The Oracle

Bob continues Meyer legacy in South water polo

Ben Wittenstein, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2013

From bench warmer as a freshman to starting at hole set this year, senior Bob Meyer has come a long way in his water polo career at South. The Meyer name is no stranger to water polo. Tom Meyer, Bob’s...

Baseball succeeds early with several returning seniors

Breck Murphy, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2013

Despite having multiple games postponed due to inclement weather, the South men’s baseball team has gotten off to a good start, according to senior Sam Selby. The team is currently 10-1 as it heads into...

Irwin turns hard work into future at Tufts University

Connie Hoekstra & Georgia Arvanitis, Staff Reporters
April 19, 2013

Going into his freshman year, Cam Irwin was an aspiring hockey goalie who failed to make the GBS team. Now, as a senior, Irwin is a captain of the lacrosse team and is committed to play collegiately at...

Three-sport athletes, seniors impress year round

Hannah Mason, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2013

Each fall for the past four years, seniors Katie Dwyer and Teigan Flaws have taken the volleyball court together. During the winter, they transition to the basketball court. Come spring, Dwyer moves on...

Salomon emerges as star as Titans place 18th at State

John Adkisson, co-sports editors
March 11, 2013

On Feb. 22-23, the South men’s varsity swim team received 18th place at the IHSA State meet. This year’s season, according to senior Ethan Spalding, was marked with a lot of uncertainty as to how...

Women’s basketball ends season in Regional finals

Rachel Chmielinski, asst. sports
March 11, 2013

With a final regular season record of 22-6 and having placed third in conference, the women’s basketball team ended its season with a loss to Resurrection in the Regional finals on Feb. 15. According...

Cohen’s contributions to South sports held in high regard

Ben Wittenstein, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2013

For senior Max Cohen, he feels that playing three varsity sports is routine. In the fall, Cohen led the Titans as the starting quarterback on the football field; in the winter, he comes off the bench...

Men’s hockey aims high heading to the playoffs

Hanna Mason, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2013

The men’s varsity hockey team currently holds a record of 4-10-2 and eigth place in its conference. Senior captain Greg Abbott believes that the whole season revolved around working up to the playoffs. According...

Gymnastics falters following key injury

Harrison Kenner, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2013

With a 2-3 dual meet record and a second place finish at the Evanston Invite this season, South’s women’s gymnastics team has been up to par, according to junior Amanda Browder, who currently competes...

Wrestling looks to build off season in regionals

Rachel Chmielinski, Asst. Sports Editor
February 1, 2013

Moving into Regionals, the Titans wrapped up their regular season with the Central Suburban League (CSL) tournament Jan. 18 and 19. Head coach Tom Mietus said he is happy with the season overall, but...

Ladies look to contend for State title after competing in strong conference

Justine Kim, Staff Writer
February 1, 2013

As the South women’s basketball team prepares for the playoffs, they have amassed a record of 17-5. According to head coach Steve Weissenstein, the ladies have experienced a lot of success this season,...

Sophomore Salomon shines in second year on varsity

Caroline Bickle, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2013

In his second year on varsity, sophomore Jonathan Salomon has shown improvement since he joined the GBS varsity boys swim team after taking up the same interests as his brother Andrew. As he races through...