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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

The Oracle

Peyton Knorr

Peyton Knorr, News Editor

I am a co-news editor, I have been on edboard for two years, and I am a senior. Outside of the Oracle, I play field hockey and lacrosse and I am on the hunger and poverty board of Key Club. I also work as a lifeguard during the summer and I love to go on runs and spend time outside!

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MUN travels to UVA

MUN travels to UVA

Peyton Knorr, co-news editor
November 14, 2025

South’s Model United Nations (MUN) team will be attending their first travel conference of this year at the University of Virginia (UVA) in Charlottesville, VA, today, Nov. 14 until Nov. 16, senior Aleeza...

When homework comes before healing

When homework comes before healing

Peyton Knorr, co-news editor
November 14, 2025

I just need to make up the notes that I missed on Thursday. I can do that—after my lacrosse practice.  Never mind, I have to work on my project that I missed on Friday. Well, after I sleep. Do I...

District tightens technology use

District tightens technology use

Peyton Knorr, co-news editor
September 5, 2025

Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, the District 225 School Board issued a ban on personal technological devices and social media websites, such as Snapchat and Instagram, in the classroom during school...

Oracle competes at state, places top ten

Peyton Knorr, asst. editor
May 23, 2025

       At the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State Journalism Championship at Hartland Community College in Normal, Illinois, junior and Co-Sports Editor Anna Ivanov placed second in Yearbook...

Red, White, and the Blues

Red, White, and the Blues

Peyton Knorr, asst. editor
April 25, 2025

Shivering in the cold March temperature, battling the wind, and protecting their music sheets, Glenbrook Symphony Orchestra (GSO) took the stage at Sylvan Theater in D.C., senior Esther Kim, GSO Co-President,...

Imposter syndrome: misfit mindset

Imposter syndrome: misfit mindset

Peyton Knorr, asst. editor
March 14, 2025

According to Oxford Languages, imposter syndrome is the persistent inability to believe that one’s success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one’s own efforts or skills.   ...

Pritzker runs for school board

Peyton Knorr, asst. editor
February 14, 2025

   Science Teacher Jessica Pritzker is running for the District 34 School Board, along with two other canidates James Dolan and Eva Giglio, whom run unopposed. The election takes place on  April 1.  ...

Titan legacy

Titan legacy

Peyton Knorr, asst. editor
December 20, 2024

To honor the legacy of Marko Niketic, who was a South senior, the Marko Niketic Foundation was created to positively impact the community as Marko once did and raise aware- ness about reckless...

Prayer room promotes spirituality

Prayer room promotes spirituality

Peyton Knorr, asst. editor
December 19, 2024

When the Prayer Room was initially suggested to Student Services, it took on several different forms, including conference rooms that left students unsatisfied, Dr. Mark Maranto, Assistant Principal of...

Show Time: Senior Mia Herman (left), senior Alek Troncoso (middle), and sophomore Elena Ross (right) are featured above in one of the many performances in Improvaganza! Actors are able to dress up in costume, while also performing prepared pieces in front of an audience. Photo by Leela Shah

Lights, camera, serve!

Peyton Knorr, asst. editor
November 22, 2024

Lights, camera, serve! On Nov. 8, South’s Drama Club brought the Stardust Diner all the way from New York City to the Titan cafeteria. Members transformed into diner staff, gaining practice performing...

Photo by Mariyam Aleem

Flipping to the top

Peyton Knorr and Nolan Miller
April 25, 2024

South’s Boys’ Gymnastics Team has just kicked off their season with an impressive start, Brandon Tucker, Varsity Boys’ Gymnastics Head Coachsaid. The team has collected a variety of very...

Choir, band to Disney World

Mary Cunningham and Peyton Knorr
March 22, 2024

All aboard to Orlando!  Choir and band fly to Florida tomorrow to spend their spring break in Disney World during which singers and musicians alike will perform in different areas of the parks, from...

Choir, band to Disney World

Choir, band to Disney World

Mary Cunningham and Peyton Knorr
March 22, 2024

All aboard to Orlando! Choir and band fly to Florida tomorrow to spend their spring break in Disney World during which singers and musicians alike will perform in different areas of the parks, from Disney...

Swimming dives into victory

Swimming dives into victory

Jonnie Devine and Peyton Knorr
February 16, 2024

The south boys’ swimming team had a very successful season, with progress among swimmers of all levels, Junior Varsity Swim Coach David Lieberman said. The swimmers are continuing to improve as the...

Caroling Choir: (top) (left to right) Chambers Singers juniors Lily Geimer, Naomi Lewis, and Leah Plasterer pose in front of the gazebo in Jackman Park. (bottom) (left to right) Chambers Singers sophomore Macy Hueblein, junior Maddie Uhlemann, sophomore Maddy Preston, Lewis, and Plasterer sing holiday songs under the gazebo in Jackman Park on Nov. 25 at 5 p.m.

Festive Chorus

Peyton Knorr, staff writer
December 22, 2023

South’s Chambers Singers kicked off the holiday season with 35 exciting performances spread over several weeks, Robby Shellard, Chambers Singers Director, said. Along with their scheduled events, Chamber...

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