Board of Education plans to initiate districtwide Chinese exchange program
by Jenny DeStefano, Isis Kirkland, and Chloe Siohan
November 19, 2019
An educational exchange program with some schools in China has been launched by the Board of Education. Revisiting overseas relationships from his time as Superintendent of Pequannock School District, Superintendent Brett Charleston traveled to China to sign formal partnerships establishing Glen Rock a...
Mindful breathing to counter student stress
by Ryan Hornish, Assistant to the Editorial Board
November 13, 2019
Starting Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunch, ten-minute mindful breathing Sessions will be held for students feeling overwhelmed from school and extracurriculars. These sessions will take place during the first half of lunch, as to not interfere with students’ free period. English teacher Rand...
Library staff discusses October bomb threat
by Devyn Ivers, Social Media Manager (Instagram)
November 13, 2019
The library director returned to her desk after a break at 1:45 p.m on Oct. 9. When she logged into her computer, she saw an email with a warning: it was a bomb threat. Ellen O’Keefe, the library director, never expected to receive a threat in a small, tightly-knit town like ours. However, this incide...
The Glen Echo travels to Rutgers for student press conference
by Michael Silver, Chief Sports Beat Writer (Football, Hockey, Baseball)
November 11, 2019
The Glen Echo traveled to Rutgers University on Oct. 28 for Garden State Scholastic Press Association’s Fall Student Press Day Conference. The Editor-In-Chief of The Glen Echo, Isis Kirkland, took home first place in The Record’s Write-Off Contest, a competition in which one student per scho...
High school hosts annual Cabaret Night
by Chloe Siohan, Chief Copy Editor
November 11, 2019
Life truly was a cabaret at this year’s high school Cabaret Night. Glen Rock High School hosted this year’s Cabaret Night on Oct. 17, featuring a range of musical performances. The event is a fundraiser for the choir trip. Cabaret Night is an event that invites students to perform musically and showcase t...
New digital signs advise: “Don’t be a victim” of vehicle theft
by Jenny DeStefano, Managing Editor
November 10, 2019
In response to the recent increase in vehicle theft, digital signs advising ways to protect yourself against crime have been placed around Glen Rock. Placed at major traffic sites downtown, these signs aim to promote vehicle security and inform drivers of burglary risks with slogans such as ...
Community School plans bus trips to college campuses for students
by Michael Taromina, Sports Beat Writer (Volleyball, Wrestling, and Softball)
November 6, 2019
The Glen Rock Community School has planned frequent college visits for high school students throughout the year to different colleges throughout the Northeast. Students travel to the campuses on buses and spend the day at one or two schools. They interact with the students there, and simp...
Social justice club hosts bake sale
by Devyn Ivers, Social Media Manager (Instagram)
November 1, 2019
The Seven Elements Social Justice Club held a bake sale on Oct. 23 to raise money for their upcoming events. This club is advised by English teacher Randi Metsch-Ampel and led by co-presidents Simran Saberwal and Asha Shetler. Seven Elements is a club based around creating organizations to help d...
Glen Rock prepares for upcoming mayoral election
by Andrew Kastelman, Business Development and Marketing Manager
October 31, 2019
Glen Rock residents will elect a new mayor this Nov. 5. Democrat Kristine Morieko and Republican Sanjiv Ohri are running for mayor, each looking to replace Bruce Packer who decided not to seek re-election. Voters are assigned to designated voting areas, such as The Glen Rock Municipal Building and various el...
Theater company begins rehearsing fall production
by Ryan Hornish, Assistant to the Editorial Board
October 30, 2019
The Glen Rock High School Theater Company started rehearsals for its fall production Arabian Nights by Dominic Cooke. Auditions were held in September with rehearsals starting immediately after the cast was announced. The play's storyline follows Shahrazad, the new queen of King Shahrayar. He puts he...
Loading ...