Can we help you find something?
The Student News Site of Altoona Area High School

Mountain Echo
Altoona Area High School
1404 Sixth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
  • March 13Breakfast 03/13/25 - Egg and Cheese Croissant
  • March 13Lunch 03/13/25 - Pulled Pork Nachos
  • March 13Announcements for 03/13/25
  • March 12Breakfast 03/12/25 - Biscuit with Country Gravy
  • March 12Lunch 03/12/25 - Chicken Potpie over Biscuit
  • March 12Announcements for 03/12/25
  • March 11Breakfast 03/11/25 - Sausage, Egg and Cheese Muffin
The Student News Site of Altoona Area High School

Mountain Echo
The Student News Site of Altoona Area High School

Mountain Echo
Jayla Nartatez

Jayla Nartatez, Reporter

Hello!  My name is Jayla Nartatez and I am a senior this year.  My passion for writing and taking pictures is what engendered me to become a part of the newspaper staff.  Other things I enjoy are being a part of the Altoona High School tennis team, drawing, listening to music and just being creative.  After high school, I plan on attending college to major in communications and pursue a career in Journalism.

All content by Jayla Nartatez
Senior Brayden Adams plans to attend college after graduating high school.

“I’m In”

Jayla Nartatez, Reporter
May 20, 2022
Celebrate! During teacher appreciation week, some students display their appreciation for their teachers.

Teachers, students celebrate teacher appreciation week

Jayla Nartatez, Reporter
May 18, 2022
Senior William Secriskey makes plans to attend college and pictures what life will be like after high school.

“I’m In”

Jayla Nartatez, Reporter
May 13, 2022
Senior Danielle Mueller makes plans to attend college after graduating high school.

“I’m In”

Jayla Nartatez, Reporter
May 11, 2022
The team lines up before the match to hear their teammates be announced. Head coach Jake Colledge announced the players in order of their rank.

Boys tennis match against Hollidaysburg

Jayla Nartatez, Reporter
May 10, 2022
Freshman Luke Mitchell returns the ball to his opponent after receiving the serve. Mitchell is the number one player on the team.

Boys’ tennis face rivals in end of season match

Jayla Nartatez, Reporter
April 29, 2022
Morgan Lindsey is a senior and will be attending Penn State Altoona.

“I’m In”

Jayla Nartatez, Reporter
April 27, 2022
No more school! The end of the year is approching with only a few weeks left. Students are continuing to make memories and remembering old ones as well.

End of school brings memories from past year

Jayla Nartatez, Reporter
April 22, 2022
The jazz band will be performing at a concert on April 14.

Jazz band to perform April 14

Jayla Nartatez, Reporter
April 13, 2022
Elly Eisel is a senior and is moving on after graduation to pursue a career in nursing.

“I’m In”

Jayla Nartatez, Reporter
April 12, 2022
Bieber returns with best album yet

Bieber returns with best album yet

Jayla Nartatez, Reporter
April 8, 2022
Some students complete their classes through the ACA program, which is the online learning program for Altoona.

District provides options for education

Jayla Nartatez, Reporter
April 8, 2022
Putting on headphones and taking a moment with music can change the day.

Music can help to relieve stress

Jayla Nartatez, Reporter
March 28, 2022
Reminiscing. Before the new building was built, the old B building was where students attended.

Alumni see changes

Jayla Nartatez, Reporter
March 24, 2022
As the concert began, Senior Parker Cook and her friends joining her took the stage. This first performance was a group performance where they sang "Seasons of Love" from Rent.

Parker Cook’s senior recital

Jayla Nartatez, Reporter
March 14, 2022
Senior Luke Rekosky joins Parker Cook on stage for a performance. The song they sang was "Time to Say Goodbye", which they sang in Italian.

Take a bow! The group puts on their final performance of "Finale B" from Rent. After they finished, they received an around of applause.

Show stopping. Parker Cook takes the spotlight for a solo with one of many songs.

Senior Elly Eisel and Parker Cook take the stage together and perform a song.

During the show, Parker Cook and Senior William Secriskey entertain the audience with another song.

Wishful thinking: Later school start time

Wishful thinking: Later school start time

Jayla Nartatez, Reporter
March 9, 2022
"I'm In"

“I’m In”

Jayla Nartatez, Reporter
February 28, 2022
Oh how jolly. The orchestra performed in the annual Christmas concert. A concert will be held this Thursday at 7 p.m. with the younger students.

[Photo] Orchestra to perform Spring Spectacular Concert

Jaidyn Palladini, Associate Editor
February 28, 2022
Seniors explore curiosity about living in ‘80s generation compared to today’s generation

Seniors explore curiosity about living in ‘80s generation compared to today’s generation

Jayla Nartatez, Reporter
February 24, 2022
Students to play at string spectacular concert

Students to play at string spectacular concert

Jayla Nartatez, Reporter
February 18, 2022
Natalie Shoch teaches a senior English class during seventh period as a student teacher.

Shoch pursues masters degree while student teaching

Jayla Nartatez, Reporter
February 9, 2022
Say cheese! Mayah Marasco poses for a photo while exploring.

Seniors reflect on future

Jayla Nartatez, Reporter
January 28, 2022
Senior Ashten Bardell drives the ball to the net.

Mountain Lions to take on rivals back to back

Jayla Nartatez and Marlee Baum
January 24, 2022
Strings ready. Senior Brooke Ajay leads the orchestra as they tune their instruments for the show.The orchestra prepares in the last final minutes before the show starts.

Chorus and Orchestra Holiday Concert

Jayla Nartatez, Reporter
January 13, 2022
The chorus comes back on stage to perform more songs. The chorus and orchestra performed both together and separately throughout the show.

Orchestra director Kelly Detwiler leads a group of the orchestra. As the rest of the orchestra got off stage, this small group stayed on to play.

Coming together. Both the orchestra and the chorus take the stage together and perform a song.

Bows up. The cello's begin to play as the concert begins.

Jennifer Lowe starts off her class with a vocab builder. As Lowe starts to teach, she introduces a new vocab word to her fourth period class.

Teachers reflect on students who impacted their lives

Jayla Nartatez, Reporter
December 15, 2021
Holiday theme week allows students to dress up as snowmen

Holiday theme week allows students to dress up as snowmen

Jayla Nartatez, Reporters
December 15, 2021

#5: Kelly Detwiler, 32 years

Destiny Montgomery and Jayla Nartatez
November 8, 2021

#4: James Lowe, 33 years

Destiny Montgomery and Jayla Nartatez
November 8, 2021

#3: Doug Spayd, 35 years

Destiny Montgomery and Jayla Nartatez
November 8, 2021

#2: Kimberly Shope, 35 years

Destiny Montgomery and Jayla Nartatez
November 8, 2021

#1: Marvin Murray, 36 years

Destiny Montgomery and Jayla Nartatez
November 8, 2021
Top 5: Teachers who have been teaching for 30+ years

Top 5: Teachers who have been teaching for 30+ years

Destiny Montgomery and Jayla Nartatez
November 8, 2021
Senior Connor George devotes time to learning to play drums, revealing passion  

Senior Connor George devotes time to learning to play drums, revealing passion  

Jayla Nartatez, Guest Writer
November 3, 2021
Load More Stories
Menu
Activate Search
Home
Jayla Nartatez