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Emulating the unearthed terracotta warriors in Lintong District, Xian, Glen Rock High School students created their own terracotta figurines in Ms. Emonds Sculpture II class.

Terracotta Warriors Unearthed in Media Center

by Sara LoPiccolo, School Events Editor May 30, 2013

Earlier this year, our school librarian, Mrs. Linda Hartman, traveled to China. During her excursion, she visited one of three ancient pits found by a Chinese farmer in 1974. As the farmer was digging...

These luminaries were lit at GRHSs Relay for Life in honor of those whose lives have been touched by cancer.

Relay for Life (5/18-5/19)

by Eleanor Shaw, Chief Photographer May 28, 2013

This weekend, on the Glen Rock High School football field, the American Cancer Society hosted their annual Relay for Life.  Tents were set up behind the bleachers for overnight fundraiser participants. ...

Sophomore students work diligently on Stars of Hope, showing support for the victims and survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing.

GRHS Sophomores Construct Stars of Hope

by Daniel Stein and Marleigh Felsenstein May 22, 2013

The 9/12 Generation Project, a national service-learning program that promotes student citizenship in the wake of natural disasters, hosted a student workshop for the tenth grade class on May 21. Students...

With the advent of Homework Free Night on the horizon, its your time to get informed and join the conversation.

Changing Times Appear on the Horizon

by Kelly Streaser, Advertising Manager April 1, 2013

On Monday, March 25, the follow- up meeting about schedules and pressures took place in the media center.  This time a major focus was combating the overwhelming amount of work students sometimes face....

We need 130 credits now!?  Im a Freshman, what do I do?

Scheduled Changes Change Schedules

by Jillian Rotondaro and Anna Lis March 20, 2013

As the year rapidly approaches its end, certain seniors begin to wither with senioritis and the amount of college apparel you see in the hallways becomes overwhelming. For underclassmen, it’s that wonderful...

Currently using real animal fur in science experiments, Glen Rock High School should switch to synthetic furs, reports Editor-in-Chief Dan Stein.

Should Glen Rock High School Consider a Switch to Synthetic Fur?

by Daniel Stein, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2013

Glen Rock High School has inadvertently supported the use of animal factory farming by previously purchasing real animal fur for the science department, while cheaper synthetic fur is available that spares...

Kelly Streaser reports on the recent discussion of schedule changes at GRHS -- is a block schedule possible here?

The Times They Are Changin’ : Glen Rock Considers Massive Schedule Reform

by Kelly Streaser, Advertising Manager February 21, 2013

It was 2:30 sharp in the Media Center and a group consisting of parents, faculty, and even a few students had assembled to discuss pressures that students face in school. How can we alleviate them? Leading...

Founder of the event, Jordan McMahon discusses the life and legacy of his friend, Christopher Barron.

Christopher Barron Live Life Foundation

by Lilia Wood, Staff Writer February 6, 2013

Christopher Barron was a boy who lived in Glen Rock and went to Coleman Elementary School. He had a passion for everything but especially the NY Mets and comic books. Christopher loved comics so much that...

The new system gives Gym Class Heroes the opportunity to get the proper assessment they deserve.

New Physical Education Assessment System in Effect

by Dean Sponholz, Business Manager January 31, 2013

The Physical Education department at Glen Rock has taken it upon themselves to implement a new grading system for all P.E. students. The new system will commence at the start of the third marking period....

Following a recent trend in publication, The Glen Echo has gone online -- what motivated that switch?

The Grim Future of Newspapers

by Emily Stokes, A&E Editor January 16, 2013

               The MacBook, iPad, iPhone, and other new forms of technology have taken over our modern world. With all of these “gadgets” coming in, however, and the web being the basic source...

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