The Glen Echo

Riddle Me This – The New Escape Much? Business

by Anjali Gandhi, Staff writer • November 26, 2024

Glen Rock High School, do I have exciting news to share with you! Who here has heard of the new escape room place in town? I know I have! If you haven’t, don’t worry, because I’m here to give...

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 PSATs: What You Need to Know

by Abbey Baker and Samantha Schassberger, Staff writer • November 26, 2024

Each autumn, Sophomores and Juniors from around the US crowd into their high school to take the PSATs. The PSAT is a standardized test that focuses on both math and English. Each is scored on a scale...

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...

After the Feast: New flavorful ways to transform your Thanksgiving extras

by Mary Petschler, Feature Editor • November 26, 2024

Thanksgiving dinner is one of the most exciting meals of the year! The smell of roasted turkey, freshly baked desserts, and the vibrant fusion of food is a celebration for all the senses. But, after...

The Ultimate Guide to Thanksgiving Specials

by Ella Torsiello, News Editor • November 26, 2024

Friends, Season 5, Episode 8: “The One With All the Thanksgivings” This episode of Friends is just amazing. Out of their 10 perfect Thanksgiving episodes, this one falls at the top of my list,...

Winter Arc: The new January 1st?

by Sia Parekh and Samantha Schassberger, Staff writers • November 25, 2024

When the winter months begin and the sun starts setting earlier, there is a temptation to hibernate, and completing everyday tasks seems drab. The cold demotivates us and we often sit in bed...

New Announcement and Bell Schedule Feedback

by MIA VERGEL DE DIOS, Staff Writer • November 25, 2024

As students returned to Glen Rock to start the 2024-2025 school year, they were met with many surprising changes in all parts of the school. One of the most significant is the new bell schedule...

Forging Friendships From Abroad: Chinese Exchange Program Q&A

by Anjali Gandhi, Staff writer • October 31, 2024

Exchange Student: Kevin Wu AG: What’s your name, Chinese and English name, and what grade are you in? KW: My name’s Kevin, Wu Jiawen [is] my Chinese name. I’m in grade 11, and that’s...

Florida faces catastrophes: Recent hurricanes leave a trail of destruction

by Mary Petschler, Feature Editor • October 29, 2024

It’s hurricane season in the U.S. and “once in a century” storms are on the move. Florida specifically has faced the most tragedies from these dangerous whirlwinds. Hurricane Helene and Hurricane...