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LEFT, RIGHT, CENTER: Members of the Drama Club gather in the drama room to block their scenes for their incoming production as part of the Glenbrook Story Project. [Left to right] sophomore Riley Talbot, senior Lukas House, and senior James Dravenack act out a scene called Dragon House Carnival.

Glenbrook Story Project fosters creativity

Mady Yap, staff writer
May 23, 2025

A rainbow bucket hat, a gangster-leprechaun, and a shoutout to Ohio were all it took to send an elementary school gym into three straight minutes of laughter, senior Mia Hermann, Drama Club President,...

Turning passion into profession

Turning passion into profession

Emma Winer, Assistant Editor
May 23, 2025

Anticipation hums as the actors take center stage. Colorful costumes intertwine with the set as voices blend together in song. After a few fleeting hours of musical perfection, the production comes to...

Loughran lights up South’s stage, band

Alyssa Ramirez, Assistant Editor
May 21, 2025

The previously dark auditorium came alive in a burst of light and powerful rhythms as junior Peter Loughran played the keyboard during the act “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” at this year’s V-Show,...

Loughran lights up South’s stage, band

Loughran lights up South’s stage, band

Alyssa Ramirez, asst. editor
May 19, 2025

The previously dark auditorium came alive in a burst of light and powerful rhythms as junior Peter Loughran played the keyboard during the act “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” at this year’s V-Show,...

Blending beats, vocals

Aarya Nigam, staff writer
May 19, 2025

From the rhythm of hip-hop to the harmonies of choir, senior Kayla Mathai has made her mark on South’s fine arts community. As Co-Captain of the dance team De La Cru and a dedicated member of the choir...

ALL THAT JAZZ: Seniors Vera Vassilyeva (left) and Mia Hermann (right), Featured Dancers, hit their spins along with other cast members in the dance studio. The Featured Dancers are the focal point of many dance numbers in Chicago.

Chicago: Glenbrook musical steals the show

Meredith Bill, assistant editor
April 25, 2025

Chicago is the Glenbrook Musical for 2025, and is all about the crime, jazz, and pizazz of the 1920’s city culture. The performances’ dance-heavy production numbers replicate the chaos and vivacity...

CREW COLLAB: Senior Josh Footlik, North Stage Crew member, and sophomore Savannah Stec, South Stage Crew member, work together to build the set for Chicago. Students from both schools help out with stage construction.

Behind the curtain, Stage Crew shines

Emily Browne, Staff writer
April 25, 2025

As the curtains rise over the stage, the actors are revealed taking on characters of all ages and genres; what you do not see is behind the scenes of the Glenbrook productions. The lights that follow the...

Red, White, and the Blues

Red, White, and the Blues

Peyton Knorr, asst. editor
April 25, 2025

Shivering in the cold March temperature, battling the wind, and protecting their music sheets, Glenbrook Symphony Orchestra (GSO) took the stage at Sylvan Theater in D.C., senior Esther Kim, GSO Co-President,...

Highlighting ATV students

Highlighting ATV students

Erin Walker, a&e editor
April 25, 2025

From filming athletes and teams out on the field to editing the footage back in the studio, Advanced TV and Film (ATV) students are able to create a rewarding 20-minute video in order to highlight South’s...

NOTING NEPPL: Helen Neppl, South alum and long-term Advanced Television and Intro to Broad-
casting substitute teacher, oversees a project meeting. Her experience as a student gives her a unique insight on teaching and helping those in the program.

Titan alum continues broadcasting legacy

Emma Winer, asst. editor
March 14, 2025

Bright screens illuminate students’ faces as they diligently work on projects, capturing captivating images of South spirit. This includes compiling videos with the perfect song for a sports intro or...

Glenbrook Festival of Music

Glenbrook Festival of Music

Mady Yap, staff writer
March 14, 2025

Lights dimmed, instruments tuned, and voices rose as the Glenbrook Festival of Music took center stage at North, carrying on the 50-year tradition of uniting choirs from South and North for an evening...

English desk-orating

Anne Sullivan Beltran, co-images editor
March 14, 2025

Alien heads, hundreds of Funko Pops, a who-dunnit style evidence board: each  of these decorations adorn the desks of a select few teachers of the English Department. English Teachers John Cowlin,...

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