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Teachers reflect on previous career paths, find belonging at South

Teachers reflect on previous career paths, find belonging at South

Lauren Bianco and Shannon Matthew
April 20, 2018

Although David Kane, social studies teacher, had his mind set on being a judge, he says he is happy with where he ended up. He believes his years of practicing law were not a waste because his path, no...

Flying a drone, senior Matthew Jortberg takes photos for his drone photography business. Similar to Jortberg, many other students have used their passions to start their own businesses. Photo courtesy of Matthew Jortberg.

Students pursue passions by creating their own businesses

Lauren Bianco and Augie Mikell, staff writers
December 4, 2017

Many South students work sometime during their high school career at retail stores, summer camps or even as babysitters. There are, however, a minority of students who have started their own businesses...

COPE IN CHARGE: Addressing a room full of engaged students, math teacher Bryan Cope exlains a complex concept . Before recieving Glenbrook South’s Distinguished Teacher Award in 2017, Cope taught at South for 13 years and imparts knowledge as well as life lessons to his students.

Students, faculty praise Cope as distinguished teacher

Lauren Bianco, staff reporter
October 6, 2017

Every year, students vote for teachers who have had a positive effect on their experience at South. This past June, students voted Math teacher Bryan Cope  the Distinguished Teacher for 2017. Cope began...

South reflects on extended ACT/SAT time policy

Lauren Bianco, staff reporter
March 16, 2017

Imagine you are a student sitting in a classroom, taking the ACT like all of your fellow classmates. As the clock strikes 12:55, the two hours and fifty-five minutes are over. Well, at least for most,...

HANDING HOPE: Preparing for an art project on facial expressions using ceramic masks, members of Students Organized Against Racism (SOAR) discuss the impact of racism in their communities. The club hopes to utilize personal stories to make members feel more comfortable talking about race and the problems surrounding racial identity.

New club hopes to examine, discuss racial issues in community

Lauren Bianco, staff reporter
January 25, 2017

Senior Gracie Rajaramsiva makes her way down the hallway. She stops and turns the handle to open the door to Room 224. At her Students Organized Against Racism (SOAR) meeting, Rajaramsiva feels she is...

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