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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

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HITTIN’ DINGERS:  Eyeing the pitch, senior Jacob Newman looks to connect with the ball against Deerfield. The Titans fell to the Warriors 15 to 4.

[Photo] Baseball leans on senior leadership for success

Emily Bauer, staff reporter
April 20, 2018

HITTIN’ DINGERS: Eyeing the pitch, senior Jacob Newman looks to connect with the ball against Deerfield. The Titans fell to the Warriors 15 to 4.

EXCITED EXECS: Beaming with happiness, Stephanie Ornduff (left),  newly elected executive secretary, and Kate Gregory (right), elected student body president, celebrate their wins. The Executive Board elections occurred on Tuesday, March 13, with a new policy that candidates could run for more than one position.

[Photo] Student Council ballot change implemented despite controversy

EXCITED EXECS: Beaming with happiness, Stephanie Ornduff (left), newly elected executive secretary, and Kate Gregory (right), elected student body president, celebrate their wins. The Executive Board...

Head Coach Phil Ralston talks things over with the team during a time out against the against the Niles North Vikings on Jan. 26th (left). Junior guard Will King releases a free throw against the Vikings in the second half of the Titans contest aginst Niles North. The Titans fell to the Vikings by a score of 58 to 36.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball looks to build on crucial victories

Artie Schleizer and Henry Schleizer
February 9, 2018

Head Coach Phil Ralston talks things over with the team during a time out against the against the Niles North Vikings on Jan. 26th (left). Junior guard Will King releases a free throw against the Vikings...

FANTASTIC FOODS:   Scooping cookie dough, freshman Dani Stadler (left) and Megan Butler (right) participate in foods one. They are preparing chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. Stadler plans on advancing to Foods two in the future because she loves learning about different foods and how to make them.

[Photo] Advanced electives equip students for the future

Sarah Keaton and Annabelle Northrup
December 22, 2017

FANTASTIC FOODS: Scooping cookie dough, freshman Dani Stadler (left) and Megan Butler (right) participate in foods one. They are preparing chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. Stadler plans on advancing to...

PUNNY PALS:   Performing under the spotlight, juniors Jack Taylor and Ellie Eavenson improvise their act during the Comedy Sportz show, alongside Leader Beth Ann Barber. Two teams compete for points in Comedy Sportz competitions and audience participation is always incorporated.

[Photo] Comedy Sportz calls for audience participation

Karina Benson, asst. a&e editor
December 22, 2017

PUNNY PALS: Performing under the spotlight, juniors Jack Taylor and Ellie Eavenson improvise their act during the Comedy Sportz show, alongside Leader Beth Ann Barber. Two teams compete for points in...

KATE THE GREAT:   Smiling as she works, sophomore Kate Stack spends time after school in the MakerSpace to improve a robot. This year, Stack was awarded a $10,000 grant from Infosys, which she gave to the Glenview Public Library to foster engineering interest in the community.

[Photo] Stack’s passion for engineering goes beyond classroom

Chaerim Park, staff reporter
December 22, 2017

KATE THE GREAT: Smiling as she works, sophomore Kate Stack spends time after school in the MakerSpace to improve a robot. This year, Stack was awarded a $10,000 grant from Infosys, which she gave to...

STUPENDOUS STAGE CREW:  Stage Crew members, juniors Emma Isaacs and Dru Tibbetts, work together on the sound board to change the lighting of the stage. Stage Crew creates unique sets for each production they work on.

[Photo] Stage Crew creates bonds, constructs individual sets

Lauren Lashley, staff reporter
December 22, 2017

STUPENDOUS STAGE CREW: Stage Crew members, juniors Emma Isaacs and Dru Tibbetts, work together on the sound board to change the lighting of the stage. Stage Crew creates unique sets for each production...

Standing in front of the retired Naval Air Station, a statue overlooks retail shopping stores that replaced the previous building. A memorial commemorating the men and women that served at the station now stands across the street in the Glen Town Center.

[Photo] Teachers reflect on retired Glenview Air Station base

Cassidy Foronda, co-editor-in-chief
December 22, 2017

Standing in front of the retired Naval Air Station, a statue overlooks retail shopping stores that replaced the previous building. A memorial commemorating the men and women that served at the station...

