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A river runs between us: The opportunity gap separating Glen Rock from Paterson

A river runs between us: The opportunity gap separating Glen Rock from Paterson

by Kaitlin Stansel, Social Media Editor December 3, 2015

Awakened by the soft touch of his mother’s warm hands against his back and the crisp breeze of the open window beside him, Griffin N. groggily flung his rested legs from beneath the warm cocoon of his...

All the worlds a stage, and this former sophomores the one who manages it

All the world’s a stage, and this former sophomore’s the one who manages it

by Nicola Fornino, Staff Writer September 1, 2015

The room was full of darkness. The only images visible were concentrated faces, illuminated by the candles that the silent are holding in their hands. Tears were rolling down many faces. This was the...

This is a close up of Jadick’s horse, Johnny where his white star-shaped patch is visable.

The girl who rides

by Julia Rooney, Staff Writer June 9, 2015

Where it all began At the age of nine, Alethea Jadick rode her first real horse. It seemed to come naturally to her, and it was obvious to everyone around her that riding was her thing. “Before...

Jordan McMahon displays energy and intensity during a performance at the 2015 Christopher Barron Live Life Foundation Fundraiser.

The storied career of Jordan McMahon and his dancing

by Erin Jones, Staff Writer June 8, 2015

For Jordan McMahon (‘16), dancing has always been second nature. Whenever music came on, Jordan always gravitated towards it and started dancing along to the beat. Jordan’s Parents, Jim and Elizabeth...

The the girls received this softball to sign in memory of the first ever Glen Rock softball trip to Myrtle Beach.

Softball girls take on a new journey

by Lauren Hanfield, Staff Writer June 5, 2015

The Glen Rock High School Softball team spent the last few weeks of March preparing for their spring season. With the coaching staff taking charge, they were able to make the few weeks very eventful. Myrtle...

Puck Magnet: The sophomore sensation and the Panthers’ playoff run

by Jack Jensen, Staff Writer May 26, 2015

Coach Fernandez says he’s like magnet. Jake Kinney broke through the neutral zone with deceptive speed and into the slot; he received the pass from his linemate, senior-captain Matt Roy, who was behind...

Gaffey and her Montclair Blue 16U teammates on the ice where they prepare for their tournaments and playing.

A liter of sweat, a leader of ice

by Killeen McDonald, Staff Writer May 21, 2015

The rink fell silent. Only the sounds of the puck dropping to the ice and the shouts from teammates could be heard, muffled by the thick padded helmet. Julia Gaffey, a member of the Montclair Blues...

GRHS Team at Relay for Life 2012

Rock the relay

by Christina Howie, Staff Writer May 15, 2015

As daylight succumbs to darkness, the luminaria bags that outline the curves of the track illuminate the night sky. Each bag represents a person.  Someone’s mother, father, sister, brother, aunt,...

Swimming on point

Swimming on point

by Madeleine Doubet, Staff Writer May 11, 2015
The only thing Lauren Boos can feel when she swims is the water pulsing around her and the adrenaline rushing through her body. Her strong arms tear through the water and her legs kick and splash, bubbles blowing from her nose and waves rippling throughout the pool.
Sharing the Arts at GRHS spends its time preparing for the performance that usually occurs late April..

Singing, dancing, and sharing the arts

by Colin Morrow, Staff Writer April 27, 2015

In the lobby of Orchard Elementary School in Ridgewood, New Jersey, there is not a lot of noise at 10 in the morning. But the sounds that manage to find their way into the lobby are ones to remember. The...

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