The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

BRIDGEBUILDER BRIANA: Posing with a friend, Briana Flores (left), Glenbrook Evening class of January 2016, was one of 12 Chicago-area students honored on April 9 as a 2016 Techny BridgeBuilder.

Alumna earns BridgeBuilder award

Lizzie Garvey, staff reporter
May 27, 2016

Briana Flores, graduate of Glenbrook Evening class of January 2016, earned a Techny BridgeBuilder award on April 9. The BridgeBuilder award was created in 2007 to recognize students making a difference...

College AP acceptance law goes into effect for upcoming school year

Cassidy Foronda, staff reporter
May 27, 2016

  Illinois public colleges must grant credit to Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores of 3 or higher beginning with the 2016-2017 school year, as mandated by a new law passed August 2015. According...

Bill aims to prevent student censorship

Anushka Kalra, staff reporter
May 27, 2016

A bill upholding the First Amendment rights of student publications was unanimously passed by the Illinois House of Representatives in February and is being reviewed by the Senate. The bill is a part...

GRINNING GREEKS: Offering a traditional Greek dish to other students, senior George Maroutsos serves gyros to Spring Fling attendees. Other GBS clubs such as Girl’s Letter Club and Ciao Club made an appearance at the event.

Annual Spring Fling requires thoughtful preparation

Corinne Shaw, staff reporter
May 27, 2016

Spring Fling, under the direction of Student Council, took place May 6 during all three lunch blocks in the autos courtyard. According to senior Clayton Nimz and junior Harrison Kane, all planning for...

SERVICE WITH SHELLARD: Speaking to a class of Sophomore Honors English students, Dr. Jim Shellard, assistant principal of student activities, emphasizes the importance of serving others. Shellardís remarks set forth the celebration of the service research projects.

South incorporates collaborative work in classes

Katie Cavender & Nick Moran and Sasha Vassilyeva
May 27, 2016

This year, many teachers and programs throughout the school have been pushing toward a more collaborative work model for writing assignments. Several teachers in the English Department have decided...

Old News: Vietnam War Teach-Ins

Maeve Plunkett, staff reporter
May 27, 2016

In April, South students from STAND for Peace held teach-ins, public information sessions, for all freshman history classes about topics ranging from freedom of speech to the contested genocide in Burma...

GBS Debate begins preparation for Nationals

Corinne Shaw, staff reporter
May 15, 2016

South seniors Vignes Alla, Michael Callahan, Brian Roche, and Doug Stryker will participate in the National Debate and Speech Tournament to be held June 12 through June 17 in Salt Lake City, Utah. GBS...

South French students participate in cultural exchange

Lizzie Garvey, staff reporter
May 13, 2016

Over spring break, 10 sophomores and juniors from South traveled to France for 10 days for the French exchange program. South students came back with participating French students, who stayed in Glenview...

Presenting at TED-Ed Clubs first meeting, sponsor Jorge Zamora talks with new club members. The club will work to enhance students presentation skills as they discuss and develop their own ideals.

TED-Ed Club promotes presentation skills, facilitates discussion

Cassidy Foronda, staff reporter
April 26, 2016

TED-Ed (Technology, Entertainment and Design) Club is a new club at South; according to its website, the club looks to both develop students’ presentation skills and fostering discussion, development...

GBS students place, advance in national math competition

Maeve Plunkett and Mary Grace Reynolds
April 22, 2016

GBS students placed highly in the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) and American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) in January and March respectively. Students from high-level math classes...

New Illinois legislation encourages South to re-evaluate discipline

Katie Cavender, co-news editor
April 22, 2016

A new law regarding student discipline will go into effect Sept. 15, changing requirements for administrators with regards to suspensions and expulsions. The law, entitled Public Act 99-456, states...

BLAX GIVES BACK: Packing food through the Feed My Starving Children organization, seniors Andrew Marziani, Bobby Quinn and other members of the menís lacrosse team packed 24,192 meals for starving children. This service will help feed 66 children for a year and is one of three community service events the men have participated in this year. Photo courtesy of Will Jeffery

New lacrosse coach encourages community service

Hannah Mason and Mary Grace Reynolds
April 22, 2016

Will Jeffery, the new men’s lacrosse head coach, is increasing the amount of community service the program participates in, with hope to rebuild the foundation of the team. Jeffery is the third head...

Load More Stories

Comments (0)

The Oracle intends for this area to be used to foster healthy, thought-provoking discussion. Comments are expected to adhere to our standards and to be respectful and constructive. As such, we do not permit the use of profanity, foul language, personal attacks, or the use of language that might be interpreted as libelous. Comments are reviewed and must be approved by a moderator to ensure that they meet these standards. The Oracle does not allow anonymous comments, and The Oracle requires a valid email address. The email address will not be displayed but will be used to confirm your comments.
All The Oracle Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest