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Isabel Siggers poses for a photo in the senior hallway. Siggers turned 18 on Sept. 29, 2018 and is excited to vote in the upcoming midterm election. She has been passionate about voting since she was a child.

After the 18th birthday: young voters in Glen Rock

by Madelyn Willoughby, Copy Editor November 3, 2018

Each November, Isabel Siggers and her family travel to the polls together. She remembers going into the booth with her father and being able to press each button for the candidates he wanted to vote for....

The girls get warmed up before their game. This game took place on September 28 against Midland Park.

Girls soccer is defeated in county game

by Alex Vicinanza, Staff Writer October 15, 2018

On Friday, September 28, the girls varsity soccer team played Midland Park in their first county game. Counties is similar to a tournament where teams from around the state play each other based on their...

Junior varsity tennis players Jessica Rosen and Matea Damevski compete in their match against Leonia. They competed in a best out of three doubles match and Rosen and Damevski held an early lead. However, Leonia caught up to their score and they entered a tie breaker.

Girls tennis wins match against Leonia

by Madelyn Willoughby, Copy Editor October 12, 2018

The girls junior varsity tennis team won a doubles match against Leonia on Monday, October 1. Junior Jessica Rosen and sophomore Matea Damevski competed together and tied with Leonia, resulting in a tie...

Glen Rock and Butler finish strategizing their plans to win. They played the game in foggy weather.

Glen Rock football crushes Butler

by Sydney Baig, Staff Writer October 10, 2018

Glen Rock defeated Butler, 22-6, capitalizing on strong offensive performances by freshmen running back Andrew Sara, quarterback Mike McCarthy and sophomore Tommy Callahan, as well as a strong defensive...

Seniors Andrew Bober and Zoe Shea pose in front of the Theatre Company bulletin board. They are playing Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet. The bulletin board has been redecorated this year by Theatre Company students.

Theatre Company rehearses Pride & Prejudice

by Madelyn Willoughby, Copy Editor September 28, 2018

The Theatre Company is currently rehearsing Pride & Prejudice for their performances on November 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. The cast did an initial read through of the Pride & Prejudice script on September...

Students look at extracurriculars at the recent Club Walkaround that happened last Wednesday September 12, 2018. The picture displays the Club Walkaround and the students in the gym at that time.

Extracurriculars advertise at the Club Walkaround

by Michael Taromina, Staff Writer September 27, 2018

The Club Walkaround occurred on September 12, 2018 in the High School Gym. The Club Walkaround’s purpose is to excite kids and to get interested and about joining clubs and exploring different interests...

The seniors homecoming decorations hang in their hallway. Their theme is Seussical Seniors.

Spirit week returns to GRHS

by Kaylee Doyle, Staff Writer September 26, 2018

Spirit week started Monday the 24th. Spirit week has been a tradition for a while at Glen Rock High School featuring many themes such as Sesame Street Seniors, Soph S’mores and Frozen Freshmen. The...

Freshman election: what you need to know

by Devyn Ivers, Staff Writer September 25, 2018

The Freshman Breakfast was on Tuesday at 7:30 AM in the cafeteria. While there were bagels and juice, what the freshman were really excited for is electing their class officers. The positions being...

No, young kids should have smartphones

by Madelyn Willoughby, Staff Writer June 7, 2018

While many associate smartphones with video games, social media, and inappropriate content, the basic features of a smartphone can help a child remain safe. In addition, having the special features of...

Why eating meat is unethical

Why eating meat is unethical

by Madelyn Willoughby, Staff Writer May 30, 2018

Too many animals raised for slaughter are forced into terrible conditions so severe that many are unable to even turn around. Some pigs that are kept in gestation crates are confined to the point where...

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