The Glen Echo

‘Bachelor’ hometowns set up exciting ending to season

by Andrew Kastelman and Justin DeStaso • March 5, 2021

Three contestants remain in Bachelor Matt James’ search for love as hometowns conclude with fantasy suites next episode. Michelle Young, Bri Springs and Rachael Kirkconnell are still in the running...

Start of new “Bachelor” season captivates students

by Andrew Kastelman and Justin DeStaso • January 18, 2021

The start of the 25th season of “The Bachelor” has provided excitement and escapism for Glen Rock students. The first two episodes presented the introduction to Bachelor Matt James and the 32 contestants...

Francesca continues to provide for Glen Rock

by James Stewart, Sports Beat Manager • December 23, 2020

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses around the country have either been shut down, or run out of business due to various reasons. Here in Glen Rock, businesses around town have continued...

Creating a fair and diverse curriculum in Glen Rock

by Andrew Kastelman, Co-Editor-in-Chief • December 22, 2020

Curriculum is a highly debated topic within education. How detailed should the curriculum be? How much freedom should teachers have to deviate from the curriculum? At Glen Rock, the curriculum is constantly...

Fall athlete of the year

by Justin DeStaso, Mack Alvino, and James Stewart • November 30, 2020

This year, The Glen Echo will award an ‘Athlete of the Year’ for the Fall, Winter, and Spring varsity seasons. The sports beat writers at the Glen Echo did our research and compiled a list of 10 student...

Glen Rock’s political shift

by Andrew Kastelman, Co-Editor-in-Chief • November 2, 2020

In the 2020 presidential election, residents of Glen Rock are more likely to vote for Democrat Joe Biden than Republican Donald Trump. However, the Glen Rock electorate did not always follow this voting...

New math teacher adjusts to chaotic school year

by Yethmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief • October 28, 2020

When Mr. David Kim joined the high school math department staff this year, he never imagined how chaotic the beginning of the school year would be. “It’s not only a new school year, but moving up...

Panthers prepare for homecoming game versus first-place Hawthorne

by Mack Alvino, Sports Beat Manager • October 21, 2020

The homecoming game has arrived. Glen Rock meets Hawthorne on the gridiron to renew a rivalry older than anyone involved. Thanks to Hawthorne’s 7-6 win over Pompton Lakes last week, the Panthers are...

Football team preparing for unconventional season

by Justin DeStaso and Ryan LeBlanc • October 7, 2020

When COVID-19 struck back in March, spring sports were cut short. This left a sour taste in people’s mouths about fall sports, and whether or not they would happen. After a lot of consideration, the...

Students reveal thoughts on hybrid learning model

by Andrew Kastelman, Rob Zamparelli, and Michael Silver • October 2, 2020

Glen Rock High School started the 2020-2021 school year with a hybrid learning model. The model consists of two days — A and B— divided evenly amongst the students, with the cohorts rotating every...