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Since 1956

The Glen Echo

Since 1956

The Glen Echo

Mathias Weckstrom (left) enjoys lunch because it's time he gets to spend with his friends.

Exchange student attends high school from start to Finnish

by Christina Howie, Copy Editor October 8, 2014

Every new school year, Glen Rock High School welcomes new students with open arms.  This year, the Class of 2016 greeted Glen Rock High School junior Mathias Weckstrom.  Weckstrom isn't a typical new...

Physical Education students do planks for warm-ups.

Physical Education classes raise the bar with new block schedule

by Yeheun Son, Advertising Manager October 8, 2014

Are you happy with this year’s new block schedule? Glen Rock High School’s P.E. department’s says: “Yes, and we absolutely love it.” Thanks to the new rotating schedule, each class has more...

Mary Kom is One Person You Just Can’t Stop

by Prottusha Sarkar, Staff Writer October 6, 2014

The name Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom is a name that few people know, and it certainly holds little meaning to a great majority of Glen Rock residents. Known by her boxing title MC Mary Kom, Kom has...

Members of Bad Susan performing (Dan McAuley, left and Marino Aldaz, right).

Students rock out at Rock House

by Zach McCollum, Opinion & Editorial Editor October 6, 2014

Glen Rock students performed music at Rock House’s youth night on Sept. 19 in order to raise money for Glen Rock Education Foundation. The event took place at the Elk’s Lodge in Ridgewood and was...

Power a corrupting force?

Power a corrupting force?

by Charlie Campbell, Andrew Grochan, Tim Mountain, and Jack Whyte October 3, 2014

“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” This age-old dogma, coined by Sir John Dalberg-Acton, seems to affirm itself staunchly in today’s ethically-conscious world. One...

The striking images, depicting Manhattan scenes following the attack, line the halls of the art wing.

Numquam Obliviscamur – Let Us Never Forget

by Kaitlin Stansel, Social Media Editor October 1, 2014

For the past thirteen years, the conjoined building of Glen Rock Middle School and High School has welcomed students carrying the scarring events of September 11th, 2001. Although some students were only...

Dr. Galvagni has filled the open teaching position left by the retirement of former teacher Al Dattolo.  Having learned French through her time in West Africa as a member of the Peace Corp, Dr. Galvagni brings a new angle to French studies in Glen Rock.

Galvanizing the French curriculum

by Lilia Wood, Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2014

Ever since Dr. Galvagni was a little girl, teaching came to her mind when she thought about a career. “I have three brothers, and I remember I used to play school with them,” she said. “I used...

Glen Rock students waited outside of the Metropolitan Opera House in mid-September.

Glen Rock takes the Metropolitan

by John Fiorino, Staff Writer September 30, 2014

On a cool September morning, a few Glen Rock High School students traveled to the Metropolitan Opera to see a rehearsal of La Boheme. “Rent is based on La Boheme, a musical I am pretty familiar with,”...

Wearing an iconic Glen Rock athletics shirt, Joseph Sutera remained in his element until his last day at Glen Rock High School.  He will be taking a job at Woodridge High School as the Athletic Director and an Assistant Principal.

Sutera gets the call up, retiring the Glen Rock side

by Jeff Buckwalter, Staff Writer September 30, 2014

After years of coaching Glen Rock High School’s varsity baseball team, Coach Sutera has decided to take on a bigger role. Joseph Sutera will be leaving his position as a physical education teacher...

President Jonathan Kane (’15) starts to play a chess game against his teammate and brother Adam Kane (‘16).

Check Mate

by Anne Vandervalk, Staff Writer September 29, 2014

After losing many seniors and standout players from last year, the chess team is looking to have another outstanding season. Last year’s chess team went undefeated after competing against several different...

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