Math teacher Michelle Steinberg teaching a class. She is one of the group of female math teachers that, for the first time, comprise a majority of the department.

[Photo] South’s Math department composed of mostly females

Youjin Shon and Lorelei Streb
November 14, 2017

Math teacher Michelle Steinberg teaching a class. She is one of the group of female math teachers that, for the first time, comprise a majority of the department.

INTEREST IN INTERIOR: Tuning in to their teacher, sophomores Avery Jerva and Caroline Sultz intently listen to Mellissa Regan, Interior Design teacher, explaining an upcoming project. Interior Design is a project-based class. The ultimate goal  is to help students find and express their unique style through design.

[Photo] Interior Design provides creative outlet for students

Ashley Desserich, asst. features editor
October 6, 2017

INTEREST IN INTERIOR: Tuning in to their teacher, sophomores Avery Jerva and Caroline Sultz intently listen to Mellissa Regan, Interior Design teacher, explaining an upcoming project. Interior Design is...

DAZZLING DESIGNS:  Assisting a student with her work, Michael Macfadden, Web Design teacher, advises his Independent Web Design class. The course teaches students to code in CSS and HTML, the two primary languages for website-building.

[Photo] Lesser-known electives provide students with unique skills

Brendan Wolf, staff reporter
October 6, 2017

DAZZLING DESIGNS: Assisting a student with her work, Michael Macfadden, Web Design teacher, advises his Independent Web Design class. The course teaches students to code in CSS and HTML, the two primary...

BEAMING BORON:  Standing between a line of trombones, co-band director Brian Boron watches intently as the GBS marching band rehearses. Boron, a Glenbrook North graduate, was part of the GBS band staff last year as a percussion instructor and started his first year as co-band director this fall.

[Photo] Boron takes on role as co-band director

Lauren Lashley, staff reporter
October 6, 2017

BEAMING BORON: Standing between a line of trombones, co-band director Brian Boron watches intently as the GBS marching band rehearses. Boron, a Glenbrook North graduate, was part of the GBS band staff...

MIGHTY MARKS:  Taking their marks, the girls swim team gets ready to dive into the pool against GBN on Sept. 16. The Titans defeated the Spartans by a score of 123-63.

[Photo] Girls’ swim & dive aims to return to state

Madaket Chiarieri, Staff reporter
October 6, 2017

MIGHTY MARKS: Taking their marks, the girls swim team gets ready to dive into the pool against GBN on Sept. 16. The Titans defeated the Spartans by a score of 123-63.

CROWDED CORRIDORS: Walking down the busy hallway as the bell rings at 3:15, South students make their way through the mob. South’s student population has been increasing over the last few years and the district has been making accommodations for this increase.

[Photo] District compensates for rising GBS population

Jack C. Davis, asst. news editor
October 6, 2017

CROWDED CORRIDORS: Walking down the busy hallway as the bell rings at 3:15, South students make their way through the mob. South’s student population has been increasing over the last few years and the...

 Running towards a tackle, junior Charlie Mackimm looks to help his teammate against Niles West on Sept. 28. The Titan’s will hit the turf again tonight at Maine South.

[Photo] Football learns from last year’s fumbles

Sofia Snyder, co-sports editor
October 6, 2017

Running towards a tackle, junior Charlie Mackimm looks to help his teammate against Niles West on Sept. 28. The Titan’s will hit the turf again tonight at Maine South.

Graduating Greg:  Leading South’s band members, Greg Wojcik, head band director, prepares to conduct his final concert at South. Wojcik has been a member of the Titan family for 38 years and is retiring this year.

[Photo] Wojcik concludes final year at South, leaves lasting bonds

Leah Dunne and Ava Mazzei
May 26, 2017

Graduating Greg: Leading South’s band members, Greg Wojcik, head band director, prepares to conduct his final concert at South. Wojcik has been a member of the Titan family for 38 years and is retiring...

 Addressing Key Club members, leader John Schurer explains future volunteer opportunities. On April 22, Key Club will host a leadership conference at GBS for Chicagoland service clubs.

[Photo] Key Club to host leadership conference

April 21, 2017

Addressing Key Club members, leader John Schurer explains future volunteer opportunities. On April 22, Key Club will host a leadership conference at GBS for Chicagoland service clubs.

