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Josh Frissora, Victoria Rasmussen, Victoria Small, David Martinez, and Nikita Eglis all dressed up as Comarato for Glen Rocks Student Teacher Day

Comarato to retire after 33 years of teaching

by Colin Morrow, Editor-in-Chief May 22, 2017

For the past 16 years, Ann Comarato has brought a positive attitude and creative teaching style to Glen Rock students. However, at the end of the 2016-2017 school year, Glen Rock will say goodbye to the...

Emily stands with her head coach, Ilze Gideons, at the World University Games in Miami, FL.

Playing for the flag on her back

by Colin Morrow, Editor-In-Chief May 10, 2017

As her alarm sounds at 5 a.m., Emily struggles to get herself out of bed. It is still pitch-black outside, and most of Glen Rock is still fast asleep. After all, the weekend is meant for people to relax...

Sergio warming up in preparation for a game against Elmwood Park.

In the spotlight

by James Boisits, Staff Writer May 3, 2017

A Mistake to Remember With Glen Rock leading the Hawthorne Bears 54-39 on January 21, 2016 in one of the final games in the basketball team’s season, one Glen Rock player sat on the bench, begging...

A man walks through the French Quarter streets bearing flowers. Above, Mardi Gras decorations are still hanging up.

How Katrina changed the way we view Mardi Gras

by Chloe Siohan, Staff Writer March 17, 2017

It’s been 12 years since the disaster that was classified as the “worst hurricane in American history” by Weather.com, and the city of New Orleans still hasn’t recovered completely. The solution...

Freshman Megan Mulholland reviews her Latin textbook before an upcoming test.

New college mini-scholarship program introduced

by Jenny DeStefano, Staff Writer February 22, 2017

A program called Raise.Me will allow for students to obtain miniature scholarships. Any student achieving grades in the A and B ranges is eligible to apply. The program’s website allows pupils to...

Hockey team hosts annual pancake breakfast

Hockey team hosts annual pancake breakfast

by Kaitlyn Crasey, Staff Writer February 15, 2017

Glen Rock High School has a vast array of clubs and extra-curricular activities. These activities all have a various means of funding to ensure that they can continue. The Glen Rock Hockey team holds an...

Betsy Wald smiles, reflecting on fond memories during her time at the library.

Public librarian steps down after five years

by Isis Kirkland, Staff Writer February 10, 2017

Glen Rock Public Library director Betsy Wald resigned from the library after five years on Feb 3. Wald is leaving to pursue personal interests after being a librarian for many years. “I love my...

Mrs. Stacie Gallo reviews an assignment with junior Dominic Patania.

Gallo discusses former school

by James Boisits, Staff Writer February 10, 2017

Imagine going to work every day not knowing if you are going to be safe: a job teaching young minds, but at the risk of your own physical health. Special Education teacher Stacie Gallo lived this life...

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One thousand points down, one ring to go

by Colin Morrow, Editor-In-Chief February 10, 2017

Twelve players in Glen Rock basketball's history have reached 1,000 points in their high school careers. The most recent to accomplish this feat is senior Kelly Lohr, whose hard work since she began playing...

Kaitlyn Arcede sings ‘Halo’ at the Christopher Barron Dance Fundraiser last year.

Christopher Barron Dance Fundraiser to end after four years

by Jordan Carr, Staff Writer February 9, 2017

When a Glen Rock alumnus wanted to honor his deceased best friend, he did so for four years by hosting the Christopher Barron Dance Fundraiser. This year, however, the fundraiser will not be continued. Christopher...

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