The Glen Echo

Facing the stress of high school

by Allison Kerper, Staff Writer May 1, 2020

At 7:15 on December 14, Emma stepped into Ridgewood High School, and tried to calm down. In between heads, she caught glimpses of her friends further up in line. It’s just a test, Emma told herself....

No spring sports season impacts recruits looking to play sports in college. With the COVID-19 pandemic closing schools, high school spring sports are not taking place. For players concerned this could hurt their recruitment, a Bridge Year option could emerge.

Lost spring sports season impacts recruits

by Andrew Kastelman, Business Development and Marketing Manager April 28, 2020

The crack of the bat is nonexistent. The swoosh of the lacrosse ball is nowhere to be found. As the weather warms and days become longer, everyone is inside. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreck...

Pursuing Better Opportunities in America

by Mikayla Kim, Staff Writer April 28, 2020

Some people come from places of oppression. Some people seek a better life. Some people yearn for the supposedly endless opportunities that the United States seems to offer. Although these immigrants are...

Owner Sal Reina takes a selfie in front of the the glove boxes that he will be donating to local hospitals.

Francesca rallies in face of COVID-19

by Michael Silver, Chief Sports Beat Manager (Football, Hockey, Baseball) April 27, 2020

It is arguable that small businesses, including Francesca Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta, have been hit the hardest by COVID-19. However, the pandemic has shown us that difficult times bring out the best...

Principal John Arlotta helps math teacher Amanda Sproviero facilitate a portion of her math class as the students learn about polynomials.

Retiring principal returns to classroom to solve one last problem

by Michael Taromina and Devyn Ivers March 5, 2020

Set to retire at the end of the school year, Principal John Arlotta has been helping math teacher Amanda Sproviero for the past few months in one of her classes.  Sproviero had experienced some challenges...

Holiday department decorating contest

by Ryan Hornish, Assistant to the Editorial Board February 3, 2020

In December, faculty members participated in an office decoration contest that saw, fierce competition in an effort to show their holiday spirit. The idea came along after the English Department’s tradition...

“Merry Coffee.”

by Harleen Saberwal, Staff writer January 31, 2020

Year after year, we come across the amusing ways that stores advertise their products during the holidays’. Many could argue that during this time, Starbucks is particularly focused on the Christian...

Junior Kayla Stephenson.

Diversity of female fashion at GRHS

by Jenny DeStefano, Managing Editor January 29, 2020

Dating back to 1969 with the landmark Tinker v. Des Moines case, in which students were prohibited from wearing black armbands in protest of the Vietnam War, dress codes are commonly enforced in high schools...

Q&A with Head of Security Robert McCorry

Q&A with Head of Security Robert McCorry

by Chloe Siohan, Chief Copy Editor January 28, 2020

Chloe Siohan: What was your previous job experience? Robert McCorry: I started in Pequannock Township on January 1st, 1999. I was in patrol for 20 years. And I retired in January of 2019. Almost a year...

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