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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
Cassidy Klock

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief

Hello! I'm Cassidy Klock, and I am the Editor in Chief for the AAHS Mountain Echo. I've always had a passion for writing ever since I was a little girl, and I would constantly be writing stories no matter where I was. Other than being on the staff, other school activities I take part in include: Student Ambassadors, Executive Committee, Class President, Friends of Rachel and I was the HOBY leadership representative for my sophomore year. One of my biggest tasks this year I have taken on is developing a mindfulness curriculum with our school librarian, Tanya Lucas. In my free time you can find me hanging out with my friends, journaling, listening to music, shopping, or painting. I also recently have developed a new love for photography. My dream college is Penn State, and I am doing everything in my power to get there! I plan on attending the nursing program there just like my mother did. I’m looking forward to keeping you updated on the school news this year. Cya! :)

All content by Cassidy Klock
Tagteam. Senior Mia Noel and physics teacher Jeremy Rupeka have been Turkey Bowl halftime partners for two years in a row.

[Photo] Lioneers to perform at Turkey Bowl halftime show

Lillian Roberts, Editor in Chief
November 21, 2023
Nama and Neama pose for their joint senior photo. The twins have been inseparable since birth, but they will soon be departing to study at different Ivy League schools.

Twins separate after 18 years to study at separate Ivy League schools

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
May 10, 2023
Senior Week 2022 Seniors Jenna Williams and Gracie Weaver decorate their cars for the first ever senior tailgate. The idea of the event was suggested by Williams.

Third annual Senior Week to begin May 22

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
May 1, 2023
Senior Week 2022 Seniors Jenna Williams and Gracie Weaver decorate their cars for the first ever senior tailgate. The idea of the event was suggested by Williams.

Third annual Senior Week to begin on May 22

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
April 20, 2023
Students prepare to deliver donated hygiene products. The FCCLA club collected over 200 products.

FCCLA club holds first soap, shampoo drive

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
April 18, 2023
Come on along! Junior Ethan Eisenhart performs the choreography to Lullaby of Broadway. This number has almost the entire cast on stage. Eisenhart plays the role of Billy Lawlor.

[Photo] Drama club to perform spring musical

Ryan Longstreth, Reporter
April 6, 2023
Law enforcement responds to the active shooter calls and filled the school parking lot.

Active shooter lockdown declared due to hoax

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
March 29, 2023
New York, New York. Students travel to Liberty Island during their New York field trip. Students had the choice to travel to Liberty Island or visit local museums.

Mountain Echo and Horseshoe yearbook travel to New York City

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
March 29, 2023
History. High school students read to kindergartners to educate them on Black History Month. Carolyn Kline sent students in her African American History classes to read to kindergartners, first and second graders at Penn Lincoln Elementary.

High school students travel to Penn Lincoln for Black History Month

Mykenzi Doran and Cassidy Klock
March 9, 2023
Senior Ben Kennedy and junior Ethan Eisenhart sing while practicing for the school play. Kennedy landed the lead role.

Drama club prepares for production

Cassidy Klock and Jaidyn Palladini
March 3, 2023
Drama crew listens to adviser Ben Cossiter discuss plans for the upcoming play. The production this spring is 42nd Street.

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Junior Ethan Eisenhart dances away during rehearsal. Eisenhart plays Billy Lawlor in the play.

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Senior Ben Kennedy helps distribute the drama clubs new t-shirts. The play this spring is 42nd Street.

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Senior Gracie Crider and sophomore Skylar Rutherford pose with their new shirts. Both girls have been in drama since their freshman year.

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Senior Keira Mayhue dances to the beat during rehearsal. Mayhue has the lead female role in the play.

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Seniors Ben Kennedy and Keira Mayhue dance together as a couple in the school play. The two seniors have been in drama club for all four years of high school.

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Junior Alyana Noel begins to sew costumes for the spring musical. Noel takes every practice to prepare the costumes for the performers.

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Sophomore Damien Swan and senior Kalissa Geist paint in preparation for the play. The crew is in charge of making a variety of props for the cast to use.

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Sophomore Stayley Drenning prepares props for the play. Drenning does not perform in the play, but she is a part of the stage crew.

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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

Senior advice

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
February 22, 2023
Ashley Williams joined the AAHS security guard staff in November of 2022. Since then, she has completed her training and has been promoted to a full-time guard.

New security officer Ashley Williams hired

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
February 16, 2023
Each month, students spend one day participating in Genius Hour activities.

[Photo] Date set for December Genius Hour

Izayah Little, Guest Reporter
December 20, 2022
Working Hard or Hardly Working? Senior Connor Blough was an honors student all throughout his high school career. Since his senior year started, he has came down with a case of senioritis.

