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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

South students strike interest in kickboxing classes

South students strike interest in kickboxing classes

Mary-Grace Noteman, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2014

Picture this- The Karate Kid, ninjas that kick and punch, or even the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. When people think of kick boxing, these may be some of the things that pop into their mind. But according...

Baetz offers ideas, collaborates as representative in Natural Resource Committee

Baetz offers ideas, collaborates as representative in Natural Resource Committee

Dana Sim, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2014

South students have participated in a number of activities outside of school, including having a job, joining a sports team or pursue their interests in different ways. Senior Lizzie Baetz is currently...

Outgoing and incoming executive board members talk about their experiences with Student Council and their plans for South’s future

Maggie Flowers and Mary-Grace Noteman, Staff Reporters
April 22, 2014

Jeffrey Mathew: 2013-2014 President Q: What have you learned? A: That great power comes with great responsibility. [Student Council] has taught me that, though I may not be aware of it, someone may...

Students share unique hobbies

Students share unique hobbies

Nick Panagakis, staff writer
March 31, 2014

High school counselors tell their freshmen students to find a niche—something that will make their high school experience special. Although there are many clubs and activities at school, many students...

Signature Variety Show Feature: La Casa En El Aire

Signature Variety Show Feature: La Casa En El Aire

Mollie Cramer and Alexandra Sharp, Staff Reporters
March 14, 2014

Members: Hannah Schiller, Danny Schiller, Jimmy Friedman, Ethan Larson, David Sucher In a brother-sister duo act, senior Hannah Schiller and sophomore Danny Schiller perform a popular Flamenco Spanish...

Students with siblings who have disabilities share experiences

Students with siblings who have disabilities share experiences

Elisa Kim and Addie Lyon, co-features editor, asst. features editor
March 14, 2014

When senior Kylie Lustig saw her 13-year-old sister Annie Lustig walking again after a surgery in February 2013, she could not hold back her excitement. Some South students like Kylie have siblings with...

Signature Variety Show Feature: Its a Mans World

Signature Variety Show Feature: It’s a Man’s World

Mollie Cramer and Alexandra Sharp, Staff Reporters
March 14, 2014

Members: Ellie Britton, Lydia Lutz, David Sucher, Jimmy Friedman, Martin Sirvatka, Cole Hamilton, Peter Roberson, Joey Gordon, Matt Baekelandt Britton sings “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World”...

Signature Variety Show Feature: Happy Hands Club “Sign-nature”

Mollie Cramer and Alexandra Sharp, Staff Reporters
March 14, 2014

Members: Janie Kahan, Brittany Holsman, Celia Grabill-Sulski Through pop songs, rap and movie quotes Kahan, Holsman, and Grabill-Sulski show South the culture of American Sign Language. They interpret...

Male students reveal body image insecurities, address common misconceptions

Male students reveal body image insecurities, address common misconceptions

Hailey Hauldren, asst. features editor
March 14, 2014

For most teenagers, coping with insecurities is no foreign concept. However, according to an Oracle-conducted survey, some South students believe that there is a false assumption when it comes to body...

CHARMING CHAMBERS: Dressed in formal attire, South Chambers members sing with their music before them. Joined by members of the GBN choirs, the group performed at the heart of the chapel at Techny Towers.

Glenbrook choirs amplify vocals in Techny Towers

Lilly Ludwig, staff writer
March 14, 2014

Singing at a cathedral in Europe is no small experience. But according to Martin Sirvatka, instructional supervisor of the Music Department, students involved in choir at South don’t need to travel quite...

Carabez fosters dogs through Young at Heart Pet Rescue

Madison O'Brien and Calli Haramaras, co-features editor, asst. features editor
March 14, 2014

This past week, Hector Carabez, special education teacher, opened his home to his thirty-third foster dog. As a member of the board of directors for Young at Heart Pet Rescue, an organization that rescues...

Matei excels despite physical limitations, looks  forward to future

Matei excels despite physical limitations, looks forward to future

Victoria Sunkel, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2014

For most South students, walking is an everyday task often taken for granted. For junior Anda Matei, it’s an ability she is grateful to have since she was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, (MD), a...

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