The Glen Echo

A freshman, Julia Blando, purchases chips.

Technology meets lunch in the new GoCashless system

by Olivia Lorenzo, Staff Writer November 11, 2014

The typical opening and closing clang of a cash register is not as common at Glen Rock High School, now that students have started to use a new payment system called Go Cashless.  This system was...

School spirit decks the halls of Homecoming Week

School spirit decks the halls of Homecoming Week

by Laura Yuan and Colin Morrow November 5, 2014

Every year towards the end of October, each of the four classes takes one night to show school spirit and pride by decorating its hallway based on a theme. Last year’s competition brought hallways...

Gaseous smell changes plans, not clothes

Gaseous smell changes plans, not clothes

by Agatha Blevin and Olivia Lorenzo November 4, 2014

A seemingly normal Monday at Glen Rock High School took an unexpected turn when students in Physical Education classes were told not to change due to the smell of fumes coming from the gym locker room...

Students and teachers alike believe that the newly instated Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program will make our school more technologically advanced.  Nevertheless, the program has hit a snag in its adoption rate and perceived issues with device compatibility.

Students look to bring devices under new policy

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Staff Writer November 3, 2014

Bring Your Own Device With incremental upgrades rolling out every year for a number of leading devices, some students have begun to clamor to use their phones in the school building and during classes. Despite...

With Election Day scheduled as a no-school day, students can take a collective breath after six full weeks of school.

Students elect to sleep in while district votes

by Yeheun Son, Advertising Manager October 31, 2014

Students can oversleep without fear next Tuesday. Glen Rock High School will host the general elections for public officials on Nov. 4, so the school will be closed to all students. While students...

Depression is a disease, but some people treat it like its nothing.

Bullying leaves scars for Eastern Christian student targeted four years ago

by Julia Blando, Staff Writer October 30, 2014

Trigger warning: This article contains descriptions and details about self-harm that may affect readers.     Walking through the halls of most high schools, bullying isn't very obvious. It...

The Great Halloween Debate

The Great Halloween Debate

by Prottusha Sarkar, Staff Writer October 30, 2014

Trick or treat, trick or treat, give me something good to eat! most kids in Glen Rock can certainly remember that halloween-y tune that sung on the edge of doorsteps; dressed up as mostly witches or Supermans...

Students milling about at the Suncoming dance, held on Oct. 25, 2014.  Boasting a Hawaiian theme, the dance was in many ways a departure from previous years.  Stricter dress codes and a highly enforced drug and alcohol policy ensured that students acted in accordance to contracts signed before the dance.  A surge in ticket sales days before the dance helped the student council recoup its expenses.

Tightened rules light up homecoming dance

by Trevor LaVine, Online Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2014

This year's homecoming dance took place from 7:00pm to 10:30pm, despite fears that both low attendance and the events of last year's dance would cancel the festivities. Last Saturday, Oct. 25, the Hawaiian...

The Enterovirus, a respiratory illness responsible for child illness and mortality, has staff members on high alert at Glen Rock High School, although no local cases have been diagnosed thus far.

Administrators, nurses proactive against spreading virus

by Agatha Blevin, Staff Writer October 22, 2014
Although no cases have been diagnosed in Glen Rock, staff members nonetheless remain vigilant and proactive against the perceived threat of the Enterovirus.
With Homecoming 2013 clearly in mind, efforts have been made to clarify the expectations for the 2014 dance.

Expectations set as homecoming dance nears

by Lauren Hanfield, Staff Writer October 17, 2014

The formerly disputed rules for the 2014 Homecoming Dance in October have now been set. The student council and staff has established new regulations to outline changes made due to the events of the...

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