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Online newspaper of Altoona Area High School in Altoona, Pennsylvania
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  • December 6Lunch for 12/6/23 - Beef and Cheese Nachos & Baked Beans
  • December 6Announcements for 12/6/2023
  • December 5Lunch for 12/5/23 - General Tso's & Steamed Broccoli
  • December 4National Cookie Day!
  • December 4Lunch for 12/4/23 - Cheeseburger & French Fries
  • December 4Announcements for 12/4/2023
  • December 1Lunch for 12/1/23 - Toasted Cheese Sandwich & Tomato Soup
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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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.

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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