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Andersen serves as role model in badminton, other extracurriculars

Sophie Hensley, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2014

A queen of two courts—whether she’s dancing at the homecoming festivities or smashing the birdie at a badminton match, senior Maureen Andersen can overcome almost any challenge and will thus be leaving...

Cheryl Hope

Cheryl Hope

Megan Sheqiladze, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2014

English Teacher Cheryl Hope is retiring this year after 27 years of teaching at GBS. Hope taught AP Literature, ELL Transitional English and Creative Writing. She also was a sponsor of Gay Straight Alliance...

South TV students awarded at CTEC-hosted festival

South TV students awarded at CTEC-hosted festival

Danny Fookson
May 23, 2014

On their way to the Chicagoland Television Educators Council (CTEC), South TV students anxiously awaited to see if their videos would be recognized at a festival held at Neuqua Valley High School on April...

GBS, GBN students connect to musical on personal level

GBS, GBN students connect to musical on personal level

Mollie Cramer and Alex Sharp, staff reporters
May 23, 2014

Behind every Elle Woods is more than a blonde Malibu Barbie. Behind every Glenbrook Musical, more than 173 high school students strive for excellence. Glenbrook South and North students performed Legally...

The Accountants strive to find musical identity by performing

The Accountants strive to find musical identity by performing

Gracie Sands, staff reporter
May 23, 2014

The intense sound of distorted guitars blasts through the Marshall amplifiers on stage accompanied by a heavy drum beat keeping the time and filling in the empty space. Melodic vocals cut through the sound,...

South students strike interest in kickboxing classes

South students strike interest in kickboxing classes

Mary-Grace Noteman, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2014

Picture this- The Karate Kid, ninjas that kick and punch, or even the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. When people think of kick boxing, these may be some of the things that pop into their mind. But according...

Baetz offers ideas, collaborates as representative in Natural Resource Committee

Baetz offers ideas, collaborates as representative in Natural Resource Committee

Dana Sim, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2014

South students have participated in a number of activities outside of school, including having a job, joining a sports team or pursue their interests in different ways. Senior Lizzie Baetz is currently...

Matei excels despite physical limitations, looks  forward to future

Matei excels despite physical limitations, looks forward to future

Victoria Sunkel, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2014

For most South students, walking is an everyday task often taken for granted. For junior Anda Matei, it’s an ability she is grateful to have since she was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, (MD), a...

Students find joy volunteering at Heartland Animal Shelter

Connie Hoekstra, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2014

Junior Abby Brown has always loved dogs, but due to her mother’s pet allergy, she has never been able to have one of her own. Finding a way around this, Brown began volunteering at Heartland Animal Shelter...

Cheerleading takes third place at ICCA State

Justine Kim, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2014

The Titan Cheerleaders placed third at the 30th Annual Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association (ICCA) State Championship held in Springfield, Ill. on Jan. 4. This was a first for the varsity squad as...

Women’s basketball capitalizes on age variety

Women’s basketball capitalizes on age variety

Haley Davis, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2014

With six games remaining, the women’s basketball team is looking to improve their current record of 8-13, according to head coach Steve Weissenstein. According to senior captain Riley Dahiya, the beginning...

Carl Wilkens speaks about his experience during Rwanda genocide

Nishanth Asokan, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2014

Carl Wilkens, the only American in Rwanda in 1994 at the time of the genocide, came to South Nov. 15 to speak in front of students about his experience. Beginning with historical background, Wilkens...

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