The Glen Echo

Drew Forgash smiles for a picture under the American Flag in a history room

New history teacher joins staff

by Sophie Molloy, Staff Writer September 26, 2017

Glen Rock High School welcomes Drew Forgash, formerly a student teacher from Edison High School to the History department. Ms. Forgash will be teaching U.S. History II Honors, U.S. History 1, and Documentary...

Teacher Brian Luckenbill teaches a science problem after returning from training with the National Guard.

After military training, teacher gives final exams

by James Boisits, Staff Writer June 22, 2017

Morning! Wait it’s 4:00 a.m. Well, It’s time to load the truck. Get up. Do the usual morning hygiene process. Load the truck. 5:30 a.m. Go over to have breakfast. Prepare equipment...

Erica and her teammates pose before beginning a routine at the Junior Olympics last year.

Diving into the Sport

A junior Olympic athlete talks about her experience
by Katherine Hikin, Staff Writer June 16, 2017

It was an uneventful, rainy afternoon in Osaka, Japan. Erica was propped up on her couch with a silky blanket over her legs. She sat in her living room, crunching on a snack, indulged in a thick book....

Noah poses with classmate Marie Lescouet. Both students are immigrants from other countries.

Being a middle-school immigrant in Trump America

by Chloe Siohan, Staff Writer June 16, 2017

A New Start The students pour into the large middle school composed of outdated bricks in the heart of Ridgewood, N.J. The school, with seafoam green doors and large stone fixtures in the front, is...

Passing on the torch

by Jenny DeStefano, Managing Editor June 16, 2017

Pictures of family, degrees, and his children’s artwork frame the vice principal’s office. Filling brown box after brown box with belongings will be tough for second year vice principal Michael Pasciuto....

The growing wildlife population that has been diversifying Glen Rock’s ecosystem, has introduced new dangers to the town. Coyotes are among the many animals that have inhabited the town, and while these unique species are intriguing caution needs to be taken.

Local wildlife thrilling, frightening to see

by Christine Nappi, Staff Writer June 14, 2017

Imagine taking a stroll through your nice, safe, suburban neighborhood, passing by all kinds of typical wildlife: birds, bunnies, chipmunks and the occasional stray cat. All of a sudden, you see a deer...

Brett, Judith, Scott, and Scott Sr. pose for a photograph at a Rutgers football game. The photo was taken a few years before Scotts mother passed away from cancer, sparking a journey -- both inner and outer -- that would change his future.

New Jersey entrepreneur launches cricket-based protein bar

by Sophie Ferreri, Staff Writer June 12, 2017
His mother's death sent him on a quest through Latin America. When he came home, he started cooking bugs into protein bars.
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The People Around You

Stopping the Stigma on Mental Illness
by Kate Casey, Advertising and Business Manager June 7, 2017

*Indicates that a name has been changed to protect the confidentiality of those who shared their stories.   Chained to a bed, her arms and legs were immobile. Her lips were glued shut and her...

Sydney Carr got asked to junior prom by Matt Sapoff. Since then, she looks forward to a night she wont forget.

Perfect Prom

by Jordan Carr, Staff Writer June 7, 2017

Scrolling through webpages for the past three hours, Sydney Carr yawns wearily. It’s 1 a.m. and she’s been searching for the perfect prom dress for hours. Her finger starts to cramp and her eyes shut...

Quinn walks through Bergen Community College lawn during Teen Arts in 2016. He has loved art since elementary school, and attended Teen arts in 2015 as well.

Bursting the bubble and leaving Glen Rock

by Luke Brangaccio, Staff Writer June 6, 2017

The front doors of Central School welcomed another bright-eyed six year-old into its care, and a white Mercedes makes its way out of the parking lot. This bright September morning signaled the start of...

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