Motivational  Maleh:  Senior Dahlia Maleh will be performing an original spoken word poem in this year’s variety show. Though her act last year was also a spoken word poem, Maleh explains the ways in which this year’s act will be different, including a change in topic and visual elements.

[Photo] South’s variety show: Synchronicity

Motivational Maleh: Senior Dahlia Maleh will be performing an original spoken word poem in this year’s variety show. Though her act last year was also a spoken word poem, Maleh explains the ways in...

cheering   the   champs: Smiling at the field, junior Hallie Saperstein (left), sophomore Caroline Schrenzel (middle), and junior MariaElena Kouriabalis (right) cheer on the varsity football team. The Cheerleaders were at every Friday night game this season.

[Photo] Cheer adjusts to new level of competition

Emily Zimbler, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2017

cheering the champs: Smiling at the field, junior Hallie Saperstein (left), sophomore Caroline Schrenzel (middle), and junior MariaElena Kouriabalis (right) cheer on the varsity football team. The...

Preparing to take down his opponent, senior captain Ethan Bond, 132 pounds, wins against Bufflo Grove at the Regional tournament on Feb. 4. The team continues to improve each practice and meet and hopes to win a sectional title this Friday, Feb. 10, according to head coach Pat Castillo.

[Photo] Men’s wrestling strives to improve for Sectionals

Danny Pauletto, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2017

Preparing to take down his opponent, senior captain Ethan Bond, 132 pounds, wins against Bufflo Grove at the Regional tournament on Feb. 4. The team continues to improve each practice and meet and hopes...

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: Preparing what to ask the candidates, senior Clara Pauker works with other students to review audience questions during the debate. The debate between representative candidates Brad Schneider and Bob Dold was held in the GBS auditorium on Oct. 20 during which AP Government and Politics students participated in a variety of roles to help the debate run smoothly.

[Photo] AP Government students run congressional debate

Cassidy Foronda, asst. news editor
November 4, 2016

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: Preparing what to ask the candidates, senior Clara Pauker works with other students to review audience questions during the debate. The debate between representative candidates Brad Schneider...

Miracle makers:   Pointing at freshman Abby Neptun, elves junior Erin Kirby, sophomore Becky Jacobson, freshman Luke Kirby, and junior Marina Madsen dance and joke with Neptun on stage of the fall play Miracle on 34th Street. The play’s storyline follows Kris Kringle, Macy’s hired Santa, who is soon put on trial after claiming he’s the real Santa Claus.

[Photo] Miracle on 34th Street presents positive message

Emma Morris and Susie You
November 4, 2016

Miracle makers: Pointing at freshman Abby Neptun, elves junior Erin Kirby, sophomore Becky Jacobson, freshman Luke Kirby, and junior Marina Madsen dance and joke with Neptun on stage of the fall play...

EYES ON THE PRIZE: Focusing on the ball, senior Robert Hopkins begins his  swing during a meet against New Trier. Hopkins finished the meet with a personal score of 40.

[Photo] Men’s golf wins Conference, looks to do well at State

Henry Schleizer, staff reporter
September 30, 2016

EYES ON THE PRIZE: Focusing on the ball, senior Robert Hopkins begins his swing during a meet against New Trier. Hopkins finished the meet with a personal score of 40.

Lifeguards to the rescue:  Standing on the ledge of the pool, South lifeguards-in-training look upon their peers in the water as they demonstrate their newly learned skills. South students who took the course and became certified by the Red Cross were present at the free admissions section of Gilson Beach when senior James Kranzer* dove headfirst into Lake Michigan and suffered a spinal injury.

[Photo] Senior lifeguards’ skills put to action

Hannah Buchband, staff reporter
September 30, 2016

Lifeguards to the rescue: Standing on the ledge of the pool, South lifeguards-in-training look upon their peers in the water as they demonstrate their newly learned skills. South students who took the...

Friday night lights: Attempting to intercept the ball, junior Andy Sirakides (#8) jumps along side a St. Patricks runningback on Sept. 10. The Titans lost to St. Patricks by a score of 21-7.

[Photo] Football starts season off with 0-5 record

Sophie Hensley, co-sports editor
September 30, 2016

Friday night lights: Attempting to intercept the ball, junior Andy Sirakides (#8) jumps along side a St. Patricks runningback on Sept. 10. The Titans lost to St. Patricks by a score of 21-7.

