Students perform at Glenstock
by Madelyn Willoughby, Copy Editor
June 12, 2019
Groups of student performers and soloists played and sang music at Glenstock on Wednesday, June 5 at 6 p.m. Due to the prediction of thunderstorms, over 50 students congregated into the cafeteria though the student music festival has been traditionally held in the courtyard. Many students chose to p...
The Glen Rock Softball team slides on home as 2019 NJIC League Champions
by Michael Taromina, Staff Writer
June 11, 2019
The Glen Rock High School Softball Team took home the NJIC Championship title for the second consecutive year in row. It took a determined and devoted head coach, Kelly Dowell, and a motivated and serious senior captain, Ellen Feuss, to drive the team to victory. After co-winning the league champio...
Glen Rock Board of Ed. introduces assistant superintendent position to district
by Chloe Siohan, Copy Editor
June 11, 2019
The Glen Rock Board of Education approved the establishment of an Assistant Superintendent position for the 2019-2020 school year On March 19, 2019. The hire’s annual salary would approximately be $160,000. The assistant superintendent position wasn’t approved without backlash, with some Glen Rock citi...
Track star breaks school record
by Ryan Hornish, Copy Editor
June 6, 2019
Right arm raised next to her face, javelin gripped tightly, the junior begins her sprint down the runway, launching the sharpened pole down the field behind the white foul line. The javelin soars in the air surpassing her previous records and landing her yet again at the top of Glen Rock High School’...
Art teacher helps Best Buddies spread the word
by Colin Boisits, Staff Writer
May 16, 2019
In 2017 the beloved Glen Rock High School club Best Buddies was established for students to socialize with children who suffer from disabilities. English teacher Ashley Yancy, adviser of Best Buddies, has made a big impact on a lot of people, including graphic design teacher Scott Kupka who is a big fan of the club....
Improvements for boys’ team room upcoming
by Ryan Hornish, Copy Editor
May 10, 2019
Baseball bags lined up against lockers, bats strewn on the floor, in a corner a group of defensemen’s lacrosse sticks lean on a wall, and athletic wear is thrown next to open lockers. Newspaper clippings, inspirational quotes, and a Christmas card from the New York Giants hang from the walls of the boys...
Borough Council approves plastic bag ban
by Caroline Goldenberg, Staff Writer
May 7, 2019
As of April 11th, 2019, the borough of Glen Rock has become the most recent New Jersey municipality to establish a ban on single-use plastic bags in stores and restaurants. The borough follows after municipalities such as Hoboken, Jersey City, Teaneck, and Point Pleasant have also adopted bans. The ...
Nationally recognized poet performs reading
by Madelyn Willoughby, Copy Editor
May 7, 2019
Students welcomed nationally recognized poet Ross Gay to the high school on April 10, for a poetry reading and workshop. Gay began his visit by meeting with the students of GRHS and the visiting students of Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology. He also read excerpts of his writing to a large ...
Students perform at Moth Story Slam
by Madelyn Willoughby, Copy Editor
March 20, 2019
Students performed original stories at the Moth Story Slam, an event hosted by the Seven Elements Social Justice Club on Thursday, March 7. The Seven Elements Social Justice Club, advised by English teacher Randi Metsch-Ampel, began this tradition last year as a way to allow students to express t...
Panther pride shown with class of 2018 gift
by Ryan Hornish, Copy Editor
February 11, 2019
Every year the graduating Senior class presents a gift they’ve donated to the High School. In years prior it has been trees, furniture, or art murals, and leaves a lasting mark on the High School for future students to view, use, and appreciate for years to come. Last year, ...
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