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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

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Summer construction projects maximize building capacity

Summer construction projects maximize building capacity

Charlotte Kelly, co-news editor
May 23, 2014

Interior construction projects are set to take place at South over the summer to maximize classroom space as a result of the transition to the block schedule and growing enrollment, according to Principal...

Tate leaves debate team after a decade with lasting legacy

Carolyn Kelly and Nish Asokan, co-news editor, staff writer
May 23, 2014

Tara Tate, head debate coach, will retire from her 11 years’ leadership of the nationally-recognized South debate team at the end of the school year. ‘TARA TATE IS SOUTH DEBATE’ According...

WRITE ON: At the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards ceremony for Chicago, senior Carolyn Kelly is called to the stage by Director Dr. Barbara Kato. Aside from her national Gold Medal, Kelly was awarded three regional Gold Key awards and one regional Silver Key award for her work.

Senior writes her way to Carnegie Hall with national award

Sasha Vassilyeva, staff writer
April 22, 2014

Senior Carolyn Kelly won a National Gold Medal in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for her short story “The Harvard Hopeful’s Handbook.” Kelly will receive her award at Carnegie Hall in June. Kelly...

Jamnesty provides platform for performers, activists to spread messages

Georgia Arvantis and Carolyn Kelly, staff writer, co-news editor
April 22, 2014

South poets, performers and artists put their talents on display for “Jamnesty,” an event combining entertainment and activism April 11. South clubs Stand for Peace (Stand) and Amnesty International...

AP revises select exams this year

AP revises select exams this year

Carolyn Kelly, co-news editor
April 22, 2014

Students now studying Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry or AP Spanish Language and Culture will be the first year of students taking the College Board’s revised AP exams for those subjects in May, according...

TITANS TAKE TREVIANS: Listening to judges explain their decisions in the final debate of the junior varsity State debate tournament, sophomore partners Brian Roche (left) and Michael Callahan (right) take notes to improve for future debates. Roche and Callahan defeated a partnership from new Trier to win the championship.

Debate’s discipline leads to success

Lauren Benson and Katie Cavender, staff writers, co-news editor
April 22, 2014

The varsity debate team has achieved national and state wins in the past month with a position in the top eight at nationals and runners-up at the IHSA State Tournament. The varsity team consists of...

Triplets share differing views on sibling relationship: Charlie

Triplets share differing views on sibling relationship: Charlie

Charlie Kelly, co-news editor
April 21, 2014

Seeking to develop individuality I spent most of my early education running from being a triplet. For me, the brand of being a “Kelly triplet” meant that I could never be more than one-third of a...

Triplets share differing views on sibling relationship: Carolyn

Triplets share differing views on sibling relationship: Carolyn

Carolyn Kelly, co-news editor
April 21, 2014

Finding strength in siblings It’s almost here: the moment when, after over 18 years of sharing a room, house, class, school, car, birthday and more, my triplet siblings and I will begin our severed...

Specialty classes face pressure of higher student demand

Specialty classes face pressure of higher student demand

Charlie Kelly, Carolyn Kelly, co-news editor
March 14, 2014

Rising enrollment is putting increasing strain on courses taught in specialty classrooms, according to South Principal Dr. Brian Wegley. Courses that require the use of specialized rooms –such as...

Project Lead The Way expands with new classes and space

Project Lead The Way expands with new classes and space

Charlie Kelly, co-news editor
March 14, 2014

  South’s chapter of Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is increasing its course offerings for the 2014-2015 school year with the addition of two new courses, two new classrooms and a new four year...

Feeder school growth propels South’s rising enrollment

Feeder school growth propels South’s rising enrollment

Carolyn Kelly, co-news editor
February 7, 2014

Total enrollment in Glenview District 34 schools reached a historic high of 4,923 students for the 2013-2014 school year, according to a December 2013 report on current and projected enrollment for the...

GSA aims to draws diverse crowd with Around the World dance

GSA aims to draws diverse crowd with Around the World dance

Carolyn Kelly and Katie Cavender, co-news editor and staff writer
February 7, 2014

South’s Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) hosted its first ever Around the World Dance on Jan. 31. Many South clubs joined with GSA to contribute music, food and activities from different cultures to the dance. Senior...

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