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Girls’ hockey sticks together

Girls’ hockey sticks together

Sydney Doffin, Staff Writer
March 14, 2025

With every glide across the ice, sophomore Elsie Calahan inches closer to the conclusion of her second year on the Glenbrook Girls’ Hockey team. The entire team has pushed themselves to their limits,...

Evolution of Tommy

Evolution of Tommy

Bailey Baker, co-sports editor
March 14, 2025

The man behind the mask has been a mystery for South students since 1963. Though Tommy the Titan may just be a costume to some, the beating heart controlling his polyester limbs consistently spreads life...

Killer karate

Killer karate

Hana Ciric and Olivia Martini
March 14, 2025

For the past eight years, sophomore Carla Hill has been a part of the U.S.A Junior National Karate Team. She is the Co Captain in the Cadet Female category. The team consists of young karate athletes...

Manager makes moves

Manager makes moves

Reese Foxman, asst.editor
March 14, 2025

Although there are 16 talented boys on the South Boys’ Varsity Basketball team, there is only one team manager. The consistent and passionate manager, senior Braeden Zielinski, supports and works alongside...

Figure Skating Club thrives independently

Figure Skating Club thrives independently

Anna Ivanov, co-sports editor
March 14, 2025

Through hard-working students, volunteer moms, and a shared commitment, South’s Figure Skating Club has been a strong community for athletes to skate competitively and get a taste of synchronized skating,...

Stretching minds, strengthening muscles

Stretching minds, strengthening muscles

Anna Ivanov, co-sports editor
February 14, 2025

Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, South’s Physical Education (P.E.) Department will offer a new junior and senior yoga P.E. class, Joshua Stanton, Instructional Supervisor of P.E., Health, and...

Titan stars bring spirit

Titan stars bring spirit

Emily Browne and Audrey Reid
February 14, 2025

As the South basketball team rushes down the court, cheers are heard not only from the crowd, but from the sidelines, where the inclusive, Titan Stars, stand. Titan Stars is a dance and cheerleading...

Eidelman embraces disability, defies limits

Eidelman embraces disability, defies limits

Jonnie Devine, asst. editor
February 14, 2025

The mesmerizing patterns of waves ripple through the pool as swimmers glide up and down the lanes. Each member of the swim team focuses on their set, pushing through their practice. Among his teammates...

Fencing team cuts through competition

Fencing team cuts through competition

Bailey Baker, co-sports editor
February 14, 2025

A South student in 2015 had a dream, and that dream created a path for students across District 225 to explore a new passion: the precise and strategic game of fencing. The centuries-old dance of swords...

JV Poms stunned both judges and onlookers with a Jazz routine for the 50 team championship on Jan. 26. Their excellent routine, seen performed here by sophomores Keira Stender, Lucy Anderson, and Sara Rosenthal (left to right), allowed them to take home fourth place.

JV Poms dances to victory

Anna Ivanov, co-sports editor
February 14, 2025

With a constant emphasis on synchronization, musicality, artistry, and team unity, the Junior Varsity (JV) Poms have a nearly undefeated season, placing in the top three at every competition, Katelyn Dundovich,...

Davorija dominates the court

Danielle Joseph, co-news editor
December 20, 2024

Fearless and an absolute bulldog of a player, that is how Scott Nemecek, Girls’ Varsity Basketball Head Coach, described the team’s four-year varsity starter and DePaul University basketball commit,...

DYING TO DEADLIFT: Senior Rylie Kalinsky deadlifts in the weights room after school. As a participant of the Powerlifting Club, Kalinsky and others meet on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Lifting up community

Mae Kuchimanchi, asst. editor
December 20, 2024

As the barbell rises off the rack, senior Rylie Kalinsky takes a steadying breath. The clang of weights echoes through the room, but her focus is singular—on herself and the lift ahead. The Powerlifting...

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