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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

Electives recover after the pandemic

Mia Carr, news editor
September 30, 2022

Despite lower elective enrollment in the past two years due to Covid-19 and South’s declining student population, popularity of most electives is back on the rise this year, administration officials...

New field trip policies adapt for overnight trips

Ella Vick, staff writer
September 30, 2022

For the 2022-2023 school year, South students will see changes in overnight field trip policies, Principal Dr. Barbara Georges said. The new policies will focus on improving student experiences on these...

Inflation causes cafeteria prices to rise

Current inflation rates have caused the cafeteria prices to increase more than 25 percent, Tim Almy, Director of Quest Food Services, said. Last year alone, the inflation rate overall rose to 9.1 percent,...

New year, new principal

Mia Carr, asst. features editor
May 20, 2022

South students will see a multitude of changes implemented at the start of the 2022-2023 school year, including a new principal, classroom upgrades, and general maintenance, Cameron Muir, Associate Principal...

graphic by Leah Desserich

2022-2023 Student Council sets goals for school year

Allie Sukhman and Ashley Libasci
May 20, 2022

The Student Council Executive Board for the 2022-2023 school year has promising goals for the upcoming year, including providing more resources for mental health awareness, creating school events, and...

Graduation returns to pre-pandemic normalcy

Layla Mohamed, staff writer
May 20, 2022

South’s graduation ceremony for the class of 2022 is set to be fully back to its pre-pandemic standards for the first time after two years, Interim Principal Dr. Rosanne Willamson said. A traditional...

Two student publications awarded national and state titles

Caroline Ohlandt and Emily Pavlik
May 20, 2022

South student journalism publications, The Oracle and The Etruscan, were awarded state and national titles from journalism competitions, Oracle Advisor Bob Wysocki said. The Oracle was named the Best...

Former journalism advisor Ted G. Heiser passes at 73

Madeline Hussey, asst. features editor
May 20, 2022

Ted G. Heiser, former Oracle and Etruscan advisor, passed away at 73 earlier this month. Heiser retired from South in 2005 after 29 years of dedicated work for the English Department. While at South,...

Zapler named distinguished teacher

Sarah Park, Staff Writer
May 20, 2022

Since 1984, South students have nominated the teacher who has made the most impact on their high school lives for the Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award. This year, Danny Zapler, Social Studies Teacher...

Dazzling Dancers: Juniors Julie Antonoglu and Melissa Mellos perform Kalamatiano, a Greek dance traditionally performed in Greek social gatherings around the world, in the west cafeteria. Photo courtesy of Sofia Oyarzun

Cultural Night: Around the world in the Autos Courtyard

Seira Honda, staff writer
May 19, 2022

Cultural music filled the air while people ate, danced, and played traditional games in the Autos Courtyard during Cultural Night on May 17, Emily Ekstrand, Students Organized Against Racism (SOAR) Sponsor...

Prom comes back in full swing for “a Night of Stars”

Betsy Jarsoick, staff writer
May 17, 2022

This year, prom returned free of changing expectations and restrictions for “a Night of Stars” on May 14 at Pinstripes, junior Sara Kahn said. Over 700 students attended, including both seniors as...

Final exams resume regular schedule

Sydney O'Hara, Staff Writer
May 12, 2022

South will return to an in-person, mandatory finals schedule for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors beginning May 27, Cameron Muir, Associate Principal for Curriculum and Instruction, said. This semester,...

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