On Wednesday, April 30, Jim Shellard and Marty Sirvatka appeared on channel 11 WTTW at 7 p.m. on the television news show, Chicago Tonight. They were interviewed about the National GRAMMY award recently received by the GBS Music Department. In addition, Evelyn Chou, Dolores Hackett, Amy Lewin, Karlee Nussbaum, Kristin Olsen, Neil Carson, Dan Carson, Jon Galanis, John Nichols and Chris LoPresti performed.
Thank you all for sharing your talents.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Titan Pom Tryout Information
Tryouts for upcoming Pom positions for the varsity and junior varsity will be held on May 9th beginning at 3:30 p.m. Clinics to prepare for tryouts will be held on May 6,7, and 8th from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. in the Fieldhouse Dance room. Evaluation materials are available in the student activities office now. If you have questions, please contact Ms. Manning at 486-4661.
Monday, April 28, 2008
GBS Junior Qualifies for US National Chemistry Olympiad
Michael Tarczon, a GBS junior, is one of 20 students in the nation to qualify for the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad this summer.
In order to qualify for this prestigious honor, Michael took a four and a half hour exam which consisted of a 60 item Multiple Choice section covering broad Chemistry topics, an 8 item Free Response section consisting of multi-step problems requiring in depth knowledge of chemical theories and models, and a Lab Practical involving open-ended problem solving in the lab.
Michael is invited to attend a two week intensive study camp held at the U.S. Naval Academy in Colorado Springs at the beginning of June. The top four students from the camp will then go on to represent the U.S. in the International Chemistry Olympiad in late July.
Congratulations Michael.
In order to qualify for this prestigious honor, Michael took a four and a half hour exam which consisted of a 60 item Multiple Choice section covering broad Chemistry topics, an 8 item Free Response section consisting of multi-step problems requiring in depth knowledge of chemical theories and models, and a Lab Practical involving open-ended problem solving in the lab.
Michael is invited to attend a two week intensive study camp held at the U.S. Naval Academy in Colorado Springs at the beginning of June. The top four students from the camp will then go on to represent the U.S. in the International Chemistry Olympiad in late July.
Congratulations Michael.
GBS Journalism Team - 4th in State
The GBS Journalism Team, which is comprised of staff from both The Oracle and The Etruscan, finished 4th at the IHSA journalism state tournament this weekend! Team-members who competed at state were Mike Anderson, Jeff Benjamin, Corinne Chin, Amy Lewin, Marissa Perlman, and Mina Shankar.
GBS has two new individual state champions: Senior Mike Anderson in Newspaper Design and Senior Amy Lewin in Advertising Design!
Junior Corinne Chin took home two individual 4th-place awards in Feature Writing and Review Writing.
Congratulations!
GBS has two new individual state champions: Senior Mike Anderson in Newspaper Design and Senior Amy Lewin in Advertising Design!
Junior Corinne Chin took home two individual 4th-place awards in Feature Writing and Review Writing.
Congratulations!
Monday, April 21, 2008
GBS Journalism Team Finishes 3rd in Sectional
The GBS Journalism Team finished third in the Grayslake sectional this past Saturday, April 19.
Finishers in the top three of any given category qualify for the state competition at Eastern Illinois University this coming Saturday:
- Corinne Chin, 6th place, review writing
- Mina Shankar, 5th place, headline writing
- Hannah Madans, 5th place, yearbook copy writing
- Najah Bhatty and Ali Peera, 5th place, yearbook theme development
- Marissa Perlman, 3rd place, news writing
- Amy Lewin, 3rd place, advertising design
- Corinne Chin, 3rd place, feature writing
- Mike Anderson, 2nd place, newspaper design
- Jeff Benjamin, 1st place, feature photography
- Mike Anderson, 1st place, editorial writing
Good luck to Marissa, Amy, Corinne, Jeff, and Mike at state!
Finishers in the top three of any given category qualify for the state competition at Eastern Illinois University this coming Saturday:
- Corinne Chin, 6th place, review writing
- Mina Shankar, 5th place, headline writing
- Hannah Madans, 5th place, yearbook copy writing
- Najah Bhatty and Ali Peera, 5th place, yearbook theme development
- Marissa Perlman, 3rd place, news writing
- Amy Lewin, 3rd place, advertising design
- Corinne Chin, 3rd place, feature writing
- Mike Anderson, 2nd place, newspaper design
- Jeff Benjamin, 1st place, feature photography
- Mike Anderson, 1st place, editorial writing
Good luck to Marissa, Amy, Corinne, Jeff, and Mike at state!
Thursday, April 17, 2008
GBS Debate Coach Tara Tate Named 2008 Educator of the Year
The National Debate Coaches Association, the largest professional organization for high school and college debate coaches in the country, recognized Ms. Tara Tate on Sunday, April 13 as the organization's 2008 Educator of the Year.
There were seven nominations from all over the country and the organization announced the winner this past weekend. The award recognizes one debate coach in the country each year who, according to the description, "has had substantial impact on the debate community through their service, commitment to students, and teaching. The recipient is not one who merely coaches their students to win but truly defines what it means to be an educator in this community."
