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Altoona Area High School
1404 Sixth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
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The Student News Site of Altoona Area High School

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The Student News Site of Altoona Area High School

Mountain Echo
McKenzie Quirin

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter

I am a twelfth-grade student at Altoona Area High School. I enjoy hanging out with my friends, babysitting my cousins and watching movies. I am a part of the student council. I am friendly and nice.

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Prom will be held at the Jaffa Shrine on July 25 while the afterglo at Lakemont Park. Prom is only for seniors and approved guests.

Prom and afterglo plans change to July

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
May 26, 2020
Asistant Superintendent Patty Burlingame is set to retire at the end of this school year. Burlingame has been a part of the AASD staff for 36 years between being a teacher, principal, assistant principal and assistant superintendent.

Burlingame set to retire after this year

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
May 22, 2020
Senior Delaney Crider will be furthering her education at Penn State Altoona.

“I’m in”

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
May 21, 2020
Senior Gianna Caputo will be furthering her education at Penn State Schreyer Honors College to study chemical engineering.

“I’m in”

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
May 19, 2020
Seniors in the Blair County area are receiving gifts during quarantine. Shannon Stiteler a parent in Blair County created a Facebook page allowing community members to "adopt" seniors who will be missing their last major milestones in a traditional way.

Facebook group gives back to seniors

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
May 18, 2020
Senior student Destiny Boone will be furthering her education at Penn State Altoona.

“I’m in”

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
May 14, 2020
Senior Brooke DelBiondo will be furthering her education at Penn State Altoona.

“I’m in”

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
May 12, 2020
Senior Margaret Fox will be furthering her career at Saint Francis University.

“I’m in”

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
May 7, 2020
Senior Joseph Saylor will be furthering his education at West Virginia University.

“I’m in”

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
May 5, 2020
Due to Covid-19 spring sports seasons and end of the year field trips were canceled. Seniors involved in the spring sports teams and clubs missed an important time in their high school experience.

Senior students, athletes find ways to cope during quarantine

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
May 1, 2020
Senior Anton Muino will be furthering his education at Chatham University.

“I’m in”

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
April 30, 2020
Senior Gianna Marasco will be furthering her education at Lock Haven University.

“I’m in”

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
April 28, 2020
Senior Gabrielle Genua is furthering her education at Edinboro University.

“I’m in”

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
April 23, 2020
Jazzmine McCauley is a senior this year and will be going to Penn State Altoona.

“I’m in”

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
April 21, 2020
During last year's football season, the cheerleaders perform a routine on the side of the field. The cheerleaders go to both the away and home games.

Cheerleading tryouts go virtual

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
April 17, 2020
This is a current social studies classroom.

School to remain closed remainder of year

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
April 9, 2020
COVID-19 Outbreak Colleges close because of the increase in Coronavirus. The Coronavirus affected college students in many different ways.

Coronavirus changes colleges, college students

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
April 7, 2020
How to pass the time With the Coronavirus increasing daily students and teachers find different ways to keep busy. Students have spent their time reading, baking, painting and FaceTiming friends to not be bored during the day.

School community adjusts with stay at home schedules

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
April 3, 2020
AASD closed through April 30

AASD closed through April 30

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
March 31, 2020
Hopeful Students in the high school hope that the Coronavirus increase does not impact graduation and prom. Senior students dreamed of their last prom and walking in graduation for years and hope they can still do it.

Coronavirus affects students in school community

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
March 24, 2020
Stars and Galaxy Senior Allison Peterman creates a mural of the solar system for her senior project. Peterman chose this as her senior project because she wanted to give back to Astronomy teacher James Krug a gift for the planetarium.

Allison Peterman lets creativity come to life through senior project

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
March 12, 2020
Relaxation The new meditation area is open to students and faculty. Librarian Tanya Lucas gave the idea a go in order to educate students on the impact and importance of meditating.

Mindful mornings open to students, faculty

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
March 6, 2020
Helping the Community Student Council runs a cereal drive collection to help the local food banks and local families. This drive will be from Feb 3 through Feb 28.

Cereal drive helps community

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
February 24, 2020
Get your Move on Teachers are starting to get moving into their new classrooms for next year. Many teachers will need to have a moving plan since the b-building will be no longer after the end of this school year.

Administrators, teachers, custodial staff prepare for move

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
February 21, 2020
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Workout Done With the new weight room finished students are able to use the new equipment. The weight room is included with the construction of the new school building.

New construction includes weight room

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
February 7, 2020
Bring in Those Cereal Boxes! Student council will host a cereal drive during the middle of February. The cereal drive has brought help to families in need.

Student Council promotes cereal drive

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
February 3, 2020
When you're having a bad day, what do you do to make yourself feel better?

When you’re having a bad day, what do you do to make yourself feel better?

