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The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

Academic endeavors: Academy students complete a sheet for English. The class is currently covering Realism and Naturalism.

Academy offers unique learning

Maya Scahill, co-features editor
December 22, 2023

In a uniquely blended curriculum of English, foreign language, and history classes, with a noteworthy group of students from both South and North, the Academy of International studies is an unparalleled...

Tommy the Titan: a behind scenes of South’s prideful mascot

Asma Ghomrawi
December 13, 2023

V-I-C-T-O-R-Y, victory victor, Glenbrook High! The infamous fight song brings so much pride to the South, as does Tommy the Titan! As of the end of last year, South introduced a new and improvised mascot....

Outstanding Okilko

Outstanding Okilko

Max Beitzel, asst. features editor
April 21, 2023

In 2021, sophomore Lidiia Okilko was uprooted from her native country, Ukraine, and traveled alone to Glenview, Illinois in search of safety away from the war-ravaged place that she once called home. Okilko...

Investing in your future

Investing in your future

Bailey Baker, staff writer
April 21, 2023

Every other Wednesday morning in Room 1137, South students gather to talk about money and strategies for smart investing at Investments Club, junior member Dylan Monagan said. The world of stocks, investment...

Students explore new paths through Med Tech course

Students explore new paths through Med Tech course

Asma Ghomrawi, staff writer
April 21, 2023

South’s only medical-based elective, Medical Technology, commonly known as Med Tech, is a popular elective for sophomores and upperclassmen. The lab-based class is targeted toward students who have even...

Horticulture Team nurtures plants, friendships

Horticulture Team nurtures plants, friendships

Maia Weissman, staff writer
April 21, 2023

It may be pouring rain outside, or perhaps it is a cool breezy day, but you would never know from within South’s greenhouse, where the humid temperatures keep plants in the nursery thriving. The greenhouse’s...

Brewing up a fun environment

Max Beitzel, asst. features editor
March 17, 2023

When South students desire a snack or a coffee before school or during passing periods, Sammy Tello, the barista for South’s Geek Grind Cafe, is always eager to serve students. Although Tello only began...

Trusting the Process: Nicky envisions a dress design for one of his fashion class projects.

Nicky DeRosa: Designer in the making

Sarah Al-Jawhar, asst. features editor
December 16, 2022

At eight years old, junior Nicky DeRosa picked up a needle and thread for the first time. Sorting through newly thrifted clothes with his mom, they realized that many of the clothes were not the correct...

Getting to know Speech Team

Sarah Al-Jawhar, asst. features editor
November 10, 2022

Whether it is sharing snacks or giving each other advice about their speeches, junior Gianna Barash knows her fellow Speech Team members are always there to support her and everyone else on the team. After...

Illustration by Sneha Augustine

Plante is no cow-ard when caring for animals

Sofia Oyarzún, co-images editor
May 20, 2022

For senior Maddie Plante, summer days are spent at Historic Wagner Farm washing Patch the cow, walking lambs Hudson and Theo, and taking a stroll alongside Sweet Potato the pig. Wagner Farm remains the...

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