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GBS Connects provides career exploration opportunities

GBS Connects provides career exploration opportunities

Georgia Arvanitis, co-news editor
March 13, 2015

On March 19, South will hold the second ever GBS Connects career day, which will provide all students the opportunity to consider a multitude of professions in presentations given by professionals who...

Wegley named Superintendent of District 30

Wegley named Superintendent of District 30

South principal Dr. Brian Wegley accepted a position to become superintendent of District 30 beginning in the 2015-2016 school year, ending his 20 year employment at GBS. He is one amongst several other...

Students, teachers reflect on block schedule

Students, teachers reflect on block schedule

Georgia Arvanitis, co-news editor
November 7, 2014

Students and teachers alike continue to have differing opinions on the advantages and disadvantages of the block schedule. According to Dawn Hall, instructional supervisor of the Applied Technology...

South graduate meets hopeful student in Kenya

Georgia Arvanitis, co-news editor
October 3, 2014

Lauren Ingebrigtsen, 2014 graduate traveled to Kenya for a service trip with an organization called Matanya’s Hope July 7 to Aug. 28. Ingebrigtsen had been a member of South club STAND for Peace for...

Jamnesty provides platform for performers, activists to spread messages

Georgia Arvantis and Carolyn Kelly, staff writer, co-news editor
April 22, 2014

South poets, performers and artists put their talents on display for “Jamnesty,” an event combining entertainment and activism April 11. South clubs Stand for Peace (Stand) and Amnesty International...

Board of Education adds, updates course options for 2014-2015

Board of Education adds, updates course options for 2014-2015

Georgia Arvanitis, staff writer
March 14, 2014

Five new courses have been approved by the Board of Education to be added to the South curriculum in the 2014-15 school year. According to Cameron Muir, associate principal of curriculum and instruction,...

Calliope showcases staff art, writing in first Middle Issue

Calliope showcases staff art, writing in first ‘Middle Issue’

Georgia Arvanitis, staff writer
February 7, 2014

Calliope, South’s literary magazine, published its first “Middle Issue” on Jan. 24. This is the first time Calliope will publish three magazines, compared to the traditional two. The “Middle...

Glenbrook United White takes first in state volleyball

Glenbrook United White takes first in state volleyball

Georgia Arvanitis, staff writer
November 8, 2013

The Glenbrook United (GBU) White volleyball team placed first in the state tournament Oct. 26-27 in Rockford, IL, making this year their third year in a row as first place winners. GBU is a program...

Tanning bed usage banned for teens under 18

Georgia Arvanitis, staff writer
October 4, 2013

A new state law passed Aug. 15 has banned tanning bed use for anyone under age 18 starting Jan. 1, 2014, according to the Chicago Tribune. Daniel Biss, ninth district state senator, voted to pass the...

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