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Journalism students gather as the Bobby Hawthorne workshop concludes. During the workshop, the students completed a variety of exercises to improve their writing.

Author Bobby Hawthorne visits student journalists for workshop

Cassidy Klock and Cevin Dively
February 1, 2023
Senior Sean Bettwey races to defend the ball. Bettwey participated in the All-Star students versus staff football game during the turkey bowl.

[Photo] Wide receiver to join the Navy

Dylan Gallo, Guest Writer
January 24, 2023
The AASD calendar has changed due to the cancellation on Dec. 22, 2022.

AASD schedule change due to cancellation

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
January 24, 2023
Students keep track of completed assignments in Google classroom.

Students need to learn accountability

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
January 23, 2023
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[Photo] Letter to the editor: Under-representation of the arts

Callista Faber, Guest Reporter
December 16, 2022
Sharon Burwell continues to expand her Christmas village collection. She has been collecting pieces of her village since she was 18 years old.

Sharon Burwell shares her Christmas village’s story

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
December 7, 2022
Teachers versus football players all-star Turkey Bowl game

Teachers versus football players all-star Turkey Bowl game

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
December 5, 2022
Senior Morgan Stevens calls for her teammates help during the Turkey Bowl. The Turkey Bowl event started in November 2021.

Tom and Joe’s Turkeys, Hot Hens advance to Turkey Bowl championship

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
November 22, 2022
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[Photo] Turkey Bowl to be held on Nov. 22

Makenzie Closson, Associate Editor
November 21, 2022
Helping hands. Behavioral Intervention class teacher Jennifer Cala works to prepare the closet in thr BIC room for the upcoming basic needs pantry. Cala has been teaching at the school for four months, and she has been planning for the pantry for approximately three months.

Basic needs pantry to open

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
November 16, 2022
Sing along. Juniata Gaps students join in with a sing-along to end the Day of the Arts. Day of the Arts has been a tradition at the school since the spring of 1998.

Day of the Arts tradition continues at Juniata Gap

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
November 14, 2022
Working hard. Senior Marin Cooney prepares for her tutoring session to start. Cooney was accepted into the National Honors Society at the end of her junior year.

[Photo] NHS offers after school tutoring

Maddie Cowfer, Reporter
November 3, 2022
Working hard. Senior Alyssa Ziegler works to complete her calculus homework. Ziegler took five courses of mathematics throughout her high school career.

National Honor Society to hold tutoring sessions

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
October 27, 2022
From the Locker Room: episode one

From the Locker Room: episode one

Cassidy Klock and Makenzie Closson
October 26, 2022
Giving back. Former Altoona resident Ashley Lawter collects donations for affected civilians in Florida, post hurricane Ian. Lawter worked with her husband to raise over $1,200 in donations.

Former student collects donations to support residents post hurricane Ian

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
October 21, 2022
Cheering on the team. The mascot shakes pom poms as the football team begins to play.

[Photo] Varsity football team suffers first loss of season

Ashley Carini, Reporter
October 13, 2022
Staff member Cassidy Klock writes about how important it is to keep abortion legal, safe and accessible.

Pro-choice is the only choice

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
October 3, 2022
Senior Abigail Herncane accepts her crown as Homecoming queen from former queen Brooke Harrington. Herncane ran as the girls basketball candidate.

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Microsoft Excel teacher Chelsey McKee adds grades to Skyward before interim grades are due. McKee joined the teaching staff during the 2022-23 school year.

Chelsey McKee

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
September 29, 2022
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[Photo] Alyssa Zeigler

September 17, 2022
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[Photo] Abigail Herncane

September 17, 2022
Meet the 2022 Homecoming Candidates

Homecoming candidates introduce themselves

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
September 17, 2022
Just dance. Students dance the night away during last years Homecoming dance. The dance took place on Sept. 30.

Homecoming dance scheduled for Sept. 29

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
September 16, 2022
Students gather in Madilyn Obers classroom to prep for a test with a Kahoot. Ober joined the faculty staff this year.

[Photo] Madilyn Ober

Makenzie Closson, Reporter
September 16, 2022
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[Photo] Makenzie Negri

Ryan Longstreth, Reporter
September 16, 2022
Senior Jenna Vasquez prepares to wow the crowd with her cheer skills. Vasquez has been on the squad since freshman year.

Football team victorious on Sept. 9

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
September 10, 2022
On Sept. 9, the football team played against Mifflin County. The boys were victorious with a score of 38-0.

Football game, behind the scenes

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
September 10, 2022
The city of Altoona was created in 1849. Since then, businesses have expanded throughout the city.

Downtown Altoona offers variety of small businesses

Cassidy Klock, Editor in Chief
September 5, 2022
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