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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

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HUDDLE UP: Listening to new Head Coach Will Jeffery, the men’s lacrosse team receives advice at half-time during a game against Palatine on April 11; the Titans beat Palatine 15-2. Jeffery played lacrosse for GBS, and this is his first year coaching at South.

Men’s lacrosse aims to improve under new head coach

Georgia Arvanitis, co-sports editor
April 22, 2016

In 2015, the men’s lacrosse team ended with a record of 8-9 and are now looking to advance farther in the playoffs, according to senior Ben Herzon. The men currently have a record of 2-5, according...

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.

Women’s basketball defeats New Trier, Loyola

Georgia Arvanitis, co-sports editor
March 11, 2016

Having played many memorable games, the varsity women’s basketball team finished their season with a record of 25-6, according to Head Coach Steve Weissenstein. “We just wanted to be as good as we...

HOSS THE BOSS: posing  next to three time Stanley Cup champion Marian Hossa, Matt Grinde smiles for a picture. photo courtesy of Matt Grinde

Grinde selected for Blackhawks all-star line-up

Georgia Arvanitis, coo-sports editor
March 11, 2016

Senior goalie Matt Grinde was selected to be a part of the Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association (CBBA) all-star team on March 7. The CBBA allows players to receive $7,500 annually over the course of four...

FANCY FREE-THROWS: Preparing to shoot, Senior Captain Jimmy Martinelli (#33) aims to make his free-throw. The men are mid-conference with a record of 8-10, hoping to finish in the top three.

Men’s basketball hopes to finish top three in conference

Georgia Arvanitis, co-sports editor
February 4, 2016

The men’s basketball team has played several close games this season and look to improve their record of 8-10, according to head coach Benjamin Widner. According to senior captain Jimmy Martinelli,...

Titan of the Month

Titan of the Month

Georgia Arvanitis, co-sports editor
December 18, 2015

During her fourth year on the varsity cheerleading team, Emily Weiss, senior captain and all conference athlete, hopes the team will advance to state for the first time. What is your favorite part of...

Ice, Ice Baby:  Focusing on the puck, junior Luke Pagano keeps an eye on the puck in order to score against GBN on Nov. 25. Pagano hopes to finish the season with a conference win.

Men’s Hockey fights to overcome team inexperience

Georgia Arvanitis, co-sports editor
December 18, 2015

The men’s varsity hockey team took a fall to Glenbrook North on Nov. 25, making their record 14-9. According to Matt Grinde, Senior Captain and goalie, it’s been a struggle for the team to transition...

MOHAWK MEN: Striding towards the ball, senior captain Javier Ayala (left) looks to make a pass to a teammate down the field. Looking for an open player, senior captain Iñaki Bascaran winds up for a throw-in (right). The Titans shaved and styled their hair into mohawks in preperation for the playoffs, but eventually lost to GBN in double overtime in a penalty kick shootout. Photos by Jacqueline DeWitt

Men’s soccer loses to GBN in shootout

Georgia Arvanitis, co-sports editor
November 6, 2015

Finishing the season with a record of 13-9-2, the men’s soccer team finished the postseason with a loss to Glenbrook North in the Regional Championship Final. According to senior defenseman Henry Tarbox,...

Titan of the month: Jack Healy

Titan of the month: Jack Healy

Georgia Arvanitis, co-sports editor
November 6, 2015

Finishing his last football season of high school, senior Jack Healy reflects on his time as a South athlete. What is your favorite part of football? “Being a part of a family. I love all the guys...

BUMP, SET, SPIKE: Jumping into mid-air, junior Zimmie Frerichs sets up to spike a ball against Waukegan on Sept. 16. The Titans won with a final score of 25-6 and 25-12.

Women’s volleyball looks to strengthen unity

Georgia Arvanitis, Co-sports editor
October 2, 2015

With a current record of 6-11, the women’s volleyball team looks to improve their overall record and compete well in conference, according to head coach Katie Hoover. A few changes have been made to...

PARCC exam replaces PSAE, gauges growth among students

PARCC exam replaces PSAE, gauges growth among students

Georgia Arvanitis, asst. news editor
April 24, 2015

The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) was a required test taken by all junior English classes and students that are enrolled in Algebra 2 on March 11-23. The PARCC...

New club ‘LiNK’ seeks donations for refugees fleeing North Korea

New club ‘LiNK’ seeks donations for refugees fleeing North Korea

Georgia Arvanitis, co-news editor
April 24, 2015

South’s new club Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) has started a fundraiser to assist refugees attempting to flee North Korea. The purpose of the club is to raise awareness about the oppressive nature...

GBS Connects provides career exploration opportunities

GBS Connects provides career exploration opportunities

Georgia Arvanitis, co-news editor
March 13, 2015

On March 19, South will hold the second ever GBS Connects career day, which will provide all students the opportunity to consider a multitude of professions in presentations given by professionals who...

Students, teachers reflect on block schedule

Students, teachers reflect on block schedule

Georgia Arvanitis, co-news editor
November 7, 2014

Students and teachers alike continue to have differing opinions on the advantages and disadvantages of the block schedule. According to Dawn Hall, instructional supervisor of the Applied Technology...

South graduate meets hopeful student in Kenya

Georgia Arvanitis, co-news editor
October 3, 2014

Lauren Ingebrigtsen, 2014 graduate traveled to Kenya for a service trip with an organization called Matanya’s Hope July 7 to Aug. 28. Ingebrigtsen had been a member of South club STAND for Peace for...

Board of Education adds, updates course options for 2014-2015

Board of Education adds, updates course options for 2014-2015

Georgia Arvanitis, staff writer
March 14, 2014

Five new courses have been approved by the Board of Education to be added to the South curriculum in the 2014-15 school year. According to Cameron Muir, associate principal of curriculum and instruction,...

Calliope showcases staff art, writing in first Middle Issue

Calliope showcases staff art, writing in first ‘Middle Issue’

Georgia Arvanitis, staff writer
February 7, 2014

Calliope, South’s literary magazine, published its first “Middle Issue” on Jan. 24. This is the first time Calliope will publish three magazines, compared to the traditional two. The “Middle...

Glenbrook United White takes first in state volleyball

Glenbrook United White takes first in state volleyball

Georgia Arvanitis, staff writer
November 8, 2013

The Glenbrook United (GBU) White volleyball team placed first in the state tournament Oct. 26-27 in Rockford, IL, making this year their third year in a row as first place winners. GBU is a program...

Tanning bed usage banned for teens under 18

Georgia Arvanitis, staff writer
October 4, 2013

A new state law passed Aug. 15 has banned tanning bed use for anyone under age 18 starting Jan. 1, 2014, according to the Chicago Tribune. Daniel Biss, ninth district state senator, voted to pass the...

Nomination rewards Wojcik for ‘Golden’ teaching career

Nomination rewards Wojcik for ‘Golden’ teaching career

Georgia Arvanitis, Staff Reporter
May 24, 2013

Band Director Greg Wojcik was nominated to receive the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. This award recognizes teachers who excel in making the classroom a strong learning environment for...

South senior receives Golden Apple scholarship

Georgia Arvanitis, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2013

The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois selected senior Cecilia Nunez to receive a scholarship at the end of February. The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Scholarship is awarded annually to 135...

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