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The Glen Echo
Since 1956

The Glen Echo
Since 1956

The Glen Echo
Githmie Goonatilleke

Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief

Githmie Goonatilleke is a senior and this is her fourth and final year writing for The Glen Echo. In her free time Githmie likes watching hockey and thinking about the void.

All content by Githmie Goonatilleke
We should have more Foreign Language classes

We should have more Foreign Language classes

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
May 29, 2018

[Video] Understanding eating disorders

by Githmie Goonatillekeg, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2018
Ms. Pat Mahoney spends the majority of her week as an English teacher, grading tests, teaching literature and helping her students. But on the weekends, Mahoney helps people in a different way: as a psychoanalyst.

Thought she was just a teacher? Psych

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2018
Students from five different schools watch a live neurosurgery at Liberty Science Center. The surgery, which was part of the Live From Surgery program, was a Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion.

Anatomy students watch live neurosurgery

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2017
Nick Rogers keeps the ball in possession against Pequannock in the second round of the NJSIAA Tournament. Despite losing the boys varsity soccer team played one of their best seasons in 30 years.

Boys varsity soccer team falls to Pequannock

by Anastasia Zenkevich, Githmie Goonatilleke, and Christine Nappi
November 13, 2017
Jared Burger, 18, will face charges for creating a false public alarm. Burger sent threats via social media but did not step on school grounds.

Fair Lawn teenager to stand trial for creating false public alarm

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2017
Lena Brady joined the Class of 2018 after moving to Glen Rock from England.

From England to America

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2017
Testing 194 samples in the district, officials discover that 25 water outlets exceeded the legal limit of 15 ug/l in parts per billion. The sink in cafeteria cookie room is one such spigot, now advising that the water is not for consumption.

District water lead test levels spark remediation efforts, retesting

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2017
Junior Sam Cioppio broke the schools girls pole vault record twice.

After breaking school record, junior pole vaulter claims second at County Championship

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2017
With conflicts from both the SAT test and the music festival Governor's Ball, many hope next year's Junior Prom will be better scheduled.

Pick a better day for Junior Prom

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2017
Ken Kerbs stores his photos in boxes with the prices for prints labeled on top. Before he became Photo Editor, he would get reimbursed by The Glen Echo for the prints he made.

Into the ordinary

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2017
Ken Kerbs poses for a picture in The 1978 Glenconian Yearbook. Kerbs served as the photo editor for The Glen Echo and the Editor in Chief for The Glenconican.

Looking through the lens

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2017
The 7elements club, created by Sophomore Andrew Bober and Junior Matt Heller, will help the people of the Dominican Republic.

Sophomore begins charitable service club on trial basis

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2017
From last August to December, Mr. Luckenbill became a member of the National Guard

Luckenbill returns from National Guard

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2017
Kelly Lohr scored 23 points in the first game of the Girls' Varsity Basketball season

Athlete of the Month: Kelly Lohr

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2016
The Interact Club helped the Rotary Club with its annual pancake breakfast on Dec. 3.

Interact club helps with pancake breakfast

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2016
Alex Walter is the co-captain of the cross country team and has won four meets this season, including the League meet.

Athlete of the Month: Alex Walter

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2016
Mrs. Kelly Dowell, a gym teacher, was dressed as a vampire.

Halloween 2016

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2016
Rosana Tabakci, Gabby Feige and Laurent Shiels will run the blood drive this year

Save a life in 15 minutes

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2016
Zane Kalemba playing for his college hockey team.

Former pro hockey player joins teaching staff

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2016
This year's yearbook was based on the show Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.

Yearbook touts survival guide theme

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
June 15, 2016
Some students have trouble studying for finals because of bad study methods.

