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Seniors set sights on dream travel plans

Eliz Akgun, senior staff reporter
May 26, 2017

For months, minds have been venturing, thinking of dreamy lands far from Glenview. In a world of 196 countries and 7,000 languages, there is no shortage of captivating destinations or people who crave...

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...

GEOLOGY GURU: Exploring a cavern in Baths National Park, senior Max Klemm learns about biology and geology in a two week summer camp. Klemm is one of many seniors who will use the summer to study their soon-to-be college major. Photo courtesy of Max Klemm

Camps, internships foster passions before college

Grady Bruch, senior staff reporter
May 26, 2017

After graduation, seniors will flock out of South and travel the world with their final breath of freedom, on a quest to enjoy their last summer. Some seniors will prepare for their future major with unique...

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Second semester creates false hope of care-free lifestyle

Jonathan Lee, Co-Opinions Editor
March 17, 2017

Ah, the phrase, “second semester senior” seems quite amazing. We’ve all heard from past seniors how great life is during the semester and how it feels almost as amazing as getting a text back from...

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Seniors: reflect on last chances, better habits for second semester

Zach Cepeda, columnist
February 10, 2017

Wow. That was fast. Seven semesters ago, we were quiet, timid freshmen trying to navigate our way to math class. Now, we’re loud, outspoken seniors trying to navigate our way out of math class. Oh, how...

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.

Senior lifeguards’ skills put to action

Hannah Buchband, staff reporter
September 30, 2016

On the last morning of summer, South seniors packed the beach for a sunrise breakfast get-together to mourn the end of summer and commence the beginning of the school year. As the sunrise began, several...

Senior portraits miss meaning of senior year

Maeve Plunkett, asst. opinions editor
September 30, 2016

For seniors, there are so many demands to be met before we leave, one being driving to Deerfield for your senior portrait. This requirement has absolutely nothing to do with the spirit of senior year and...

Olen documents acting with Asperger’s

LILY SANDS and HANNAH BUCHBAND
December 18, 2015

When senior Connor Olen steps out onto the auditorium stage in front of the bright lights and eager crowd, he is transformed. He is no longer Connor Olen, but rather ‘Cheever’ in South’s production...

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