Computer & Medical Equipment Recycling Drive

DATE: January 12th, 2008
TIME: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
LOCATION: GBS Student Activities Center - Enter through Door O (by the Auditorium) on the west side of the building.

The Glenbrook South Interact Club, together with United Cerebral Palsy of Chicago are conducting a Computer Electronics and Durable Medical Equipment Drive to help benefit students with disabilities. It is definitely a WIN/WIN proposition. If you have old computer equipment which is not being used or any durable medical equipment like crutches, wheel chairs, walkers, etc., they can be refurbished and put to use by child or an adult with a disability.

You will receive documentation of your donation for tax purposes and your old hard drive memory will be removed. So if you're planning on an upgrade this Holiday Season or if you have some computer or medical equipment that is not being used, please consider this opportunity.

Donations can be turned into the GBS Student Activities Center up until January 12, 2008. If you would like documentation of your donation for tax purposes, please drop your equipment off the morning of January 12, between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm. Volunteers will be on site to help you.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED:
· PC Pentium or higher
· Apple G3 or higher
· Printers
· Monitors
· Modems
· Hard Drives
· 3.5 Disk Drives
· CD-Rom Drives
· Peripherals
· Software (originals only)
· Keyboards
· Mouse
· Power cords and Cables
· Fax Machines
· Cell Phones

COMPUTER ELECTRONICSDURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
· Canes
· Crutches
· Walkers
· Wheelchairs
· Standers
· Therapeutic Equipment

Click here for specific information, or call:

Mark Gallagher (GBS Interact Club): 847-486-4689
Greg Grill (United Cerebral Palsy Of Greater Chicago): 708-444-8460 x231

Thank you for your help GBS Family.

14 Glenbrook South Music Students Selected for IMEA State Festival

Congratulations to the following students were selected to participate in the IMEA (Illinois Music Educators Association) State Festival that will be held in Peoria from January 31st through February 2nd. These outstanding students rank at the very top of all music students across the state!

Orchestra:
Erica Hudson, Violin I
Hyunjin Cho, Cello
Dan Carson, Bass
Jeff Takaki, Bass

Band:
Casey Klint, Euphonium

All State Chorus:
Joseph Kim, Bass I
Max Tiller, Bass I

Honors Chorus:
Josh Propp, Tenor 1
Kevin Jeon, Tenor II
Zachary Herman, Bass I
John Splithoff, Bass II

Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Only 32 voices from the entire state are chosen):
Evelyn Chou, Soprano
Jonathan Galanis, Tenor

Future Music Educators Seminar (This is the first time GBS has nominated students in this highly contested area. Only 30-36 students are selected):
Ben Battaglia

Improvements - Open House Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Thank you to everyone who attended our Open House on Wednesday, November 28, 2007. We discussed the many positive aspects of the referendum and were able to show the benefits to Glenbrook South High School so far.

First and foremost, the many sections that were previously cut within our schedule have been reinstated. This has resulted in a schedule that is effectively meeting the diverse scheduling requests of our students. In addition, eight science labs have been modernized, our orchestra room has been updated, the old single file serving lines in our cafeteria have been replaced by a spacious food court, and a student activities center has replaced our old faculty lounge. The value of this important work is appreciated by all within the GBS family. Please check the link below for more details.

Information about GBS Construction Projects

Vote for GBS to be Friday's FOX Chicago Game of the Week

Glenbrook South’s game this Friday, December 7th vs. Evanston has been selected as a possible choice for the FOX Chicago/Walgreens Game of the Week! FOX Chicago will send out a news team to cover the game that gets the most votes.

The deadline to vote is this Thursday, December 6th at 5:00 p.m. CST. You can vote once per hour.

Go to this link to register and vote:
CLICK HERE

You can also have your students, teachers, parents and fans go to www.foxhiliteschicago.com. At the bottom of the page is a portal labeled “Game of the Week” that will take viewers to the contest page. While on foxhiliteschicago.com, you can also upload videos from games or activities at your school. Don’t forget to check out the video categories to see if your school is featured!

Thanks for your participation, and don’t hesitate to contact me should you have any questions. Good luck from the FOX Chicago team!

Battle of the Bands helps Nepalese School

Interact sponsored the annual Battle of the Bands last Friday night with all proceeds used to purchase school supplies for Nepal. Over 250 students were in attendance with over $1500 raised! Fifteen bands competed in the event which took place after the GBS vs. Deerfield basketball game. "Mysterio" was the winning band and Interact sponsor, Bill Lyon, was heard to comment, "It was the hard work of the Interact board which helped to make this event so successful!"

