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Seniors pursue future education majors in college

Katie Cavender, senior editor
May 26, 2017

While the stereotypical high school senior is excited to graduate and move on from their school, many South seniors are exceptions to this rule. Instead of striving to pursue careers away from the school...

CAN-DO ATTITUDE: Preparing bidding sheets for the Canned Food Drive Silent Auction on Nov. 18, Carolyn Kuhn, senior class treasurer, assigns a value to an item. The Silent Auction was one of the various events organized by Student Council in order to reach the goal of 100,016 cans.

Annual Canned Food Drive surpasses goal

Katie Cavender and Corinne Shaw
December 16, 2016

South’s annual Canned Food Drive raised 129,066 cans from Nov. 1 to Nov. 22. The Northfield Township Food Pantry, Onward House of Chicago and Vital Bridges received the materials. This year, the drive...

GRINS AND GIFTS: Appreciating her new present, science teacher Linda Kocian poses with a quilt given to her by fellow colleague Suzanne Webb as a “get well” gift. Kocian received lots of support from South’s staff when she was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Friedmann

South says ‘thanks’: Looking back on the life and memory of Linda Kocian

Anne Marie Yurik, Katie Cavender, and Nick Moran
September 30, 2016

It is rare for someone to willingly sacrifice a piece of his or her identity for their friend’s well-being. However, science teacher Linda Kocian, who passed away just over a month ago, was worth every...

SERVICE WITH SHELLARD: Speaking to a class of Sophomore Honors English students, Dr. Jim Shellard, assistant principal of student activities, emphasizes the importance of serving others. Shellardís remarks set forth the celebration of the service research projects.

South incorporates collaborative work in classes

Katie Cavender & Nick Moran and Sasha Vassilyeva
May 27, 2016

This year, many teachers and programs throughout the school have been pushing toward a more collaborative work model for writing assignments. Several teachers in the English Department have decided...

New Illinois legislation encourages South to re-evaluate discipline

Katie Cavender, co-news editor
April 22, 2016

A new law regarding student discipline will go into effect Sept. 15, changing requirements for administrators with regards to suspensions and expulsions. The law, entitled Public Act 99-456, states...

Old News: Watergate Scandal

Katie Cavender, co-news editor
February 5, 2016

The media is always buzzing with activity, trying to capture attention with urgent taglines and pushing to ensure that their content gets the most views. In the process of accomplishing this, however,...

SOCIAL TRANS-FORMATION: During a discussion in the library, sophomore Emily Joseph listens intently to the speaker, AJ Jennings, who came to GBS on Nov. 19 to discuss transgender awareness in the community.

GSA raises awareness for transgender issues

Katie Cavender, co-news editor
December 18, 2015

South’s Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) held its first Transgender Awareness Week during the week of Nov. 16. The club hosted two events including a showing of the documentary Growing Up Trans and a discussion...

Administration considers additional funding for underprivileged students

Katie Cavender, co-news editor
November 16, 2015

South’s administrators are in the early stages of discussing how to improve and expand the services provided to students who qualify for free and reduced lunch. The free and reduced lunch program...

Reflection vital for understanding of sexuality

Katie Cavender, co-news editor
October 2, 2015

When I was 14, during the summer of my freshman year, I was introduced to a girl who called herself “bisexual”. Though I knew what it meant, I had never met anyone who called themselves that before....

Fagel reflects on first month as principal

Fagel reflects on first month as principal

Katie Cavender, co-news editor
October 2, 2015

South Principal Lauren Fagel is enjoying her new position and the experiences she has had since the start of the school year. According to Fagel, students have been extremely welcoming thus far as she...

Wegley reflects on time as South principal as year comes to a close

Wegley reflects on time as South principal as year comes to a close

Katie Cavender & John Schurer, co-news editors
May 29, 2015

As announced earlier this year, Principal Dr. Brian Wegley will become superintendent of District 30 and leave GBS at the end of this year. Before his time is up, he reflects on his experience as a Titan. One...

Fagel Answers: Questions and answers with the new principal

Fagel Answers: Questions and answers with the new principal

Katie Cavender, asst. news editor
April 24, 2015

Q: What was your favorite part of Glenview and Northbrook as you were growing up? A: “I loved school. I have really good memories of Wescott and Maple and Glenbrook North. I can literally close my eyes...

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