The Glen Echo

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...

Breakfast Run Drive

by Meral San, Opinion Editor • December 19, 2024

On Sunday, December 9th a group of Glen Rock students along with Mrs.Walter, Mrs.Barbieri, and Ms. Vrablic went on a trip to the city to serve breakfast and bagged lunches along with winter and personal...

Student Spotlight: Maya Fleytekh

by Jenesis Brun, Copy Editor • November 26, 2024

Maya was crowned the under twenty-one open world rhythm champion and the ameatur open world rhythm vice champion at the World Dance Championship in Assen, Netherlands. “I’m so grateful to win these...

2024 FALL SPORTS RECAP

by Ella Torsiello, News Editor • November 26, 2024

Volleyball (25-3): NJSIAA North 1 Group 1 Runner Up NJIC Colonial Division Champions Leonia Varsity Volleyball Tournament Champions First Team All NJIC Colonial: Anna Kang, Gabby Kim and Audrey Damis Second...