The Glen Echo

2023 NBA Playoff Predictions

by James Stewart, Sports Beat Manager • April 28, 2023

Once again, the NBA playoffs will bring compelling storylines that played out during the regular season, and past seasons into this season’s culmination in June where a champion will be crowned. From...

John’s Boy Tribute

by James Stewart, Sports Beat Manager • April 28, 2023

On April 8, the Glen Rock community mourned the loss of John’s Boy founder, John Porco. As a result of Porco’s passing, the pizzeria was closed from April 10-16. Despite not having their doors...

Horses Can Fly

by Ken Kerbs, Glen Echo Staff 1975-1978 • April 28, 2023

For a college class I’m taking in education, I had to watch a film about a successful Broadway singer, William Martinez, whose life was changed by his 8th grade music teacher. It brought back a lot of...

Winter Athlete of the Year

by James Stewart, Sports Beat Manager • March 30, 2023

The Glen Echo is happy to announce the official Winter Athlete of the Year: Senior Colin Redmond. From the moment he first stepped on the ice, Colin Redmond fell in love with the game of hockey. “I...

Star sophomore hurdler breaks school record amid outbreak season

by Ben Habler, Staff Writer • March 30, 2023

It didn’t take long for sophomore hurdler Tyler Caswell to be nicknamed “white lightning,” as it was easy for people associated with Glen Rock High School’s track and field team to recognize his...

It’s Time We Put Professional Sports Under Review

by Andrew Vincenti, Staff Writer • March 1, 2023

As an avid sports fan, I often see the importance of professional sports be overlooked, and viewed by many as an unnecessary distraction. In reality, professional sports improve the livelihoods of people...

Winter Athlete of the Year

by James Stewart, Sports Beat Manager • March 1, 2023

Every year, The Glen Echo announces our ‘Winter Athlete of the Year’, alongside our spring and fall award winners. This year’s fall athlete of the year was senior Fiona Reilly. After extensive research...

Fall Athlete of the Year

by Stella Traphagen, Sports Editor • December 22, 2022

The Glen Echo is happy to announce the official Fall Athlete of the Year: Senior Fiona Reilly. After moving to Glen Rock, Reilly's goal was to make the 3rd grade Shooting Stars A team, as she walked...

College football bowl season: What to watch for

by James Stewart, Sports Beat Manager • December 22, 2022

For sports fans around the world, this winter has been one of the most exciting in recent memory. From the World Cup in Qatar to the NFL, NBA, and NHL in full swing, everyone has something that they can...

Fall Athlete of the Year

by Stella Traphagen and James Stewart • November 29, 2022

Every year, The Glen Echo announces the ‘Fall Athlete of the Year’ as well as winter and spring in our future additions. After extensive research with qualified writers at The Glen Echo, we created...