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CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS: Matthew Whipple, Social Studies Teacher and Director of the Academy, engages in a conversation with his senior Academy students. After AP testing, the group shared laughs and reflections in one of their final moments together.

[Photo] Whipple leaves behind legacy of leadership

Zoha Suteria, co-opinions editor
May 23, 2025

CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS: Matthew Whipple, Social Studies Teacher and Director of the Academy, engages in a conversation with his senior Academy students. After AP testing, the group shared laughs and reflections...

LEFT, RIGHT, CENTER: Members of the Drama Club gather in the drama room to block their scenes for their incoming production as part of the Glenbrook Story Project. [Left to right] sophomore Riley Talbot, senior Lukas House, and senior James Dravenack act out a scene called Dragon House Carnival.

[Photo] Glenbrook Story Project fosters creativity

Mady Yap, staff writer
May 23, 2025

LEFT, RIGHT, CENTER: Members of the Drama Club gather in the drama room to block their scenes for their incoming production as part of the Glenbrook Story Project. [Left to right] sophomore Riley Talbot,...

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.

[Photo] Neu awarded Distinguished Teacher

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...

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[Photo] Inside look at Improvaganza

Mady Yap, Staff Writer
November 22, 2024

Parent-Student Days: Dan Gregerman (top left), Benjamin Widner (middle left), and Charlotte Tryfonopoulos (bottom left) work as teachers. Jacob Gregerman (top right), Jake Widner* (middle right), and Amalia Tryfonopoulos (bottom right) participate in Autos, Volleyball, and The Etruscan. Photos by Andrew Collaku
* Photo by Nolan Miller

[Photo] Home meets hallways, Titans with parents on staff

Reese Foxman, assistant editor
April 25, 2025

Parent-Student Days: Dan Gregerman (top left), Benjamin Widner (middle left), and Charlotte Tryfonopoulos (bottom left) work as teachers. Jacob Gregerman (top right), Jake Widner* (middle right), and Amalia...

ALL THAT JAZZ: Seniors Vera Vassilyeva (left) and Mia Hermann (right), Featured Dancers, hit their spins along with other cast members in the dance studio. The Featured Dancers are the focal point of many dance numbers in Chicago.

[Photo] Chicago: Glenbrook musical steals the show

Meredith Bill, assistant editor
April 25, 2025

ALL THAT JAZZ: Seniors Vera Vassilyeva (left) and Mia Hermann (right), Featured Dancers, hit their spins along with other cast members in the dance studio. The Featured Dancers are the focal point of many...

NOTING NEPPL: Helen Neppl, South alum and long-term Advanced Television and Intro to Broad-
casting substitute teacher, oversees a project meeting. Her experience as a student gives her a unique insight on teaching and helping those in the program.

[Photo] Titan alum continues broadcasting legacy

Emma Winer, asst. editor
March 14, 2025

NOTING NEPPL: Helen Neppl, South alum and long-term Advanced Television and Intro to Broad- casting substitute teacher, oversees a project meeting. Her experience as a student gives her a unique insight...

PRESS CONFERENCE: On Feb. 28, Congressman Mike Quigley visited The Oracle Editorial Board, Etruscan staff, and Civic students. He discussed the importance of political activism, especially
for students.

[Photo] Congressman Quigley advocates for change

The Editorial Board
March 14, 2025

PRESS CONFERENCE: On Feb. 28, Congressman Mike Quigley visited The Oracle Editorial Board, Etruscan staff, and Civic students. He discussed the importance of political activism, especially for students....

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[Photo] Manager makes moves

Reese Foxman, asst.editor
March 14, 2025

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[Photo] Glenbrook Festival of Music

Mady Yap, staff writer
March 14, 2025

One Last Ride: V-Show band, CHERI, plays their final note on closing night. For seniors Daniel Kornfeld, Jeremy Rabor, and Tanner Tregor (left to right), this was their last time strumming on a guitar at the V-Show stage.

