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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
Megan Shultz

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor

My name is Megan Shultz, and I am an associate editor on the Mt. Echo staff. Ever since I was young I would spend my free time writing stories for my family. Now, entering my senior year, I still get excited to show them my work. When I’m not reading or writing, I love to dance and hangout with my friends. Once I graduate, I hope to attend Mount Aloysius for their sonography program. Until then, I’m looking forward to my senior year and the awesome memories I will make.

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Helping hands. High school teachers attended afterglo to check tickets and chaperone all of the kids. They played a huge role in making the night run smoothly.

Afterglo 2024

Megan Shultz, Associate editor
May 29, 2024
Let's get loud. Students get excited at prom as they pose for a big group photo. Everyone had a great time.

Prom 2024

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
May 28, 2024
Money makers. After this school year, prices of Gardener's will be raised. These classic boxes will be less known come next year.

Money melting away

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
May 13, 2024
Wakey Wakey. Asynchronous students will be required to fill out an attendance form every morning before 7:50 a.m. This is a way to make sure kids are "attending" school while being online for these three days.

Bringing back the old: Keystone days return to asynchronous for non-testers

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
May 8, 2024
The final stretch. Senior Emma Kianka finishes off her last project in her English class before graduation. Students in Mr. Mccarters English class were given a research and presentation project as the last grade for this class.

Blooming. People walk around Burket Farm looking to pick bloomed tulips. Admissions was $5 per person and $1 for every picked tulip.

Gas station glory. A collage made of the mac and cheese, chicken and milkshakes rated based on appearance and taste.

Fueling up with flavor

Megan Shultz and Jordan Hescox
April 19, 2024
Look into the future. After over 20 years, Altoona will be participating in the Rotary career fair. This year, parents filled out a Google form and had students pick their top four careers. [Made With Canva]

Local schools to participate in Rotary career fair

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
April 17, 2024
Freshmen in focus. A group of freshmen work on their assignments from other classes during freshmen seminar. The class was given to all ninth graders as a way to work on everyday life skills.

Exploring the marvels of Biology. Students and Partsch collaborated in the classroom together, now posing for a picture before Partsch's absence.

Striking out cancer

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
April 11, 2024
Mending hearts. FCS classes are excited for the opportunity to give back to the school community by sewing their items for no charge.

Intro to FCS hosts Mending Clinic

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
April 9, 2024
Bigger and better. Students should go to State College to hangout when they are off of school. The things State College has to offer is better than Altoona.

Satisfaction with State

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
April 2, 2024
Safety first. Junior Hailey Woomer was given the opportunity to dissect a rat in her anatomy class. The classes were given directions and tools to locate internal organs of the rat.

Happy hearts. A child in the hospital shows her heart-warming smile after receiving an Easter for Eli basket. The basket was filled with toys, games and other items to keep her entertained during her stay.

Finding strength in struggles

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
March 22, 2024
Baby basket. The youngest age range for the baskets was newborn to four years old. The baby basket contained items like teethers, clothes and a stuffed animal for the babies to hold.

Follow the leader. The Girl's League members listen closely to adviser Megan Yingling as she instructs them on their next step. Yingling is always happy to help the community.

Helping hands. Senior Aaliyah McGee helps junior Giada Lattieri pack her Easter basket. The girls all work together to make the process easier.

FInishing touch. Senior Aaliyah McGee finishes off one of the baby baskets with a tag. Students got to complete a basket by stuffing and wrapping them.

Basket Builders. The finished baskets contained toys, crafts, clothes and other fun items for kids to enjoy. Each basket was finished off in a plastic wrap with a tag about the age range.

Empowered women, empower women. Members of Girl's League gather after school to make Easter baskets for children in hospitals. They were able to make up 23 baskets for the Easter for Eli foundation.

Giving back. Easter for Eli is a non-profit fundraiser that goes to help families who are overcoming hard times in the hospitals. Students can donate during lunches this week to make these baskets.

Girl’s League hosts Easter for Eli

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
March 4, 2024
Loco for Hoco. Senior Aaliyah McGee dresses up for jersey day during Homecoming week. Students like to do fun theme days to show school spirit.

Emails for excitement. Students wait to receive an email from the school district announcing a FID. Everyone talks about the possibility of an online day during a storm.

Freedom of FID

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
February 27, 2024
Behind the lens. Senior Lillian Roberts asks for photography tips from Tim Boyles. He has been working closely with students on the Mountain Echo staff.

Stacked up. These are just a few of Colleen Hoover's books. Over time she has written 26 books. All can be purchased in stores or even on Kindle.

