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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

STRIDES FOR A CURE: Dedicated to the cause, a few participants walk purposefully around the South track at the annual Relay for Life event.  The goal of the night is to raise money for a cure to cancer.

Cure Club sponsors Relay for Life event

Taylor Everson, staff reporter
May 27, 2016

When the sun goes down, candles are lit and placed in bags around the bleachers and track in an event called the Luminaria Ceremony to honor those who have lost their lives to cancer. According to the...

South encourages student passion for poetry

Chaerim Park, staff reporter
May 25, 2016

Phrases such as “thou art a beauty” or words like “boring” and “Shakespeare” may be things that pop up when hearing the word “poetry.” Rather, according to Thomas Kucharski, English Department...

RETIREMENT READY: Joining together to reminisce about their careers, South retiring faculty prepares to end the school year for one last time. These staff members have devoted countless years to helping students learn and grow. Featured from left to right: (top) Jerry Zabin, John Lewis, Todd Hansen, Peter Masciopinto, Terry Jozwik, Marty Sirvatka, (bottom) Janice Osowski, Ellen Eichler, Mary Vicars, Kay Sopocy, Dawn Fendt. Not featured: Fred Kocian, Carol May.

Retirement is now in session: South faculty say goodbye to GBS with lasting memories, relationships, legacies

Alexandra Sharp, Eliza Schloss, Brigid Murphy, Hannah Buchband, Anne Marie Yurik, Yoon Kim, Youjin Shon, Savera Zulfiqar, Kathy Yoo, Abby Grant, Aakash Bhojwani & John Park, and Kyle O'Shaughnessy & Maggie Eschenbach
May 24, 2016

Table of Contents: Terry Jozwik Todd Hansen Mary Vicars Fred Kocian Jerry Zabin Dawn Fendt Ellen Eichler John Lewis Pete Masciopinto Janice Osowski Marty Sirvatka Kay...

Demonstrating a sparring stance to his karate class, English teacher Austin Smith teaches karate. Smith has taught karate in multiple different locations, this one specifically was in Maywood Fine Arts. Photo courtesy of Austin Smith

Teachers reveal, compare previous occupations

Victoria Manousselis, staff reporter
May 20, 2016

At Glenbrook South, many teachers originally started on a different career path. These careers have ranged from a news reporter to a watermelon farmer in Israel. English teacher David Garbe was a news...

FANCY FAMILY: Striking a pose, Alex Ladan (left) hugs her niece, Corrine Shaw (right), for a family portrait. Currently a sophomore, Ladan greatly enjoys being Shaws aunt and confusing others with their complex family tree.

South students face responsibilities, rewards as aunts, uncles

Yoon Kim, staff reporter
May 19, 2016

Looking at the skyline as they walked along the lakefront at Maggie Daley park, junior Cameron Daly recalls taking his two nephews and one niece downtown on a summer day and bonding with them. Daly is...

South faculty and students participate in marathons, reflect

Yassmin Khatib, staff writer
May 18, 2016

Running a marathon might be tough on some people—especially those who don’t have an objective. According to Brian Shaoul, Transitional English teacher, one should set a goal and work hard for it; however,...

Students evaluate healthy lifestyle motives, motivators

Youjin Shon, staff reporter
May 17, 2016

Maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle is an ancient battle which prevents many people from even starting. However, according to Julie Haenisch, one of the nurses at GBS, many students are slowly becoming...

Seniors face difficult college decisions, weigh options

Kathy Yoo, staff reporter
May 13, 2016

Choosing a college can be a difficult time for some seniors at South. For some, it takes a long series of applications to be filled out by certain deadlines. Many seniors face financial problems or simply...

Posing while baking Challah, a traditional Jewish bread oftentimes served on holidays, junior Rebecca Spector, Israeli Club president, helps to mix the dough with sophomore Jake Hershenhouse. Israeli Club meets to discuss the prevalence of Israeli culture through activities and meetings. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Spector

Israeli Club explores South ties to Israel, promotes inclusivity

Karina Benson & Samantha Rylicki, staff reporters
May 10, 2016

6,756 miles away is a country and culture with different traditions. From the game of Gaga to kosher sushi, South’s Israeli Club studies it all. On Wednesdays after school in room 288, every two weeks...

Lupfer incorporates love of traveling in classroom

Augie Mikell and Yassmin Khatib
May 9, 2016

Ferdinand Magellan was the first person to travel around the world. Magellan’s journey became global news, as nobody had ever done something like this before. However, history Teacher Elizabeth...

Lau engages in South’s community, urges peers to find passion

Sharon Kim, staff writer
May 6, 2016

With a schedule filled with vigorous academics, athletics and art, sophomore Sophia Lau demonstrates a strong passion for learning at South. According to Lau, her love for learning was evident from...

Students expand upon business education, invest in stock market

Abby Grant & Savera Zulfiqar, staff reporters
May 4, 2016

In accordance with courses such as Consumer Education or United States History, students are able to fulfill their academic requirement while learning about the stock market. However, a collection of students...

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