Since 1956

The Glen Echo
Since 1956

The Glen Echo
Since 1956

The Glen Echo
Patricia Whyte

Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer

Patricia Whyte is a senior. This is her second year writing for the Glen Echo and she’s super pumped about it.

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The colors of the rainbow Pride flag, designed by Gilbert Baker, reflect the diversity of the LGBT community. The original flag first flew in the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade on June 25, 1978.

Glen Rock and Ridgewood to raise pride flags for LGBT Pride Month

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
May 24, 2017
Representatives from the Chamber, Women's, and Concert Choirs pose as they accept their awards along with their directors, Carl Helder and Anna Lilikas. All three choirs were ranked in the gold division at the Worldstrides choral competition at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.

Choirs earn gold in Orlando competition

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
May 2, 2017
Those who chose to take the challenge to remain silent gathered in the Hamilton Lobby at the end of the day to break the silence together.

[Photo] Silence is Action: Gay Straight Alliance holds Day of Silence

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
April 17, 2017
The order form to purchase a shirt from the GSA. Last year, the GSA sold over 100 shirts through their sales.

Gay Straight Alliance raises funds with t-shirt sales

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
March 21, 2017
Seniors Lindsay Vachon, Nina Dunn, Erin Dunn, and Emily Schaefer pose for a picture after a committee session at their last Model UN Conference in High School. “I’ve been in this club since freshman year, I joined for fun, but I’m sad it’s my last trip with Model UN,” Schaefer said.

Model United Nations participates in annual conference

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
March 9, 2017
The set of August Wilson’s Jitney on Broadway. “The set is really very evocative,” Metch- Ampel said. The set depicts the inside of the jitney station, run by a character named Becker.

AP Language classes see Jitney on Broadway

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
March 1, 2017
The entire cast performs Full Disclosure, the Act One finale of The Addams Family.

Behind the scenes of The Addams Family musical

by Ben Sakac, Patricia Whyte, and Katherine Hikin
February 14, 2017
School Fusion has been utilized as the school website since 2009, but many teachers feel as though it is outdated and have moved toward Google Classroom.

Teachers use School Fusion less and Google Classroom more

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
February 8, 2017
The college panel consisted of 11 recent high school graduates to discuss their experiences as college freshman. The evening was moderated by the head of the guidance department, Mr. Lawrence Wolff.

HSA hosts college panel with Glen Rock alumni

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
January 29, 2017
"Bird's Hell" by Max Beckham. " I had so many interesting conversations with my friends about the pieces, in particular Birds Hell," said Matt Lacognata ('17).

Art students visit Metropolitan Museum of Art

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
January 12, 2017
With 153 students, the Concert Choir is the largest choir in the school. All choirs are under the direction of Mr. Carl Helder and Ms. Anna Lilikas.

Choir and band students join together for Winter Concert

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
January 5, 2017
The interior design classes refurnished the faculty room three years ago as a part of their final project. “I think there’s something to be said for hands-on experience, and my students certainly got a lot more out of it," Rusin said.

Recently renovated faculty room in disuse

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
December 1, 2016
Operation Christmas Child collects toys for those in need

Operation Christmas Child collects toys for those in need

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
November 14, 2016
Choir raises funds with pies

Choir raises funds with pies

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
November 12, 2016
GRHS Choir bulletin board outside of D-110. Ms. Lilikas took it upon herself to completely redecorate the board before Back to School Night.

Women’s and Madrigals choirs prepare for new year

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
October 17, 2016
Look for the yellow banner at this years Cabaret Night; it has been used for over a decade.

[Photo] 10 things to look forward to this October

by Julia Rooney, Managing Editor
September 27, 2016
LEAP poster created by co-president, Madie Jones. The poster hangs in the art office by Ms. Dunay's desk. "LEAP is just having fun with a great group of people, it's a great way to spend your time," Jones said.

LEAP plans new year with new adviser

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
September 20, 2016
Some of the workshops for last year's curriculum took place in the media arts classroom.

Summer work for teachers

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
June 16, 2016
Printing screens created by Media Arts students.

Seniors create and design t-shirts

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
June 20, 2016
Senior exhibit done by Isabella Feige. Students who take Art Major III complete a display to show their work accomplished over their years in art class.

Art Show showcases students’ projects

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
June 9, 2016
Ron (left) and Bob (right) in their backyard on Waldron Avenue in June of 1948 on Ron’s graduation day from Ridgewood High School.

1940: From Glen Rock to War

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
May 23, 2016
Members of the GSA gather in the Hamilton lobby at the end of the school day on May 6 to collectively 'break the silence'.

Gay Straight Alliance seeks support through silence

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
May 11, 2016
Teachers received their own personal laptops at the beginning of the 2015-2016 in hopes that all the district lap tops would be the same.

Student laptops delayed for another year

by Patricia Whyte and Julia Blando
May 3, 2016
The bestselling graphic novel "V for Vendetta" by Alan Moore, David Lloyd, Steve Whitaker, and Siobhan Dodds.

Graphic novel class joins high school curriculum

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
February 2, 2016
Theatre Company members of all grades react to the announcement of the spring show.

Theatre Company takes on Star Wars

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
January 15, 2016
Students of all grades enjoy refreshments and games at LEAP's Winter Funderland.

LEAP hosts second annual Winter Funderland

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
December 22, 2015
Leo Caldwell (left) and his wife, Amy Caldwell (right) both spoke at the GSA assembly last Friday. GRHS was the first high school that the Caldwells presented to. "I want to be a safe place for people that need a safe place when I speak," Leo Caldwell said.

GSA welcomes transgender guest speaker

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
December 17, 2015
As of November 12th, the GSA had sold 73 shirts.

GSA raises fundraising goal after t-shirt sale success

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
November 16, 2015
On the left is an EpiPen, the school's current auto-injector, and on the right is a recalled Auvi-Q auto-injector.

Glen Rock switches to EpiPen due to Auvi-Q recall

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
November 12, 2015
Cabaret Night banner, which has been used for Cabaret Night for over ten years.

Cabaret Night raises funds through song

by Cathlyn Hircshfeld and Patricia Whyte
October 29, 2015
All of the Theater Company's performances this year will take place in the GRHS auditorium.

The Theatre Company finds perfect match

by Patricia Whyte, Senior Staff Writer
October 5, 2015
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