The Glen Echo

Controversial Town Improvement in Glen Rock Raises Traffic and Safety Alarm Among Residents

by Mary Petschler, Feature Editor • February 3, 2025

Town improvements are something most locals appreciate and look forward to seeing for a variety of reasons. However, is every improvement truly beneficial for the town, or could some changes end up...

Glen Rock’s Holiday Glow

by Maggie Casper, Review Editor • December 19, 2024

The Glen Rock Borough Hall lawn came alive on December 1st where over 400 neighbors gathered to celebrate the town's newly relocated Christmas tree lighting. The evening was filled with the sounds of caroling,...

Riddle Me This – The New Escape Much? Business

by Anjali Gandhi, Staff writer • November 26, 2024

Glen Rock High School, do I have exciting news to share with you! Who here has heard of the new escape room place in town? I know I have! If you haven’t, don’t worry, because I’m here to give...

Student Spotlight: Maya Fleytekh

by Jenesis Brun, Copy Editor • November 26, 2024

Maya was crowned the under twenty-one open world rhythm champion and the ameatur open world rhythm vice champion at the World Dance Championship in Assen, Netherlands. “I’m so grateful to win these...

2024 PSATs: What You Need to Know

by Abbey Baker and Samantha Schassberger, Staff writer • November 26, 2024

Each autumn, Sophomores and Juniors from around the US crowd into their high school to take the PSATs. The PSAT is a standardized test that focuses on both math and English. Each is scored on a scale...

Riddle Me This – The New Escape Much?

by Anjali Gandhi, Staff Writer • November 26, 2024

Glen Rock High School, do I have exciting news to share with you! Who here has heard of the new escape room place in town? I know I have! If you haven’t, don’t worry, because I’m here to give you...

Glen Rock freshmen attend breakfast hosted by class advisers

by Emma Cavanagh, Staff Writer • November 13, 2024

On Monday, Sept. 30, the class advisers for the Freshmen Class of 2028 at Glen Rock High School hosted a breakfast to get all of the students together. They served bagels, muffins, and juices, using this...

Girls volleyball defeats Bogota for the second time ever

by Jenesis Brun, Copy Editor • October 31, 2024

On Saturday, September 26th, our girl's volleyball team defeated the Bogota Buccaneers in a huge 2-0 victory. This win was extra special to the Panthers as it was only Glen Rock’s second time...

Florida faces catastrophes: Recent hurricanes leave a trail of destruction

by Mary Petschler, Feature Editor • October 29, 2024

It’s hurricane season in the U.S. and “once in a century” storms are on the move. Florida specifically has faced the most tragedies from these dangerous whirlwinds. Hurricane Helene and Hurricane...

Glen Rock legacy cemented with new commemorative stones at snack stand

by Ella Torsiello, News Editor • September 30, 2024

This past August, Glen Rock’s High School Varsity football team spent their time creating commemorative stones with the goal to improve the surrounding area near the snack stand. The Legacy Plaza...