Safe Passage - Illinois Graduated License Update

Clarification about the new Illinois Driver's License law's impact on permits and licenses issued before the January 2008 include the following:

Permit
The only grandfather provisions for the new licensing program are for permits. Anyone whose permit is dated/obtained before January 2008 will follow the old permit's guidelines - the permit holder will still be able to obtain a license after three months.

License
For driver's license, if you are 16 or 17, you are bound by the new laws regardless of whether the license was obtained before January of 2008. This means a year from date of issue (or 18 if it comes first). Of chief concern are:

- Night driving Sun-Thurs - 10pm to 6:00 am Fri.-Sat - 11:00pm - 6:00am
- One passenger under age 20 unless immediate family member - extends six months with
a moving violation
- No cell phone until age 19

Rus Erb Wrestling Tournament

Glenbrook South will host the annual Rus Erb wrestling tournament on Friday, December 14th and Saturday, December 15th. The tournament will be held in the main gym and admission will be charged at the door.

College Financing Night - Wednesday, January 9, 2008, 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium

For Junior and Senior Parents, don't miss this opportunity presented by Financial Aid Directors from area colleges and universities. Junior parents will have their own financial aid overview workshop and senior parents will have the option of attending a FAFSA completion workshop or a workshop regarding alternatives in college financing.

Parking is available in both the west and north lots. Hope to see you there!

Advanced Placement European History Enlightenment Salon

Once a year GBS AP European History students get to go back in time.

After preparing in depth research, the students replicate an 18th century Enlightenment Salon - complete with conversation, artistic performances, and discussions of the major issues and topics of that past time. Students research a prominent 18th century figure from the fields of philosophy, the arts, and government, then role play their character during a three hour in- school field trip experience. Examples of characters for research and role play are such luminaries as philosophers - John Locke and David Hume, musicians - Mozart and Vivaldi, scientists - Isaac Newton and John Harrison, and political leaders - Catherine the Great and Frederick the Great. Students always make lasting connections between people, time, and ideas, and also have a good deal of intellectual fun during the Salon experience. This year’s AP European History Enlightenment Salons were held on November 15 and 28.

Innovative Vehicle Design Challenge at GBS

On Monday, December 3rd, a representative from the Convergence Education Foundation will be in the GBS Dr. William H. Schreiner Lyceum to meet with students interested in participating in the Innovative Vehicle Design Challenge. GBS teachers Neil Schmidgall and Leo Fiorio have received $5000 (and are hoping to secure $5000 more from a local company) to sponsor this project. During the next eight months, GBS students will design and build an electric car that seats one driver. Only twelve teams from across the region have been accepted into this competition. Good luck GBS!

GBS Physics Teacher Appointed to AAPT Physics Committee

Congratulations to GBS physics teacher Mr. John Lewis who was recently appointed to the American Association of Physics Teachers Committee on Physics in High Schools. This three-year appointment puts John on a committee that gives direction to physics education across the nation.

GBS Shatters Canned Food Drive Record

By collecting 130,819 cans, the GBS family has collectively shattered the canned food drive record and their own goal of 100,001 cans for this year. Congratulations and thank you to all who contributed to help families in need have a wonderful Thanksgiving. GBS family, your generosity is impressive!

Two GBS Students Earn Special Scholarship

Congratulations to GBS students Liana Bran & Ismael Flores for earning special scholarships during this year's Latino Summit. This year neighboring school districts invited approximately 350 of their freshmen and sophomore Latino students to take part in this summit, which was held at Harper College. During the summit, students listen to both a professional panel and a student panel. These panelists are all Latinos and go through great lengths to motivate students regarding school, college, obstacles faced, possibilities and ultimate triumphs if they continue with their education. Students who have attended in the past are allowed to apply for a $500 scholarship as seniors. Some of the requirements are grades, G.P.A., economic need, contributions to school and community. Congratulations again to Liana and Ismael!

2002 GBS Graduate Isra Bhatty Named Rhodes Scholar

Congratulations to Isra Bhatty for being named a Rhodes scholar's this past weekend. Isra was an outstanding student at GBS who then attended and graduated from the University of Chicago and now is in her first year of law school at Yale University. Her big heart, great personality and scholarly ability all played a part in this prestigious honor. GBS wishes her the best in he endeavors at England's Oxford University.
Read more about this incredible young lady at http://www.rhodesscholar.org/ or in the Chicago Tribune.

