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The Oracle

Diabetes causes imbalance in daily lives of some South students

Diabetes causes imbalance in daily lives of some South students

Jordan Spalding, staff writer
December 20, 2013

It is passing period before period 4, and junior Mark Risinger sits in his AP US History class. Resting on Risinger’s desk is a small black bag,containing various medical items. Risinger takes an item...

Cast of winter play grows closer over dedication to theater

Cast of winter play grows closer over dedication to theater

Alex Sharp, staff writer
December 20, 2013

The actors peer into their script books, trying to recite their lines just as their characters would. Each pause holds significant meaning, something they’ve been working hard to perfect. This is a typical...

Student-to-Student attracts high turnout to motivational event

Student-to-Student attracts high turnout to motivational event

Carolyn Kelly and Lauren Benson, co-news editor and staff writer
December 20, 2013

One hundred and sixty students participated in Student-to-Student’s latest event, Snowball, on Dec. 13, setting a record for student attendance, according to Izzy Fradin, Student-to-Student senior leader. Operation...

Right Amount of Wrong strums the right chords

Right Amount of Wrong strums the right chords

Jake Aquino, staff writer
December 20, 2013

It's a small crowd. Eyes closed, they see sold-out arenas. With big dreams and high hopes, Right Amount of Wrong (RAW), a pop-punk band made up of four sophomores, begins to play. Though the venue is...

Freshmen and sophomores perform in  their exclusive play, Siri-ously.

Freshmen, sophomores “Siri-ous” about new play

Lilly Ludwig, staff writer
December 12, 2013

Many know of the intimidation felt as a freshman when trying out for a group or team. However, freshmen and sophomores interested in theater at South this year didn’t have to worry about that. The...

Hebson makes his mark in music, theater programs

Hebson makes his mark in music, theater programs

Danielle Callas and Alex Sharp, staff writers
December 5, 2013

Senior Atticus Hebson has participated in 15 performances since his freshman year. He is involved in Spur of the Moment, Comedy Sportz, Chamber Singers, and he accompanies students with their Variety Show...

Baylaender takes love of beats to new levels

Baylaender takes love of beats to new levels

Rosa Hernandez and Jake Aquino, staff writer
December 4, 2013

A student tapping a pencil doesn't carry much significance, but senior Chris Baylaender carries this beat home where he records and produces under the name CrankJ. Baylaender has been a musician for...

Martin Sirvatka plays a tune for South students to sing to. Photo by Jackie Cortopassi.

Sirvatka continues commitment to Nine, Solace

Elaine Sine and Katie Wiberg, staff writer
December 3, 2013

Buxtehude. Leopold. Neefe. The common link these people share? They were music teachers who helped pave a path for the lives of their students: Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven. Just as these teachers formed...

Yearbook editors-in-chief share experiences

Yearbook editors-in-chief share experiences

Grace Maher, Kate Sommer, staff writer
November 25, 2013

While the idea of working on a single project for eight months might be daunting to some, that’s what the two editors-in-chief on yearbook, Elise McCune and Rachel Kim - along with the rest of the staff...

Students see parapros as friends, mentors

Students see parapros as friends, mentors

Marlye Jerva, staff writer
November 21, 2013

Paraprofessionals, known as "parapros," are part of the South community though not seen in a classroom environment. Instead, they're found in the hallways, monitoring the building for student safety and...

CSL Conference helps South athletes learn how to be leaders

CSL Conference helps South athletes learn how to be leaders

Lauren Benson, staff writer
November 20, 2013

More than 80 GBS athletes participated in a day-long workshop known as the Central Suburban League Leadership Conference on Oct. 31, according to Athletic Director Kay Sopocy. Central Suburban League...

Glenbrook United White takes first in state volleyball

Glenbrook United White takes first in state volleyball

Georgia Arvanitis, staff writer
November 8, 2013

The Glenbrook United (GBU) White volleyball team placed first in the state tournament Oct. 26-27 in Rockford, IL, making this year their third year in a row as first place winners. GBU is a program...

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