Jessie Norwood

Jessie Norwood, co-editor-in-chief

Hey! My name is Jessie Norwood and I’m one of the Co-Editors-in-Chief! This is my fourth year on the Oracle and I’m so excited to see what the year brings! Besides The Oracle, I volunteer at an animal rescue in Morton Grove!

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Finding happiness

Jessie Norwood, co-editor-in-chief
May 19, 2023

When I entered South as a freshman, I was terrified I would hate high school, only have two friends (my mom, a teacher at South, and my sister, who was a senior), and never find a community. It took me...

On the rise

Jessie Norwood and Caroline Ohlandt
April 22, 2022

Cafeteria prices at South are rising as sanctions are placed on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine, Tim Almy, Quest Foods General Manager, said. Additionally, he noted ongoing supply chain issues due...

District 225 gives snow days the cold shoulder

Jessie Norwood and Caroline Ohlandt
February 11, 2022

No longer will students enjoy snow days huddling indoors spending their day off watching movies as senior Madeline Gifargas once did. Now, when any Illinois public schools close due to inclement weather,...

After threats, school safety prioritized

Caroline Ohlandt and Jessie Norwood
February 11, 2022

Trigger warning: this story contains descriptions of gun violence and school shootings. In another devastating incident of gun violence, two students were shot on Feb. 1 in an attack on South Education...

Coyote controversy

Jessie Norwood and Hafsa Rahman
February 11, 2022

At only four years old, Rocky the coyote has found himself caught amidst a struggle over his enclosure between River Trail Nature Center, his current home, and activists like Northbrook resident Nicole...

Halal Foods addition to Cafeteria in February

Jessie Norwood and Sara Rahman
February 11, 2022

In a step towards inclusion for Muslim students in the cafeteria, a new menu of Halal meat options will soon be available to students in late February, Tim Almy, Director of Quest Food Services, District...

Labor shortage increases pressure on workers

Caroline Ohlandt and Jessie Norwood
December 17, 2021

As junior Alyssa Yagelski arrived at her server job at Pizano’s Pizza and Pasta, she witnessed an all too familiar scene: waitresses and waiters dashed around the dining room, simultaneously trying to...

Back in time with homecoming style

Anna Marquardt and Jessie Norwood
October 1, 2021

As a teenager in the ‘80’s, Lisa Neu, English teacher and South alum, was always infatuated with homecoming week. Although she found more pleasure in the events leading up to the dance, she recognized...

Equity committee created to combat hate at South

Jessie Norwood and Olivia Perkins
April 23, 2021

After instances involving the use of the n-word and f-slur last year, Mark Maranto, assistant principal for student activities, and Matthew Bertke, sponsor of Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA), formed...

South students, faculty adjust to in-person learning

Jessie Norwood, asst. news editor
February 12, 2021

After collaborating with others in class (while maintaining a social distance of six feet), asking questions and connecting with peers, sophomore Julie Antonoglu wipes down her desk before going to her...

Earth Day celebrations take on new look amid COVID-19 pandemic

Jessie Norwood and Olivia Perkins
April 25, 2020

As quarantine stretches on for people around the world, scientists are noticing the remarkable effect staying at home is having on wildlife. With more people staying in and animals coming out, Earth Day...

Wellness workshop initiates mental health conversation, proves ineffective

Maddie Cloutier and Jessie Norwood
December 20, 2019

This year, South held its first ever all-school workshop, which focused on the general wellness of the student body. Opinions on the workshop were divided between the students who did not enjoy it and...

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