Forty fourth Coffeehouse strengthens school tradition
by Caroline Geoghegan, Staff Writer
May 4, 2018
Filed under Clubs, Photo Slideshows, Student Life
Something has changed in the cafeteria. The usual blinding lights are now dimmed. Tables have been folded up and put away, with rows of chairs being placed to face an arrangement of stools, each paired with a microphone. A piano keyboard rests nearby. Three seniors rush up to smile, tell a few j...
Coffeehouse 43 delights audience and performers
by Caroline Geoghegan, Staff Writer
December 11, 2017
Filed under Carousel Featured Article, Clubs, Features, Photo Slideshows
The Mobius Art and Literary magazine hosted its 43rd Coffeehouse on Thursday, Dec. 7. The event allows students to display their artistic talents, whether it be through singing, playing an instrument, performing stand up, or reciting original poetry. Coffee and baked goods are served for the audience, a...
Media center specialist organizes new Library Club
by Riya Divekar, Staff Writer
December 8, 2017
Filed under Carousel Featured Article, Clubs, Showcase, Student Life
Media Center specialist Kim Hayes plans to start an after school library club. The library club will meet at least once a month after school. Hayes, who began working in Glen Rock in September, is hoping to offer a stress-free club for students to have time to relax from their busy schedules. The...
Hooked on helping others
by Ann Butler, Staff Writer
December 5, 2017
Filed under Carousel Featured Article, Clubs, Features, Showcase, Student Life
The Sound of Music The Little Theater is a large room in the basement of Glen Rock Middle School. To the right is a long series of mirror panels that span most of the wall. On either end of the mirror there are small basement windows that let in very little light. The dance mat is longer than the mi...
Women running for town council help empower the next generation
by Abby Stern, Staff Writer
November 29, 2017
Filed under Carousel Featured Article, Clubs, Showcase
Glen Rock council candidates donated their time to help the Girl Up club learn about empowered women running for office. Candidates Arati Kreibich, Eileen Hillock, and Michelle Torpey gave their thoughts on what it means to be an empowered woman in society and how to inspire others. The women created their own ...
Sophomore establishes Best Buddies club
by Tara Lagatutta, Staff Writer
November 27, 2017
Filed under Carousel Featured Article, Clubs, Showcase
Sophomore Emma Goshin and English teacher Ashley Yancy created a club called Best Buddies, which is still waiting on approval by the Board of Education. Best Buddies is a national, non-profit organization that focuses on social inclusion for people with disabilities. Most branches of this club pai...
New swim club a belly flop
by Olivia Traphagen, Senior Staff Writer
November 25, 2017
Filed under Carousel Featured Article, Clubs, Showcase
The Glen Rock Swim Club 's strides to create a new school organization foundered before the starting date of Nov. 13 due to the lack of participants. Although the swim club was a great way to get students in the pool, students on club swimming programs were already spending numerous hours with th...
Chinese (and Japanese and Korean and Indian) and Asian Culture Club
by The Glen Echo Editorial Board
November 24, 2017
Filed under Carousel Featured Article, Clubs, Opinion, Showcase
Asian Club recently changed their name to Chinese and Asian Culture Club in accordance with the school administration. According to Principal John Arlotta the name change was decided in the interest to further develop the Chinese language program. In contrast, the Spanish, French and Latin language...
History teacher starts Civics Club
by Alyssa Messikian, Staff Writer
November 21, 2017
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The Civics Club was established this year as an opportunity for eager students to emerge themselves in politics and other related events. Chris Pohlman, a history teacher, is an adviser for the Civics Club. One of the activities the members and Pohlman have planned for this club is to volunteer with the Leagu...
Lions turn to Leos for help
by Morgan Franz, Staff Writer
November 21, 2017
A new club that promotes leadership will be offered by the new media center specialist. Media center specialist Kimberly Hayes wanted to start the Leo Club in the high school, a club sponsored by the Lions International organization as an opportunity for young adults to raise awareness and help differe...
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