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To begin the class period student teachers Kathleen Connor (left) and Megan Stoddard (right) ask Mrs. Katherine Bennin’s students to take out their phones and participate in an online quiz they have prepared on kahoot.it.

Student Teacher Day

by Caroline Griffin, Senior Staff Writer November 28, 2016

 

Fencing at the USA Fencing Junior Olympic Championship, junior Kevin Callahan competes against his opponent in hopes of a victory. Photo Credit: Donald Callahan

Competing outside the norm

by Christine Nappi, Staff Writer November 17, 2016

The sport with swords, better known as fencing, is uncommon at most high schools yet students still partake in the non-traditional sport. Junior Kevin Callahan has been fencing for five years through...

The college fair has been a great way for Glen Rock students to further their college search for several years now.

University admission officers attend College Fair

by Jenny DeStefano, Staff Writer November 15, 2016

Dozens of college representatives and students attended the College Fair in the cafeteria and gymnasium on October 27. The College Fair brought over 100 colleges together in an interactive event. Parents...

 Co-captain David Belkin and his partner Michael Pesenti compete at Northern Highlands Regional High School.

Varsity debaters attend their first meet

by Janice Lee, Staff Writer November 7, 2016

Glen Rock varsity debate team participated in its first meet on Oct. 27 at Northern Highlands Regional High School. The debate team left school around 8:40 A.M.and came back at 2:15 P.M. They competed...

The League of Women Voters urges Glen Rock residents to vote on Nov. 8

League supports women voting

by Alexa Miceli, Staff Writer November 7, 2016

Donald Trump? Hillary Clinton? Whoever one votes for, the League Of Women Voters doesn’t ask - they simply want people to vote. The League of Women Voters is a group that spreads the word about voting...

Players of the girls’ varsity tennis team pose in front of an entrance to the U.S. Open.

Girls’ varsity tennis serves winning season

by Jordan Carr, Staff Writer November 7, 2016

The girls’ varsity tennis team ended its season on a winning note with a record of 13-6. Although the team had a successful season, its chances of winning the state title ended on Oct. 7 when Pompton...

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, Copy Editor November 1, 2016

Name: Alex Walter Sport: Cross Country Grade: 11th Grade Why is she athlete of the week: Walter is the current co-captain of the Girl’s Cross Country Team, leading alongside Hannah Vanderwall....

The guidance department welcomed its newest member, Laura Vargo.

Guidance department welcomes newest member

by Abby Stern, Contributing Member October 25, 2016

Most students don't know that they will be talking about top sports teams, baking the best pastries and world travels when they go to their guidance counselor. With Laura Vargo as a guidance counselor,...

A lawn sign on Prospect Street advising people to sign a petition in protest of AR-1 Ordinance

AR-1 ordinance concerns residents

by Jenny DeStefano, Staff Writer October 18, 2016

An area of Prospect Street was set to be rezoned to offer age restricted housing, much to some local residents’ dismay, for profit. Multiple homeowners in the area were shocked to hear of the potential...

Mr. David Goldsholl returns to his former high school as a history teacher.

Substitute becomes full time history teacher

by Janice Lee, Staff Writer October 18, 2016

After graduating from Glen Rock High School and working as both a substitute and student teacher, Mr. David Goldsholl became a US history teacher at his former high school. Goldsholl graduated in 2009...

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