The Student News Site of Mount Greylock Regional High School

The Greylock Echo

The Student News Site of Mount Greylock Regional High School

The Greylock Echo

The Student News Site of Mount Greylock Regional High School

The Greylock Echo

Greylock Reacts to Capitol Riots

Quin Repetto, Staff Writer January 29, 2021

On January 6th, 2021, millions of Americans anxiously watched as a Trump rally turned into a violent riot outside the Capitol building. Armed Trump supporters stormed the building. The insurrection was...

COVID Regulations Magnify Underemphasis on Greylock Arts

COVID Regulations Magnify Underemphasis on Greylock Arts

Lucy McWeeny and Sylvie Clowes January 29, 2021

“The arts are a creative outlet for being able to express yourself in a different mean, which is really important,” said Mount Greylock band and chorus teacher Jaqueline Vinette.  Vinette began...

A Look at Greylocks GSA

A Look at Greylock’s GSA

Molly Sullivan, News Editor January 29, 2021

Mount Greylock offers many extra curriculars, ranging from Shakespeare Club to volleyball to the Youth Environmental Squad. But one club in particular has gained traction recently: the GSA, or the Gender-Sexuality...

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DeVonta Smith Wins Heisman; Proves Size isn’t Everything

John Skavlem, Sports Editor January 28, 2021

The Heisman trophy is the most prestigious award in all of college football. It is presented to the player who was voted to have the best season by the 870 selected Heisman voters. The award is typically...

The Hidden History of Mt. Greylock

The Hidden History of Mt. Greylock

Mia Lafrazia, Staff Writer January 28, 2021

If you’ve ever visited Mt. Greylock (the landmark, not the school), you’ve likely noticed a surplus of both in-state and out-of-state tourists. But most Berkshire residents probably don’t know how...

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A Brief History of the SAT

Luca Hirsch, Staff Writer January 27, 2021

With the recent termination of the SAT subject tests and the already optional essay, there has been a growing call for the College Board to end the SAT once and for all. While the standardized test can...

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The Case for Returning to School

Andrew Petropulos, Staff Writer January 14, 2021

Most of us want to get back to school. It can be dull for some and downright depressing for others to be stuck at home 24/7. While we know that the pandemic is still infecting more and more people each...

Because 2020: Five Oddities that are now the New Normal

Drew Scanlon, Staff Writer January 14, 2021

A few weeks ago, I pitched an article idea to my Shakespeare zoom chat. “I have this idea for an article. The tentative title is Because 2020, and there are going to be five things that could only be...

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Mt. Greylock Cancels Midterms

Julius Munemo, Staff Writer January 14, 2021

In a recent email to the student body and their parents, Principal Mr. Schutz and Vice Principal Mr. Shebar outlined several updates to the school’s changing itinerary. The fifth item on the list was...

Shakespeare Program Adjusts to COVID-19 Guidelines

Luca Hirsch, Staff Writer December 19, 2020

All extracurriculars at Mount Greylock have faced numerous problems due to Covid-19, but the Shakespeare Program has been faced with an especially difficult task. The program is attempting to maintain...

Survey Shows That Remote Learning Adds to Higher Stress among Greylock Students

Alayna Schwarzer, Staff Writer December 19, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in learning conditions different from any other year. The introduction of remote learning has especially impacted the mental health of the student body. Polling conducted...

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Does Not Deserve the Hype. Here’s Why:

Pablo Santos, Staff Writer December 19, 2020

In the world of sports, everyone has their own opinions. Some might not agree with it, and some might. Some might even call you a fool for expressing your opinion. For example, someone I know believes...

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