South’s graduation ceremony for the class of 2027 will be held at Northwestern University’s Welsh-Ryan Arena on Monday, May 24, 2027, at 7 p.m., according to a newsletter sent out by Principal Dr. Barbara Georges on Oct. 25. This will be the second graduation ceremony held at Northwestern, the class of 2026’s being first.

The location was switched from the Rosemont Theater in Rosemont, IL to the Welsh-Ryan Arena due to a change in ownership and contracting difficulties, Georges said. The Welsh-Ryan Arena was chosen because of its bigger facility, better views, proximity, and updated facilities, Georges said.

“We did our graduation there last year,” Georges said. “It was a lovely experience and a beautiful facility to celebrate such an important day.”

Glenbrook families gave positive feedback about the Welsh-Ryan Arena and each family was given a few more tickets because of the larger venue, Georges said. Students also enjoyed the facility last year because of Northwestern’s auxiliary gym that students used to take pictures and gather inside, instead of having to wait outside in the heat before the procession, Georges said.

“We look forward to celebrating our graduates and their accomplishments with their families, friends, and the Glenbrook community at Welsh-Ryan Arena,” Georges said.