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V-I-C-T-O-R-Y: Racing up the court, a member of the Glenbrook United basketball team, the Wolves, dribbles towards the basket. The Glenbrook United Special Olympics Team won four state titles in the four games they competed in on March 15-17. Photo courtesy of Christian Lantry

Glenbrook United wins four titles at State

April 22, 2019
Olivia Smoliga (right) hugs Austrian swimmer, Caroline Pilhatsch, at the FINA World Swimming Championships after finishing the 50-meter backstroke on December 15, 2018. Smoliga placed first, beating Pilhatsch by 0.11 seconds.

South alum dives into professional swimming

March 15, 2019
Mollys mission: Smiling with a camper, senior Molly Stryker (right) poses for a photo after a hike. Stryker spent a week at Adam’s Camp over the summer.

Exposure to individuals with special needs promotes inclusion

December 14, 2018
illustration by Chaeyeon Park

Physics classes transition to PLN grading system

December 14, 2018

South remembers Matt McNabola

November 12, 2018
A For Effort: Dancing in PE class, junior Leila Khakpour (facing center) uses a heart rate monitor to track her activity level. At the end of last school year, heart rate monitors were introduced in some PE classes, and their use is continuing this year in freshman and sophomore classes.

PE Department revises grading, dress code

September 28, 2018
BROTHERLY BOND: Feeding his baby brother, junior Jacob Snyder practices his new big brother duties. Snyder’s family, who adopted their Safe Family child, is just one of many South families who have participated in the Safe Families foster care program, where children from families in crisis get the help they need until things become more stable at home.

South students participate in Safe Families foster care program

March 16, 2018
PRODUCTIVE POWWOW: Leaning over a table, senior Angela Golota and junior Oliva Wilas sign into a National Art Honors Society meeting. Stephanie Fuja, fine arts teacher, brought a chapter of the National Art Honors Society to South this year to bring attention to art students’ work.

National Art Honors Society recognizes student artists

March 16, 2018
OUTGOING O’MALLEY: Sitting with his students, Mathematics Teacher John O’Malley helps freshman Sabrina Penepacker with her work. O’Malley received the Illinois Promising New Teacher of Mathematics Award for his creative and interactive method of teaching.

O’Malley recognized with new teacher award

February 9, 2018
Comparison to siblings causes false assumptions

Comparison to siblings causes false assumptions

December 22, 2017
Summer removal of asbestos at GBS completed safely

Summer removal of asbestos at GBS completed safely

October 6, 2017
Civic Celebration: Smiling with Key Club sponsor Josh Koo, Dr. Jim Shellard, assistant principal of student activities and Allan Ruter, former GBS English teacher, Graduate John Schurer poses for a photo. Schurer received the award for his involvement in school, particularly service. Photo courtesy of John Schurer.

Schurer named Glenview Youth of the Year

June 3, 2017

South optimizes prep resources to simplify Illinois’ switch to SAT

April 21, 2017

South outsources redesign of district website with focus on search features

March 21, 2017
Graphic by Rachel Nwia / Source: Associate Principal Cameron Muir

District considers implementation of final exams before winter break

February 10, 2017

GBSRAK campaign leads to new Illinois kindness Legislation

December 16, 2016
hungry high schoolers: Queued up in the cafeteria, students wait to be served at food court stations. Quest has recently changed their policies regarding negative balances.

Quest adapts new balance policy, bans purchasing lunch with negative funds

September 30, 2016
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