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Members of the varsity volleyball team pose for a celebratory picture after a victory on Senior Day on Oct. 24, 2019.

An overlook on the 2019 Volleyball season

by Michael Taromina, Sports Beat Manager (Volleyball, Wrestling, and Softball) December 11, 2019

Even though the team didn’t make it through all the rounds of states, determined and devoted first-year coach, Alyssa Sedlak, as well as a motivated and driven senior captain, Emily Egermayer, still...

Former Glen Rock student commits to Quinnipiac on hockey scholarship

by Mack Alvino, Staff Writer November 18, 2019

A former Glen Rock student announced his commitment to play D1 hockey at Quinnipiac University on Instagram Thursday, Sept 19. Moving to the Northeast won’t be too much of an adjustment for the junior...

The colored stripes on the transgender flag represent the traditional gender colors for babies, while the white represents people who are transitioning.

New gender identity policy advocates for transgender students

by Isis Kirkland, Editor-in-Chief November 4, 2019

Today’s social space is one that embraces sexuality, gender identity, and gender expression. In the wake of this climate, New Jersey state regulations have called for the Glen Rock Board of Education...

Shiels poses for a picture as she collects money for her first fundraiser of the year with UNICEF.

New club president is hungry to help

by Michael Silver, Chief Sports Beat Manager (Football, Hockey, Baseball) November 4, 2019

The junior girl stands in front of her brand new club members. She is preparing to present her first club meeting. As a club leader, she wants to make an impact on her community as she leads other students...

The seniors were lead by the super fans.  From left to right: Jack Ferreri, Brett Callahan, Liam Miele, Spencer Lichtenstein, and Colin Consoli.

Pep rally excites students for athletics

by Alex Vicinanza, Social Media Manager (Snapchat) November 1, 2019

The pep rally was an enjoyable experience for students on Oct. 11. Seniors wore black, juniors wore red, sophomores wore white, and freshmen wore gray as the classes filled the bleachers in the gym...

Teaching about life after working with the dead

by Ben Bickel, Staff Writer October 30, 2019

Everybody around the dead body hid behind their surgical masks, holding their breaths. The light illuminated the deceased, exposing his pale skin.  The excruciating sound of the scalpel cutting skin...

Get to know Glen Rock’s new superintendent

by Andrew Kastelman, Business Development and Marketing Manager October 25, 2019

Leadership. Organization skills. In-depth educational background. These are some of the qualities that a high school superintendent must have. When Glen Rock needed a new superintendent, they knew they...

A photo taken from the Instagram page, @grpublicschoolnj. Pictured here is the girls tennis team at the Tennis for Life event.

New Superintendent introduces social media with #RockGRNJ trend

by Devyn Ivers, Social Media Manager (Instagram) October 25, 2019

A new social media initiative has been started by Superintendent Brett Charleston’s hashtag #RockGRNJ.  Charleston is using the hashtag on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  “I...

Fall sports are hoping to be able to start there season according to schedule, although the chances of this happening are not in their favor.

Football team prepares for playoff run after bye week

by Michael Silver, Chief Sports Beat Writer (Football, Hockey, Baseball) October 25, 2019

The football team has just walked off the field, with a face of pride after their fourth straight win on Homecoming day against Lodi. The 2019 football team had lost almost all hope after starting the...

Quentin Tarantino and Margot Robbie on the set of ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD.

The making of a fairytale: “Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood”

by Chloe Siohan, Chief Copy Editor October 25, 2019

Quentin Tarantino’s ninth feature film, “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood,” offers a different perspective of the dawning of the Age of Aquarius, an era of American history commonly associated with...

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