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BEAMING BORON:  Standing between a line of trombones, co-band director Brian Boron watches intently as the GBS marching band rehearses. Boron, a Glenbrook North graduate, was part of the GBS band staff last year as a percussion instructor and started his first year as co-band director this fall.

Boron takes on role as co-band director

Lauren Lashley, staff reporter
October 6, 2017

Band performances can create a lasting impression on both the musicians and the audience, but behind every great show, there are people working hard to make sure that it goes off without a hitch. One...

SERENADING SCAT THAT: Reading their music intently, (from left to right) sophomore Jenna Kim, seniors Micheal McNeela and Yenny Ha and junior Ellie Eavenson sing in South’s only jazz group, Scat That. This group is directed by co-choir director Andrew Toniolo, pictured above.

Scat That provides alternate jazz ensemble option for GBS singers

Karina Benson, asst. a&e editor
October 6, 2017

From snapping to boo bopping, South’s vocal jazz ensemble, Scat That, brings the musical art form of jazz to life. The jazz ensemble was formed in 2008 by the former co-choir Director, Stevie Marks....

SYMPHONIC SOLACE: Matching pitch, seniors Ashley Levenson (left) and Claire Valenziano (right) practice in their all girls a capella group, Solace. This group is directed by Robert Shellard, new co-choir director.

Solace takes on modern music, creates close knit relationships

Yoon Kim, co-a&e editor
October 6, 2017

From Colbie Caillat to Jessie J, Solace sings it all. Led by co-choir Director Robert Shellard, the group consists of 10 girls. Solace is one of South’s a cappella groups and is known for covering a...

SINGING SHELLARD: Playing the piano for South’s choir group Chambers, new co-choir director Robert Shellard helps students to improve their vocals. Shellard himself was a part of Chambers prior to his graduation in 2009.

South singer returns as new co-choir director

Josie Schneider, co-a&e editor
October 6, 2017

To return to one’s hometown and teach the same classes that were so appealing years earlier is a rare feat, but it is one that Robert Shellard, new co-choir director at South, can relate to. Graduating...

‘Voltron: Legendary Defender’ comes together with visual effects, compelling stories

Alissa Donatello, staff reporter
June 17, 2017

Animated shows aren’t always the first thing people will think about when talking about a really good television show. Most animated shows are catered towards children, after all. But that is not the...

On May 26, 2017, the Chamber singing group performed at St. Davids Church. This performance was the last of the school year.

Chambers provides additional opportunity for singers, emphasizes community

staff reporter, Aidan Celner
May 31, 2017

While one may be confused about the bonnets, top hats, big dresses and other Old English attire, there’s more to the Chamber singers program than just costuming. They’re a select group of talented...

TWIZZLER TIME: Using Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator,  GBS graduate Justin Bifeld recreated a Twizzlers candy box for one of his projects in Digital Graphic Design. The course aims to give students graphic design skills that they can apply in the future.

Digital Graphic Design course emphasizes artistic and business related skills

Brendan Wolf, staff reporter
May 28, 2017

We see graphic design skills on display all the time, sometimes without even knowing it. All sports, clothing and restaurant logos are made using graphic design skills. Taught by Michael Macfadden, South’s...

South faculty reflects on growth of arts since their graduation

Karina Benson, staff reporter
May 26, 2017

Not long ago they were sitting at small wooden desks, anxiously awaiting the return of their tests, now they are handing the tests back themselves. Not long ago they sat in the cafeteria laughing with...

Exceptional Etruscan:   Diligently working on South’s yearbook, Etruscan, the editors aim to include all features of South, taking into account recent international events and their impact on the school. This publication, themed, “Exactly Like Nothing Else,” was finalized April 27.

Etruscan commemorates all aspects of South’s year

Karina Benson and Emma Morris
May 26, 2017

Swirling designs, bold headlines and unique stories burst from the glossy papers of a 500 page yearbook. South’s yearbook staff, composed of photographers, designers, writers and editors, works tirelessly...

Graduating Greg:  Leading South’s band members, Greg Wojcik, head band director, prepares to conduct his final concert at South. Wojcik has been a member of the Titan family for 38 years and is retiring this year.

Wojcik concludes final year at South, leaves lasting bonds

Leah Dunne and Ava Mazzei
May 26, 2017

“One band, one family.” This has been the motto of the GBS band program for the past 38 years under the direction of Band Director Greg Wojcik. According to Wojcik, this motto has been something he...

Rapping   resistance:  Performing his recently released album, titled DAMN., Kendrick Lamar comments on social themes like gang culture. This album also features many guest musicians like Rihanna and Bono.

DAMN. reveals new side to Lamar’s music, brings relevant social commentary

Julia Patterson, staff reporter
May 26, 2017

On April 14, Kendrick Lamar released his fourth album titled DAMN., the exact word that I had in mind after listening to it. DAMN. and all its songs are written in capital letters, giving more volume to...

Problematic Production: Mourning his friend, Clay Jensen (Dylan Minnette) follows a journey in the form of cassette tapes that document the thirteen reasons Hannah Baker (Katherine Langford) took her life. Thirteen Reasons Why, originaly based on the novel by Jay Asher, recently aired its first season on Netflix on Mar. 31, 2017.

Thirteen Reasons Why disappoints, strays from novel

Sasha Vassilyeva, senior editor
May 26, 2017

We’re not even halfway through the year and 2017 has already brought forth a lot of disappointments: the Blackhawks’ unfortunate playoff defeat, the Unicorn Frappuccino and Netflix’s new series,...

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