Congratulations to Ms. Tate for this well deserved honor.
There were seven nominations from all over the country and the organization announced the winner this past weekend. The award recognizes one debate coach in the country each year who, according to the description, "has had substantial impact on the debate community through their service, commitment to students, and teaching. The recipient is not one who merely coaches their students to win but truly defines what it means to be an educator in this community."
Congratulations to Ms. Tate for this well deserved honor.
Monday, April 14, 2008
WFMT (98.7 FM) To Broadcast GSO Concert on Saturday, May 17, 2008
On May 17th, WFMT (98.7 FM) will broadcast District 225's Glenbrook Symphonic Orchestra (GSO) concert from November 19th on its new INTRODUCTIONS program. INTRODUCTIONS will be broadcast Saturday mornings at 11:00 a.m. and will feature high school music groups and soloists.
The GSO was the first high school group to be approached or selected for this new program. After WFMT reviewed the concert they were thrilled at the prospect of broadcasting the program. WFMT has also interviewed students who will also be featured on this program.
WFMT is an extremely influential music station and is streamed live around the world over the Internet. Being selected to be aired is a huge honor - being the first group to "set the bar" is an even bigger deal. Congratulations to our accomplished GSO students, to our director Carl Meyer and to our assistant director Kristin Wagner. Please enjoy their talent on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.
The GSO was the first high school group to be approached or selected for this new program. After WFMT reviewed the concert they were thrilled at the prospect of broadcasting the program. WFMT has also interviewed students who will also be featured on this program.
WFMT is an extremely influential music station and is streamed live around the world over the Internet. Being selected to be aired is a huge honor - being the first group to "set the bar" is an even bigger deal. Congratulations to our accomplished GSO students, to our director Carl Meyer and to our assistant director Kristin Wagner. Please enjoy their talent on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.
Bryan Paynter Remembered & Honored by the GBS Boys' Volleyball Team
On Tuesday, April 8, the GBS Boys' Volleyball team remembered and honored the life of Bryan Paynter.
Bryan was a 2004 GBS graduate who was a member of the 2003 Volleyball State Champion Titans. He came back last year and was a member of our coaching staff. His life was taken on February 11 of this year after a three year battle with Ewing's Sarcoma.
The celebration was attended by Bryan's wife, parents, brother & other family members as well as many friends. There were performances by Solace, Nine & the GBS band.
With the help of the attendees, the boys volleyball team raised a total of $3,030, all of which will be donated directly to the American Cancer Society. The night was capped by a great Titan victory over the Loyola Ramblers in 2 games.
The GBS Boys Volleyball Team & it's staff would like to thank all for their help and support.
Bryan was a 2004 GBS graduate who was a member of the 2003 Volleyball State Champion Titans. He came back last year and was a member of our coaching staff. His life was taken on February 11 of this year after a three year battle with Ewing's Sarcoma.
The celebration was attended by Bryan's wife, parents, brother & other family members as well as many friends. There were performances by Solace, Nine & the GBS band.
With the help of the attendees, the boys volleyball team raised a total of $3,030, all of which will be donated directly to the American Cancer Society. The night was capped by a great Titan victory over the Loyola Ramblers in 2 games.
The GBS Boys Volleyball Team & it's staff would like to thank all for their help and support.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Four GBS Students Honored at Glenview's Civic Awards Dinner
Glenbrook South had three students honored at this year's Glenview Civic Awards Night.
Chris Lopresti was named as this year's Glenview Youth of the Year. Not only did Chris been an outstanding student, he has been an exemplary leader and person. His leadership is exemplified by this year's Canned Food Drive collection of 130,819 cans! In all facets of this canned food drive, Chris was always there to lend a hand and to work with others to keep them involved. High school leaders often feel that if they do it themselves, then they are effective leaders. However, Chris has grasped the concept in sharing the leadership and investing in others to help reach a goal. Chris is an outstanding young man who is most deserving of this honor.
Tom Foust, Zach Demertzis & Tyler Brown were all recognized with the Public Service Award for their bravery in saving a passenger from a car struck twice by oncoming trains. Their quick thinking resulted in the passenger being pulled from her car that was stuck on the railroad tracks.
Congratulations to these four outstanding Titans!
Chris Lopresti was named as this year's Glenview Youth of the Year. Not only did Chris been an outstanding student, he has been an exemplary leader and person. His leadership is exemplified by this year's Canned Food Drive collection of 130,819 cans! In all facets of this canned food drive, Chris was always there to lend a hand and to work with others to keep them involved. High school leaders often feel that if they do it themselves, then they are effective leaders. However, Chris has grasped the concept in sharing the leadership and investing in others to help reach a goal. Chris is an outstanding young man who is most deserving of this honor.
Tom Foust, Zach Demertzis & Tyler Brown were all recognized with the Public Service Award for their bravery in saving a passenger from a car struck twice by oncoming trains. Their quick thinking resulted in the passenger being pulled from her car that was stuck on the railroad tracks.
Congratulations to these four outstanding Titans!
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