The Glen Echo

Anti-drug campaigns such as the one above have no done enough to stop drug use.

Drug testing strategies are failing

by Ann Butler, Staff Writer May 8, 2017
Here’s the problem: we aren’t afraid anymore.
Anonymous letter suggests alcohol use during school

Anonymous letter suggests alcohol use during school

by Julia Blando, Staff Writer May 8, 2017

Could water bottles be outlawed from school? During the week of April 17, the school received an anonymous tip in the form of a letter from a parent, informing the administration that their child informed...

Dress codes are unfair and shouldnt be enforced.

An appeal against school dress codes

by Daisy Tahan, Staff Writer May 5, 2017

Sophia Abuabara, a junior at Tom C. Clark High School in San Antonio, Texas was called out for her dress being too short on April 7. She called her mother in tears and was later escorted out of the school...

Megan Stoddard, Cami Kaselow and Matt Lacognata host Coffeehouse 42.

Students sing praises of Coffeehouse 42

by Dylaney Sabino, Staff Writer May 5, 2017

Whether it was striking a chord, reciting a verse, or hitting a high note, Coffeehouse 42 was packed with all kinds of talented musicians, writers, singers and all around performers. Held twice a year,...

The high school track team celebrates its third League Championship.

Track team crowned league champions for third year straight

by Janice Lee, Staff Writer May 5, 2017

It’s not the first or second time they’ve achieved this goal. The Glen Rock High School track team has now been crowned League Champions three years in a row. The team left school early at 1:30...

Daisy Tahan and Alexa Miceli try to use the bathroom in the science wing. They had to search for another bathroom because these are locked.

Efforts to stop smoking in school are not efficient

by Lillie Daschil, Staff Writer May 4, 2017

Recently, bathrooms in the upstairs and downstairs science wing of the high school have been locked in response to students smoking in the bathrooms. This is an inconvenience to many students and teachers....

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd every year. This holiday encourages people to help make the environment clean and appreciate it.

Is Earth Day worth celebrating or wasteful?

by Janice Lee, Staff Writer May 4, 2017

On April 22, 2017, people all over the world celebrated the 47th anniversary of Earth Day. It was started in 1970 by Gaylord Nelson to honor Earth’s sustainability and encourage protecting the habitat...

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French Settlement High School in Livingston Parish, LA had a rightful change of heart when they allowed LGBTQIA students to attend prom as couples.

Gay rights? More like human rights.

by Diarra Smith, Staff Writer May 4, 2017

 Prom. One of the most exciting and memorable nights for some, yet for others not so much. In March 2016, two gay students attending French Settlement High School in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, were...

Community service should be promoted more prominently

by Luke Brangaccio, Staff Writer May 4, 2017

After the many controversies of this school year, the Administration should focus on how to keep the student body on the right track and spend more time on productive activities. Whether it be minimum...

With conflicts from both the SAT test and the music festival Governors Ball, many hope next years Junior Prom will be better scheduled.

Pick a better day for Junior Prom

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Copy Editor May 4, 2017

The first week of June holds two important events for many high school students: Junior Prom and the SAT. The two events are scheduled back to back with Junior Prom on June 2 and the SAT on June 3....

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