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

Cross Country Lends a Hand

Cross Country Lends a Hand

Sara Rahman, Brigitte Sisto
November 25, 2023

In the fall of 1998, runners on South’s boys’ cross country team were looking for a special goal to end their summer running, Hasenstein said. The team realized that donations to the Northfield Food...

Swimming at South: Souths original pool (pictured above, circa 1960s) once hosted both gym classes and swim teams. It was not until the Glenbrook referendum in the summer of 2007 that the second pool was added for the swim team.

South’s Pool hold History and Value

Queen Moshi, Staff Writer
November 20, 2023

The smell of chlorine fills the air as water splashes echo around the pool, with small puddles of water on the ground from people entering and exiting the pool. Not every high school in America has two...

Erika Li, Anna Ivanov

South hires new coaches

Jonnie Devine, staff writer
November 17, 2023

This year, South’s athletic department saw 37 coaching vacancies, and 17 spots have yet to be filled, Athletic Director Tom Mietus said. The district added new coaching positions and coaches...

Crossing the finish line

Crossing the finish line

Conor Burke, staff writer
November 17, 2023

Kurt Hasenstein is retiring as South’s Cross Country and Track and Field Head Coach. Hasenstein has had an incredible career coupled with multiple state awards in individual track events and seven state...

Unfinished business

Unfinished business

Danielle Joseph, sports editor
November 17, 2023

As a cold chill sets the air, Boys’ Hockey has kicked off one of their most anticipated seasons yet. Coming off an appearance in the Scholastic Hockey League (SHL) finals and a 37-11-6 record...

Teacher hits home run to Pakistan

Teacher hits home run to Pakistan

Kate Shambo, asst. sports editor
November 17, 2023

Childhood dreams come to fruition, as Freshman Baseball coach and English Teacher Taimur Raja steps up to the plate and anticipates playing in the Asian World Championship for baseball.  The Asian...

Making plays happen

Making plays happen

Dani Biniam, staff writer
November 17, 2023

This upcoming winter, students attending South have planned to participate in some winter athletic programs. The sports are led by a team manager, leading the team to success. Justine Yam, Girls’...

Fockey scores state championship

Fockey scores state championship

Danielle Joseph, Sports editor
November 17, 2023

After losing the state championship last year to New Trier, the Glenbrook girls’ field hockey team got their long- awaited redemption after defeating Trevians in the state championship winning...

Women support women

Women support women

Lauren Taylor, staff writer
November 17, 2023

Tightly crammed, leaving only the slightest room to move, the stands in the Titan Dome are packed with students, parents and kids of all ages excited to support South’s boys’ swimming. After the crowds...

Shots clocked

Shots clocked

Zach Master and Trey Jarosick
November 16, 2023

The shot clock is coming to the high school basketball stage after the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) implemented it for the upcoming 2023-24 season. After a brief experimental period last...

Fantasy Sports club brings real connections

Fantasy Sports club brings real connections

Alex Dardynskiy, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023

The Fantasy Sports Club is a place for students to create and participate in fantasy sports leagues together, share background information on players, and give feedback on each other's teams.  Fantasy...

Men first, Women maybe?

Erin Walker, asst. opinions editor
October 25, 2023

‘Life isn’t fair’ is a phrase we all heard growing up, but life truly isn’t fair for female athletes.  When I was younger, like many other young athletes, I dreamed of going pro. That dream...

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