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South encourages student passion for poetry

Chaerim Park, staff reporter
May 25, 2016

Phrases such as “thou art a beauty” or words like “boring” and “Shakespeare” may be things that pop up when hearing the word “poetry.” Rather, according to Thomas Kucharski, English Department...

Demonstrating a sparring stance to his karate class, English teacher Austin Smith teaches karate. Smith has taught karate in multiple different locations, this one specifically was in Maywood Fine Arts. Photo courtesy of Austin Smith

Teachers reveal, compare previous occupations

Victoria Manousselis, staff reporter
May 20, 2016

At Glenbrook South, many teachers originally started on a different career path. These careers have ranged from a news reporter to a watermelon farmer in Israel. English teacher David Garbe was a news...

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 Shaw's 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...

South faculty and students participate in marathons, reflect

Yassmin Khatib, staff writer
May 18, 2016

Running a marathon might be tough on some people—especially those who don’t have an objective. According to Brian Shaoul, Transitional English teacher, one should set a goal and work hard for it; however,...

Students evaluate healthy lifestyle motives, motivators

Youjin Shon, staff reporter
May 17, 2016

Maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle is an ancient battle which prevents many people from even starting. However, according to Julie Haenisch, one of the nurses at GBS, many students are slowly becoming...

AP Art Show showcases students’ talents

Jennifer Rathod, staff writer
May 17, 2016

People walked in to see beautiful paintings, sculptures and drawings that surrounded them. Each of the pieces told their own story. On the week of April 25, AP art students presented their work in the...

GBS Debate begins preparation for Nationals

Corinne Shaw, staff reporter
May 15, 2016

South seniors Vignes Alla, Michael Callahan, Brian Roche, and Doug Stryker will participate in the National Debate and Speech Tournament to be held June 12 through June 17 in Salt Lake City, Utah. GBS...

South French students participate in cultural exchange

Lizzie Garvey, staff reporter
May 13, 2016

Over spring break, 10 sophomores and juniors from South traveled to France for 10 days for the French exchange program. South students came back with participating French students, who stayed in Glenview...

Seniors face difficult college decisions, weigh options

Kathy Yoo, staff reporter
May 13, 2016

Choosing a college can be a difficult time for some seniors at South. For some, it takes a long series of applications to be filled out by certain deadlines. Many seniors face financial problems or simply...

Sculpture class propositioned to be school year elective

Karina Benson, staff reporter
May 13, 2016

The GBS Art Department offers several classes to students, ranging from the two-dimensional world of painting and drawing to the three-dimensional pendants and rings of jewelry. According to Art Teacher...

HANDS UP: Looking to pass the ball to a teammate, junior Kelly Klish treads water during a scrimmage at practice.

Women’s water polo maintains winning record despite small number of players

Paul Prikos, Staff Reporter
May 11, 2016

The 2016 girls varsity water polo team faces new challenges and expectations this season, according to juniors Kelly Klish and Maddie McMillin. Head Coach Michael Stancik says that this could be the team's  best...

Posing while baking Challah, a traditional Jewish bread oftentimes served on holidays, junior Rebecca Spector, Israeli Club president, helps to mix the dough with sophomore Jake Hershenhouse. Israeli Club meets to discuss the prevalence of Israeli culture through activities and meetings. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Spector

Israeli Club explores South ties to Israel, promotes inclusivity

Karina Benson & Samantha Rylicki, staff reporters
May 10, 2016

6,756 miles away is a country and culture with different traditions. From the game of Gaga to kosher sushi, South’s Israeli Club studies it all. On Wednesdays after school in room 288, every two weeks...

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