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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
Abigail Shearer

Abigail Shearer, Reporter

Hi I’m Abigail, but you can call me Abby. This is my third year writing for the newspaper as well as my second year being on the Mountain Echo Newspaper staff. I enjoy taking pictures, listening to music, and hanging out with my friends. My favorite artists are Lil Peep and girl in red. My comfort shows consist of Julie and the Phantoms, Criminal minds, and Grey’s Anatomy. After high school I would like to go to PennWest Clarion to get my psychology degree so I’m able to pursue a career as a Mental Health Technician for adolescents.

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This membership is valid until August 2023. Students can pre register as early as today.

Free Planet Fitness summer passes

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
May 12, 2023
This year's Altoona wrestlers, along with those who placed in States in the past, gather together for a celebration.

Three wrestlers place at States

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
April 25, 2023
On March 21, a meeting to discuss upcoming spring sports took place. Phil Riccio spoke to upcoming spring athletes about the start of the new season.

Mixed emotions form as spring sports begin

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
March 31, 2023
The boys bathroom on the second floor of the B-building is currently closed and will remain closed due to the validations of the sinks.

Bathroom and hallpass rules to change on Feb. 27

Cassidy Klock and Abigail Shearer
February 23, 2023

Cafeteria workers serve thousands daily

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
February 23, 2023
Assistant coach Andy Aveni calls for a foul.

Coaches impact student athletes

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
February 13, 2023
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February Echo in the Halls

Lillian Roberts and Abigail Shearer
February 10, 2023
Candy gram sale starts Feb. 6

Candy gram sale starts Feb. 6

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
February 3, 2023
Senior Eli Steward strikes a pose with the bacteria and catches Eli Peteuil off guard.

Microbiology class swabs school for bacteria

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
January 31, 2023
Class In Session. First year AAHS teacher, Robert Wynn, discusses topics with his Period 7 English class.

[Photo] Wynn assigns memoirs

Abigail Rudy and Roniyah Kincherlow
January 30, 2023
Sophomore Brooke Everhart showcases her stylish outfit adorned with a shoelace. Shoelace belts are also trending this year.

[Photo] Top six best and worst fashion trends of 2022

Lillian Roberts, Reporter
January 26, 2023
Andrew Sackett plays the base while the rest of the members practice themselves.

Holiday Concert

Abigail Shearer and Bryana Ayala
January 10, 2023
The football team sits down to indulge in breakfast together before an away game.

Sports groups bond with food, fun

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
November 17, 2022
Ear to ear Jason Itle-Clark smiles brightly while teaching his class.

[Photo] Are teachers too harsh on students?

Lillian Robert, Reporter
November 22, 2022
Freshman Rylee Bush shows pride by wearing her uniform on Fridays to support the football team at their away game that the band will be attending.

Band prepares for away games

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
November 15, 2022
Schools must teach about real world

Schools must teach about real world

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
October 21, 2022
Job Fair

Job Fair

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
October 21, 2022
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has over 35 programs and seven 'pathways.'

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Central Penn College provides a career-focused education. Four years of free housing are offered.

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Students communicate with advisers to obtain further information on Commonwealth University.

Career Academy is a training division dedicated for the Army Credential Assistance program.The Academy offers programs for Information Technology, Project Management and Healthcare careers.

The Pennsylvania State Police is a full service agency that includes uniform patrol, crash investigation, criminal investigation and responding to any police related incident.

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Students pause to take a look at what the Pennsylvania State Police have to offer.

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Mount Aloysius College is focused on making a positive difference for the society.

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Triage serves nursing, lab, radiology, rehab therapy and cardiopulmonary.

Mount Nittany Health is a Nurse Residency Program. The program is available to anyone with less then one year of experience.

Spherion staffing and recruiting is an enterprise that brings power through a network of empowered franchise owners.

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Sophomore Lia Sankey throws the ball back into the game. Lia has been playing soccer for 11 years.

Girls’ soccer team lacks junior varsity team

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
September 23, 2022
Rush Hour, Students walk in the halls to get to their next class and pass Start with Hello posters. Students can find Start with Hellos are posted around the hallways throughout the school and on the digital screens.

[Photo] Start with Hello plans for upcoming events

Bryana Ayala, Reporter
September 21, 2022
On April 25 the Quill and Scroll Honors Society induction ceremony was held. Seniors Jayla Nartatez and Destiny Montgomery were inducted into the program.

Staff says goodbye to senior reporters, editors

Mykenzi Doran, Myah Lear, Lillian Roberts, Cassidy Klock, and Abigail Shearer
May 11, 2022
Senior Avery Reid poses for the camera after finishing her final newspaper story. Reid will be graduating on June 3.

