The Glen Echo

A high school runner’s commitment to being the best

by Allison Kerper, Staff Writer October 15, 2019

The official fires his starting pistol and Bryce Fisher takes off. Nerves fade as his feet start to hit the ground in a rhythm he knows well.  He is familiar with each curve as he rounds the track during...

Anthony Maurice shoots the game winning goal on a breakaway against the New Jersey Rockets in 2019.

On and off the ice

by Emma Neubart, Staff Writer October 15, 2019

Stepping onto the ice at the Chicago Bauer National Championship in 2012, Anthony Maurice had his focus on one thing, winning. Nerves consumed him as he stared into the eyes of the opposing forward of...

Kelsey Boyles closet is packed to the brim with Bucknell University apparel.

Senior contemplates breaking family college tradition

by Abby Weber, Staff Writer October 15, 2019

Kelsey Boyle is one decision away from breaking a family tradition.  Her story is almost as typical as any other. Like others, senior year has brought its benefits; she loves leaving for lunch and...

This is the logo for HOSA. It stands for  Future Health Professionals, formerly known as Health Occupations Students of America.

High school welcomes HOSA as new extracurricular

by Michael Taromina, Staff Writer October 10, 2019

A new club is entering the extracurricular field at the high school, HOSA. HOSA stands for Health Occupations Students of America and is run by Biology teacher Kelsey Brentnall. Brentnall has taught...

The homecoming dance is on Saturday, October 12.

Restrictions to homecoming dance helps make the night fun for everyone

by Alex Vicinanza, Staff Writer October 2, 2019

With new regulations for the homecoming dance, students are anxious to get tickets before it’s too late.  A ticket for the Oct. 12 dance costs $20. In previous years, students could wait until the...

Andy spending time on his phone, despite having his work incompleted.

How cellphones are taking over students lives

by Alex Vicinanza and Michael Silver June 17, 2019

Alex’s Take on Phone Use To be honest, I am sort of a phone addict. In the last week, I have averaged 5 hours and 6 minutes of phone time per day. That’s a lot of time on my phone. Snapchat...

Junior girls pose in costume while getting ready for the show.  From left to right, top row: Sofia Nolfo, Caitlin O’Brien, Madi Willoughby, Caroline Goldenberg, and Sofia Nolfo.  From left to right, bottom row: Abby Stern, Caroline Torpey, and Dylaney Sabino.

Student actors reflect on Wicked and Whimsical

by Abby Stern, Staff Writer April 12, 2019

The Theatre Company put on its spring play, Wicked and Whimsical, on April 4, 5, and 6.  There were four performances, each at 7 p.m. and one matinee on April 6 at 2 p.m.   The performance was made...

Finding Time: the struggle for high school students to focus on academics and extracurriculars

by Andrew Kastelman, Staff Writer April 3, 2019

“Ring!” The school bell sounds ending the long, seven hour school day. You just had an AP Biology and Algebra II test along with three classes of note-taking, and now have homework for five subjects...

Finding the most important piece of the pie

by Alex Vicinanza, Staff Writer April 1, 2019

  In Glen Rock, there are many options for when you are deciding where to eat. Glen Rock has options varying from Chinese to New York Deli style. One thing Glen Rock is known for is the pizza....

All of the students take a picture outside the theatre before the show.  Students were from the Modern Drama class, advanced Theatre Arts classes, or the Theatre Company executive board.

Students see My Fair Lady at Lincoln Center

by Abby Stern, Staff Writer March 6, 2019

Students were bused into New York City to see the Broadway production of My Fair Lady at Lincoln Center on Wednesday, February 13.  The students were from the advanced Theatre Arts classes as well as...

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