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Parapro helps bring Shakespeare to life; students value experience

Lauren Durning, staff writer
May 9, 2013

The Chicago Shakespeare Theater was built to resemble the Globe Theater in  London. Instead of having to stand for three hour plays, there are plush green seats surrounding the stage. Three or four times...

Media Collage class equips students with skills to master technology

Media Collage class equips students with skills to master technology

Mollie Cramer, staff writer
April 19, 2013

According to Scott Glass, teenagers understand how to operate social technology perfectly. In fact, according to Glass, they spend  so much of their time on social media that they don’t know much about...

Illinois Senate passes bill for gay marriage, House vote may legalize

Rosie Kelly, staff writer
April 19, 2013

The Illinois Senate passed legislation to legalize gay marriage in Illinois on February 14, and the bill is awaiting a vote in the Illinois House of Representatives. The House currently has the bill...

Elliot’s instruction inspires students to pursue photography

Tori Brown & Victoria Sunkel, staff writer
April 19, 2013

Photography teacher Amie Elliot captures her passion for creating art through her unique teaching style and methods of connecting with students. As a teacher of 19 years, Elliot describes her teaching...

Seniors direct one-acts to wrap up four years in Drama Department

Seniors direct one-acts to wrap up four years in Drama Department

Emily Mitchell, staff writer
April 19, 2013

As a way to conclude a year filled with numerous plays, V-Show skits and other productions, the Drama Department puts on short, fun skits called one-acts. The unique thing about them is that all are written...

Desi Club celebrates arrival of spring with colorful Holi festival

Desi Club celebrates arrival of spring with colorful Holi festival

Ruhi Bhaidani, staff writer
April 19, 2013

Desi Club celebrated Holi, the Hindu spring festival of colors, at South in the ARC courtyard March 21. According to junior Joris Powathil, the participants wore white clothing and threw colored powder...

BPA demonstrates achievements in competitions, service

BPA demonstrates achievements in competitions, service

Richard Pearl, staff writer
April 19, 2013

The Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter at South has continued to have success this school year. According to BPA sponsor Rosanna McManamon, BPA members participate in competitions against...

North and South unite to combine talents for this years spring musical

North and South unite to combine talents for this year’s spring musical

Kali Croke, staff writer
April 19, 2013

The choir room is filled with excitement as enthusiastic students from both South and North come together and blend their voices into one beautiful melody. Whether it is through singing, acting or dancing,...

Chilean exchange student embraces American culture

Emily Mitchell, staff writer
April 19, 2013

When a person walks into South’s V-Show, they never know what to expect.  From comedy to dancing, there is always something new and exciting for the audience to watch.  This year, there were several...

Pope’s humility, devotion to poor impress community

Aaron Ach, staff writer
April 19, 2013

Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who will go by the papal name Francis, was elected Pope by a gathering of Catholic cardinals in Vatican City March 13.  Despite his Italian heritage, Argentinian Pope Francis is...

Students follow passions, run own businesses

Students follow passions, run own businesses

Hailey Hauldren, Danielle Tuchman, staff writer
April 2, 2013

Many South students are busy trying to find a balance between school, work, and extracurricular activities. However, there are few South students who strive to go beyond the usual workload by running their...

Teacher provides students with unique outlook

Teacher provides students with unique outlook

Olivia Day, staff writer
March 20, 2013

Teachers—can’t learn in school without them. Besides simply teaching their material, some might claim they also teach life lessons, and can have a lasting impact on students. One teacher at South,...

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