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Grabbing life by the horns

by Madelyn Willoughby, Staff Writer January 31, 2018

Nel Kerlen boarded a Holland-American Line boat at 26. Little did she know, this fateful voyage would not just permanently take her from one continent to another, she would also meet her future husband...

Asami Fujimoto is in New York, posing with her tea. She spent her early life in England and Japan and now living in Glen Rock.

Asami Fujimoto’s life in three different countries

by Nah Lee, staff writer January 30, 2018

Asami Fujimoto is in New York, posing with her tea. She spent her early life in England and Japan and now living in Glen Rock. Asami Fujimoto who used to be a shy girl became stronger by learning how...

Andrew Sarna in a football game for Glen Rock this year (courtesy of Andrew Sarna)

Life-saving junior lends a hand

by Ian Stephenson, Sports Editor January 30, 2018

While most juniors complain of the stress that that particular year comes with, Glen Rock junior Andrew Sarna has some extra pressures. In addition to typical junior year stress, he also participates in...

The Kreibichs wave to residents as they take part in the July 4th parade.

Councilwoman Kreibich and her inspiring win

by Riya Divekar, Staff Writer January 24, 2018

She is a member of the Glen Rock Environmental Commission, participates in various activities around town, works actively with the League of Women Voters and is the first woman of Indian Origin to be elected...

Toffell poses with girls varsity soccer captains, Camille Juliana (‘18) and Olivia Trapaghen (‘18). Toffell is said to have an amazing relationship with both players and coaches along with being super interactive with the crowd no matter the sport.

Local photographer becomes household name after years of struggle

by Sophie Ferreri, Head Copy Editor January 22, 2018

The entire Red Bull arena looked as if they had just ripped off their day job uniforms, barely making it to their seats before kick off. Businessmen by day and soccer fanatics by night. It was a Wednesday...

Julienne dances on pointe in Raymonda during Petrov’s 2016 Spring Gala.

I am not fragile: The story of Julienne Sorota

by Kobie Tsiang, Staff Writer January 19, 2018

Walk into a warm studio. Feel the eyes of your artistic director watch and analyze your every move. Do thousands of pirouettes, grande Jetés, and arabesques. Do them until  dizzy, until your feet swell...

Madison Jones (far right) poses with fellow seniors during the dress rehearsal for A Midsummer Night’s Dream.  She acted as a second opinion for her peers when working a scene as well as being their scene-partners.  Frankie Fontana, Tina Rivara, and Caroline Koenig joined Jones for a picture after the dress rehearsal.

Breaking the fourth wall

by Abby Stern, Staff Writer January 19, 2018

In the world of the theatre, the term “breaking the fourth wall” describes what happens when an actor breaks the barrier between herself and the audience.   In this world of the theatre, there...

Mike DeAngelis writes his songs during his free time. He has already released 13 songs and still has a new mix tape being dropped.

Will the real Mike DeAngelis please stand up?

by Emma Byrd, Instagram Manager January 17, 2018

He’s a white male with curly hair, and he wears baggy Bape and Huf clothing. While one may see him walking around school with a low profile, little do most know that he goes home and writes rap music. Mike...

Adam Dietrich sits in the girls bathroom after school hours at Glen Rock High School.  Adam has helped the school community understand what it means to be a transgender person.

Inside the mind of a boy: How Isabelle became Adam

by Sophie Molloy, Staff Writer January 17, 2018

It's not everyday that a grown man rushes out of the men's restroom to announce to an entire restaurant that you, a teenager, are not, in fact, a man.   Adam Dietrich, a junior attending Glen Rock...

The whole package

The whole package

by Ben Solomon, Multimedia Manger January 12, 2018

With his upbeat attitude and happy smile, you wouldn’t know that he had just worked 13 hours straight day and has another grueling day tomorrow. Teacher assistant Dan Ratty started working for FedEx...

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