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D225 ranked first nationally

D225 ranked first nationally

Evelyn Junia, asst. editor
October 10, 2025

District 225 ranked first in the nation among high school districts, Superintendent Dr. RJ Gravel announced.  The district was named the 2026 Best School District in America by Niche, using public...

South ranked 19th out of all Illinois high schools

South ranked 19th out of all Illinois high schools

Meredith Bill, Managing Editor
September 25, 2025

Glenbrook South ranked 19th among Illinois high schools in U.S. News and World Report’s list 2025-2026 Best High School Rankings.    The ranking assessed percentages such as Advanced Placement...

How to tackle your first football game

How to tackle your first football game

Mae Kuchimanchi, co-sports editor
September 5, 2025

When the first football game of the season began, everyone was standing, cheering, and wearing their blue and gold to represent their Titan spirit. It can be an important yet overwhelming event for...

Augustana college manifests success

Augustana college manifests success

Bailey Baker, co-sports editor
September 5, 2025

The student body typically sees the football team in helmets, under stadium lights, ready and eager to fight for victory on the field. However, the varsity team held a pre-season retreat at Augustana College...

2025 Editorials in review

May 23, 2025

Finding fine arts In Issue 1, The Oracle Editorial Board discussed student body indifference towards South’s exceptional Fine Arts programs. Almost half of the students involved in Fine Arts reported...

Student fashion designs come to life on runway

Student fashion designs come to life on runway

Sofia Cole, co-editor-in-chief
May 23, 2025

The lights dim in the Lyceum as music begins and models strut down the illuminated stage, wearing a variety of one-of-a-kind garments designed by South’s Fashion Design program, Melissa Pfister, Fashion...

Small moments make sport, community

Small moments make sport, community

Anestis Hadjistamoulou, guest columnist
May 23, 2025

Playing basketball at Glenbrook South for four years has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. There is no better feeling than making history on the court with some of your best friends....

Roommate hunting

Sarah Park, Co-editor in chief
May 23, 2025

Every year, seniors grapple with the struggle of finding a roommate. While some may spend hours curating their Instagram feed, carefully vetting potential roommates, others decide to leave it up to fate....

Focusing on right now

Kate Shambo, web editor
May 23, 2025

Almost 2,000 days. That’s the amount of time we have in high school. It seems like a lot, however, if I’m being honest, I can’t remember the majority of it. When I first sat down to write this...

CREW COLLAB: Senior Josh Footlik, North Stage Crew member, and sophomore Savannah Stec, South Stage Crew member, work together to build the set for Chicago. Students from both schools help out with stage construction.

Behind the curtain, Stage Crew shines

Emily Browne, Staff writer
April 25, 2025

As the curtains rise over the stage, the actors are revealed taking on characters of all ages and genres; what you do not see is behind the scenes of the Glenbrook productions. The lights that follow the...

BINNEY BEATDOWN: Binney (left) lunges for the flag and is face to face with a Prospect player (right) during the Regional
game on Oct. 10. South’s tenacity landed them a 12-6 win.

Three sports, one Binney

Bailey Baker, co-sports editor
April 25, 2025

At 8 years old, junior Taylor Binney did not expect her first basketball tryout to lead her down the path of becoming a tri-varsity athlete at South. Binney has embraced her athletic nature in multiple...

Embracing opportunity

Kami Shames, staff writer
April 25, 2025
     Waiting below the stage for the opening number to finish, junior and student producer Catherine Pollock is ready to help the singer-dancers with their quick changes after each performance in the V-show. While many students watch the V-show from the audience, Pollock is hard at work, helping cast members prepare for their acts....
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