Senior Avery Reid works on a newspaper story during her seventh period. Reid re-joined staff at the start of the 2021-2022 school year.

Senior Avery Reid

Senior Avery Reid works on her story during her journalism class. Reid joined the journalism class in her freshman year, took a break, and returned her senior year.

Senior Avery Reid strikes a pose to get a laugh out of the class. Reid enjoys bringing a smile to some of her fellow class mates faces.

Lioneers attend college ceremony in order to support Emma Dietrick. “It felt good to have all of my friends there to support and congratulate me,” Dietrick said.

Student athletes receive scholarships

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
May 5, 2022
Nedimyer congratulates Stroup with a hug after announcing him the blanket award winner.

College Signing Ceremony

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
May 2, 2022
Mountain Lion Backpack Program continues

Mountain Lion Backpack Program continues

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
April 22, 2022
Students and staff are preparing while spring break is approaching. Many of them have different ways to spend their break.

Spring break plans

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
April 10, 2022
Spriggs and Skelly pose after receiving their trophy and winning money. They were excited to win.

Water Assassins comes to an end

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
April 4, 2022
Another homemade favorite of Pentland is chicken alfredo with homemade sauce. “My mom always makes the sauce from scratch,” Pentland said. “It's so good.”

Childhood foods bring back memories

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
March 10, 2022
The spring fling tickets a;re to be sold the week of March 24. Tickets will be sold for five dollars.

Underclassmen attending Spring Fling make up for lost dances

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
February 24, 2022
Hopkins dances during a recital. She has been dancing since the age of five.

Dancer speaks out about balancing dance, school, mental health

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
February 23, 2022

Boys Basketball vs. State College

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
February 23, 2022
The spring fling tickets a;re to be sold the week of March 24. Tickets will be sold for five dollars.

Underclassmen to attend semi-formal Spring Fling

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
February 13, 2022
Ouch. Freshman William Sankey expresses his injury by making freshman Aaron Smearman carry him.

Injured students express feelings on getting through hallways

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
January 21, 2022
Student Mohammed Hussien expresses feelings and thoughts on moving from another country.

Student shares experience of moving to United States

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
January 4, 2022
Athletes and coaches take a break from the season and partake in various activities to keep them healthy.

Athletes, coaches talk about off season time

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
January 2, 2022
Students talk about how bullying has affected them in the past and how it can be prevented in the future. Students gave helpful tips on how to cope with bullying and who to talk to.

Bullying resources available

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
November 19, 2021
Rolling around Gym students play a game during gym class. They wore athletic attire during the game because it made it easier to play.

[Photo] Gym clothing policy continues ideally; shouldn’t cause stress to students

Editorial Board
November 19, 2021
Takedown! In a freestyle tournament Lucas Sipes stood in the neutral stance waiting for the signal to pin his opponent. Sipes won the tournament.

Athletes prepare for start of winter season

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
November 5, 2021
Take a knee Band practices recognizing the seniors for the last home football game of the year. The band had three practices to prepare.

Band practices for senior night

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
October 20, 2021
Dancing. The fall dance workshop posters hang around the building. The Drama Club hosts these lessons on select Saturdays and Sundays.

Drama club to hold dance lessons

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
October 19, 2021
5, 6, 7, 8 Sophomore Jaidyn Palladini goes in for a blind catch.

Smile. Senior Destiny Montgomery talks to friend while waiting to continue on with practice.

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Standing tall Keira McKee stands at attention while waiting on further instructions on the field placement.

Majorette Lilly Noffsker attempts to communicate with friends across the field.

Strike a pose Twirler Carly Mann poses for camera during small break.

Trumpet section waits for the band director to give instructions on where they should be next.

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Left, right left Percussion members march around the field playing to their half time song.

Band director Larry Detwiler demonstrates what not to do while recognizing the seniors.

Freshman Jillian Pierannunzio practices her moves for upcoming game. Pierannunzio practiced for six hours.

Prepping for senior night Chirdon practices her most popular moves. Chirdon made her own routines. “I'm excited to get the crowd excited,” Chirdon said.

Chirdon holds spot of featured twirler

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
October 7, 2021
Returning to where it started Megan Kutruff types on her computer during a planning period. Kutruff attended as a student.

Megan Kutruff

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
September 16, 2021
Click clack Audrey Cromell prepares material for her class to learn the next day. Cromwell worked as a substitute teacher last year.

Audrey Cromell

Abigail Shearer, Reporter
September 16, 2021
Celebrity ghost’s body found in woods

Celebrity ghost’s body found in woods

Destiny Montgomery, Connor George, Sufana Hamid, and Abigail Shearer
October 26, 2020
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