McKenzie Quirin and Sydney Wilfong
January 30, 2020
Focus on the Game Senior star boys' basketball player Kennth Futrell dribbles the basketball down the court against Hollidaysburg. Futrell accomplished many goals he set for himself in his high school basketball career.

Key player succeeds on court

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
January 23, 2020
The event had a Santa for the kids to tell their wish list. On Dec. 12, Santa and his helper gave out boxes of candy to the kids.

[Photo] Student council hosts staff Christmas party

Zakary Hicks, Reporter
January 13, 2020
YouTube is becoming a popular platform for many of the younger generations. YouTube has given created various influencers throughout 2019.

YouTube stars take over in 2019

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
January 8, 2020
I'm Ready Senior Miranda Butterbaugh gets ready to jump the balance beam at the first gymnastics home meet. The gymnastics team participated in their first meet on Dec. 9.

Winter sports teams look ahead for 2019-2020 season

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
December 20, 2019
Entertainment for the Kids, The string quartet entertains the families at the holiday party. The four students played many Christmas songs on their instruments.

Student council activities throughout holidays

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
December 20, 2019
Say Cheese! Seniors Vydalia Weatherly, April Silva and Hannah Roesch spreads holiday cheer to the community at last year's holiday Christmas party held by the Student Council club. This year Student Council will travel to Garvey Manor nursing home to spread holiday cheer to senior citizens.

Student council members to spread cheer at Garvey Manor

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
December 12, 2019
Read this Students need to add Catalyst to their reading list. The plot of Catalyst can be related to anyone's life.

Add Catalyst to all reading lists

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
December 4, 2019
Follow me! Juniata College student and tour guide shows the Spanish speaking students how to dance the proper way. Students learned the salsa as one of the Spanish worlds most popular dances.

Immersion Day shows Spanish learners different experiences

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
November 27, 2019
Run Senior Kylee Wisor starts the race at a meet during the girls' cross country season. Her and fellow teammate senior Emily Rentz was inspired to create a race for their senior project.

Senior project gives back to humane society

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
November 27, 2019
Focusing hard! Students take their time learning first hand. Third year Spanish students do their best in Mr. Leones class.

[Photo] Dear Kamala Harris stop trying to extend school days

Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
November 19, 2019
Arts and Crafts! Art teacher Kathryn Curry and her Art in public places class wins the door decorating contest sponsored by the Maniacs group at the high school. The class won a pizza party reward for their victory on showing their art abilities through the creation of the theme.

Curry’s class wins door decorating contest

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
November 6, 2019
The Sun Is Also A Star must be read by all

The Sun Is Also A Star must be read by all

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
November 1, 2019
Hola Advanced Placement(AP) Spanish and Spanish three classes will visit Juniata College on Nov. 7. Students who are going on this trip will learn about different experiences from around the Spanish-speaking world.

Spanish classes to visit Juniata college

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
October 29, 2019
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Ready set go. Senior Alese Rinker gets ready to hit the ball that is coming towards her. Rinker competed against freshman Morgan Stevens in the District Six singles championship at Mansion Park.

Lady Lion girls’ tennis takes over District Six Championship

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
October 15, 2019
Buy one! Junior Mychenze Alberts sold the #BeLikeChuck bracelets on the bridge to a fellow student. Students bought the bracelets during their respected lunch periods.

Maniacs sell bracelets as tribute to memory of security greeter Chuck Amerine

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
October 10, 2019
Senior Raquel Dunio and her escort, senior Wesley Young, represent chorus at the Homecoming assembly. At the assembly, candidates were introduced to the student body.

Homecoming candidates introduce themselves

Mckenzie Quirin, Sonia Yost, and Sydney Wilfong
October 4, 2019
Senior Alexis Whysong is running for cheerleading.

[Photo] Homecoming Candidate Posters

McKenzie Quirin, Sonia Yost, and Sydney Wilfong, Reporters
October 4, 2019
Little Do We Know should be new must read

Little Do We Know should be new must read

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
October 1, 2019
Let's Go Senior Sidnie Yoder looks on before the start of the game to the crowd formed by the Maniacs section at Mansion Park. The football team played against Central Dauphin East last Friday on Sept. 20.

Lioneers dance team celebrates 50 years

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
September 27, 2019
Help AP Spanish teacher Dane Leone helps a group with ideas they could use during their presentation. Leone also discussed certain ways they could teach it during their presentation.

AP Spanish class plans presentations for elementary school teaching

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
September 13, 2019
Welcome! This year the senior class will notice a new assistant principal. Vince Nedimyer Jr. takes over as the principal. Nedimyer is in charge of the senior class and coaching the football team.

Principal changes for senior class

McKenzie Quirin, Reporter
September 11, 2019
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