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[Photo] “We Realize(d)” project exhibits unique aspects in South community

May 25, 2018
HITTIN’ DINGERS: Eyeing the pitch, senior Jacob Newman looks to connect with the ball against Deerfield. The Titans fell to the Warriors 15 to 4.

[Photo] Baseball leans on senior leadership for success

April 20, 2018
EXCITED EXECS: Beaming with happiness, Stephanie Ornduff (left), newly elected executive secretary, and Kate Gregory (right), elected student body president, celebrate their wins. The Executive Board elections occurred on Tuesday, March 13, with a new policy that candidates could run for more than one position.

[Photo] Student Council ballot change implemented despite controversy

March 16, 2018
Head Coach Phil Ralston talks things over with the team during a time out against the against the Niles North Vikings on Jan. 26th (left). Junior guard Will King releases a free throw against the Vikings in the second half of the Titans contest aginst Niles North. The Titans fell to the Vikings by a score of 58 to 36.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball looks to build on crucial victories

February 9, 2018
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[Photo] Titans Helping Titans assists fellow students in need

December 22, 2017
FANTASTIC FOODS: Scooping cookie dough, freshman Dani Stadler (left) and Megan Butler (right) participate in foods one. They are preparing chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. Stadler plans on advancing to Foods two in the future because she loves learning about different foods and how to make them.

[Photo] Advanced electives equip students for the future

December 22, 2017
PUNNY PALS: Performing under the spotlight, juniors Jack Taylor and Ellie Eavenson improvise their act during the Comedy Sportz show, alongside Leader Beth Ann Barber. Two teams compete for points in Comedy Sportz competitions and audience participation is always incorporated.

[Photo] Comedy Sportz calls for audience participation

December 22, 2017
KATE THE GREAT: Smiling as she works, sophomore Kate Stack spends time after school in the MakerSpace to improve a robot. This year, Stack was awarded a $10,000 grant from Infosys, which she gave to the Glenview Public Library to foster engineering interest in the community.

[Photo] Stack’s passion for engineering goes beyond classroom

December 22, 2017
STUPENDOUS STAGE CREW: Stage Crew members, juniors Emma Isaacs and Dru Tibbetts, work together on the sound board to change the lighting of the stage. Stage Crew creates unique sets for each production they work on.

[Photo] Stage Crew creates bonds, constructs individual sets

December 22, 2017
Standing in front of the retired Naval Air Station, a statue overlooks retail shopping stores that replaced the previous building. A memorial commemorating the men and women that served at the station now stands across the street in the Glen Town Center.

[Photo] Teachers reflect on retired Glenview Air Station base

December 22, 2017
Math teacher Michelle Steinberg teaching a class. She is one of the group of female math teachers that, for the first time, comprise a majority of the department.

[Photo] South’s Math department composed of mostly females

November 14, 2017
INTEREST IN INTERIOR: Tuning in to their teacher, sophomores Avery Jerva and Caroline Sultz intently listen to Mellissa Regan, Interior Design teacher, explaining an upcoming project. Interior Design is a project-based class. The ultimate goal is to help students find and express their unique style through design.

[Photo] Interior Design provides creative outlet for students

October 6, 2017
DAZZLING DESIGNS: Assisting a student with her work, Michael Macfadden, Web Design teacher, advises his Independent Web Design class. The course teaches students to code in CSS and HTML, the two primary languages for website-building.

[Photo] Lesser-known electives provide students with unique skills

October 6, 2017
BEAMING BORON: Standing between a line of trombones, co-band director Brian Boron watches intently as the GBS marching band rehearses. Boron, a Glenbrook North graduate, was part of the GBS band staff last year as a percussion instructor and started his first year as co-band director this fall.

[Photo] Boron takes on role as co-band director

October 6, 2017
MIGHTY MARKS: Taking their marks, the girls swim team gets ready to dive into the pool against GBN on Sept. 16. The Titans defeated the Spartans by a score of 123-63.

[Photo] Girls’ swim & dive aims to return to state

October 6, 2017
CROWDED CORRIDORS: Walking down the busy hallway as the bell rings at 3:15, South students make their way through the mob. South’s student population has been increasing over the last few years and the district has been making accommodations for this increase.

[Photo] District compensates for rising GBS population

October 6, 2017
Running towards a tackle, junior Charlie Mackimm looks to help his teammate against Niles West on Sept. 28. The Titan’s will hit the turf again tonight at Maine South.

