Since 1956

The Glen Echo
Since 1956

The Glen Echo
Since 1956

The Glen Echo
Kate Casey

Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief

Kate Casey is a senior at Glen Rock High School and this is her fourth and final year writing for The Glen Echo. She volunteers at a tutoring program for inner city children and a soccer program for children with disabilities. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends, traveling, listening to music, and customizing sneakers.

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Senior Max Lindley prepares for his first garage sale. In one day, he sold approximately $500 worth inventory. Lindley created his own business called Suburban Sneaker Steals, where he buys and resells shoes and vintage clothing.

[Photo] Sneakerhead to entrepreneur

by Will Casey, Staff Writer
January 7, 2019
Former presidents Obama, Clinton, and Carter stand alongside President Trump at a funeral service for former president George H.W. Bush. Bush’s family announced on Nov. 30 that he had passed away. He was buried next to his wife and daughter at Texas A&M University.

This week in the news: December 1 – December 7

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2018
The Glen Rock Education Association and Board of Education contract agreement cover page notes the June 30, 2018 expiration date. Since then, the parties have not established a successor contract.

GREA pushes for a better contract

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2018
The 2017-2018 boys' ice hockey team celebrates after defeating Monville, 7-0. With a new coach and a talented roster, players are optimistic for the season ahead.

[Photo] Boys’ ice hockey prepares for upcoming season

by Will Casey, Staff Writer
October 31, 2018
Applying to college is one of the most stressful experiences students have to deal with in high school. Essays, recommendation letters, deadlines, resumes... it can be extremely overwhelming.  These ten seniors are reaching the end of their journey, with only a few months until National College Decision Day on May 1.

How to stay relaxed through the college application process

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2018
The teenage sleep cycle requires a later wake up time, so with school starting before 8 a.m., students are not getting the sleep they need to function correctly.

Let us sleep

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
June 4, 2018
The Alliance rises for pride

The Alliance rises for pride

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2018
Trump announced that “DACA is dead” the day after Easter, blaming Democrats for blocking funding for his border wall. He agreed to work with Congress to make a new DACA plan if he received his funding, but rejected the six bipartisan proposals he was presented with.

“DACA is dead”

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2018
This underground drainage tunnel system in Clifton, NJ, is the location of a local legend, The Gates of Hell.

Local Legend: “The Gates of Hell”

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2018

Urban to suburban: the “gawd” from Queens

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2018
Space is the current venue for this year's senior prom, but students now have the opportunity to vote if they prefer a more formal location.

Disputes rise on prom venues

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2017
Glen Rock wins the face-off and drives to the West Milford’s goal for the first shot of the season. Glen Rock won 4-2 with goals from John LaMacchia, Eddie Corvelli, and two from Matt Maselli.

Varsity hockey wins season-opener

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2017
Mysterious train causes small fire

Mysterious train causes small fire

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2017
Media center office to be repurposed for administrative use

Media center office to be repurposed for administrative use

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2017
Anxiety circulates on air circulation

Anxiety circulates on air circulation

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2017
The People Around You

The People Around You

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
June 7, 2017
Pertussis flare-up plagues student body

Pertussis flare-up plagues student body

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2017
Don Bosco and Glen Rock face off in the Bergen County Tournament championship game. The game ended with a 6-1 loss. This was Don Bosco's sixth time winning the tournament.

Boys hockey loses county championship against Don Bosco Prep

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2017

Top 10 trends of 2016

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2017
After being dragged through the school, hockey bags are stored in the locker room. An increase of enforcement of a safety policy prohibiting the use of the Sports' Lobby door has angered many students, specifically hockey players.

Enforcement of safety policy frustrates hockey players

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2016
Jake Kinney represents Glen Rock at the New Jersey Devils' Captains Night. Kinney is two goals away from beating his brother's record of 141 goals.

Senior starts off the hockey season with the New Jersey Devils

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2016
Ms. Nicole Rusin dresses as a clown for Halloween alongside her brother during a childhood Halloween. There have been reports of scary clowns terrorizing children, which is possibly affecting this coming Halloween.

Scary clowns spark terror this Halloween

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2016
Students stand for the Pledge of Allegiance during morning announcements. Several students have chosen to sit for the Pledge to raise awareness about the racial discrimination that is happening in the United States.

Students sit to protest racial discrimination

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2016
A six-year old girl was severely injured by a falling goal. The Glen Rock Athletic Department is taking steps to make sure this doesn't happen on our fields. Freshmen boys' soccer coach, Mr. Jason Toncic, said, "I think this is scary because the nets are really big, a full sized goal fell on someone that little, that could really hurt them."

Six-year-old injured by falling soccer goal; athletes react

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2016
Spanish teacher, Sita Patel resigned after deciding to return to school to eventually get her PhD.

Spanish teacher returns to school

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2016
Jonathan Algor and his oldest son, Jack, run with the flag at the Detroit Marathon. Jack was born when Algor was still serving in Iraq and they didn’t meet until he was three months old (Photo Credit: Jonathan Algor)

Soldiering on: Glen Rock resident aids returning veterans

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2016

Prom: past and present

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2016
Anatomy and Physiology will be available next year as a science elective.

Anatomy and Physiology elective available next year

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2016
Varsity girls' soccer coach, Leah Jerome (not pictured), will not be returning next season.

Varsity girls’ soccer coach resigns; search for a replacement begins

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2016
Legos, dolls, and games are collected to donate to underprivledged children. About 60 toys were collected and were sent to Waldwick Library.

Toys-for-Tots drive collects presents for the holidays

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2015
Math teacher Ms. Amanda Sproviero and other faculty members are piloting the HP EliteBook laptops this year to prepare for the one-to-one student laptop initiative set to occur next fall.

New student laptops slated to arrive next year

by Catherine Bennett and Kate Casey
December 1, 2015
Zimmerman, varsity tennis coach, organized a t-shirt sale and raised over $800 for breast cancer research.

Boys’ varsity teams think pink this month

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2015
Cat Merkle is the newly elected freshman class president.

New freshman class president elected

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2015
Haleigh, Jack, and Nick Martin on their way to soccer practice.

“The Triplets from Bermuda”

by Kate Casey and Catherine Bennett
September 28, 2015
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