Glenbrook South Swimmers Make History

Congratulations to the Girls Swimming Team who made history this weekend by placing 4th as a team at the IHSA State Meet. This is the highest finish ever in school history. A total of 4 school records were broken.

• Daniela Cubelic placed 2nd in the 200 freestyle and 3rd in the 100 backstroke with school records and Automatic All American times in both.
• Kelly Hagerty placed 3rd in the 100 freestyle with an Automatic All American time.
• Kelly also placed 4th in the 50 freestyle with a school record and Automatic All American time.
• The 200 freestyle relay team of Susan Bolt, Daniela Cubelic, Jill Cordes, and Kelly Hagerty placed 3rd with an Automatic All American Time.
• The 400 freestyle relay team of Susan Bolt, Daniela Cubelic, Jill Cordes, and Kelly Hagerty placed 2nd with a school record and Automatic All American time.

GBS vs. GBN Faculty Basketball Game Raises Over $1000

The faculty from GBS and GBN played a competitive charity basketball game on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. This was held in GBS's main gym and featured a student dodge ball tournament at half-time. Over $1000 was raised for the canned food drives of each school! Thank you to all students and staff who participated!

Pace Bus Route 210 Still Running!

Principal Brian Wegley and Village President Kerry Cummings worked with State Representative Elizabeth Coulson to share concerns about the proposed cut of a Pace bus route that has served the transportation needs of several Glenbrook South students. At 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 2, 2007, Representative Coulson called Principal Wegley and informed him that temporary funding was secured by our representatives to keep busses running until a final vote can be accomplished in Springfield. As a result, the 210 bus that was scheduled to stop running this coming Monday will continue to serve our students. Thanks to Kerry Cummings and Representative Coulson for working on Glenview's behalf!

GBS Student Honored at Chicago International Children's Film Festival

Logan Cascia, a GBS film student, entered and has been chosen to be honored in the Chicago International Children's Film Festival. The impressive feat in this story is that this is not a high school contest. It is an international, professional film contest and Logan's film is being honored!

The film is "Ana-Tommy" (click the link to see the video, which is also entered on Myhero.com), about one of our own GBS students, Tommy Carroll, an amazing individual. The director, senior Logan Cascia, has been asked to give a speech at the Chicago International Children's Film Festival, on Friday, October 26, 2007 prior to the showing of the film. Students Jeff Mondlock & Kelsey Dimond also helped produce with the film.

2007 Captains' Breakfast

This year's captains' breakfast was sponsored by JKB and included over eighty GBS leaders who spent the morning reviewing leadership qualities and responsibilities.

Leaders also heard from Mr. Torsiello and Mr. Wegley who shared the opportunities and responsibilities they have as leaders at GBS. Mr. Wegley also shared the web video 212 degrees, which reviews the commitment needed for success. We can always give that 1 extra degree.

See the two versions of the video for yourself: Video 1, Video 2

GBS TV Student Wins Fox TV Honor

Greg Kubik, a student in the GBS TV program, had his video entry shown on Fox Sunday, October 14, 2007 at 9 PM. Congratulations Greg and the entire GBS TV program!

You can also see his award winning video on Fox TV's Website.

Debate & Speech Programs Highlighted by CNN

Comcast Newsmakers will be featuring The 2007 Glenbrooks Speech and Debate Tournament and the GBS Debate team during the week of October 29. Comcast Newsmakers is a five minute Q&A airing on CNN Headline News at :24 and:54 on the hour. A Comcast Newsmaker's segment was recently taped by Tara Tate and it highlights the 2007 Glenbrooks Speech and Debate Tournament and highlights the successes of the GBS Debate team this season. This segment will be on rotation with other interviews throughout the week!

Congratulations to the Glenbrook debate and speech programs! Keep an eye out for these spots.

GBS Band Succeeds at St. Rita

The GBS Band experienced sweeping success at St. Rita this past Sunday, September 30, 2007. Out of 23 bands the GBS band earned:*Grand Champion of the entire competition!















Class AAA:
-1st Place-Best Percussion
-Best Drum Majors
-Best Winds
-Best Auxiliary

Congratulations to our GBS Marching Band!

GBS Coaches' Hall of Fame

On Saturday, September 29, 2007 GBS recognized 20 of our 24 coaches who have been inducted into our hall. Principal Brian Wegley thanked our coaches for the foundation they laid at GBS and the combined 600 plus years of service to our students and families.

Those in attendance are above by the new GBS Coaches' Hall of Fame.