[Photo] Football learns from last year’s fumbles

October 6, 2017
Graduating Greg: Leading South’s band members, Greg Wojcik, head band director, prepares to conduct his final concert at South. Wojcik has been a member of the Titan family for 38 years and is retiring this year.

[Photo] Wojcik concludes final year at South, leaves lasting bonds

May 26, 2017
Addressing Key Club members, leader John Schurer explains future volunteer opportunities. On April 22, Key Club will host a leadership conference at GBS for Chicagoland service clubs.

[Photo] Key Club to host leadership conference

April 21, 2017
Motivational Maleh: Senior Dahlia Maleh will be performing an original spoken word poem in this year’s variety show. Though her act last year was also a spoken word poem, Maleh explains the ways in which this year’s act will be different, including a change in topic and visual elements.

[Photo] South’s variety show: Synchronicity

February 10, 2017
cheering the champs: Smiling at the field, junior Hallie Saperstein (left), sophomore Caroline Schrenzel (middle), and junior MariaElena Kouriabalis (right) cheer on the varsity football team. The Cheerleaders were at every Friday night game this season.

[Photo] Cheer adjusts to new level of competition

February 10, 2017
Preparing to take down his opponent, senior captain Ethan Bond, 132 pounds, wins against Bufflo Grove at the Regional tournament on Feb. 4. The team continues to improve each practice and meet and hopes to win a sectional title this Friday, Feb. 10, according to head coach Pat Castillo.

[Photo] Men’s wrestling strives to improve for Sectionals

February 10, 2017
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: Preparing what to ask the candidates, senior Clara Pauker works with other students to review audience questions during the debate. The debate between representative candidates Brad Schneider and Bob Dold was held in the GBS auditorium on Oct. 20 during which AP Government and Politics students participated in a variety of roles to help the debate run smoothly.

[Photo] AP Government students run congressional debate

November 4, 2016
Miracle makers: Pointing at freshman Abby Neptun, elves junior Erin Kirby, sophomore Becky Jacobson, freshman Luke Kirby, and junior Marina Madsen dance and joke with Neptun on stage of the fall play Miracle on 34th Street. The play’s storyline follows Kris Kringle, Macy’s hired Santa, who is soon put on trial after claiming he’s the real Santa Claus.

[Photo] Miracle on 34th Street presents positive message

November 4, 2016
EYES ON THE PRIZE: Focusing on the ball, senior Robert Hopkins begins his swing during a meet against New Trier. Hopkins finished the meet with a personal score of 40.

[Photo] Men’s golf wins Conference, looks to do well at State

September 30, 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.

[Photo] Senior lifeguards’ skills put to action

September 30, 2016
Friday night lights: Attempting to intercept the ball, junior Andy Sirakides (#8) jumps along side a St. Patricks runningback on Sept. 10. The Titans lost to St. Patricks by a score of 21-7.

[Photo] Football starts season off with 0-5 record

September 30, 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.

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

May 24, 2016
Focusing their attention, a GBS ACT prep class learns test-taking strategies. These classes enable students to perform better on the ACT, providing a more complete picture of their academic abilities.

[Photo] Standardized testing provides alternative outlook on qualifications

March 11, 2016
VACATION PREPARATION: Rehearsing various pieces of music, sophomore Erin Kirby and senior Marc Turenne play the clarinet to help the band determine which to perform in Hawaii. The band holds special rehearsals in order to prepare for their performance.

[Photo] Band, choir pay tribute to Pearl Harbor with trip to Hawaii

March 14, 2016
Trumpeteering during a morning Jazz Ensemble practice, junior Jack Kelly performs his piece alongside senior Matt Grinde. Kelly made ensemble his Sophomore year, and has avidly remained a part of the entire music department.

[Photo] Kelly performs, leads with trumpet

February 25, 2016
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[Photo] Glenbrook Symphony Orchestra performs water-themed concert, supports charity

December 20, 2015
STRUMMIN’ SEWALL: Performing “Cigarettes and Saints” by The Wonder Years, senior Joey Sewall starts off singing slowly before powerfully breaking out into pop-punk. Sewall took the stage with his bands Psycho Active, The Fricks and Rage Against the Machine.

[Photo] Battle of the Bands unveils new talents, supports charity

December 18, 2015
Tapping in time, Sholty drums with the rest of the jazz ensemble. Sholty performs in drumline, jazz band, and for IMEA.

[Photo] Sholty serenades from drumstick to paintbrush

December 2, 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.

[Photo] Tom Henderson named 2015 Distinguished Teacher

October 2, 2015
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