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The interior design classes refurnished the faculty room three years ago as a part of their final project. “I think there’s something to be said for hands-on experience, and my students certainly got a lot more out of it, Rusin said.

Recently renovated faculty room in disuse

by Patricia Whyte, Staff Writer December 1, 2016

Open jars of food in the cabinets, crusty peanut butter left on the counters, expired, and moldy food left in the fridge. The faculty room is intended to be used as a retreat for teachers from their workspace,...

Operation Christmas Child collects toys for those in need

Operation Christmas Child collects toys for those in need

by Patricia Whyte, Staff Writer November 14, 2016

Thanks to drives held at Glen Rock High School and thousands of locations across the globe, 12 million children in need will wake up on Christmas morning to a shoebox filled with toys. For many, this will...

Choir raises funds with pies

Choir raises funds with pies

by Patricia Whyte, Staff Writer November 12, 2016

Members of the Concert Choir, Madrigals Choir, and Women's Choir are selling pies to raise money for their upcoming trip to compete in a choral competition in Orlando, Florida. The students will be selling...

GRHS Choir bulletin board outside of D-110. Ms. Lilikas took it upon herself to completely redecorate the board before Back to School Night.

Women’s and Madrigals choirs prepare for new year

by Patricia Whyte, Staff Writer October 17, 2016

Hearing the sounds of students singing coming from room D-110 during the school day isn’t a strange occurrence, but every Monday night, starting at 6:30 in the evening, one can hear the voices of choir...

LEAP poster created by co-president, Madie Jones. The poster hangs in the art office by Ms. Dunays desk. LEAP is just having fun with a great group of people, its a great way to spend your time, Jones said.

LEAP plans new year with new adviser

by Patricia Whyte, Staff Writer September 20, 2016

Blank faces from questioning students greet Ms. Jenna Dunay when she talks to her classes about LEAP. Dunay hopes to change that this year. LEAP is a group aimed at providing students with a fun and...

Printing screens created by Media Arts students.

Seniors create and design t-shirts

by Patricia Whyte, Staff Writer June 20, 2016

Free hugs, dogs in top hats, Star Wars, and blue octopuses. Students taking Art Major III and Media Arts created t-shirts with their own designs using screen printing. After their finals, Harrison Gale...

Some of the workshops for last years curriculum took place in the media arts classroom.

Summer work for teachers

by Patricia Whyte, Staff Writer June 16, 2016

Over the summer, teachers will be partaking in workshops at the school to discuss and plan curriculum for next year. These workshops are part occur every five years to make sure the content is up to...

Senior exhibit done by Isabella Feige. Students who take Art Major III complete a display to show their work accomplished over their years in art class.

Art Show showcases students’ projects

by Patricia Whyte, Staff Writer June 9, 2016

Outside the sounds of electric guitars and wailing vocalists can be heard from the courtyard, but inside the acoustics of Pandora radio echoes throughout the art wing. Parents and students wander through,...

Ron (left) and Bob (right) in their backyard on Waldron Avenue in June of 1948 on Ron’s graduation day from Ridgewood High School.

1940: From Glen Rock to War

by Patricia Whyte, Staff Writer May 23, 2016

It was 1940: The United States was emerging from the Great Depression. Germany had captured much of Europe. The Japanese Army was marching through China. London was being bombed nightly. As...

Ron Zier (Right) pictured at his locale  near the town of Chorwon, Korea. On his left, Commander Roy Huff is pictured.

Life overseas

May 18, 2016

After graduating from Notre Dame University, Ron Zier immediately enlisted in the army and took naval aviation exams in order to complete his military service. He passed his written exam, however, he...

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