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Get to know the passionate new math supervisor

Get to know the passionate new math supervisor

by Alex Vicinanza, Managing Editor November 13, 2020

With no involvement in administration, the new math supervisor looks to solve recent challenges and turn Glen Rock into a new math powerhouse. Michelle Della Fortuna started her new job as the math supervisor...

Glen Rock’s political shift

by Andrew Kastelman, Co-Editor-In-Chief November 2, 2020

In the 2020 presidential election, residents of Glen Rock are more likely to vote for Democrat Joe Biden than Republican Donald Trump. However, the Glen Rock electorate did not always follow this voting...

Confronting the myth of “reverse racism”

by Devyn Ivers, Copy Editor October 30, 2020

Racism can be easily presented in two forms: systemic and individual, systemic meaning certain systems of oppression that have developed over time to prevent minorities from obtaining specific everyday...

Glen Rock cheerleaders provide way to communicate trick-or-treating status.

COVID doesn’t spook Glen Rock trick-or-treaters

by Jack Strawhorn, Business Development & Marketing Manager October 29, 2020

Halloween is a time of year that millions of children across the country look forward to.  Going trick-or-treating with friends creates memories that children will be able to keep forever. However, will...

Mr. Kim is the newest addition to the high school math department staff, teaching Algebra II and Geometry.

New math teacher adjusts to chaotic school year

by Yethmie Goonatilleke, Social Media Manager (Twitter) October 28, 2020

When Mr. David Kim joined the high school math department staff this year, he never imagined how chaotic the beginning of the school year would be. “It’s not only a new school year, but moving up...

Ty Scherer, Senior, celebrates in the endzone following his second rushing touchdown in a 28-6 win over Hawthorne Friday night

Glen Rock dominates Hawthorne creating 3-way tie atop division

by James Stewart, Sports Beat Manager October 27, 2020

Glen Rock -- The Glen Rock Panthers proved all doubters wrong with a dominating 28-6 win over the first place Hawthorne Bears on Friday, Oct. 23. The Panthers had a horrendous first quarter and Coach...

High school students line up outside the Hamilton lobby before they are let in at 7:50 a.m., where every fifth person has their temperature taken. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Returning to school in a COVID-ridden era

by Devyn Ivers, Copy Editor October 12, 2020

The start of the school year has come and gone, but one thing still lies prominent on everyone’s mind: COVID-19. The virus that swept the country by storm in March made it seem unlikely that students...

Glen Rocks new middle and high school principal, Dr. Michael Parent.

New principal aims to create a spirited school environment

by Yethmie Goonatilleke, Social Media Manager (Twitter) October 9, 2020

Dr. Michael Parent has had ample experience in running a school as principal — for the past 13 years he has assumed that role. In a time filled with unprecedented events, Parent decided to take on a...

Students reveal thoughts on hybrid learning model

by Andrew Kastelman, Rob Zamparelli, and Michael Silver October 2, 2020

Glen Rock High School started the 2020-2021 school year with a hybrid learning model. The model consists of two days — A and B— divided evenly amongst the students, with the cohorts rotating every...

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