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As she breaks through a swarm of defense, Alex Beilman scores a goal against her opponents.

Not ‘crossed out

Nervous was an understatement. Alex Beilman was more than nervous. She was not emotionally ready to hear that her dreams of playing college lacrosse were shattered. Her parents tried to reassure her. Despite their calming influence, she was anxious. She dialed the phone and prepared to tell her story –
by Kelly Streaser, Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2014

“I was really bad back then. Really flimsy,” she recalled with a laugh. Lacrosse is a big part of Beilman’s life, but she didn’t actually start playing until she was in seventh grade. Before...

Playing together, Remy and Tammy often understand one another best. (Photo Credit: Cristal Santos)

Home-bound: waiting for the right fit

Parents struggle with selecting educational institutions for their children with disabilities, relying on home-instruction to fill the gap.
by Cristal Santos, Staff Writer April 23, 2014

"Girls, five more minutes!" says a voice from upstairs, directed at the three girls lounging on the black couch. Two girls on the couch look identical in every aspect. Same short hair, same height....

Trouble with translation

Trouble with translation

As ESL students adapt to new circumstances in the United States, a high proportion of these students are recommended to special education classes.
by Florencia Llosas, Staff Writer April 22, 2014

The autumn leaves fall slowly on the playground; it’s a chilly afternoon under the shadows of the trees on the park. A little girl with short brown hair and warm chocolate eyes laughs as she picks...

Crossword from The Record. (Friday March 28th, 2014)

Filling in the blanks

by Tyler Joachim, Staff Writer April 21, 2014

The crossword puzzle; quite possibly the most widespread word puzzle still around, has been with us from its humble beginnings in England during the late nineteenth century, its first appearance in America...

Students have been pushed to study for college-entrance exams, but recent reports of sweeping changes to the SAT call into question whether the test is necessary in the first place.

A growing number of testy students

by Richard Gueren, Managing Editor April 20, 2014

GLEN ROCK, N.J. – On the morning of Saturday March 8, 2014, high school students all across the country gathered to take the most important exam of their life.  But how did it get to this point: kids...

Seen here in her office, Dr. Paula Valenti, Superintendent of Glen Rock schools, works to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the entire district.

How to be super

by Trevor LaVine, Print E-I-C April 14, 2014

GLEN ROCK, N.J. – “You interviewed the superintendent? Was he nice?” asked sixth grader Spencer LaVine. This highlights a curiosity about our school; while the principals and assistants are well...

The final frame: A perfect goodbye to Glen Rocks bowling star

The final frame: A perfect goodbye to Glen Rock’s bowling star

by Beth Keefe, Staff Writer April 11, 2014

GLEN ROCK, N.J. – After 30 perfect games and 16 years of bowling experience, Glen Rock’s own Jake Rollins became the Boys’ Bowling State Champion on February 11th, 2014. In the title-match, Rollins...

Performing her floor routine, Sydney Struble competes in a competition prior to her injury.

Tuck everlasting: one sophomore’s struggle to overcome her injury and get back on the mat

by Hailey Nirenberg, Staff Writer April 10, 2014

GLEN ROCK, N.J. – Eleven years of hard work all led up to the injury that could derail her gymnastics career. Sydney Jade Struble (’16) started her gymnastics career when she was four years old,...

Glen Rock Board of Education Offices are attached to the high school building, a little known facet to students.

The School Budget Report

by Frank Connor, Business Manager April 9, 2014

GLEN ROCK, N.J. – Frank Manziano, high school business teacher, stood with his back to his waiting class, his antiquated laptop refusing to perform the simple task of loading a two-minute video. For...

Once he sold comic books on a neighborhood corner, now his memory has filled a school.

The boy at the comic book stand

Today, on what would be Christopher's 16th birthday, we celebrate his life, memory, and the powerful legacy that has been taken up in his name.
by Lilia Wood, News Editor April 9, 2014

GLEN ROCK, N.J. – There is a photo of Christopher Barron selling his original comic book series, The Adventures of Ultimate Man, on his front lawn.  A look of anticipation on his face, eager for customers,...

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