Bailey Baker, asst. features editor February 16, 2024
From mere glances across desks to vivacious white dresses, South teachers found love within their shared passions for teaching, giving the term “high school sweethearts” a completely new meaning.
Born...
When thinking of the role of teachers and coaches, many think the jobs are separate. However, some teachers at South are coaches after school hours end, Philip Ralston, varsity boys’ basketball Head...
It is no secret that students have had a crazy two years.
It is a running joke at The Oracle about how many times I’ve written the “what a crazy year we’ve had” introduction, and yet, I am back...
As the school year comes to an end, goodbyes are being exchanged throughout South’s hallways. Although most of these farewells will only last for the summer, there are a few people who will not be returning...
As South continues to shift into hybrid, students and staff have slowly transitioned back into the building. Although this act signifies progress, in-person classes also raise the question of childcare...
From teaching their students on Zoom to helping their own children with schoolwork, a teacher’s job is never done. Tara Tate and Emily Ekstrand, social studies teachers, have both been challenged with...
It’s wasn’t until he traveled solo around the world that Ceramics Teacher Kurt Webb realized there is adventure to be found everywhere. After traveling within the United States and out to Japan, New...
Of all the emotions that new staff members at South are feeling, excitement seems to be the most prominent. With smiles on their faces and hearts full of passion for their profession, these 11 new staff...
Although David Kane, social studies teacher, had his mind set on being a judge, he says he is happy with where he ended up. He believes his years of practicing law were not a waste because his path, no...
It’s no secret that South is filled with many former students who come back to become teachers in the same classrooms they grew up in. However, most don’t know a number of these GBS graduates now work...
The people who really helped me grow deserve an ode to them after my four-year trek through high school. Here is to all the teachers who made me who I am today.
Way back in freshman year when I hated...
High school and college have flown by, and now it’s time to pick a career and decide on a future. Many people have an idea of what they want to do, and believe that once they choose one career path,...