Since 1956

The Glen Echo
Since 1956

The Glen Echo
Since 1956

The Glen Echo
Andrew Kastelman

Andrew Kastelman, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Andrew is a senior at Glen Rock High School and this is his third year writing for The Glen Echo. Andrew enjoys spending time with friends, playing baseball, and this past summer he participated in the Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute.

All content by Andrew Kastelman

‘Bachelor’ hometowns set up exciting ending to season

by Andrew Kastelman and Justin DeStaso
March 5, 2021
Glen Rock students recap the first two episodes of "The Bachelor." The drama-filled show provides escapism for students.

Start of new “Bachelor” season captivates students

by Andrew Kastelman and Justin DeStaso
January 18, 2021

Creating a fair and diverse curriculum in Glen Rock

by Andrew Kastelman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2020

Glen Rock’s political shift

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

Students reveal thoughts on hybrid learning model

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

Remote learning challenges Elementary School students, teachers, and parents

by Andrew Kastelman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 15, 2020
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal spoke to members of the Black Student Union club on Thursday. The club focuses on African American history and learning more about inequality and injustice in the Black community.

New Jersey Attorney General speaks at Black Student Union meeting

by Andrew Kastelman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 15, 2020
AP tests change as COVID-19 forces remote learning. Tests were 45 minutes, consisting of either one or two questions. Teachers and students faced challenges while preparing for exams.

Remote learning changes AP tests

by Andrew Kastelman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2020
No spring sports season impacts recruits looking to play sports in college. With the COVID-19 pandemic closing schools, high school spring sports are not taking place. For players concerned this could hurt their recruitment, a Bridge Year option could emerge.

Lost spring sports season impacts recruits

by Andrew Kastelman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2020
The 2020 Census arrives in Glen Rock. Residents across the town will fill out the Census to make sure Glen Rock's population is represented correctly. In 2010, Glen Rock was undercounted by 12-13 percent, which could lead to less federal funding for the town.

Census arrives in Glen Rock

by Andrew Kastelman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2020

Glen Rock High School changes online learning schedule

by Rob Zamparelli and Andrew Kastelman
March 21, 2020
District’s unused snow days may be put on ice

District’s unused snow days may be put on ice

by Andrew Kastelman and Rob Zamparelli
February 13, 2020
Superintendent Dr. Brett Charleston and the Board of Education propose a major restructuring of the district administration. The proposal includes a single principal for the middle and high schools, an assistant superintendent, and three K-12 supervisors.

District proposes new administrative structure, plans vote for next meeting

by Andrew Kastelman and Rob Zamparelli
February 12, 2020

Football team to change division next season

by Andrew Kastelman and Rob Zamparelli
January 14, 2020

Morieko wins mayoral election

by Andrew Kastelman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2019
Glen Rock candidates Kristine Morieko and Sanjiv Ohri are campaigning for the town’s mayoral election on Nov. 5. Last election was won by Bruce Packer, who decided to not seek re-election

Glen Rock prepares for upcoming mayoral election

by Andrew Kastelman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2019

Get to know Glen Rock’s new superintendent

by Andrew Kastelman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2019

Administration encouraging students to report incidents with online form

by Andrew Kastelman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2019

Teachers welcome parents for annual Back to School Night

by Andrew Kastelman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2019
AP tests change as COVID-19 forces remote learning. Tests were 45 minutes, consisting of either one or two questions. Teachers and students faced challenges while preparing for exams.

Contrasting styles: the differences teaching AP classes

by Andrew Kastelman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 12, 2019

The evolving high school English classroom

by Andrew Kastelman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2019

Finding Time: the struggle for high school students to focus on academics and extracurriculars

by Andrew Kastelman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2019
There is a new JSA chapter at Glen Rock High School. Alex Howe, a sophomore at Glen Rock High School, started the club to improve civic participation among students.

New JSA chapter starts at Glen Rock High School

by Andrew Kastelman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2019
Rest and Recovery are essential functions for an athlete. Currently, the winter track team spends lots of time on rest and recovery, while the hope is other sports will do so as well.

Winter Track’s recovery day should be followed by all sports

by Andrew Kastelman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 2, 2019
In New Jersey, Democrats keep a strong hold in the midterms, winning multiple elections within in the state. This years Midterm Elections were highly contested.

Democrats keep strong hold in Glen Rock during midterm election

by Andrew Kastelman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2018
All high school students should take option to balance their day and learn how to manage their workload.

All high school students should take option

by Andrew Kastelman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2018
Mr Crispino is a teacher at Glen Rock preparing for class. In addition to being a teacher, he has been a baseball coach for the past nine years.

Crispino leaving district after nine years

by Andrew Kastelman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2018
Despite fundraising efforts, no tickets were sold from the collaboration effort between the NY Jets and the Glen Rock HSA.

No one buys tickets from Jets’ game fundraiser

by Andrew Kastelman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2017
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