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TOUGH TOMMY: Attempting to avoid a Maine West defender, senior captain Tommy Hagerty shoots the ball as the shot clock runs out during a game against Maine West on May 5. The Titans beat Maine West by a score of 11-5.

[Photo] Men’s water polo places second in Sectionals

Sophie Hensley, co-sports editor
May 27, 2016

TOUGH TOMMY: Attempting to avoid a Maine West defender, senior captain Tommy Hagerty shoots the ball as the shot clock runs out during a game against Maine West on May 5. The Titans beat Maine West by...

EYES ON THE PRIZE: Running past Oak Park River Forest defenders, Lindsey Karsh, junior midfield and attack (left) tries to keep cradling the ball while moving down the field during a game on April 14. The Titans beat Oak Park River Forest BY a score of 16-6.

[Photo] Women’s lacrosse looks to compete well in regular season

Samantha Casey, co-sports editor
April 27, 2016

EYES ON THE PRIZE: Running past Oak Park River Forest defenders, Lindsey Karsh, junior midfield and attack (left) tries to keep cradling the ball while moving down the field during a game on April 14....

BEATIN THE BALL: Eyes on the ball, junior Cameron Pauly, prepares to bunt.

[Photo] Baseball works to improve losing record

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
April 27, 2016

BEATIN THE BALL: Eyes on the ball, junior Cameron Pauly, prepares to bunt.

Clenching his teeth and fists, senior Jimmy Lustig rounds the corner of the outdoor track during practice. The  team looks to continue to do well in their outdoor season.

[Photo] Men’s track and field places third at Conference

Susie You, staff writer
April 22, 2016

Clenching his teeth and fists, senior Jimmy Lustig rounds the corner of the outdoor track during practice. The team looks to continue to do well in their outdoor season.

BEATIN THE BALL: Eyes on the ball, junior Cameron Pauly, prepares to bunt.

[Photo] Baseball looks to improve losing record

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
April 22, 2016

BEATIN THE BALL: Eyes on the ball, junior Cameron Pauly, prepares to bunt.

DON’T MESS WITH MORRISON: Running past two Trinity defenders, Senior Captain Caitlin Morrison shoots a left-handed layup, scoring two points for the Titans on Feb.  20. The women lost with a total score of 39-23, but overall had a memorable season, according to Head Coach Steve Weissenstein.

[Photo] Women’s basketball defeats New Trier, Loyola

Georgia Arvanitis, co-sports editor
March 11, 2016

DON’T MESS WITH MORRISON: Running past two Trinity defenders, Senior Captain Caitlin Morrison shoots a left-handed layup, scoring two points for the Titans on Feb. 20. The women lost with a total score...

COILING TO THE TOP: Using stoneware clay to create a coil pot, senior Alex Remeniuk works on a piece of pottery he hopes to finish in time for the AP Art Show. Remeniuk was able to further his passion for pottery through winning South’s William H. Schreiner Memorial Arts Scholarship, which brought him to New Mexico for a pottery class.

[Photo] Remeniuk uses scholarship to pursue passion for pottery

Aakash Bhojwani and John Park
March 11, 2016

COILING TO THE TOP: Using stoneware clay to create a coil pot, senior Alex Remeniuk works on a piece of pottery he hopes to finish in time for the AP Art Show. Remeniuk was able to further his passion...

FIGHT TO THE FINISH: Junior Paul Jo goes head-to-head against a Waukegan wrestler on Jan. 16. Jo finished with an individual win (left). The men beat Waukegan with a final score of 51-24.

[Photo] Men’s wrestling aims to overcome adversity, prepare for regionals

Henry Schleizer, staff reporter
February 5, 2016

FIGHT TO THE FINISH: Junior Paul Jo goes head-to-head against a Waukegan wrestler on Jan. 16. Jo finished with an individual win (left). The men beat Waukegan with a final score of 51-24.

Passing Maine South defenders, Senior Captain Sarah McDonagh jumps for a lay-up (left). Carie Weinman, junior shooting gaurd looks for an opening to pass while defending the ball

[Photo] Women’s basketball holds winning record, 18-3

Sophie Hensley, asst. sports editor
February 4, 2016

Passing Maine South defenders, Senior Captain Sarah McDonagh jumps for a lay-up (left). Carie Weinman, junior shooting gaurd looks for an opening to pass while defending the ball

BEAMING BALANCERS: Mid-cartwheel, sophomore Chloe Nourbash performs her beam routine at the Titan Quad (left). Focusing on keeping her blalance, sophomore Ellie Barberies holds the splits during her beam routine. The girls have a current record of 4-1 and look to perform well in conference.

[Photo] Women’s gymnastics looks to better record after losing gymnasts

Kathryn Sullivan & Cassidy Jackson, staff writer & asst. sports editor
December 18, 2015

BEAMING BALANCERS: Mid-cartwheel, sophomore Chloe Nourbash performs her beam routine at the Titan Quad (left). Focusing on keeping her blalance, sophomore Ellie Barberies holds the splits during her beam...

BOYS ARE BACK: Going into the wall on his third length for a turn, senior Peter Dales swims his 100 yard backstroke with a time of 59.65 seconds on Dec. 11. Dales placed fifth behind other GBS swimmers, sophomore Nick Shechtman and junior Thomas Kosack, who placed third and fourth. The Titans beat the Spartans 102-84 and won the Spartan Invite on Dec. 12.