The ups and downs: CoHo version

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
February 20, 2024
Pups at play. Every animal deserves a loving home. Check in with the local Humane Societies to see how to give a helping hand.

Unleashing compassion

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
February 13, 2024
Happy start. Math teachers Jason Itle-Clark and Natalie Trimmer greet their students with smiling faces. They believe the best way to start the day is happily.

Up late. Student athletes stay up late in order to finish school work. Grades come above school for these students.

The life of a student-athlete

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
January 30, 2024
Rise and shine. Seniors Abigail Miller and Jaynie Estlow walk into school to begin the third marking period. The two girls are prepared to graduate in May.

[Photo] New year, new classes

January 29, 2024
Posters will be put up around the school as a reminder to support the Humane Society.

Hats for hounds

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
January 22, 2024
Since "Anyone but You" came out on December 22, 2023, it became the best rom-com since 1999.

Anyone but You is a must watch for everyone

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
January 18, 2024
Students wait in line to check out at the school store. The new system is up and running for students who want to use card.

School store upgrades

Megan Shultz and Ash Carini
January 12, 2024
Christmas crafts. Elementary school student Alexis Shultz focuses in on her gingerbread house decorating. Her family has decorated a gingerbread house every year, for five years.

Taking it in. Senior Quinn Boslet watches her team as she focuses on the last few minutes of the game. She was proud of her team and how they carried through this year.

Senior soccer players speak on final season

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
December 1, 2023
Finding a path. Going to a corn maze during the fall season is always a good way to have fun with friends and family.

Craft Show Crochet. Alivia Crawford sets up at various craft shows to sell her items. She encourages others to come check it out.

Crawford runs crocheting business

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
November 13, 2023
New Chances. The opportunity fair will be held on Nov. 14 and 15. Students are able to dive deeper into making decisions for the future.

Oncoming opportunities

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
November 8, 2023
In focus. Scholastic Scrimmage members Logan Walter, Connor Matosziuk, Jacob Ceglar and Rosemary Wei get ready to hit the buzzer to answer. The team placed second in the championship on Nov. 1.

Undefeated with a love for knowledge

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
November 1, 2023
All new teachers hired by the district gathered at the high school for the week prior to school starting for training.

Sixteen teachers choose high school

October 18, 2023
Halloween heros. Officer John Mcfalls poses with his sons for a photo during the 2022 trunk or treat. His kids enjoyed showing off their costumes to the other staff members

Haunted Hallways to take place

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
October 16, 2023
Bad game gone good. Sydney Stroup jumps for the ball in attempt to earn a kill. Although the game was a loss, she is proud of her personal record.

Sydney Stroup reaches 500 kills

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
October 16, 2023
Snacks on wheels. Students spend the morning walking with the coffee cart to offer drinks and snacks. Students in special education classes and work experience students help with the cart. All students have the opportunity to purchase items.

Coffee cart to open up

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
October 2, 2023
A new experience. Rylee Crawford spends her morning teaching her students about the difference

The trend train. Laney Yost (left), Riley Pellegrino (middle) and Leiya Resig (right) jump on the trend train with their Stanley cups.

Stanley vs. Hydroflask – the better choice

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
September 25, 2023
Making Mt. Lion history. Gabrielle Filer (left) and Clarissa Long (right) smile big after breaking school records.

Two weeks for two records

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
September 19, 2023
A new look on life. Students Dawn Dempsey (left) and Jordan Carlucci (right) try various foods of the French culture.

FLC to hold first meeting

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
September 11, 2023
Going for the win. Senior Laney Yost gives it her all as she works towards beating the record. (Courtesy of Laney Yost)

Yost breaks American record

Megan Shultz, Associate Editor
September 8, 2023
Sam Kessinger sets the ball for Garrett Baumgartner.

Samuel Kessinger reaches 1,000 career assists 

Megan Shultz, Guest Reporter
April 27, 2023
Don't waste your time reading the sequel.

“It Ends With Us” remains superior to “It Starts With Us”

Megan Shultz, Guest Reporter
April 6, 2023
Manny Miller played his senior football season this year and will commit to a college very soon.

Manny Miller prepares for his future

Megan Shultz, Guest Writer
January 24, 2023
Food and friends. The foreign language club sits down for a meal at Aki. This was one of many field trips taken by the club.

FLC to visit Christkindl market

Megan Shultz, Guest Reporter
December 7, 2022
Introduction to Publication students designed magazine covers to feature journalism students. Megan Shultz designed this cover to feature Madison Cowfer.

Cowfer shares key to commitment 

Megan Shultz, Guest Reporter
November 16, 2022
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