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Sprinting to first base, Kuhn looks to make a run against Vernon Hills her sophomore season in 2015. Kuhn will continue her success on the field at Indiana University, according to Kuhn.

[Photo] Kuhn continues softball career at Indiana University

Tess Leden, staff reporter
April 11, 2017

Sprinting to first base, Kuhn looks to make a run against Vernon Hills her sophomore season in 2015. Kuhn will continue her success on the field at Indiana University, according to Kuhn.

ACH IN THE AIR: Practicing before a dual meet during his senior year at GBS, Aaron Ach, current Princeton sophomore completes a pike dive. Ach now dives at Princeton.

[Photo] South grad continues diving career at Princeton

Henry Schleizer, staff reporter
January 27, 2017

ACH IN THE AIR: Practicing before a dual meet during his senior year at GBS, Aaron Ach, current Princeton sophomore completes a pike dive. Ach now dives at Princeton.

LOOK TO SHOOT: Cradling down the field, senior captain McLain Murphy dodges past the Palatine defense. The men played Palatine on April 4, and ended with a score of 15-2.

[Photo] Men’s lacrosse finishes season after losing to Glenbard West

Cassidy Jackson, co-a&e editor
May 27, 2016

LOOK TO SHOOT: Cradling down the field, senior captain McLain Murphy dodges past the Palatine defense. The men played Palatine on April 4, and ended with a score of 15-2.

Standing on the third base line, Kay Sopocy, varsity softball coach, smiles while clapping her hands during a game against Evanston on April 12. Sopocy is finishing off her 24th year of coaching for the GBS softball team.

[Photo] Sopocy retires after 24 years as South coach

Standing on the third base line, Kay Sopocy, varsity softball coach, smiles while clapping her hands during a game against Evanston on April 12. Sopocy is finishing off her 24th year of coaching for the...

HUDDLE UP: Listening to new Head Coach Will Jeffery, the men’s lacrosse team receives advice at half-time during a game against Palatine on April 11; the Titans beat Palatine 15-2. Jeffery played lacrosse for GBS, and this is his first year coaching at South.

[Photo] Men’s lacrosse aims to improve under new head coach

Georgia Arvanitis, co-sports editor
April 22, 2016

HUDDLE UP: Listening to new Head Coach Will Jeffery, the men’s lacrosse team receives advice at half-time during a game against Palatine on April 11; the Titans beat Palatine 15-2. Jeffery played lacrosse...

FAGEL ‘N FRIENDS: Having a discussion with Lara Cummings, assistant principal for student services, Principal Lauren Fagel spreads awareness for gender inclusivity at a Gender in Schools committee meeting. The committeeís event on April 12 was the first of many that the committee hopes will foster a welcoming environment for all gender identities.

[Photo] Committee works toward gender inclusivity

Sasha Vassilyeva, asst. news editor
April 22, 2016

FAGEL ‘N FRIENDS: Having a discussion with Lara Cummings, assistant principal for student services, Principal Lauren Fagel spreads awareness for gender inclusivity at a Gender in Schools committee meeting....

ANCIENT ARTS: Practicing for their roles in Aida, senior Rory Penepacker and sophomore Ashley Levenson sing ”Gods of Nubia.” Penepacker plays Aida, the Nubian slave, and Levenson plays Nehebka, another Nubian girl.

[Photo] Aida inspires grand, broadway-style performance

John Park & Emma Morris, staff reporters
April 22, 2016

ANCIENT ARTS: Practicing for their roles in Aida, senior Rory Penepacker and sophomore Ashley Levenson sing ”Gods of Nubia.” Penepacker plays Aida, the Nubian slave, and Levenson plays Nehebka, another...

Putting her hips and arms into a body roll, Alana Swarigen practices with the other members of De La Cru for their routine.

[Photo] De La Cru exhibits members’ hip hop styles

Megan Sheqiladze & Gabby Zabat, staff reporters
February 18, 2016

Putting her hips and arms into a body roll, Alana Swarigen practices with the other members of De La Cru for their routine.

REDEFINING SERVICE: Wrapping up a Key Club meeting, club sponsor Josh Koo (left) talks to student teacher Stephanie Jund about the club’s agenda. Aside from his many roles at South, Koo extends his reach deep into the city to aid organizations in need by creating documentaries aimed at raising awareness or funds for various causes.

[Photo] Koo creates documentaries, aids community

Abby Grant, staff reporter
February 5, 2016

REDEFINING SERVICE: Wrapping up a Key Club meeting, club sponsor Josh Koo (left) talks to student teacher Stephanie Jund about the club’s agenda. Aside from his many roles at South, Koo extends his reach...

GET JAZZY: Performing with the Glenbrook South Jazz Lab,  junior Kayleigh Markulis, freshman Gus Morales and sophomore Jonah Frese (front) entertained the audience and judges with their saxophones at the Jazz Festival. Their group performed  “Morning Funk,” “Vita Bella” and “The Groove.”

