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Alumni Adventures: Walking in Brussels, Dani Tuchman, 2016 South alumna, immerses herself in the European landscape after choosing an alternative start program to college rather than attending USC in the fall of 2016.

South alumni embrace independent life

Hannah Buchband and Yoon Kim
April 21, 2017
PIPELINE PROTEST: Demonstrators against the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) in St. Paul, Minnesota in Sep. 2016. The DAPL attracted many supporters and opposers that initially halted its progress, but ultimately continued construction in March 2017. Photo courtesy of Fibonacci Blue https://www.flickr.com/photos/fibonacciblue/29554803662

Students offer opinions on Dakota Access Pipeline controversy

Hannah Buchband and Youjin Shon
March 25, 2017
Breaking the water, senior Brendan Fontillas completes a twister.

[Photo] Men’s Diving prepares for Conference

February 9, 2017
move it, maine south: Getting ready to take the court, head coach Ben Widner encourages the Titans during a timeout (left). The Titan’s played against Maine South on Jan. 27 and lost the game with a final score of 56-44.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball looks to regain strength

February 10, 2017
RULE THE POOL: Lunging forward, senior Maddie McMillin swims the 100 yard breast stroke during the Niles West Dual Meet on Oct. 21.

[Photo] Women’s swim & dive finishes season with three State qualfiers

December 21, 2016
Military time: Displaying his potrait as a former member of the U.S. Marine Corps, Brian Shaoul, Transitional Studies Instructor for Student Services, described that he never saw actual combat. His main role in service was maintaining aircrafts that would fly troops into loading zones.

South staff members reveal stories about time in military service

Hannah Buchband, staff reporter
December 16, 2016
MAKING A SPLASH: Quickly breathing, senior swimmer Sam Iida races the clock in the 200 yard freestyle where he broke the pool record with a time of 1:39.97.

[Photo] Men’s swim & dive hopes to keep up winning momentum

December 16, 2016
Blocking two Vernon Hills defenders, senior captain Carie Weinman (left) dribbles the ball and gets ready to shoot a layup. Extending her arms past the defenders, Weinman (right) launches herself to complete the layup; the Titans beat Vernon Hills on Nov. 29 by a score of 46-40.

[Photo] Women’s basketball beats New Trier 52-45

December 16, 2016
Enlightened by Ermel: Daniel Ermel, new co-choir director, teaches Glee choir class. His goal for students is for them to grow as musicians by looking further into the music they perform.

[Photo] New co-choir joins Titans, brings new ideas

October 27, 2016
Lifeguards to the rescue: Standing on the ledge of the pool, South lifeguards-in-training look upon their peers in the water as they demonstrate their newly learned skills. South students who took the course and became certified by the Red Cross were present at the free admissions section of Gilson Beach when senior James Kranzer* dove headfirst into Lake Michigan and suffered a spinal injury.

Senior lifeguards’ skills put to action

Hannah Buchband, staff reporter
September 30, 2016
Breaking the Ice: Huddling in a circle, South freshmen and their senior Peer Group leaders gather together during their designated Peer Group block. As a group, they work to form new friendships through teambuilding and get-to-know you games.

[Photo] Peer Group connects communities, creates opportunities

September 30, 2016
SMILING SUQI: Posing in one of the newly constructed photography rooms, sophomore Jena Suqi grins for sophomore Yoon Kim. Expanded space for the elective is one of a number of changes made as a result of the merge.

[Photo] Fine Arts Department expands, undergoes renovations

September 30, 2016
Illustration by Alex Solecki

Community college students confront stigmas, struggle with false judgements

Hannah Buchband and Eliza Schloss
May 27, 2016
RETIREMENT READY: Joining together to reminisce about their careers, South retiring faculty prepares to end the school year for one last time. These staff members have devoted countless years to helping students learn and grow. Featured from left to right: (top) Jerry Zabin, John Lewis, Todd Hansen, Peter Masciopinto, Terry Jozwik, Marty Sirvatka, (bottom) Janice Osowski, Ellen Eichler, Mary Vicars, Kay Sopocy, Dawn Fendt. Not featured: Fred Kocian, Carol May.

Retirement is now in session: South faculty say goodbye to GBS with lasting memories, relationships, legacies

Alexandra Sharp, Eliza Schloss, Brigid Murphy, Hannah Buchband, Anne Marie Yurik, Yoon Kim, Youjin Shon, Savera Zulfiqar, Kathy Yoo, Abby Grant, Aakash Bhojwani & John Park, and Kyle O'Shaughnessy & Maggie Eschenbach
May 24, 2016
Illustration by Jini John

Students find support in grief counseling group

Hannah Buchband, staff reporter
March 11, 2016

South’s Chess Club fosters unique experiences, intellectual growth

Hannah Buchband and Savera Zulfiqar
March 1, 2016

Olen documents acting with Asperger’s

LILY SANDS and HANNAH BUCHBAND
December 18, 2015
Caffeine Before Class: Fueling up for her day ahead junior Kati Ivanovich grabs a quick coffee before class, one of many hot beverages served daily in Souths coffee station in the cafeteria.

Caffeine Captures South

Hannah Buchband , Staff Reporter
November 19, 2015
HUMOROUS HENDERSON: Demonstrating to his students the physics behind Newton’s first law of motion, Physics Teacher Tom Henderson lays on a bed of nails and has a student swing a sledgehammer onto a cinder block resting on his chest. In the picture to the left, Henderson instructs the students on how to perform their own version of the experiment.

Tom Henderson named 2015 Distinguished Teacher

Hannah Buchband, Staff Writer
October 2, 2015
South students born overseas adjust to new culture

South students born overseas adjust to new culture

Hannah Buchband, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2015

South talks resolutions to start the new year with personal goals

Hannah Buchband, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2015

Building passions piece by piece: South students expand collections

Hannah Buchband, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2014
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