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The first-ever mindful breathing session took place on Oct. 24. The session saw no students but English teacher Randi Metsch-Ampel sees success in the future for these sessions.

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...

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...

The Glen Echo poses for a photo during the Garden State Scholastic Press Associations Fall Student Press Day Conference at Rutgers University.

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...

From left to right: Sofia Nolfo, Caitlin O’Brien, and Dylaney Sabino host the high school’s annual Cabaret Night.

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...

As part of the Glen Rock Police Departments effort to combat recent vehicle crimes, a digital sign warns of vehicle theft in downtown Glen Rock.

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,...

Students listen to a seminar featuring many of NYU’s facilitators, faculty, and students. They learned about the logistics that a high school student would need to know when applying to go there.

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...

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...

Glen Rock candidates Kristine Morieko and Sanjiv Ohri are campaigning for the town’s mayoral election on Nov. 5. Last election was won by Bruce Packer, who decided to not seek re-election

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...

Set supplies on stage for fall theater production.

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...

School district to install vaping detectors in bathrooms tomorrow

by Michael Silver, Chief Sports Beat Writer (Football, Hockey, Baseball) October 14, 2019

Vaping detectors will be installed in school bathrooms tomorrow. An increasing number of vaping incidents have motivated high school and middle school faculty to add these detectors to all school bathrooms. “Vapes,”...

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