[Photo] Jazz Fest creates collaborative competition

Josie Schneider, staff reporter
February 5, 2016

GET JAZZY: Performing with the Glenbrook South Jazz Lab, junior Kayleigh Markulis, freshman Gus Morales and sophomore Jonah Frese (front) entertained the audience and judges with their saxophones at the...

TESTING CHANGES: As part of the new furniture pilot at South, seniors
(left to right) Grace DuBois, Grace Pulos and Diana Perez participate in their classroom activity at desks that double as whiteboards.

[Photo] South plans to replace desks in classrooms, test effect on learning environment

Mary Grace Reynolds, staff reporters
February 5, 2016

TESTING CHANGES: As part of the new furniture pilot at South, seniors (left to right) Grace DuBois, Grace Pulos and Diana Perez participate in their classroom activity at desks that double as whiteboards.

GIRLS ‘N SYNC: Singing the song “Mind Over Matter,” sophomores Katharine Springer, Claire Valenziano and Lily Reighard participate in the This ‘n That Coffee House. The event allowed students, who normally don’t get many chances to perform, to sing in a casual environment in the choir room.

[Photo] This ‘n That Coffee House brings mellow performances

Josie Schneider, Staff Reporter
December 18, 2015

GIRLS ‘N SYNC: Singing the song “Mind Over Matter,” sophomores Katharine Springer, Claire Valenziano and Lily Reighard participate in the This ‘n That Coffee House. The event allowed students,...

 Looking past a defender, junior Carie Weinman (middle), prepares to make an overhead pass to an open teammate on the inside. Weinman is a returning starter. The Titans beat Prospect High School by a score of 50-39 on Dec. 12.

[Photo] Women’s basketball looks to improve on their success

Samantha Casey, co-sports editor
December 18, 2015

Looking past a defender, junior Carie Weinman (middle), prepares to make an overhead pass to an open teammate on the inside. Weinman is a returning starter. The Titans beat Prospect High School by a score...

DE LA WHO: Dropping with the beat, De La Cru dances center stage for this year’s Dance Show, Spark. Led by seniors Grace Yang and Madeline Sprowls, De La Cru performs modern hip-hop stlyes of dance, oftentimes in combination with other styles from their male dancers, who did not perform in the Dance Show.

[Photo] Annual Dance Show sparkles in spotlight

John Park and Megan Sheqiladze
December 18, 2015

DE LA WHO: Dropping with the beat, De La Cru dances center stage for this year’s Dance Show, Spark. Led by seniors Grace Yang and Madeline Sprowls, De La Cru performs modern hip-hop stlyes of dance,...

Contributing to the conversation, senior Connor McCann gives his thoughts on the activities done during the Paradox meeting. During Paradox meetings, students participate in improv exercises and prepare for their annual show.

[Photo] Paradox allows students to explore creative improv

Julia Bellair & Emma Morris, staff reporters
November 24, 2015

Contributing to the conversation, senior Connor McCann gives his thoughts on the activities done during the Paradox meeting. During Paradox meetings, students participate in improv exercises and prepare...

MOHAWK MEN: Striding towards the ball, senior captain Javier Ayala (left) looks to make a pass to a teammate down the field. Looking for an open player, senior captain Iñaki Bascaran winds up for a throw-in (right). The Titans shaved and styled their hair into mohawks in preperation for the playoffs, but eventually lost to GBN in double overtime in a penalty kick shootout. Photos by Jacqueline DeWitt

[Photo] Men’s soccer loses to GBN in shootout

Georgia Arvanitis, co-sports editor
November 6, 2015

MOHAWK MEN: Striding towards the ball, senior captain Javier Ayala (left) looks to make a pass to a teammate down the field. Looking for an open player, senior captain Iñaki Bascaran winds up for a throw-in...

FIERCE FENCING: Fencing club members practice by competing in pairs. Club practices always use full body gear for protection.

[Photo] Fencing Club offers new opportunities, hopes for successful season

Anuskha Kalra, staff reporter
October 2, 2015

FIERCE FENCING: Fencing club members practice by competing in pairs. Club practices always use full body gear for protection.

Photo illustration by Jacqueline Dewitt

[Photo] Summer work provides students with head start

Sharon Kim, Staff reporter
October 2, 2015

Photo illustration by Jacqueline Dewitt

STARTING SWIMMERS: Taking their mark on the blocks, sophomore Bella Del Muro and freshman Kate Solemn prepare to swim alongside GBN athletes in the dual meet against GBN. The team is currently 1-3, with GBN being their only win so far this season.

[Photo] Women’s swimming beats GBN due to disqualification

Cassidy Jackson, asst. sports editor
October 2, 2015

STARTING SWIMMERS: Taking their mark on the blocks, sophomore Bella Del Muro and freshman Kate Solemn prepare to swim alongside GBN athletes in the dual meet against GBN. The team is currently 1-3, with...

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