RETIREMENT READY: Joining together to reminisce about their careers, South retiring faculty prepares to end the school year for one last time. These staff members have devoted countless years to helping students learn and grow. Featured from left to right: (top) Jerry Zabin, John Lewis, Todd Hansen, Peter Masciopinto, Terry Jozwik, Marty Sirvatka, (bottom) Janice Osowski, Ellen Eichler, Mary Vicars, Kay Sopocy, Dawn Fendt. Not featured: Fred Kocian, Carol May.

[Photo] Retirement is now in session: South faculty say goodbye to GBS with lasting memories, relationships, legacies

Alexandra Sharp, Eliza Schloss, Brigid Murphy, Hannah Buchband, Anne Marie Yurik, Yoon Kim, Youjin Shon, Savera Zulfiqar, Kathy Yoo, Abby Grant, Aakash Bhojwani & John Park, and Kyle O'Shaughnessy & Maggie Eschenbach
May 24, 2016

RETIREMENT READY: Joining together to reminisce about their careers, South retiring faculty prepares to end the school year for one last time. These staff members have devoted countless years to helping...

 Focusing their attention, a GBS ACT prep class learns test-taking strategies. These classes enable students to perform better on the ACT, providing a more complete picture of their academic abilities.

[Photo] Standardized testing provides alternative outlook on qualifications

Dana Sim, columnist
March 11, 2016

Focusing their attention, a GBS ACT prep class learns test-taking strategies. These classes enable students to perform better on the ACT, providing a more complete picture of their academic abilities.

VACATION PREPARATION: Rehearsing various pieces of music, sophomore Erin Kirby and senior Marc Turenne play the clarinet to help the band determine which to perform in Hawaii. The band holds special rehearsals in order to prepare for their performance.

[Photo] Band, choir pay tribute to Pearl Harbor with trip to Hawaii

Josie Schneider, staff reporter
March 14, 2016

VACATION PREPARATION: Rehearsing various pieces of music, sophomore Erin Kirby and senior Marc Turenne play the clarinet to help the band determine which to perform in Hawaii. The band holds special rehearsals...

Trumpeteering during a morning Jazz Ensemble practice, junior Jack Kelly performs his piece alongside senior Matt Grinde. Kelly made ensemble his Sophomore year, and has avidly remained a part of the entire music department.

[Photo] Kelly performs, leads with trumpet

Emma Morris, staff reporter
February 25, 2016

Trumpeteering during a morning Jazz Ensemble practice, junior Jack Kelly performs his piece alongside senior Matt Grinde. Kelly made ensemble his Sophomore year, and has avidly remained a part of the entire...

STRUMMIN’ SEWALL: Performing “Cigarettes and Saints” by The Wonder Years, senior Joey Sewall starts off singing slowly before powerfully breaking out into pop-punk. Sewall took the stage with his bands Psycho Active, The Fricks and Rage Against the Machine.

[Photo] Battle of the Bands unveils new talents, supports charity

Aakash Bhojwani, staff reporter
December 18, 2015

STRUMMIN’ SEWALL: Performing “Cigarettes and Saints” by The Wonder Years, senior Joey Sewall starts off singing slowly before powerfully breaking out into pop-punk. Sewall took the stage with his...

Tapping in time, Sholty drums with the rest of the jazz ensemble. Sholty performs in drumline, jazz band, and for IMEA.

[Photo] Sholty serenades from drumstick to paintbrush

Zach Cepeda and Greyson Huck
December 2, 2015

Tapping in time, Sholty drums with the rest of the jazz ensemble. Sholty performs in drumline, jazz band, and for IMEA.

HUMOROUS HENDERSON: Demonstrating to his students the physics behind Newton’s first law of motion, Physics Teacher Tom Henderson lays on a bed of nails and has a student swing a sledgehammer onto a cinder block resting on his chest. In the picture to the left, Henderson instructs the students on how to perform their own version of the experiment.

[Photo] Tom Henderson named 2015 Distinguished Teacher

Hannah Buchband, Staff Writer
October 2, 2015

HUMOROUS HENDERSON: Demonstrating to his students the physics behind Newton’s first law of motion, Physics Teacher Tom Henderson lays on a bed of nails and has a student swing a sledgehammer onto a cinder...

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