The Glen Echo

A Summer Reflection at Glen Rock High School

by Ella Torsiello, News Editor • October 11, 2023

Summer comes fast, the sun gleams yellow, bright and free with the joys of being out of school after dreading the day we can have our promised freedom. As teenagers, we expect our summers to...

Fall in Glen Rock

by Jenesis Brun, Copy Editor • October 11, 2023

The cooling weather, changing leaves, and new flavored drinks are surrounding our town as fall begins. As the September back-to-school time ends and we move into October, there is the growing excitement...

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...

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...

Tips and Tricks to Succeed in Hybrid and Online Learning

by Alex Vicinanza, Co-Managing Editor • October 13, 2020

Get used to the new bell schedule. Take a screenshot of the new bell schedule on the GRHS website and put it as your lock screen on your phone. Then it is as easy as opening your...

Returning to school in a COVID-ridden era

by Devyn Ivers, Chief Copy Editor • October 12, 2020

The start of the school year has come and gone, but one thing still lies prominent on everyone’s mind: COVID-19. The virus that swept the country by storm in March made it seem unlikely that students...

Freshman leader follows in brother’s footsteps

by Kevin Lederer, Co-Editor-in-Chief • October 7, 2020

Every year we elect students in our grade for student council. Jacob Cece, a freshman who is this year’s treasurer, has a lot to say about his position and goals for the year. Cece decided to run...

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...