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Mirroring Maranto:  Leading members in the Freshman and Sophomore Play rehearsal, Mark Maranto, Fine Arts instructional supervisor, provides his insight for the direction of the opening scene. One of Maranto’s goals in this new position is to integrate the added classes with existing traditions.

Fine Arts Department welcomes Maranto

Emma Morris, staff reporter
September 30, 2016

Throughout his 12 years at South, Mark Maranto has had several roles in the school including English teacher, instructional coach and now instructional supervisor of the Fine Arts Department. Before Marty...

South student develops clothing line ‘Nice as Heck’

Yassmin Khatib, staff reporter
July 20, 2016

Christopher Daus is not a typical high school student; Daus not only manages to be a teenager in high school with homework and tests, but he also manages to have his own clothing line, ‘Nice as Heck.’ “Last...

FAITHFUL FRIENDS: Celebrating after being awarded with the North Shore Interfaith Leadership Award, junior Saarah Bhaiji (second from right) smiles with her fellow award winners. She looks to combat religious intolerance from within Souths community.

South student combats religious intolerance, granted interfaith award

Spencer Colbeck, staff reporter
July 6, 2016

It’s 2016, and the fear of terrorism is growing every day. While the fear of the violence associated with terrorist acts causes mass paranoia, one group of citizens must fear not only attacks, but racial...

BELMONT BOY: Jammin’ out with his pop punk band Belmont, senior Joey Legittino pursues creating excellent music. He discovered his passion for the guitar as an underclassman at South. Photo courtesy of Joey Legittino

South students unearth hidden passions within school environment

Augie Mikell, staff reporter
May 27, 2016

Remember the first day of school as a freshman? Upon walking through the school doors, you have the opportunity to participate in all of the different activities that South has to offer. According to some...

GRINNING GRAD: Beaming proudly with her parents, senior Bryanna Hernandez graduates from South early on April 14. She did so in order to ensure that her father, who was diagnosed with gallbladder cancer earlier this year, could witness her graduation ceremony during his last days.

Senior Bryanna Hernandez graduates early, fulfills father’s last request

Sharon Kim, staff reporter
May 27, 2016

Many students at South are eager to graduate, counting down the days until they can throw their graduation caps in the air and step into adulthood. For senior Bryanna Hernandez, the long-awaited graduation...

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...

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...

Passionately speaking, junior Lori Steffel participates in a Model UN meeting by presenting information about her role in the clubs leadership board. Steffel is an avid member of Model UN along with numerous other clubs at South. Photo by Alexandra Sharp

Steffel aids others in leadership roles, strides to succeed

By Chaerim Park and Spencer Wells, staff reporters
April 27, 2016

Coming into her freshman year, current junior Lori Steffel says her expectations centered around grades. Soon, she realized a new world of extracurriculars at GBS, spurring new goals for her high school...

WHIPPLE’S WISE WORDS: Speaking to his AP World class, Matthew Whipple leads a dicussion that includes a balance of current events and topics outlined in the world history curriculum. Whipple takes many of the themes from this class and applies them to STAND For Peace (STAND), the international service club that he has sponsored for over 10 years.

Whipple emphasizes global citizenship in teaching passion

Jane Rathod and Youjin Shon
April 22, 2016

Just over 30 years ago, Matthew Whipple, Social Studies teacher, walked across the stage to receive his South diploma. After graduating from Northwestern University in 1987, Whipple later returned to South...

South’s Chess Club fosters unique experiences, intellectual growth

Hannah Buchband and Savera Zulfiqar
March 1, 2016

For some South students, learning to play chess can be a new and challenging experience. South’s Chess Club is filled with those that are passionate about fostering this unique experience for all students...

Wysocki modernizes new Shakespeare Club

Joey Sewall, staff reporter
February 16, 2016

To be or not to be in Shakespeare Club? That is the question.  English teacher Robert Wysocki has decided to take the new position of sponsor of Shakespeare Club. Wysocki aims to reboot the club and...

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