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Anxiety circulates on air circulation

Anxiety circulates on air circulation

by Kate Casey, Managing Editor September 27, 2017

Uncertainty still lingers after the detection of hazardous chemicals found last August, despite the school administration’s statement that the building is safe. Tests conducted by district-hired...

Parents and teachers will spend the evening at Back to School Night on Wednesday, Sept. 27th.

Teachers react to Back-to-School Night

by Rebecca Podd, Staff Writer September 26, 2017

Your parents will be wandering the halls, sitting in your classrooms, and talking to your teachers at Back to School Night this Wednesday, instead of Thursday like it has been in past years. Principal...

Science teacher Lillian Nichols teaches her freshman biology class in room S114 on September 26.

Teachers receive passing marks

by Sam Greene, Staff Writer September 26, 2017

Students aren’t the only ones being graded. Glen Rock teachers have recently been deemed effective and highly effective by a report from the New Jersey Department of Education for the 2015-16 school...

Drew Forgash smiles for a picture under the American Flag in a history room

New history teacher joins staff

by Sophie Molloy, Staff Writer September 26, 2017

Glen Rock High School welcomes Drew Forgash, formerly a student teacher from Edison High School to the History department. Ms. Forgash will be teaching U.S. History II Honors, U.S. History 1, and Documentary...

The girls hold up a net after their win against Lodi.

Volleyball team defeats Lodi

by Kobie Tsiang, Glen Echo Staff Writer September 26, 2017

The Glen Rock girl’s volleyball team won its match against Lodi on Friday, September 15. This makes their current record 2-1. The team, led by captains Jen Szawaluk, Elvira Makk Frid, and Alex Long,...

Kim Hayes poses in front of Spanish 4 Honors Diego Rivera Project in the media center. 09/25/17

District brings in new media specialist

by Bella Ranieri, Staff Writer September 26, 2017

Glen Rock High School welcomed a new Media Center Specialist this September, filling the vacancy from last year. Kim Hayes, the new Media Center Specialist, plans to do a lot of technology training...

Local restaurant hosts Hurricane Harvey fundraiser

by Izzy Crawford, Staff Writer September 26, 2017

The owners of Jalapenos Mexican Bar and Grill held a Hurricane Harvey fundraiser from Sept. 18 to 24 in order to raise money for victims in Houston. The restaurant plans to donate 10 percent of...

Waiting for news and events, the sophomore bulletin board is ready for the new school year.

Sophomore class meeting sets positive tone

by Abby Stern, Staff Writer September 20, 2017

The sophomore class meeting addressed the homecoming theme, important events, and academic potential for all students on Sept. 14.    “The purpose is to set the tone for the year,” Principal...

Waiting for footwear in the Hamilton lobby, the Soles4Souls donation box is set-up to collect unused shoes to help those in need. Students in the local branch hope to raise 15,000 shoes by the end of October.

Students collect shoes to help those in need

by Lizzy Bonica, Staff Writer September 20, 2017

All it takes is a pair of shoes to change someone's life from now through the end of October. Glen Rock High School is lending a hand to those in need by placing Soles4Souls donation boxes in the media...

Nick Rogers carries the ball down the field. Rogers scored the game tying goal in the second half. Glen Rock prevailed 4-3.

Boys soccer defeats Rutherford in close battle

by Spencer LaVine, Staff Writer September 20, 2017

Glen Rock improves to 3-0 after a close victory against Rutherford. The game was delayed 30 minutes due to inclement weather, but the scoring did not get off to a slow start. Rutherford scored an early...

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