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Friedland pursues musical passion through bass, teaching

On Sundays, there is rehearsal for the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra (CYSO) , then a rush to another rehearsal for a different orchestra, then the next morning there’s GBS Jazz Ensemble rehearsal,...

Lau engages in South’s community, urges peers to find passion

Sharon Kim, staff writer
May 6, 2016

With a schedule filled with vigorous academics, athletics and art, sophomore Sophia Lau demonstrates a strong passion for learning at South. According to Lau, her love for learning was evident from...

South’s Chess Club fosters unique experiences, intellectual growth

Hannah Buchband and Savera Zulfiqar
March 1, 2016

For some South students, learning to play chess can be a new and challenging experience. South’s Chess Club is filled with those that are passionate about fostering this unique experience for all students...

COMMUNITY CARETAKER: Attending the late Dorina Frishlander’s 97th birthday party, sophomore Mira-Cler Josaiah builds her relationship with the residents at Chestnut Square, an independent senior living community in Glenview. Josaiah has been volunteering as a caretaker for two-and-a-half years, and is considering a related career in the medical field.

Students find passions in medical field, plan for possible careers

Kala Jablonski, staff reporter
February 5, 2016

Tucked into a small room in the back of South’s library, Med Club meets every Wednesday to discuss different professions that the medical field offers. Engaged and intrigued about the different medical...

Titled Masked by a Bully, senior Grace OMalley expresses herself through paintings. This particular painting is part of a series called a concentration. Masked by a Bully along with others will be on display at the AP art show.

Photo courtesy of Grace OMalley

O’Malley’s high school years shaped by artistic passion

Julia Bellair, staff reporter
February 3, 2016

A piece of finished art may be looked at in wonder of how it came to seem so real. Each stroke on the canvas or shadow on the paper having been placed with precise intent by the artist. In the AP Art Show...

Janczak looks to leave legacy on GBS football

Mary Grace Reynolds & Tommy Barrett, Staff Reporters
November 25, 2015

The difference between a leader and an iconic athlete can often be hard to distinguish. Icons live for making big plays on their own, but leaders can motivate others to succeed. Ryan Janczak, starting...

Drumming Dude: While marching in band practice, freshman Amil Dravid scans ahead towards his fellow drumline mates to stay in formation. 
Photos courtesy of Amil  Dravid

Dravid pursues taekwondo, music

November 6, 2015

Talented. That is just one of the many words Amita Dravid, mother of freshman Amil Dravid, uses to describe her son. According to Amita, Amil is pursuing  his interests in music and taekwondo. Amil is...

Senior Yasmin Chavez faces cancer, continues to fight back

Calli Haramaras, co-features editor
March 13, 2015

Senior Yasmin Chavez saw soccer as her passion - she has been playing for the past 10 years of her life, and is currently committed to play at North Central College next year. However, her future as a...

Junior George Tantchev follows father, brother in drumming

Vanessa Laboy, staff reporter
January 16, 2015

Growing up in a family full of musicians led junior George Tantchev to where he is today. Playing drums in his father's band, playing in the jazz band and being on drumline has him devoting a majority...

McDonaghs actively participate in basketball, other GBS athletics

Sophie Hensley, Staff Writer
December 19, 2014

      With their shoes tied, warm-ups finished and focus strong, senior Sean McDonagh and junior Sarah McDonagh are prepared every season to compete against the top high schools...

Stryker receives recognition for performance in chemistry exam

Hannah Mason, co sports editor
October 16, 2014

While at debate camp this summer, junior Doug Stryker received a call from his parents saying that he had placed second out of 69 students in the 58th Annual Scholarship Examination in Chemistry. "I...

Will Neely places second in world at Junior Olympics for karate

Will Neely places second in world at Junior Olympics for karate

Jordan Spalding, Anne Marie Yurik, Staff Reporters
November 8, 2013

Junior Will Neely was four years old when he chose the sport he would be participating in for the next 12 years: karate. Neely’s skills and passion have led him to success. He placed second in the world...

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