V-Show Unites South Performers

Andrew Collaku, Photo Editor
March 6, 2025

Magic was in the air as V-Show stole the stage for its 50th time. Motivated by one common goal, V-Show’s cast, crew, and producers delivered a strong production using tradition, community, and leadership....

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[Photo] Multi-talented Titans

Mae Kuchimanchi, asst. editor
February 19, 2025

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[Photo] Gravel named Superintendent

Olivia Richards, co-news editor
December 20, 2024

STACKING UP:  Junior Kendall Marquardt helps pack boxes filled with donated good into a pile, where they will be carried into the pantry by other volunteers.

[Photo] Serving hope

Nora Blumberg and Violet Gonzalez
December 19, 2024

STACKING UP: Junior Kendall Marquardt helps pack boxes filled with donated good into a pile, where they will be carried into the pantry by other volunteers.

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[Photo] Titan legacy

Peyton Knorr, asst. editor
December 20, 2024

Ronit Goswami                               (He/Him,                                   Instructional Assistant - Dean's Office) 
                                                                 Q: What is one of your "bucket list" items?                                                      A: Take an RV road trip and visit all major national parks in the United States.

Q: What's your favorite food?
A: Orange chicken with white rice.

Q: What is your favorite hobby?
A: Playing pickup basketball and working out.

[Photo] Meet the new South staff for the 24-25 school year!

Kaitlyn Jiang, managing editor of design
February 17, 2025

Ronit Goswami (He/Him, Instructional Assistant - Dean's Office) Q: What...

Bird Eye View:  Math Teacher Joe Karlovsky (left) and English Teacher Phillip Ralston (right) sit inside the box during the South Varsity Football game versus Lake Zurich while commenting live on the game.

[Photo] Voices of football

Kate Rogula, asst. editor
October 4, 2024

Bird Eye View: Math Teacher Joe Karlovsky (left) and English Teacher Phillip Ralston (right) sit inside the box during the South Varsity Football game versus Lake Zurich while commenting live on the game.

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[Photo] Creativity in Music Production

Phoebe Mann, Assistant Editor
October 4, 2024

ASSISTANT IN ACTION: Sophomore Kenneth McCarthy, TA for Honors Geometry, helps teach the
students. The students attentively watch McCarthy as he explains how to solve a proof.

[Photo] Helping hands in class

Maia Weissman, co-features editor
October 4, 2024

ASSISTANT IN ACTION: Sophomore Kenneth McCarthy, TA for Honors Geometry, helps teach the students. The students attentively watch McCarthy as he explains how to solve a proof.

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[Photo] Singing into summer

Meredith Bill, opinions editor
May 23, 2024

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[Photo] Softball spring season on deck

Kate Rogula, asst. sports editor
March 22, 2024

Undead Dilemma: Character Ben, of “Night of the Living Dead,” played by sophomore Maya Depies, struggles beneath the grasp of zombie, played by sophomore Cailyn Durbin, during a run-through of the winter play. Actors later performed this frightening scene live Friday, Dec. 8.

[Photo] A dead-icated performance

Kaitlyn Jiang, co-a&e editor
December 22, 2023

Undead Dilemma: Character Ben, of “Night of the Living Dead,” played by sophomore Maya Depies, struggles beneath the grasp of zombie, played by sophomore Cailyn Durbin, during a run-through of the...

Exploring history passions

Andrew Collaku and Sofia Cole
February 17, 2023

Every Thursday after school, History Club shares their unique interest in history through quirky presentations, senior Angelo Karadimas, Co-President of History Club, said. History Club offers an opportunity...

Duffy holds up his designed flag for Cook County. Photo courtesy of The Daily Herald.

Drew Duffy Designs New Cook County Flag

Andrew Collaku, Mia Hermann, and Anna Ivanov
September 26, 2022

People stand to face the American flag everyday, but rarely consider what it means. As well as cities and states, flags also symbolize cultures and communities. When the opportunity opened to design Cook...

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