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GBS alumna helps construct South African childrens museum

GBS alumna helps construct South African children’s museum

Alex Ladan, staff reporter
June 15, 2016

Play Africa, a non-profit company (NPC) and social enterprise, is building the first children’s museum in Johannesburg, South Africa. Wanting to be involved, GBS alumni Trisha Siegel moved to Johannesburg...

Illinois law requires colleges to accept AP scores of three

Chaerim Park, staff reporter
June 9, 2016

The first two weeks of May might feel like final exams week for some students because of Advanced Placement (AP) exams—late night studying, last minute cramming and excessive stress. According to College...

Poetry club’s open mic night creates community and promotes self expression

Josie Schneider and Emma Morris
June 7, 2016

At seven o'clock p.m. on April 29, a lone microphone stands in the drama dance room with a spotlight shining on it, welcoming everyone and whoever cares to share their work. Next to the microphone is a...

Men’s track credits seniors for 2016 season success

Paul Prikos, Staff reporter
June 1, 2016

The men’s 2016 varsity track team season has come to an end and Head Coach Kurt Hasenstein believes the men met their goal of having a successful season. Hasenstein said that the majority of the success...

South encourages student passion for poetry

Chaerim Park, staff reporter
May 25, 2016

Phrases such as “thou art a beauty” or words like “boring” and “Shakespeare” may be things that pop up when hearing the word “poetry.” Rather, according to Thomas Kucharski, English Department...

Demonstrating a sparring stance to his karate class, English teacher Austin Smith teaches karate. Smith has taught karate in multiple different locations, this one specifically was in Maywood Fine Arts. Photo courtesy of Austin Smith

Teachers reveal, compare previous occupations

Victoria Manousselis, staff reporter
May 20, 2016

At Glenbrook South, many teachers originally started on a different career path. These careers have ranged from a news reporter to a watermelon farmer in Israel. English teacher David Garbe was a news...

FANCY FAMILY: Striking a pose, Alex Ladan (left) hugs her niece, Corrine Shaw (right), for a family portrait. Currently a sophomore, Ladan greatly enjoys being Shaws aunt and confusing others with their complex family tree.

South students face responsibilities, rewards as aunts, uncles

Yoon Kim, staff reporter
May 19, 2016

Looking at the skyline as they walked along the lakefront at Maggie Daley park, junior Cameron Daly recalls taking his two nephews and one niece downtown on a summer day and bonding with them. Daly is...

South faculty and students participate in marathons, reflect

Yassmin Khatib, staff writer
May 18, 2016

Running a marathon might be tough on some people—especially those who don’t have an objective. According to Brian Shaoul, Transitional English teacher, one should set a goal and work hard for it; however,...

Students evaluate healthy lifestyle motives, motivators

Youjin Shon, staff reporter
May 17, 2016

Maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle is an ancient battle which prevents many people from even starting. However, according to Julie Haenisch, one of the nurses at GBS, many students are slowly becoming...

AP Art Show showcases students’ talents

Jennifer Rathod, staff writer
May 17, 2016

People walked in to see beautiful paintings, sculptures and drawings that surrounded them. Each of the pieces told their own story. On the week of April 25, AP art students presented their work in the...

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...

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