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SPRING SMILES:  Selling sweets for Cure Club, seniors Mary Kate Magnot and Mary Grace Noteman help raise funds and awareness for cancer research at this years Spring Fling celebration. The event, which included live music, food trucks and games took place on May 5 during all lunch blocks.

[Photo] Spring Fling raises money for cancer survivors

Aidan Graham, staff reporter
May 26, 2017

SPRING SMILES: Selling sweets for Cure Club, seniors Mary Kate Magnot and Mary Grace Noteman help raise funds and awareness for cancer research at this years Spring Fling celebration. The event, which...

Coaching a player, Dana Boehmer crouches down to help junior Winnie Tomsheck with her catch. This is Boehmers first year coaching varsity softball

[Photo] Boehmer takes over as new varsity softball coach

Emma Hammer and Annie O'Rourke
May 2, 2017

Coaching a player, Dana Boehmer crouches down to help junior Winnie Tomsheck with her catch. This is Boehmer's first year coaching varsity softball

Peaceful Performance:  Singing at Jamnesty, senior Stephanie Zenzola takes part in the event hosted by STAND and Amnesty International. Jamnesty is one event that remained during a changed Peace Advocacy Week.

[Photo] STAND spreads same message through new Peace Advocacy week

Brigid Murphy, asst. features editor
April 21, 2017

Peaceful Performance: Singing at Jamnesty, senior Stephanie Zenzola takes part in the event hosted by STAND and Amnesty International. Jamnesty is one event that remained during a changed Peace Advocacy...

Mindful music: Playing on stage, junior Megan Heublen, sophomore Jack Sundstrom (left) and junior Jack Quinones (right) perform at Jamnesty, April 13. The students contributed to the show and to peace week, raising awareness and playing music.

[Photo] Jamnesty showcases student talent, raises awareness

Cassidy Jackson, co-a&e editor
April 21, 2017

Mindful music: Playing on stage, junior Megan Heublen, sophomore Jack Sundstrom (left) and junior Jack Quinones (right) perform at Jamnesty, April 13. The students contributed to the show and to peace...

Friends   of   the   fiddler:  Cheering in a scene of Fiddler on the Roof, GBS and GBN students rehearse for the spring musical in the dance room. Fiddler on the Roof tells the story of Tevye, a milkman, whose spirit, pride and faith helps him get through the oppressive czarist Russia. Fiddler on the Roof will be showing in the Auditorium from April 26-29.

[Photo] Fiddler on the Roof challenges traditions

Leah Dunne, co-a&e editor
April 21, 2017

Friends of the fiddler: Cheering in a scene of Fiddler on the Roof, GBS and GBN students rehearse for the spring musical in the dance room. Fiddler on the Roof tells the story of Tevye, a milkman,...

Hugging her older sister, Hannah (right), freshman Jenna Hartley (left) celebrates after finishing her beam routine on Dec. 9, 2016 at GBN. They both compete for GBS and club teams.

[Photo] Women’s gymnastics looks to do well at state

Madaket Chiarieri, staff reporter
February 10, 2017

Hugging her older sister, Hannah (right), freshman Jenna Hartley (left) celebrates after finishing her beam routine on Dec. 9, 2016 at GBN. They both compete for GBS and club teams.

BALANCING ACT: Dance teacher Trisha Moulakelis demonstrates a yoga pose during Dance 1. She will be teaching Dance 2, a new class that is available to take next year.

[Photo] Newly approved courses add depth to special interests

Chaerim Park, staff reporter
February 10, 2017

BALANCING ACT: Dance teacher Trisha Moulakelis demonstrates a yoga pose during Dance 1. She will be teaching Dance 2, a new class that is available to take next year.

HANDS OUT :  Facing a Niles West offender, junior Lizzie Shaw prepares to stop a drive to the net during a game on Feb. 3. The Titans currently hold a 20-4 record.

[Photo] Women’s basketball holds a 6-1 Conference record

Simon Farber, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2017

HANDS OUT : Facing a Niles West offender, junior Lizzie Shaw prepares to stop a drive to the net during a game on Feb. 3. The Titans currently hold a 20-4 record.

EXPANDING   UNDERSTANDING:  Standing at the front of his classroom, AP Government teacher David Kane lectures his class on the dayís lesson. The Social Studies Department decided not to extend the course to two full semesters for the next year.

[Photo] Ap Government postpones full year course

February 10, 2017

EXPANDING UNDERSTANDING: Standing at the front of his classroom, AP Government teacher David Kane lectures his class on the dayís lesson. The Social Studies Department decided not to extend the course...

A Personal Touch:  Aiding his father, Michael Fine, in applying his 3D printed prosthetic arm, senior Jacob Fine explains the myoelectric prosthetic arm he had created for Michael. After Michael had been involved in a car accident and lost his left arm, Jacob decided to use his passion for engineering to construct a lightweight, efficient prosthetic for his father.

