The Glen Echo

GRHS says goodbye to ‘Tuck’ the turtle after 30 years

by Ella Torsiello, News Editor • May 5, 2025

Glen Rock High School and its dedicated Science staff is now mourning the loss of its beloved school Turtle; Tuck. On Tuesday Ap 8, 2025, Tuck the turtle passed away at over 30 years old who was brought...

Remembering Pope Francis

by Ellie Hughes, Editor-in-Chief • May 2, 2025

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, died early Easter Monday at the age of 88. The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica rang to mark his death, honoring the...

Student column: How to find a roommate or possible friend?

by Ellie Hughes, Editor-in-Chief • May 2, 2025

Finding a roommate can be very stressful, especially when you are in between schools. With May 1st quickly approaching, it’s time to find someone to live with who won’t steal your snacks or snore too...

Dear Genesis…

by Ellie Hughes and Maggie Casper • March 7, 2025

Dear Genesis, I have no words. Everyday from 7am to 4pm I miss you so much. After years of being together with no interruption, suddenly we were ripped apart. Administration thinks you're a distraction...

Dracula Review: Surprisingly Thrilling

by Uri Bashan, Staff Writer • February 3, 2025

If you’re like me, you’ve probably seen countless parodies and reinterpretations of Count Dracula, and the character needs no introduction. He has become something of a stock character, our collective...

Golden Globes Best Dressed

by Sia Parekh and Abbey Baker • February 3, 2025

On January 5th Hollywood's biggest names stunned the Red Carpet at the Beverly Hilton in attendance at the Golden Globes, "Hollywood's Party of the Year.” It celebrates the best of film and television,...

Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Michael Ficocelli retires after 37 years at Glen Rock

by Jenesis Brun, Copy Editor • December 19, 2024

“I think that first year here at Glen Rock really set the stage for the welcoming environment I’d be teaching in. It’s the reason I’ve stayed here for so long.” Wrote and directed “The...

High Notes and Heavy Blows: Are ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ the new Barbenheimer?

by Ellie Hughes, Editor-in-Chief • December 19, 2024

Wicked Infographic by Ellison Hughes

Real or Fake? The Christmas Tree Debate

by Abbey Baker, Staff Writer • December 19, 2024

Every year, worldwide, people decorate their homes with Christmas trees to celebrate the holiday season. Celebrating religiously or not, coming together to set up and decorate a tree is a beautiful...

Big Fix for Big Blue: What the Giants MUST do to have a successful 2025 season

by Ella Torsiello, News Editor • December 19, 2024

It’s official, the New York Giants are the first team out of the run for the playoffs. Is it such a shock? Not really. Are Giants fans disappointed? Absolutely. As a long-time Giants fan, born into a...