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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

SYMPHONIC SOLACE: Matching pitch, seniors Ashley Levenson (left) and Claire Valenziano (right) practice in their all girls a capella group, Solace. This group is directed by Robert Shellard, new co-choir director.

Solace takes on modern music, creates close knit relationships

Yoon Kim, co-a&e editor
October 6, 2017

From Colbie Caillat to Jessie J, Solace sings it all. Led by co-choir Director Robert Shellard, the group consists of 10 girls. Solace is one of South’s a cappella groups and is known for covering a...

Students give time, compassion to animals in need

Yoon Kim, a&e editor
June 17, 2017

From dogs and cats to turtles and rabbits, GBS graduate Jessica Balinsky’s family has adopted almost every animal in the pet spectrum. According to Balinsky, growing up with a house full of pets has...

South students show love for animals through service

Yoon Kim, co a&e editor
May 26, 2017

From dogs and cats to turtles and rabbits, GBS graduate Jessica Balinsky’s family has adopted almost every animal in the pet spectrum. According to Balinsky, growing up with a house full of pets has...

Alumni Adventures:  Walking in Brussels, Dani Tuchman, 2016 South alumna, immerses herself in the European landscape after choosing an alternative start program to college rather than attending USC in the fall of 2016.

South alumni embrace independent life

Hannah Buchband and Yoon Kim
April 21, 2017

For two weeks, USC freshman and South alumni Dani Tuchman found herself alone in an eight-person hostel in Prague with seven native Spanish-speaking strangers. Although the experience was not what she...

BINARY BROS:  Working with his fellow AP Computer Science classmates, junior Kevin Choi (right) smiles as he completes a line of code. The Computer Science curriculum revolves around providing students with a realistic and usable education in technology.

Computer programming focuses on problem-solving, realistic issues

Sydney Scott, staff reporter
December 16, 2016

In a technology-based world, there is a constant need for computer programmers. Proving that idea, Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Computer Science courses and clubs at South have begun to grow in popularity....

Civil Communication: Standing to the side, Oracle editors, Anne Marie Yurik (front) and Alexandra Sharp (back) interview a Trump supporter who attended the Trump resistance rally held in Indianapolis. The rally was used as a way for individuals to voice their concern of a Trump presidency. Photo by Yoon Kim

Trump resistance rally garners further Republican respect

Anne Marie Yurik & Alexandra Sharp, co-editor in chief, co-features editor
November 13, 2016

At a Trump resistance rally at Indiana’s capitol building on Saturday, Nov. 12, Republicans furthered our respect. We’re not going to lie; everybody has political bias; however, we wanted to cover...

THE TITAN IN ALL OF US:  GBS alumnus Jake Schmidt interacts with former WBBM weatherman Steve Baskerville (left) and Dr. Jim Shellard (right) while dressed up as Tommy the Titan during the 2011 South Telethon. Schmidt, an active member of Student Council, was a part of South’s Special Education Department.

South Special Education prepares for future

Yoon Kim, asst. photos editor
September 30, 2016

Known for its programs, staff and resources, Glenbrook 225’s Special Education Department plays a major role in preparing their 250 students for their futures after high school, whether it be attending...

FANCY FAMILY: Striking a pose, Alex Ladan (left) hugs her niece, Corrine Shaw (right), for a family portrait. Currently a sophomore, Ladan greatly enjoys being Shaws aunt and confusing others with their complex family tree.

South students face responsibilities, rewards as aunts, uncles

Yoon Kim, staff reporter
May 19, 2016

Looking at the skyline as they walked along the lakefront at Maggie Daley park, junior Cameron Daly recalls taking his two nephews and one niece downtown on a summer day and bonding with them. Daly is...

DECORATING DUO: Attaching a yellow streamer to support posts, juniors Danielle Callas and Bailey Burke lay the finishing touches on a pyramid for GBSís Turnabout dance, ìNight on the Nileî, on March 5. Callas and Burke participate in Girls Letter Club, a club for varsity female athletes, which is one of the many extracurricular activities offered at GBS.

GBS named number one: Niche placed South as top school in nation for extracurricular activities

Karina Benson, Yoon Kim, and Chaerim Park
March 11, 2016

Niche, an organization that reviews K-12 public schools, recently ranked GBS number one of all public high schools in the nation when it comes to extracurricular activities, which includes clubs, organizations...

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