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CAUGHT IN ACTION: A member of the horticulture team helps take care of a planting.

South horticulture team continues tradition of success at state and national levels

Michael Callahan, staff writer
January 21, 2014

Last year, the GBS Horticulture Team placed first in the state tournament, and 19th at the national championship out of 46 teams. This is the 22nd time in a row that the GBS horticulture team has won...

Vaccines: purposes, misconceptions

Vaccines: purposes, misconceptions

Rosa Hernandez, staff writer
January 16, 2014

It’s that time of year again: flu season. While some South students are proactive about getting vaccinated, it is less of a priority for others. At the beginning of freshman year, students at South...

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...

EKGs test students for heart conditions

EKGs test students for heart conditions

Richard Pearl, co-web editor
December 6, 2013

South hosted Screen for Teens, Max Schewitz Foundation’s free cardiac screening for students, on Oct. 23. According to an email sent to parents by Principal Dr. Brian Wegley, students who chose to participate...

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...

Students take on summer jobs, work with kids

Marlye Jerva, staff writer
October 16, 2013

People may think of summer as a time to hang out with friends and relax.  However, some South students decided to work over the summer with little kids. One of these students is senior Maureen...

Apps become more popular with smartphones

Caroline Berg, staff writer
October 14, 2013

With smartphones becoming more prevalent, South students can pick and choose from a variety of apps for their cell phones. A common application that students use revolves around social media. According...

Wikiroster helps students find their new classmates for the upcoming year

Wikiroster helps students find their new classmates for the upcoming year

Lilly Ludwig, staff writer
October 14, 2013

South students have the option of avoiding a newsfeed being cluttered with the pictures of their classmate’s schedules the week before school starts. Meet Wikiroster, a website made by South students,...

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