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!