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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

May 26, 2017
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

May 2, 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 Week.

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

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 week, raising awareness and playing music.

[Photo] Jamnesty showcases student talent, raises awareness

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, 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

April 21, 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.

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

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.

[Photo] Newly approved courses add depth to special interests

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.

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

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 to two full semesters for the next year.

[Photo] Ap Government postpones full year course

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 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

February 10, 2017
Senior Captain Sarah Wojick bends her knees and waits for the point to start against Niles West.

[Photo] Sarah Wojick commits to Miami University

December 19, 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, 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

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 for all involved in the program.

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

December 16, 2016
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[Photo] Artist Alert

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

November 4, 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 the Vikings on Sept. 27 ending by scores of 25-5 and 25-14.

[Photo] Women’s volleyball defeats New Trier

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; they also beat GBN in a dual meet on Sept. 16 by a score of 104-82.

[Photo] Women’s swim & dive conquers GBN

September 30, 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 a score of 16-4 on May 18.

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

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.

[Photo] Cure Club sponsors Relay for Life event

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 Titans lost to the Trevians by a score of 0-1 on May 24, ending their season.

[Photo] Women’s soccer earns regional title

May 27, 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 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

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 night to fundraise for a non-profit school in New Delhi and Dara Dune, India.

[Photo] Desi Club hosts Bollywood Dance Night

April 22, 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, which was held in Peoria on Feb. 19-20.

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

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, 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

March 11, 2016
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

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.

[Photo] GSA raises awareness for transgender issues

December 18, 2015
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[Photo] Assumption of failure proves unjust in decision to drop classes

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 the STEM Learning Community buddy program.

[Photo] STEM pilots new buddy program

November 6, 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 at South, expanding to include the use of cell phones for academic purposes.

[Photo] Technology usage increased in classes

October 2, 2015
Photo illustration by Sophie Mason

[Photo] Technology takes over with time

October 2, 2015
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[Photo] Q&A with Niam

October 2, 2015
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