[Photo] Fine 3D-prints prosthetics for amputees

Maddy Ruos, co-features editor
February 10, 2017

A Personal Touch: Aiding his father, Michael Fine, in applying his 3D printed prosthetic arm, senior Jacob Fine explains the myoelectric prosthetic arm he had created for Michael. After Michael had been...

Senior Captain Sarah Wojick bends her knees and waits for the point to start against Niles West.

[Photo] Sarah Wojick commits to Miami University

Grace Marshall, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2016

Senior Captain Sarah Wojick bends her knees and waits for the point to start against Niles West.

Father-son   Study   Session: Peering over his son Simon’s shoulder, math teacher Steve Farber checks over the work done by his son and math teacher Steve Yoon.  The teachers have sons who attend South, and all three pictured recognize the change of dynamic between father and son due to their teaching positions.

[Photo] South students reflect on their fathers’ positions as educators, parents

Abby Grant, Assistant Features Editor
December 16, 2016

Father-son Study Session: Peering over his son Simon’s shoulder, math teacher Steve Farber checks over the work done by his son and math teacher Steve Yoon. The teachers have sons who attend South,...

A Helping Hand: Engaged in classwork, a mentor and student work to complete a writing worksheet. Mentors use their elective time to work with the students in the classroom to create a comfortable setting for all involved in the program.

[Photo] Peer Mentors bond with students, take interest in teaching

Brigid Murphy, asst. features editor
December 16, 2016

A Helping Hand: Engaged in classwork, a mentor and student work to complete a writing worksheet. Mentors use their elective time to work with the students in the classroom to create a comfortable setting...

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[Photo] Artist Alert

Josie Schneider, asst. a&e editor
November 4, 2016

starting   sophomore:  Waving a flag, junior Daniel Cho supports his team while at the IHSA Regionals meet, which was held at Loyola Academy, where the Titans placed second out of ten teams (left). This was the last meet before Sectionals where they placed eighth to finish their season.

[Photo] Men’s cross country ends season with eighth place finish at Sectionals

Henry Schleizer, staff reporter
November 4, 2016

starting sophomore: Waving a flag, junior Daniel Cho supports his team while at the IHSA Regionals meet, which was held at Loyola Academy, where the Titans placed second out of ten teams (left). This...

Huddle  in  for  the  win:  Listening to new head coach Kelly Dorn, the women’s volleyball team huddles and discuses their play after their win against the Niles North. The Titans played and defeated the Vikings on Sept. 27 ending by scores of 25-5 and 25-14.

[Photo] Women’s volleyball defeats New Trier

Sophie Vick, asst. sports editor
September 30, 2016

Huddle in for the win: Listening to new head coach Kelly Dorn, the women’s volleyball team huddles and discuses their play after their win against the Niles North. The Titans played and defeated...

Soaring,  Flying: Looking towards the wall, senior Allison Wyland takes a breath as she swims her 100-yard butterfly at the Spartan Sprint Classic Invite on Sept. 17. The Titans placed 4th in the invite; they also beat GBN in a dual meet on Sept. 16 by a score of 104-82.

[Photo] Women’s swim & dive conquers GBN

Sophie Vick, asst.sports editor
September 30, 2016

Soaring, Flying: Looking towards the wall, senior Allison Wyland takes a breath as she swims her 100-yard butterfly at the Spartan Sprint Classic Invite on Sept. 17. The Titans placed 4th in the invite;...

SHOOTING FOR SUCCESS: Progressing through her shot, senior captain Sarah McDonagh practices her form during a scrimmage before the playoffs. The Titans won their first playoff game against Barrington by a score of 16-4 on May 18.

[Photo] Women’s lacrosse looks to go far in post-season

Maggie Eschenbach, staff reporter
May 27, 2016

SHOOTING FOR SUCCESS: Progressing through her shot, senior captain Sarah McDonagh practices her form during a scrimmage before the playoffs. The Titans won their first playoff game against Barrington by...

STRIDES FOR A CURE: Dedicated to the cause, a few participants walk purposefully around the South track at the annual Relay for Life event.  The goal of the night is to raise money for a cure to cancer.

[Photo] Cure Club sponsors Relay for Life event

Taylor Everson, staff reporter
May 27, 2016

STRIDES FOR A CURE: Dedicated to the cause, a few participants walk purposefully around the South track at the annual Relay for Life event. The goal of the night is to raise money for a cure to cancer....



RAW REACTION: Crouching down on the Trevians home field, junior defender Cassidy Price reacts by holding her hands to her face as she watches the Trevians celebrate after they scored in overtime. The Titans lost to the Trevians by a score of 0-1 on May 24, ending their season.

[Photo] Women’s soccer earns regional title

Henry Shleizer, Staff reporter
May 27, 2016

RAW REACTION: Crouching down on the Trevians home field, junior defender Cassidy Price reacts by holding her hands to her face as she watches the Trevians celebrate after they scored in overtime. The...

