The GBS Pep Club photo is shown below with a Yahoo.com story on National H.S. Football rankings. They included the best Pep Club in the US, but neglected to mention our outstanding football team...for now.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
GBS Boys' Cross Country Team Earns 5th in IHSA Regional
Congratulations to the GBS Boys' Cross Country team for their 5th place finish at the IHSA Regional Saturday, October 25, 2008. They now advance to the IHSA Sectional at Schaumburg this coming Saturday. The meet will be held at Busse Woods Forest Preserve at 11:30.
Good luck Titans!
Good luck Titans!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
GBS Cheerleaders Raise Money for Breast Cancer Awareness & Thank GBS Family
During the month of October, the Glenbrook South Cheerleaders took part in collecting donations for Breast Cancer Awareness. The Cheerleaders of GBS would like to extend their gratitude to all those who donated to this cause. Every penny you put forth contributed to the American Cancer Society. The Cheerleaders goal this year was to exceed $3000.00 and, that they did! A total of 3,950 dollars was raised this year to beat Breast Cancer .
They topped off their volunteer services by taking part in the "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk" this past weekend in Rockford. They and a thousand of other walkers all gathered together toward a common goal: the day when breast cancer no longer affects those we love. Again, they would like to thank everybody who contributed and made a difference. Remember, Hope starts with you!! Thank you Glenbrook South Family!!
They topped off their volunteer services by taking part in the "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk" this past weekend in Rockford. They and a thousand of other walkers all gathered together toward a common goal: the day when breast cancer no longer affects those we love. Again, they would like to thank everybody who contributed and made a difference. Remember, Hope starts with you!! Thank you Glenbrook South Family!!
GBS Marching Band Earns 3rd at Marching llini Competition
Congratulations to our band for an outstanding finish at the Marching Illini Competition during the October 25th weekend.
Specific finishes included:
Specific finishes included:
- 1st in Outstanding Percussion
- 2nd in Outstanding Guard
- 3rd in parade
- 3rd in Field Show
Congratulations again to the GBS band!
Sunday, October 26, 2008
GBS Titan Football Earns 4th Seed in State Playoff Birth
Congratulations to the GBS Titan Football team for completing their regular season 8-1 with a 28 - 13 win over New Trier on Saturday, October 25, 2008.
Good luck to the Titans as they take on Schaumburg H.S. at GBS in the first round of the IHSA football playoffs this week. The game is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Come out and support our Titans!
Good luck to the Titans as they take on Schaumburg H.S. at GBS in the first round of the IHSA football playoffs this week. The game is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Come out and support our Titans!
A Midsummer Night's Dream at GBS Wednesday - Saturday
Come enjoy the GBS fall play, A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare. This comedy is directed by John Knight and is set in the Polynesian Islands just after WWII. The cast took authentic hula lessons as well as studied the culture of the indigenous peoples of Hawaii, Tahiti and New Zealand. The set represents a lush tropical jungle, including a cave and a waterfall.
Performances are: Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 29 & 30, at 7:30p.m.; Friday, Oct 31, at 4:00 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 1, at 2:00 p.m.
Performances are: Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 29 & 30, at 7:30p.m.; Friday, Oct 31, at 4:00 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 1, at 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan Visits The Glenbrooks on Monday, October 27, 2008
The students of Glenbrook STAND Against Genocide, a student run organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds to help ease the devastation of genocide, is hosting a very exciting event.
On Monday, October 27, U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan Rich Williamson will be presenting a discussion on the crisis in Darfur. The presentation will be held in the CPA at Glenbrook North, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Williamson holds an influential place in the United States government, especially in dealing with foreign affairs. He has served in senior positions under Presidents Reagan and George H.W. Bush as the Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations at the Department of State, and an Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs.
Ambassador Williamson has been on the ground in Sudan, as well as in Darfur. He is the highest ranking United States official addressing the genocide in Sudan today. This opportunity is an exceptional chance for all of us to learn what the United States is actually doing to prevent violence and bring peace to the Sudan.
