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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

Captains’ Corner

Sophie Vick, co-sports editor
November 10, 2017

Ellie Kahle- Field Hockey Jordan Theriault- Cross Country Kendall Oldham- Tennis   DO YOU HAVE ANY PRE-GAME RITUALS? KAHLE: I usually eat M&M’s before the game and my teammate Greer...

DIVING ME CRAZY:  Beginning her event, junior Leza Bergin competes against Niles West on Oct. 27. The Titans defeated the Wolves 94-92 and celebrated the class of 2018 at their senior night.

Women’s swim & dive looks to qualify for State

Emily Bauer, staff reporter
November 10, 2017

The GBS women’s swim team is back in the pool this fall with several victories already including against competitors such as GBN and Evanston. As the season progresses, the team hopes to continue succeeding...

Running towards the finish line, Senior Megan Kennedy finished a cross country meet.

Girl’s cross country trains for season

Emily Bauer, staff reporter
October 13, 2017

With a senior down due to an injury, a spot needed to be filled in the cross country varsity girls race at the Wauconda Invitational of September 2016. Junior Catherine Nowak was pulled aside and asked...

Field hockey strives for success in post season

Emma Hammer, staff reporter
October 13, 2017

The varsity women’s field hockey team is continuing to mesh as they enter their season. Led by Head Coach Tom Rosenbaum and senior captains Annie O’Rourke, Ellie Kahle, and Emma Duffy, the girls...

GOING FOR THE GOLD:  Huddling during their “Go Gold” match against Maine South, the women look to Head Coach Kelly Dorn for guidance. The Titans lost to the Hawks on Sept. 26, 35--37.

Girls’ volleyball embraces positivity

Sophie Vick, co-sports editor
October 6, 2017

Captain Megan Quill dives outside for the ball, tips it to her teammate and they get the kill. The women rejoice in each other’s play. And in this case, they just won their first match. The women look...

MIGHTY MARKS:  Taking their marks, the girls swim team gets ready to dive into the pool against GBN on Sept. 16. The Titans defeated the Spartans by a score of 123-63.

Girls’ swim & dive aims to return to state

Madaket Chiarieri, Staff reporter
October 6, 2017

The tension of the entire meet was building up on the shoulders of sophomore Alexis Kachkin and her teammates as they awaited the final event of the meet, the 400 yard freestyle relay. The girls cheered...

  Kneeling during the national anthem, some cheerleaders and marching band members decided to take a knee during the anthem. The protest was to raise awareness against police brutality.

South students kneel during National Anthem

Sofia Snyder and Cassidy Foronda
October 6, 2017

During the national anthem, prior to the start of the home football game on Sept. 28, select members of the marching band and cheerleading team decided to take a knee while the football and poms teams...

 Running towards a tackle, junior Charlie Mackimm looks to help his teammate against Niles West on Sept. 28. The Titan’s will hit the turf again tonight at Maine South.

Football learns from last year’s fumbles

Sofia Snyder, co-sports editor
October 6, 2017

Starting the season 3-0, Head Coach David Schoenwetter believed the Titan Football team had a chance of making it to the playoffs. Now, with a 5-1 record, the idea of going to playoffs is a reality. ...

SAVVY SWINGS:  Lining up a shot, Captain Brian OConnor watches as he sinks a putt during the Titans’ match against Hersey High School on Sept. 19. The team looks to make it back to state.

Boys’ golf looks to make it back to State

Henry Schleizer, asst. sports editor
October 6, 2017

After a team loses two of its most experienced players, regression is expected. Kevin Paek and Charlie Nikitas, two of the finest golfers, made their way through the Glenbrook South men’s golf program...

Men’s tennis wraps up season with 8th-place finish at State

Erin Sullivan, staff reporter
June 7, 2017

With a 17-6 season record, the GBS Men’s tennis team finished with strong wins in the Sectional and State tournament, according to Head Coach Larry Faulkner. Faulkner says that the team has been improving...

PEREFECT PITCH: Warming up his pitch, Senior Sejay Patel prepares for an upcoming game at one of his practices. The varsity team will be heading to Regionals this weekend in Mundelien, Illinois.

Baseball works to improve as season ends

Emily Zimbler, staff reporter
May 26, 2017

The men’s baseball team has had its ups and downs this season, but has worked on their errors to advance further into the playoffs this year, according to head coach Stephen Stanicek. Many of the Titan’s...

HARD HITS: Returning the ball back to the Trevian side, senior Nic Cavallaro hit the ball during their game against New Trier. The Titan’s are currently 1-1 against the New Trier and will play each other again later today.

Men’s Volleyball hopes to win conference

Madaket Chiarieri, staff reporter
May 26, 2017

The GBS Men’s volleyball team looks to go 9-1 in Conference throughout the rest of the 2017 season, according to head coach Tim Monahan. They are currently 7-2, having won against Evanston, Niles West,...

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