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Senior Jini John explores, develops passion for art

Gigi Cepeda & Josie Schneider, staff writers
December 3, 2015

Quiet. First impressions of senior Jini John are mostly consistent among her peers and teachers. But as people get to know John and her talent shines through, according to those who know her best, it is...

Tapping in time, Sholty drums with the rest of the jazz ensemble. Sholty performs in drumline, jazz band, and for IMEA.

Sholty serenades from drumstick to paintbrush

Zach Cepeda and Greyson Huck
December 2, 2015

Frantic. That’s the best word to describe senior Stephen Sholty, according Greg Wojcik, head band director. Whether it be detailing cartoons for his art profile or whaling on the drums, Sholty always...

Contributing to the conversation, senior Connor McCann gives his thoughts on the activities done during the Paradox meeting. During Paradox meetings, students participate in improv exercises and prepare for their annual show.

Paradox allows students to explore creative improv

Julia Bellair & Emma Morris, staff reporters
November 24, 2015

Pick an object from the middle of the room, work with other students to create a skit using the selected props, perform the skit, and repeat. These are the events that occur at a weekly Paradox meeting. Glenbrook...

Using various tools, a male student designs his next project in jewelry class.

Male students explore jewelry class

Megan Sheqiladze & Gabby Zabat, staff reporters
November 20, 2015

During childhood, most girls would stick a colorful string through different types of beads to make friendship bracelets or customize names on necklaces. However, at South, the jewelry class is a little...

SINGING WITH SOUL: Sight-readng his sheet music, senior Ethan Larson  practices music from one of his many singing groups. Larson serenades audiences as a member of Nine, Scat That! and Chamber Singers. Photo by Sean Dolan

Larson assumes leadership role in Music Department

Maeve Plunkett & Imra Tajuddin, staff reporters
November 6, 2015

Whether it’s caroling in the halls around the holiday season for Chamber singers, harmonizing with the other  members of Nine or singing gibberish instead of words in a Scat That! performance, senior...

THE CRUCIBLE’S CLIMAX: Revealing a shocking secret, John Proctor, played by senior Chuck Quinn IV, sends a tremor through the courtroom in this dramatic scene. The Crucible was the fall play at South this year that told the story of the Salem witch trials.

‘The Crucible’ inspires historic, emotional themes

Aakash BhojwaniI & John Park, staff reporters
November 6, 2015

Two female characters standing on a bed clasp each other’s hands in panic as they begin to trade off claims that various village people are witches. As the ominous list of accusations grows longer, the...

Concentrating on the keyboard, Claire Demorest plays the piano in Souths choir room. Demorest is involved in many of Souths choirs and musical productions.

Demorest embraces music through family, school

Gabby Zabat, staff reporter
October 28, 2015

Lights, camera, action! The spotlight shines on senior Claire Demorest as she entertains her audience with her musical voice and captivating acting skills. With a long musical background behind her, she...

South students strive for Internet stardom

Hwa Oh, asst. a&e editor
October 22, 2015

Passion with a camera can go a long way for some in the world-wide stage of YouTube. Evident through the success of YouTube-born celebrities such as pop singer Justin Bieber and makeup artist Michelle...

Gelman stands proudly by other medal winners in New York. Gelmans poem, Women, won her the gold medal.

Gelman’s writing takes New York, wins National Scholastic Gold Medal

Megan Sheqiladze, staff writer
October 12, 2015

          Senior Erica Gelman followed in the footsteps of her role model when she stood on stage at Carnegie Hall this past summer to receive a National Scholastic Gold Medal for a poem she wrote...

REACHING FOR SUCCESS: Performing with the Allegro Peformance Dance Company, South students Bridget Fogarty, Grace DeBois, Becca Zlotowitz, Megan Sullivan and Annalee Tvorah demonstate their artistic skills and techniques in their rendition of “Heritage”. Many students enjoy performing with dance companies because of the comaraderie and opportunities that come along with it.

Dance companies inspire, teach students

Aakash Bhojwani, staff reporter
October 2, 2015

People connect to many aspects of art. Many South students dedicate their time to the art of bending their legs and twirling to the beat. Several students are involved in dance companies outside of school...

CONDUCTING WITH CONFIDENCE: Sustaining a steady tempo for the marching band, Drum Major Adam Ley conducts the musicians during the show. Ley, along with the other drum majors, seniors Matt Grinde and Lauren Yep, led the halftime performance during a home football game.

Drum majors march into new season

John Park, staff writer
October 2, 2015

During a marching band performance, the audience may have their eyes fixated on the impressive patterns that the band is making on the field. But all of the band members have their eyes set on one of three...

Belmont expands fan base with Midwest Tour

Nick Moran, asst. a&e editor
October 2, 2015

Seven guys, one minivan and plenty of shows to rock the Midwest with their sound. Belmont, a band featuring South seniors Joey Legittino and Brian Lada, spent part of their summer touring states such as...

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