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In Other News: Chicagoan chosen as Pope

In Other News: Chicagoan chosen as Pope

Olivia Richards, co-news editor
May 23, 2025

Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost, was selected on May 8 by the College of Cardinals to replace Pope Francis. Pope Leo, the first ever American pope, was born and spent much of his childhood in South...

Oziminski named new instructional coach for 25-26

David Schleicher, staff writer
May 23, 2025

      Kelley Oziminski, Health and PE Teacher, will be a new Instructional Coach (IC) for the 2025-2026 school year, Dr. Joyce Kim, Associate Principal of Teaching and Learning, said.       IC’s...

Catherine Pollock, Not Just A Student Producer

Kami Shames
May 23, 2025

Waiting below the stage for the opening number to finish, junior and student producer Catherine Pollock is ready to help the singer-dancers with their quick changes. While many students watch the Variety...

Yearbook honored in Seattle

Yearbook honored in Seattle

David Schleicher, asst. editor
May 23, 2025

South’s yearbook, The Etruscan, sent students to the Journalism Education Association (JEA) National Conference, where several students won awards, Kristen Porter, English Teacher and The Etruscan Adviser,...

CTE adds business class: Management and Leadership

Madeline Kim and Julia Szmajda
May 23, 2025

South will offer a new Management and Leadership business course through the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department in the 2025-2026 school year, Dawn Hall, CTE Instructional Supervisor, said. After...

In Other News: IL reps stepping down

In Other News: IL reps stepping down

Olivia Richards, co-news editor
May 23, 2025

Illinois Senator and Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL 9) have both decided not to seek reelection in 2026. Durbin, 80, has served in the U.S. Senate for 44 years,...

ONE FOR THE BOOKS: While English Teacher Lisa Neu (left) was teaching her Block 2 AP Language and Composition class, she received a visit from Principal Dr. Barbara Georges (right) who delivered the news that Neu will receive the Distinguished Teacher Award. After the announcement, Neu’s students congratulated her as she celebrated her achievement.

Neu awarded Distinguished Teacher

English Teacher Lisa Neu’s AP Language and Composition class was about to take their quiz on The Great Gatsby when a stream of faculty paraded through the door. In the audience of teachers and students...

Oracle competes at state, places top ten

Peyton Knorr, asst. editor
May 23, 2025

       At the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State Journalism Championship at Hartland Community College in Normal, Illinois, junior and Co-Sports Editor Anna Ivanov placed second in Yearbook...

In Other News

In Other News

Olivia Richards, co-news editor
April 25, 2025

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, died of a stroke on April 21 after 12 years as pope. Viewing of the body began on April 23 at St. Peter’s Basilica, with the date of his official funeral still...

In Other News

In Other News

Olivia Richards, co-news editor
April 25, 2025

The Illinois State Department of Education rejected a Trump Administration’s policy to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, The Chicago Sun-Times reported. State Superintendent Tony...

Kumm chosen as Director

Kumm chosen as Director

Sydney Doffin, staff writer
April 25, 2025

Dr. Skip Kumm will replace Dr. Jennifer Pearson as the Director of Special Education starting July 1. The process for hiring a new director took four months, consisting of three rounds of interviews and...

In memory of beloved Coach Chuck Acasili

In memory of beloved Coach Chuck Acasili

Olivia Richards, co-news editor
April 25, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Acasili, Boys’ Cross-Country Coach and South alum, passed away on April 16, an email to South staff said. Acasili graduated from South in 2003 and returned in 2006 as a volunteer...

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