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The Greene’s home glows a rufescent shade of red from flames and police lights in the early hours of the morning. The fire sprouted at approximately 1 a.m. and was bridled by roughly 3:30 a.m.

Through the fire

How one Glen Rock family navigated its way through a hectic two years away from home after escaping a rampaging house fire.
by Jenny DeStefano, Staff Writer April 21, 2017

Footsteps coasting against a freshly sanded wood floor, 14-year-old Isis Kirkland smelled the new timber of her rebuilt home with an odd familiarity. She hadn’t walked through this door since March...

Ken Kerbs poses for a picture in The 1978 Glenconian Yearbook. Kerbs served as the photo editor for The Glen Echo and the Editor in Chief for The Glenconican.

Looking through the lens

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Copy Editor April 19, 2017

It’s 3 a.m. The sun has yet to rise and a young Ken Kerbs has yet to fall asleep. Unlike the average 1970s high school student who came home from school, did his homework and went to sleep, Kenny...

Those who chose to take the challenge to remain silent gathered in the Hamilton Lobby at the end of the day to break the silence together.

Silence is Action: Gay Straight Alliance holds Day of Silence

by Patricia Whyte, Staff Writer April 17, 2017

Two of the top three reasons students said they were most often bullied at school were actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender expression, according to From Teasing to Torment: School Climate...

Redbubble stickers popping up everywhere

Redbubble stickers popping up everywhere

by Michelle DeMaria April 6, 2017

Redbubble stickers are decorating laptops by storm. A trend is emerging, as more and more students embellish their laptops in a collage-like fashion. These high-quality stickers are to your laptop as...

All of Adrian Wojnarowski’s hard work is now tangible in his book, The Miracle of St. Anthony. The book was published in 2005 after months of him learning about St. Anthony’s high school basketball team.

Writing through the journey

An in-depth look at New York Times Best-Selling Author and Glen Rock Resident Adrian Wojnarowski's story, from getting his first job to writing a NYT Best Seller while working full-time and raising a family.
by Christine Nappi, Staff Writer April 4, 2017

After long, arduous hours of interviews, travelling, transcribing tapes and composing a story, The Miracle of St. Anthony was finally published. After receiving his book in the mail, author Adrian...

Aidan Cassidy recovers post surgery in his hospital bed at The Hospital for Special Surgery. This surgery was needed to fix his knee dislocation, so he could return to sports.

Torn from the game

How one freshman athlete found himself on the sidelines before basketball season even began.
by Jordan Carr, Staff Writer March 31, 2017

It was just a rec game. The lights were white and bright overhead, making halos of reflection on the floor. Red mats were around the walls to protect players from injury. The ref blew the whistle sharply....

Scranton sponsors 19 NCAA Division III  athletic programs, 10 for women. 

Same name, different games

Two senior girls named Mary will attend the University of Scranton next year for two different Division III sports, lacrosse and soccer.
by Julia Rooney, Managing Editor March 29, 2017

Senior defender Mary Geen committed, on August 20, to play Division III soccer for The University of Scranton in Scranton, PA. Eleven days later, Mary Kate Horton committed to The University of Scranton’s...

A man walks through the French Quarter streets bearing flowers. Above, Mardi Gras decorations are still hanging up.

How Katrina changed the way we view Mardi Gras

by Chloe Siohan, Staff Writer March 17, 2017

It’s been 12 years since the disaster that was classified as the “worst hurricane in American history” by Weather.com, and the city of New Orleans still hasn’t recovered completely. The solution...

Environmental classes procure cockroaches for study of biomes

Environmental classes procure cockroaches for study of biomes

by Ben Solomon, Senior Staff Writer February 24, 2017

Environmental teacher Heather McDermott has introduced her classes to Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, a new addition to the department's growing animal population. McDermott hopes to use the cockroaches...

Robotics team reflects on meritorious season before States

Robotics team reflects on meritorious season before States

by Ben Solomon, Senior Staff Writer February 22, 2017

Team 8902 has seen its ups and its downs in its three years, yet it never gave up on the team and on the robot, and this enthusiasm and teamwork has propelled them to the state tournament. This year...

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