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From drama to comedy, fall play shines through

From drama to comedy, fall play shines through

Gracie Sands, staff reporter
November 24, 2014

Unlike previous fall plays that South’s Drama Department has performed, Harvey, a play in which Elwood P. Dowd claims to have a six-foot tall rabbit friend named Harvey, is a comedy. Senior Anna...

Greek club Maids of Athena dedicated to service

Nick Panagakis, staff reporter
November 5, 2014

To many, being a "Maid of Athena" may seem like a bit anachronistic. While the ancient Maids of Athena who served the ancient Greek goddesses may be outdated, the youth organization by the same name is...

Gaming opens new experiences for students at GBS

Gaming opens new experiences for students at GBS

Megan Sheqiladze, staff writer
October 23, 2014

The number of people involved in gaming does not match the number of people involved in football at GBS. However, there are still a number of students who are gaming enthusiasts and active members of...

Mental health awareness takes new initiatives

Grace Cepeda, staff reporter
October 16, 2014

Social worker David Hartman and School Psychologist Jen Korbar are working on a project to enhance student awareness on social and mental health issues here at South. For Hartman, this project is his...

FCCLA club competes at state

Grace Brunzell, Staff Reporter
July 6, 2014

You’ve been intensely preparing for State. The stakes are high, so you’re planning on bringing your A game to the table. But before you can put your skills to the test, you have to make sure everything...

Fandoms bring people together through interests

Lilly Ludwig, staff writer
May 29, 2014

What do Doctor Who, Harry Potter, and One Direction all have in common? According to sophomore Carolyn Levi, they share a widespread following made up of people connected by their common passion, also...

China proves to be an eye-opening experience to different cultures

Mollie Cramer, staff writer
May 27, 2014

The Great Wall was built for protection from those who were different; the Forbidden City walls were built for separation from the commoners. The walls we build in our heads can also be strong, made of...

Students share unique hobbies

Students share unique hobbies

Nick Panagakis, staff writer
March 31, 2014

High school counselors tell their freshmen students to find a niche—something that will make their high school experience special. Although there are many clubs and activities at school, many students...

Students discuss hobby of ballroom dancing

Nick Panagakis, staff writer
March 13, 2014

One, two, three, four. One, two, three, four. Staying on time and on beat is crucial in all forms of dance, but falling off beat will ruin the whole routine in ballroom dancing. Although many people...

Students dance to the beats of their hearts

Students dance to the beats of their hearts

Danielle Callas, staff writer
March 12, 2014

Although dance is a part of most every culture, the way it is applied to each culture may vary. Many cultures use dance as a form of creative expression, other as storytelling or some for exercise. The...

Tisch expresses love of music through South programs

Tisch expresses love of music through South programs

Jake Aquino, staff writer
March 5, 2014

At South, the center of Paul Tisch's world is the west-most wing of the school: the auditorium stage, the choir room and the hallways lined with private practice rooms. Tisch is heavily involved in the...

Students express passion for modeling

Lilly Ludwig, staff writer
March 5, 2014

Most teenagers bus tables or babysit when they want to have some extra cash, but some South students have followed a path away from minimum wage to pursue a career in modeling. “The modeling business...

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