ford, Reporter
May 10, 2024
Prim and proper. Kravetz smiles brightly after receiving her $2,000 scholarship. She spent much of her time at the banquet with AAHS alumnus Rachel Gehret, who holds 8 school track and field records.

Hailey Kravetz receives Hall of Fame scholarship

Tommy Ford and Gianna Huber
May 2, 2024
Looking to the sky. Junior Cider Ayala observes the gathering at the Mountain Lion Observatory ahead of the eclipse. While clouds obscured the view, the eclipse was still visible.

Solar eclipse brings community together

Tommy Ford, Reporter
April 17, 2024
Trying something new. Junior Ava Cabell's painting of a ramen bowl was chosen for display. "I wanted to paint something unique with multiple layers," Cabell said. Her mother helped her complete the piece when she was struggling.

Local museum displays student artwork

Tommy Ford, Reporter
April 10, 2024
Inspiring the next generation. The high school wind ensemble performs under the direction of Larry Detwiler. They were the final performance of the Band Bash, preceded by the elementary students at the beginning of the night and junior high school students in the middle.

Students perform in annual Band Bash

Tommy Ford, Reporter
March 22, 2024
Hard at work. Students at the GACTC are able to learn in hands-on environments and work directly with the field they wish to enter. There are over 25 programs to choose from at the GACTC.

GACTC to offer AM tour for adult education programs

Tommy Ford, Reporter
March 18, 2024
A virtual world. Every ACA student has to complete a course named Digital Learning when they first transition taught by Daniel Harber. This class teaches students proper digital etiquette and important skills in a cyber world.

Cyber program offers flexible learning environment for students

Tommy Ford, Reporter
March 7, 2024
Reach for the stars. The first incarnation of this course included only 15 members. Now, the course sees around 50 adults each year, some of which even choose to join virtually through a zoom meeting.

Krug runs evening adult course in planetarium

Tommy Ford, Reporter
February 22, 2024
Bright futures. A total of 24 FBLA members attended the annual regional competition at Saint Francis University. The business attire is an important aspect of these competitions. "There's an expectation to dress formally and act like a good, upstanding citizen," King said.

FBLA members progress to States

Tommy Ford, Reporter
February 9, 2024
Fresh beginnings. Ethan Eisenhart and Greg Wenzel rehearse in preparation for the show. Eisenhart will play the titular lead in the spring musical.

Drama club begins rehearsals for ‘Joseph’

Tommy Ford, Reporter
January 24, 2024
Made with Canva

InTune Two [3]

Lillian Roberts and Tommy Ford
January 8, 2024
O Chemist's Tree. Over Irwin's 23 years of doing this assignment, she has taken many of her students' ornaments home with her. "Once I retire, one of the trees in my house is going to be like my own 'Chemist's Tree' of previous years," Irwin said. "I'll remember that and cherish that for the rest of my life."

‘Chemist’s Tree’ assignment enhances holiday season

Tommy Ford, Reporter
December 14, 2023
The sound of music. The AAHS vocal ensemble has many upcoming events for the holiday season. For their next outing, they will sing at the first tree lighting service downtown on December 1.

Student vocalists perform ‘Voices of Altoona’ concert

Tommy Ford, Reporter
November 29, 2023
Break a leg. Over 60 students auditioned to be in the show in September. The 41 that were cast have been rehearsing diligently ever since.

AAJHS Drama Club to perform ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’

Tommy Ford, Reporter
November 15, 2023
A bright future. Owen Hoover was awarded a letter of Commendation from the NMSC on Oct. 16. He now keeps a framed version of the letter in his home.

Shooting for the stars

Tommy Ford, Reporter
November 8, 2023
En garde. Greatsword fencing is one of the only disciplines that requires a two-handed grip. The most common armor is a tunic and face guard. (Courtesy of Warren Leberfinger)

Gaining an edge

Tommy Ford, Reporter
October 25, 2023
All new teachers hired by the district gathered at the high school for the week prior to school starting for training.

Sixteen teachers choose high school

October 18, 2023
AI benefits and dangers. Students and staff voice their opinions on whether AI is beneficial or not.

The benefits and dangers of AI in classrooms

October 16, 2023
Practice makes perfect! Bandarama will take place on Oct. 10 in the auditorium.

Band to perform annual Bandarama concert

Tommy Ford, Reporter
October 2, 2023
The astronomy club meets in the Neil Armstrong Planetarium and is organized by club adviser James Krug.

Astronomy club organizes student officers ahead of Fort Roberdeau Haunted Trail

Tommy Ford, Reporter
September 18, 2023
The Life of Henry Darger

The Life of Henry Darger

Tommy Ford, Guest Reporter
May 9, 2023
Bee and PuppyCat Review

Bee and PuppyCat is best animated show in recent times

Tommy Ford, Guest Reporter
March 7, 2023
Introduction to Publications students designed magazine covers featuring people they admired. Thomas Ford designed this cover featuring Kylie Delre. Ford and Delre meta few years ago and have been friends ever since.

Kylie Delre – How love for hockey can change a life

Tommy Ford, Guest Reporter
October 25, 2022
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