[Photo] Men’s swimming starts off season with undefeated record

Sophie Hensley, asst. sports editor
December 18, 2015

BOYS ARE BACK: Going into the wall on his third length for a turn, senior Peter Dales swims his 100 yard backstroke with a time of 59.65 seconds on Dec. 11. Dales placed fifth behind other GBS swimmers,...

Using various tools, a male student designs his next project in jewelry class.

[Photo] Male students explore jewelry class

Megan Sheqiladze & Gabby Zabat, staff reporters
November 20, 2015

Using various tools, a male student designs his next project in jewelry class.

KLAPACZ KILLS: Jumping in the air, senior captain Cory Klapacz spikes the ball over the net. The Titans beat Evanston with a score of 25-17 and 25-20 on Oct. 27. GBS played Evanston five times this season, beating them four times and losing once.

[Photo] Woman’s volleyball falls to Loyola in regionals

Cassidy Jackson, ass. sports editor
November 6, 2015

KLAPACZ KILLS: Jumping in the air, senior captain Cory Klapacz spikes the ball over the net. The Titans beat Evanston with a score of 25-17 and 25-20 on Oct. 27. GBS played Evanston five times this season,...



LOCKED AND LOADED: Preparing to snap the ball, center Daniel Moses and the rest of the offenseive linemen ready themselves for an offensive play against Niles West. The season finished with a record of 4-5, and the Titans were unable to make it to post-season.

[Photo] Football season ends without post-season

Sophie Hensley, asst. sports editor
November 6, 2015

LOCKED AND LOADED: Preparing to snap the ball, center Daniel Moses and the rest of the offenseive linemen ready themselves for an offensive play against Niles West. The season finished with a record...

SMILING STAFF: Back row: Annie Lesch, Meg Ahlgrim, Alan Esser, Mark Knoeppel, Lauren Gruber. Front row: Alexandra McKenzie, Jennifer Smurlo, Kelly Baker, Erin MCcBride, Kate Minkus, Michelle Steinberg (left to right). Not photographed: Chris Anderson, Michelle Caporusso, Kristin Endre, Julie Haenisch, Natalie Kaminski, Nicholas Morley, Lucas Osterbur, Kelly OíToole, Marc Popovici, Emily Porter, Elizabeth Schimmel, Zach Walker and Christina Zagorski.

[Photo] New teachers join Titan community with optimism

Lauren Benson & Kate Springer, staff reporters
October 2, 2015

SMILING STAFF: Back row: Annie Lesch, Meg Ahlgrim, Alan Esser, Mark Knoeppel, Lauren Gruber. Front row: Alexandra McKenzie, Jennifer Smurlo, Kelly Baker, Erin MCcBride, Kate Minkus, Michelle Steinberg...

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[Photo] Titan of the month

Samantha Casey, sports editor
October 2, 2015

GOGGLE GAL: Running around a Lake Forest defender, junior defender Megan Dillon looks to pass to a teammate. At the end of the game the score was tied 2-2 and the Titans lost in overtime to the reigning state champions 3-2.

[Photo] Field hockey starts off season with a win over Stevenson

Sophie, asst. sports editor
October 2, 2015

GOGGLE GAL: Running around a Lake Forest defender, junior defender Megan Dillon looks to pass to a teammate. At the end of the game the score was tied 2-2 and the Titans lost in overtime to the reigning...

TOUCHDOWNS FOR DAYS: After scoring a touchdown, Jack Healy (#17), senior wide receiver celebrates with teammates, including senior quarterback Daniel Jenkins (#18). The Titans beat Niles West  56-34. Other scorers included senior Captain Ryan Janczak with four touchdowns, senior fullback Calvin Sailer with two and senior Captain Owen Boyle with one.

[Photo] Football looks to improve blocking on the perimeter

Samantha Casey, co-sports editor
October 2, 2015

TOUCHDOWNS FOR DAYS: After scoring a touchdown, Jack Healy (#17), senior wide receiver celebrates with teammates, including senior quarterback Daniel Jenkins (#18). The Titans beat Niles West 56-34. Other...

CONDUCTING WITH CONFIDENCE: Sustaining a steady tempo for the marching band, Drum Major Adam Ley conducts the musicians during the show. Ley, along with the other drum majors, seniors Matt Grinde and Lauren Yep, led the halftime performance during a home football game.

[Photo] Drum majors march into new season

John Park, staff writer
October 2, 2015

CONDUCTING WITH CONFIDENCE: Sustaining a steady tempo for the marching band, Drum Major Adam Ley conducts the musicians during the show. Ley, along with the other drum majors, seniors Matt Grinde and Lauren...


ADAMOPOLOUS IN THE AIR: Warming up for the game against Palatine, senior goalie Perry Adamopolous dives to save a shot on goal. The Titans are 7-6-2 so far this season.

[Photo] Men’s socceer aims to perform well in playoffs

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
October 2, 2015

ADAMOPOLOUS IN THE AIR: Warming up for the game against Palatine, senior goalie Perry Adamopolous dives to save a shot on goal. The Titans are 7-6-2 so far this season.

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