SERIOUS ON STAGE: Striking actor Shia Labeouf’s signature pose on stage, senior Jake Biales entertains audience members during one of Comedy Troupe’s skits for this year’s Variety Show. Through both his participation in Comedy Troupe skits and his YouTube channel, Biales says he wants to be able to craft and tell stories.

[Photo] Jake Biales reflects on theater involvement at South

Corinne Shaw and Kathy Yoo
April 22, 2016

SERIOUS ON STAGE: Striking actor Shia Labeouf’s signature pose on stage, senior Jake Biales entertains audience members during one of Comedy Troupe’s skits for this year’s Variety Show. Through both...

DESI DANCE: Attracting the attention of other dancers, senior Jeffery Kurian’s energy spreads enthusiasm amongst his peers as they dance to Bollywood music. Desi Club hosted its first Bollywood dance night to fundraise for a non-profit school in New Delhi and Dara Dune, India.

[Photo] Desi Club hosts Bollywood Dance Night

Lauren Benson, staff reporter
April 22, 2016

DESI DANCE: Attracting the attention of other dancers, senior Jeffery Kurian’s energy spreads enthusiasm amongst his peers as they dance to Bollywood music. Desi Club hosted its first Bollywood dance...

PROFICIENT PATEL: Practicing a speech after school, senior Maya Patel emphasizes her point with hand gestures. Of all the GBS Speech Team members, Patel was the only one to advance to the State tournament, which was held in Peoria on Feb. 19-20.

[Photo] Speech team qualifies for regionals, Patel for state

Lauren Benson, staff reporter
March 11, 2016

PROFICIENT PATEL: Practicing a speech after school, senior Maya Patel emphasizes her point with hand gestures. Of all the GBS Speech Team members, Patel was the only one to advance to the State tournament,...

BRIGHT BUILDING: Piecing together the finishing touches for their vex robots, sophomore Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students (from left to right) Colb Uhlemann, Andrew Waldherr, Brian O’Connor, Savera Zulfqar, Jarrett Prchal and Abby Grant work together to finish their projects. The students utilized their team building skills, building technique, and coding to assemble the robots.

[Photo] Applied arts offer viable experiences, career opportunities

Abby Grant, staff reporter
March 11, 2016

BRIGHT BUILDING: Piecing together the finishing touches for their vex robots, sophomore Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students (from left to right) Colb Uhlemann, Andrew Waldherr,...

Ballin’ Boys: Looking for an opening , Junior Matt Genacopolous (#23) makes a move in front of a defender (left). Senior captain Jimmy Martinelli (#33) jumps to shoot a three in front of New Trier defender (right). The Titans aim to place top three in conference.

[Photo] Titans look to fix inconsistency for conference

Cassidy Jackson, asst. sports editor
December 18, 2015

Ballin’ Boys: Looking for an opening , Junior Matt Genacopolous (#23) makes a move in front of a defender (left). Senior captain Jimmy Martinelli (#33) jumps to shoot a three in front of New Trier defender...

SOCIAL TRANS-FORMATION: During a discussion in the library, sophomore Emily Joseph listens intently to the speaker, AJ Jennings, who came to GBS on Nov. 19 to discuss transgender awareness in the community.

[Photo] GSA raises awareness for transgender issues

Katie Cavender, co-news editor
December 18, 2015

SOCIAL TRANS-FORMATION: During a discussion in the library, sophomore Emily Joseph listens intently to the speaker, AJ Jennings, who came to GBS on Nov. 19 to discuss transgender awareness in the community.

ROBOTIC ROUTES: Adjusting the settings on his robot, sophomore Colb Uhleman (front) attempts to perfect its programming. Uhleman acts as a mentor to freshman Aidan Sochowski (not pictured) as a part of the STEM Learning Community buddy program.

[Photo] STEM pilots new buddy program

Lauren Benson, staff reporter
November 6, 2015

ROBOTIC ROUTES: Adjusting the settings on his robot, sophomore Colb Uhleman (front) attempts to perfect its programming. Uhleman acts as a mentor to freshman Aidan Sochowski (not pictured) as a part of...

TECH TEAMWORK: Problem solving together, juniors David Magloire and Taylor Mandell use technology as an aid in completing a math assignment. Technology use in the classroom has become much more common at South, expanding to include the use of cell phones for academic purposes.

[Photo] Technology usage increased in classes

John Schurer, co-news editor
October 2, 2015

TECH TEAMWORK: Problem solving together, juniors David Magloire and Taylor Mandell use technology as an aid in completing a math assignment. Technology use in the classroom has become much more common...

Photo illustration by Sophie Mason

[Photo] Technology takes over with time

Olivia Sotirchos, Asst. features editor
October 2, 2015

Photo illustration by Sophie Mason

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[Photo] Q&A with Niam

Anne Marie Yurik, co-features editor
October 2, 2015

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