Tips on studying for finals

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
June 9, 2016
Stella Pereira knows 5 languages including English, Portuguese, German, Spanish and Italian

Five languages and counting

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2016
I Have a School Bus For a Left Arm But That Doesn't Stop Me From Shredding This Sick Guitar Solo comprises of Luke Blomstrom, Drew Coll, Izzy Crawford and Andy Perez

I have a school bus for a left arm but that doesn’t stop me from shredding this sick guitar solo

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2016
Julia Blando, a sophomore is planning to graduate early

Student plans to graduate early

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2016
Kutná Hora, a town in the Czech Republic, is where students will be staying while on the cultural exchange trip.

Czech this trip out

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2016
Kaho Shinada moved to Glen Rock from Saitama, Japan

Student joins Class of 2018 from Japan

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2016
A team photo with Mandy and her sister, Nikki.

The girl who twirls

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2016
On January 6th, the DECA club participated on the Bergen County Role Play Competition

DECA club participates in role play competition

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2016
On December 18, Cage the Elephant's fourth studio album, Tell Me I'm Pretty, was released.

Cage the Elephant – Tell Me I’m Pretty Review

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2016
Interact is a community service club that allows students to partake in volunteer opportunities.

Interact club helps local residents with Christmas tree cutting before winter break

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
January 6, 2016
The GRHS Robotics team working on a robot.

Robotics club hopes to compete at Liberty Science Center

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2015
Products of Heavy Dirty Stickers

[Photo] Sticking a new product

by Julia Blando, Copy Editor
December 15, 2015
Some of the necessities Eichman needs while being home instructed

Instruction on home instruction

by Githmie Goonatilleke and Ann Butler
December 11, 2015
Danielle Toglia, the Regional Director of Admission from George Washington University and Lawrence Wolff, the Director of Student Personnel Services.

Colleges talk students through the college admissions process

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2015
The theme for this year's freshmen class was Fright Night Freshmen and it was clearly shown with the spiderwebs, ghosts and gravestones decorations.

Fright Night Freshmen get spooky for spirit week

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2015
Amanda Eichman, a sophomore uses the new Snapchat update with the rainbow Lense

Rainbow vomit and other updates

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2015
Ms. Yu is the new Mandarin Chinese teacher.

文華中國: New Chinese language course enters curriculum

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2015
The Official SAT Study Guide

College Board reinvents the SAT

by Zach McCollum and Githmie Goonatilleke
September 17, 2015
Curtains open for spring concert

Curtains open for spring concert

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2015

Sing your heart out at Glenstock

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2015
As a dedicated athlete, Jean plays both soccer and runs track, putting extra effort into every game and every meet.

Recovering

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2015
Many times, Kathleen would stay with Jean at the hospital after big surgeries to comfort her daughter.

Complications arise

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2015
When Jean was hospitalized with LCH her first grade classmates made her a ‘Get-Well’ poster which she still keeps in her room to this day.

Her condition

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2015
As an energetic child, Jean was always looking for a fun experience.

Growing pains

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2015
Kicking out cancer

Kicking out cancer

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2015
The AMC theater is one of the cinema's where the movie, Unfriended is being shown.

Unfriended: A movie review

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2015

The self-destructing photo messaging app

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2015

Top 5 phone apps from 2014

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2015
Julia Blando views Made W/ Code, a website created by Google teaching people of all ages the basics of coding.

Out w/ the old in w/ the code

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2015
Social media explodes after Ferguson

Social media explodes after Ferguson

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2014
Gym teacher, Mr. Gelalia, uses JEFIT, a new workout app that helps students track their progress with different exercises and personalized workout routines.

Daylight Savings Time turn the clocks back one hour, giving students more time to sleep.

Students pleased with daylight savings time

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2014
Students and teachers alike believe that the newly instated Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program will make our school more technologically advanced. Nevertheless, the program has hit a snag in its adoption rate and perceived issues with device compatibility.

Students look to bring devices under new policy

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2014

New iPhone hits it big

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2014
With the cafeteria sides switched, students now have the choice to sit in the courtyard, gym or cafeteria.

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