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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...

Volleyball aims for sectional title

Volleyball aims for sectional title

Joe Lee, staff writer
May 23, 2014

With a record of 14-15 and one game left in the regular season, the men’s volleyball team is looking to end the season strong as they prepare for the playoffs. According to head coach Tim Monohan, the...

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,...

Students, teachers discuss unfair treatment by teachers

Students, teachers discuss unfair treatment by teachers

Jordan Spalding, staff writer
April 22, 2014

Students spend nearly half of their waking hours at school with teachers. Because of this concentrated time spent together, some South students feel like they have negative relationships with their teachers...

Paranoia aims for fair, friendly competition among students

Paranoia aims for fair, friendly competition among students

Lily Sands, staff writer
April 22, 2014

Paranoia, a Nerf tournament amongst South juniors and seniors, has become an annual tournament for some competition, fun and disruption within the community, according to South students who took part....

Softball pitches for success after current team improvements

Haley Davis, staff writer
April 22, 2014

After playing their first five games in Florida over spring break, the women’s softball team is hoping to make it to the playoffs this season, according to head coach Kay Sopocy. During their trip,...

Students take the lead in directing “One Acts” plays

Students take the lead in directing “One Acts” plays

Danny Fookson, staff writer
April 22, 2014

The Theater Department seems to always be putting on productions for the community, but there is one production that is unique compared to the rest: The senior directed “One Acts”. While Beth Barber...

Lacrosse earns 10th place ranking in the Midwest

Cassidy Jackson, staff writer
April 22, 2014

The women’s lacrosse team has kicked off the season on the right foot with a current record of 8-2, according to Coach Annie Lesch. So far, the team has beaten Highland Park, Lyons Township, Pope John...

Under new leadership, baseball puts best foot forward

Under new leadership, baseball puts best foot forward

Tyler Aki, staff writer
April 22, 2014

After finishing 16th in the state last season, the baseball team is looking to build upon last year with Steve Stanicek as the new head coach. Stanicek admits that three coaching changes in three years...

Dallas discovers love for gloves, other hobbies

Dallas discovers love for gloves, other hobbies

Alex Sharp, staff writer
April 22, 2014

Usually light shows, acting, and gymnastics routines don’t have much in common. But these are some of senior Evan Dallas’s prominent interests. Dallas practices and performs a variety of talents ranging...

APRIL ANNIVERSARY: Speaking to the Jamnesty crowd, Matt Whipple, Stand for Peace co-sponsor, explains the historical significance of April 2014 in regards to the twentieth anniversaries of the Rwandan genocide and fee elections in South Africa. Whipple emphasized the importance of education and taking small steps to help others.

‘Power of One’ award recognizes Whipple’s passion for peace

John Schurer, staff writer
April 22, 2014

The Power of One Award will be presented to Matthew Whipple, social studies teacher, by the Illinois Holocaust Museum on April 24. This award is given to one person every year, and this custom began...

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