All 22 girls on South’s varsity dance team, the Titan Poms, huddled around nervously, waiting for the selection between 14 other high schools in the Central Suburban League to advance to the state competition...
One moment: darkness, accompanied by a hushed murmur of ecstatic anticipation. The next: a flash of bright blue lights, a loud bang of music, and the audience’s awe-filled eyes. The dancers began—their...
This spring, freshmen athletes have been forced to make the jump to high school sports without much time to bond. The class of 2024 slid into their shortened seasons completely unfamiliar with South’s...
Catching their breath through paper masks, walking through empty school hallways, filling out daily surveys and staying away from teammates during practices have become the reality for student-athletes...
As the football season draws to a close, Poms competitive dance leaps their way into their competition season with hopes steadily rising to the beat of their dance routines. Senior Varsity Captain Caroline...
These are the three most impressive athletic moments in sports from the winter season, picked by the Oracle sports editors.
Tural Erel
Despite being a GBN athlete, senior Tural Erel’s remarkable...
In a sea of blue and gold, one confident dancer, Paula Hess, shone through the crowd. Her every movement was synchronized with the rest of her Poms team, but her genuine smile formed a spotlight on her....
