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Mountain Echo
Altoona Area High School
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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
Madalyn Miller

Madalyn Miller, Reporter

Hey! I am Madalyn Miller. This is my second year with publications. I love writing and photography. Other activities that I am involved in at school are  Silks, Orchestra, Drama Club, Circle of Friends and I was the secretary for Freshman Executive Committee my Freshman year. Outside of school you will see me hanging with my friends and family,  reading, writing, and taking pictures.   I also love spending time with my cat Zoey and my bunny Toby. See ya later!

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Singing our hearts out. Seniors Ethan Eisenhart, Ryan Longstreth, Leah St. Croix and juniors Cara Bolvin and Ethan Peterman stand alongside other members of the Vocal Ensemble at the spring concert.

[Photo] Vocal Ensemble to sing at Altoona Curve game

Jaidyn Palladini, Editor in Chief
May 8, 2024
Hole in one. Sophomore Sofia Hallinan practices her golfing skills.

[Photo] The benefits of summer sports

Lydia Beltz, Guest Reporter
May 3, 2024
Freshman Sam Harpster looks for someone to catch her pass in their game against State College. Last year the girls' basketball team suffered a loss in the state playoff game against State College.

[Photo] Lady Lions basketball to play Erie Mcdowell

March 1, 2024
Last year's Freshman Executive committee poses outside the open cafeteria

[Photo] Executive committee numbers rise

Sophia Knorr, Guest Reporter
January 5, 2024
Playing Anthony Cornet plays a couple of pieces for the fine arts students. Cornet also writes his own music and teaches piano.

Piano inspiration

Madalyn Miller
May 17, 2023
Celebration on the court The boys' varsity team celebrates after they scored a point on the other team. To celebrate the team claps each others hands.

Boy Volleyball goes against Central

Madalyn Miller, Reporter
May 12, 2023
Practicing The band practices for their first band concert of the season. Now it is their last concert of the season.

Band performs last concert of the season

Madalyn Miller, Reporter
May 12, 2023
Blocked Junior Tyler Kowalski blocks the ball, so it can not go over the net. Kowalski scored a point.

In air Senior Garrett Baumgartner served the ball over the net scoring a point. The point got them a win.

Clapping The JV team sits on the bench supporting the varsity team. When varsity got a point JV clapped and cheered them on.

Running Up Sophomore Jack Hartman did a jump serve to get the ball over the net. The ball went over the net, and the other team hit it.

Spike it Senior Landon Fisher spikes the ball over the net. Fisher scored a point for the team.

Morning Meetings. The student council meets before school and has meetings. They pose for a picture, waiting for the meeting to start.

Student Council accepts applications for officer positions

Madalyn Miller and Stayley Drenning
April 28, 2023
Sophomore Karinna Wolfe finalizes her website project for English class. Wolfe's project was on the existence of God. After that class finished they did a day called the Webbi Awards and presented their projects.

[Photo] English Department takes steps toward changing the curriculum

April 20, 2023
Students helped teachers campaign by using posters and posting on social medias to vote for their teachers.

Falger remains victorious in March Madness tournament

Madalyn Miller
March 31, 2023
Dedication Before events, the Lioneers practice in the science commons of the B building to perfect routines. On weekdays the team would stay from 3-4 p.m.

[Photo] Devoted to dancing

Mykenzi Doran, Reporter
March 31, 2023
Freshman Sam Harpster looks for someone to catch her pass. The girl's basketball team advanced to the State playoffs.

[Photo] Girl’s basketball team suffers loss in State playoff game

Miley Naugle, Reporter
March 14, 2023
Money. Sophomore Oliva Behe and Freshman Nickolas Stevenson dance together. Behe dances on a dime as Stevenson stands behind her and dances.

Running through Act 1

Madalyn Miller, Reporter
March 9, 2023
Awards. Junior Academy of Science members hold up their certificates. Students received certificates and medals for their hard work on their projects and presentations skills.

Moving on up – Seven Junior Academy of Science members move to States

Madalyn Miller, Reporter
March 2, 2023
Practicing. Freshman Hannah Owulade plays the violin during rehearsal for the holiday concert. The symphonic orchestra is now preparing to play the String Spectacular.

