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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

Madison Aboud

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor

My name is Madison Aboud and I am a sophomore at AAHS. This is my second year on Mountain Echo staff and my first year as an Associate Editor. In Jr. high, I was a reporter on the AAJHS Livewire. In my free time, you can find me reading or singing along to my favorite show-tunes. I’ve always had a passion for writing. My ultimate goal after high school is to become a professional journalist. Outside of Mountain Echo, I am in band, chorus, vocal ensemble, student council and Friends of Rachel. I strive to make sure students of AAHS are finding out everything they need to know within a timely manner. I can’t wait for another great year! 

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Love is in the air. With Valentine's Day around the corner, there is nothing better than curling up with a good romance novel... or fantasy. (Made with Canva.)

Happily ever after

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
February 11, 2025
Working hard. 16 band members qualified for Region Band. (Courtesy of Larry Detwiler.)

Region Band concert to be held

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
February 10, 2025
How long. The stage during the second act of “Hadestown.” The second act begins with Persephone and the workers singing “Our Lady of the Underground.”

Best Broadway musicals

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
January 30, 2025
Mountain Lion Backpack prepares bags

Mountain Lion Backpack prepares bags

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
January 27, 2025
Christmas time is here. The end of the year is fast approaching and the pile of books is smaller. A glimpse into the past reading year. (made with Canva.)

December Book of the Month

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
December 23, 2024
Playing the Blues. The Seth Goheen Trio performed at Levity Brewing Co. on Dec. 6. The performance was their first paid gig. (Courtesy of Seth Goheen.)

Young and jazzy

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
December 17, 2024
Free! Free Fridays are available for any high school student who shows their ID. (Courtesy of Lila Benjamin.)

Free Fridays

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
December 13, 2024
Banning books. Every year, the number of novels on banned book lists increase. (Made with Canva).

The price society pays

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
November 25, 2024
On Altoona! The band performed pregame at the first game of the season. The marching band consists of over 100 members. (Courtesy of Jaidyn Palladini)

Band to perform at annual holiday parade

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
November 25, 2024
A world for the reading. A stack of novels all read and loved.

A guide to Bookstagram books

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
November 15, 2024
Falling in love with reading. (Made in Cavna with Madison Aboud.)

October Book of the Month

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
October 23, 2024
Opportunity of a lifetime. President Obama holds a then baby Noah DiVentrua. The photo was taken at the bowling alley his family owns. (Courtesy of Noah DiVentura).

A Strike of Luck

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
October 9, 2024
Parent - teacher conferences will be held Oct. 10 and Oct. 11. (Made with Canva.)

Parent – teacher conferences

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
October 9, 2024
Journey of arts. Lauren Bossi shares her story. (Courtesy of Laura Bossi.)

It’s OK to not be OK

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
September 30, 2024
The band's back together. The Detwiler family poses for a photo to show off their  T-shirts.

Alumni Band

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
September 26, 2024
A gift to the mind. The annual Festival of Books to take place Sept. 21.

Celebrating literature

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
September 19, 2024
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