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Naomi Skiles

Naomi Skiles, co-images and web editor

Hello! My name is Naomi Skiles and I am a co-images and web editor for the paper. I have had this role since the start of my junior year and this year I get to finish off high school with it as well. Outside of The Oracle, I am a member of the GBS debate team as well as the GBS marching band.

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Lining up at center field, the boys lacrosse team stands together at the start of a game in the 2019 season.

[Photo] IHSA cancels spring sports season

Skylar Kreske and Emily Pavlik
April 27, 2020

Lining up at center field, the boys' lacrosse team stands together at the start of a game in the 2019 season.

Surrounded by reams of paper, a student feels distressed about the amount of paper used daily here at South. Each day, the school uses 67,516 pieces of paper, of which 45,000 are printed in South’s print shop.

[Photo] Paper usage at South proves excessive

February 14, 2020

Surrounded by reams of paper, a student feels distressed about the amount of paper used daily here at South. Each day, the school uses 67,516 pieces of paper, of which 45,000 are printed in South’s print...

stunning supermodels: Posing for the Stitched photoshoot, junior Grace Nourbash (bottom right circle) show off their outfits for the magazine.

[Photo] Stitched emphasizes self-expression through fashion

Mary Jane McNary, co-editor-in-chief
December 20, 2019

stunning supermodels: Posing for the Stitched photoshoot, junior Grace Nourbash (bottom right circle) show off their outfits for the magazine.

Teaching the youngsters: Helping middle schoolers learn a capella, seniors Ben Kalish (standing left) and Brian Destefano (standing right)    share their knowledge to make the transition into high school choir easier. The kids have an opportunity to prepare for South’s choir.

[Photo] JTAC brings in middle school voices for future recruitment

Olivia Perkins and Drew Whitford
November 15, 2019

Teaching the youngsters: Helping middle schoolers learn a capella, seniors Ben Kalish (standing left) and Brian Destefano (standing right) share their knowledge to make the transition into high school...

capturing the art: Showcasing her one-of-a-kind designs, Lorenzini (center) uses South students as models (left and right). She also enjoys wearing some of her own unique outfits in and out of school.

[Photo] Abby Lorenzini discovers her passion for fashion

November 15, 2019

capturing the art: Showcasing her one-of-a-kind designs, Lorenzini (center) uses South students as models (left and right). She also enjoys wearing some of her own unique outfits in and out of school....

Showing Spirit: Putting up posters throughout the Glenbrook South building, Titan Nation rallied students together and came out to watch the varsity girls volleyball team face off against Glenbrook North on Oct. 31. As the student body cheered the team on, South was able to pull off a win with a final score of 2-0.

[Photo] Titan Nation encourages student support

Danielle Aravanitis, staff writer
November 15, 2019

Showing Spirit: Putting up posters throughout the Glenbrook South building, Titan Nation rallied students together and came out to watch the varsity girls volleyball team face off against Glenbrook North...

Swimming To Success: Flying to the finish line, junior Mia Kriltchev, girls varsity swimmer aims for victory at the South swim meet against Fremd. South beat Fremd with a final score of 95-93 on the varsity level.

[Photo] Girls’ Swim aims to achieve individual goals

Dani Car, asst. sports editor
October 4, 2019

Swimming To Success: Flying to the finish line, junior Mia Kriltchev, girls varsity swimmer aims for victory at the South swim meet against Fremd. South beat Fremd with a final score of 95-93 on the varsity...

Boardin Boron: Scootering across the gym floor, Band Director Brian Boron participates in a Titan Nation competition during the 2019 fall sports assembly on Sept. 13. The sports assemblies were brought back as a tradition due to help from junior Grace Diehl’s Change.org petition.

[Photo] Administration responds to student petition for sports assemblies

Journalistic writing class*, staff writers
October 4, 2019

Boardin' Boron: Scootering across the gym floor, Band Director Brian Boron participates in a Titan Nation competition during the 2019 fall sports assembly on Sept. 13. The sports assemblies were brought...

Fearless Freshmen: Standing together in unity, the freshman girls volleyball team huddles together to discuss their practice. Being a part of a team creates a sense of belonging as they start off the year at South, according to freshmen Teighan Harris.

[Photo] GBS sports help freshman transition into the rigors of high school

Liz Clary, staff writer
October 4, 2019

Fearless Freshmen: Standing together in unity, the freshman girls volleyball team huddles together to discuss their practice. Being a part of a team creates a sense of belonging as they start off the year...

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[Photo] Dea Sulejmani

October 7, 2019

Waiting in line during the lunch blocks on May 17, students patiently stand outside in the rain to get a grilled cheese from Cheesies food truck stationed in the autos courtyard. South’s annual Spring Fling is intended to boost student morale and celebrate the rapidly approaching end of the year.

[Photo] Weather dampens Spring Fling; school spirit shines

Chloe Arciero, staff reporter
May 24, 2019

Waiting in line during the lunch blocks on May 17, students patiently stand outside in the rain to get a grilled cheese from Cheesie's food truck stationed in the autos courtyard. South’s annual Spring...

Turning to take a breath, sophomore Sami Moussally competes in the GBS Time Trials on Dec. 1. The Time Trials took place at South where several schools competed.

[Photo] Boys’ swim learns from last season, hopes to improve

Emma Hammer, staff reporter
December 13, 2018

Turning to take a breath, sophomore Sami Moussally competes in the GBS Time Trials on Dec. 1. The Time Trials took place at South where several schools competed.

Guitar Guru: Resting her arm on the guitar, freshman Molly McNamara learns how to play with the help of Teacher’s Assistant Jacob Lill. Guitar is a music elective that is offered at South that gives students the freedom to learn several songs of their choice.

[Photo] Guitar class offers freedom to explore music

Tania Faraj and Sita Kharel
December 14, 2018

Guitar Guru: Resting her arm on the guitar, freshman Molly McNamara learns how to play with the help of Teacher’s Assistant Jacob Lill. Guitar is a music elective that is offered at South that gives...

Concentrating on her shot, Tanaka aims to put the ball in the hole. Shell be continuing her golf career as a D1 athlete at Indiana University next fall.

[Photo] Tanaka furthers passion, commits to play D1 golf

Andrew Donahue and Cooper Evans, staff reporters
December 5, 2018

Concentrating on her shot, Tanaka aims to put the ball in the hole. She'll be continuing her golf career as a D1 athlete at Indiana University next fall.

Junior Ysabella Arrojo tees off at the Glen Club on Sept. 14. Senior Hanna Tanaka finished first in the Hersey Invite one day prior.

[Photo] Girls golf looks to continue run of success, set South records

Emily Bauer, staff writer
September 30, 2018

Junior Ysabella Arrojo tees off at the Glen Club on Sept. 14. Senior Hanna Tanaka finished first in the Hersey Invite one day prior.

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