Spring spectacular concert tonight

Madalyn Miller, Reporter
March 2, 2023
Stocking Up. Junior Emma Kianka stocks the shelves at Weis. Kianka took a break from stocking shelves to help a customer.

Students juggle school, employment

Madalyn Miller, Reporter
February 16, 2023
It's Time. The students who traveled to play in District orchestra pose to take a group photo. The photo was taken right before they performed for friends and family.

Somerset hosts District Orchestra

Madalyn Miller, Reporter
January 27, 2023
The orchestra performs a holiday sing along. It was the last time performing holiday music for this school year.

Seniors perform last holiday concert

Madalyn Miller, Reporter
January 19, 2023
Victory dance. The Cookie Monsters celebrate their team efforts. They decided to have a dance break during the baking process.

[Photo] Mountain Echo Christmas Cookie Competition

Abigail Rudy and Ryan Longstreth
January 6, 2023
Hot coca. The cookie monsters make their batch of hot coca cookies. They made the dough carefully all together.

The ASO and the AYO practicing before there big concert. The AYO played one song by themselves and then played with the ASO

Altoona Symphony celebrates holidays with help from local students

Madalyn Miller, Reporter
December 16, 2022
Working Hard. On Nov. 23 sophomore Lauryn Ryan works on her Genius Hour project during second period.

Students start research for Genius Hour projects

Madalyn Miller, Reporter
December 2, 2022
The most recent home of The R.K. Agarwal M,D, & Family, Teen Center & Shelter was established in 2017.

Local Teen Shelter provides help for local teens

Madalyn Miller, Reporter
November 10, 2022
Jeremy and Jenn McCauley are busy working at the taco station which prepares walking tacos, nachos with cheese or buffalo chicken dip and chili cheese dogs during football games.

Parents raise money for fine arts programs

Madalyn Miller, Reporter
November 1, 2022
Power throw. Junior Aubrey Dietzel throws ball back into play

Girl’s soccer vs Williamsport

Madalyn Miller, Reporter
October 21, 2022
Break Time. The team rests up and gets a talk from the coaches before the second half of the game.

Chasing the ball. Freshman Sophia O'Dea is running hard to keep control of the ball.

Cool down. Junior Hailey Kravetz saving energy before the next big play.

Hustle. Senior Maura Kiser hustles into offence position.

All in. Junior Hannah Vancas fights to take control of the ball.

Scoring. Junior Hailey Kravetz running towards the goal to score a goal.

Kicking it up a notch. Senior Abbie Herncane kicks the ball up to get it farther down the field.

Defense. Senior Quinn DeAntonio kicks the ball away from the goal in order to keep the other team from scoring.

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On a cruise. Dean and her family take a cruise to Cape May, New Jersey to look at the dolphins, jellyfish and more.

Hearing impaired student shares her story

Madalyn Miller, Reporter
October 17, 2022
Jason McKenzie taught his sophomore academic English class about the Pit and the Pendulum during the first weeks of school. During third period he worked on his computer.

Jason McKenzie

Madalyn Miller, Reporter
September 16, 2022
English teacher Samantha Fickes works each day with students in attempts to help them. Fickes started teaching this year.

[Photo] Samantha Fickes

Madalyn Miller, Reporter
September 15, 2022
Homecoming ticket information is showing up on the TV screens to remind everyone Homecoming is approaching fast.

Homecoming dance tickets on sale soon

Madalyn Miller, Reporter
September 8, 2022
What is happening inside someone's head is impossible to see.

Living with anxiety 

Madalyn Miller, Guest Reporter
March 21, 2022
Indoor Silks practice in the science common, preparing for their first competition in January.

Indoor silks to take the floor

Madalyn Miller, Guest Reporter
March 1, 2022
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Wind Ensemble schedules January concert

Madalyn Miller, Guest Writer
January 1, 2021
DeStefano shares passion of singing

DeStefano shares passion of singing

Madalyn Miller, Guest Writer
November 3, 2021
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