Please come to this event, and encourage your students to do so as well.
If you have any questions, please call Matt Whipple in the Social Studies Department at ext. 4496. Thank you for supporting this extraordinary opportunity and helping to raise our community’s awareness of this ongoing genocide.
On Monday, October 27, U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan Rich Williamson will be presenting a discussion on the crisis in Darfur. The presentation will be held in the CPA at Glenbrook North, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Williamson holds an influential place in the United States government, especially in dealing with foreign affairs. He has served in senior positions under Presidents Reagan and George H.W. Bush as the Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations at the Department of State, and an Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs.
Ambassador Williamson has been on the ground in Sudan, as well as in Darfur. He is the highest ranking United States official addressing the genocide in Sudan today. This opportunity is an exceptional chance for all of us to learn what the United States is actually doing to prevent violence and bring peace to the Sudan.
Please come to this event, and encourage your students to do so as well.
If you have any questions, please call Matt Whipple in the Social Studies Department at ext. 4496. Thank you for supporting this extraordinary opportunity and helping to raise our community’s awareness of this ongoing genocide.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Dan Seals & Mark Kirk Addressed GBS Students on Monday, October 20, 2008
Students enrolled in Political Science, several U.S. History classes, and Peer Group Leaders at GBS were treated to the opportunity to hear from 10th Congressional District of Illinois candidates Dan Seals and Mark Kirk in the Dr. William H. Schreiner Lyceum.
Each candidate gave an overview of how they first became involved in seeking political office, then presented an overview of their positions on critical issues facing the nation. The majority of the 50 minute session was devoted to answering student questions about such topics as the war in Iraq, ways to resolve the current financial crisis, energy policy, affordable health care, national security issues, stem cell research, and the high cost of college education. Students enjoyed listening to two dynamic candidates who have dedicated themselves to serving the public good. Both candidates seemed to enjoy the thoughtfulness of the questions presented by GBS students.
Each candidate gave an overview of how they first became involved in seeking political office, then presented an overview of their positions on critical issues facing the nation. The majority of the 50 minute session was devoted to answering student questions about such topics as the war in Iraq, ways to resolve the current financial crisis, energy policy, affordable health care, national security issues, stem cell research, and the high cost of college education. Students enjoyed listening to two dynamic candidates who have dedicated themselves to serving the public good. Both candidates seemed to enjoy the thoughtfulness of the questions presented by GBS students.
Thanks to both candidates for spending quality time with our students and presenting their views on the issues.
Two Young GBS Golfers Place at State
In the IHSA State Golf Tournament:
*Sophomore Steve Petchenk shot a 73 on Friday and an 82 on Saturday for a 155. This score earned him 35th place overall.
*Freshman Quinn Prchal shot an 80 on Friday and a 76 on Saturday. This score earned him 38th place overall.
Congratulations to these two boys, our coaches and to our boys' golf team for a great season.
*Sophomore Steve Petchenk shot a 73 on Friday and an 82 on Saturday for a 155. This score earned him 35th place overall.
*Freshman Quinn Prchal shot an 80 on Friday and a 76 on Saturday. This score earned him 38th place overall.
Congratulations to these two boys, our coaches and to our boys' golf team for a great season.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
GBS Takes on IVD Challenge
GBS teachers Neil Schmidgall, Mike Stancik, Steve Kornick, and Lee Fiorio have led students in the IVD Challenge last year and this year. Students Michael Hall(Sr.), Samantha Kane(Sr.), Sean Grandfield(Sr.), Dan Uhler(Jr.), Matt Krueger(Jr.), Nolan Henrickson(So.), and Stephen Hansen(So.) have partnered with GBS grad Tom King, a product engineer with ITW, and Engineering Professor Dave Geller from Oakton C.C.
During the October 5th weekend they had a very successful performance run in Detroit. During the week of October 13th they will be showing off their car to over 300 Attea and Springman students. Work is still ongoing as students will now add the GPS portion along with a set of informational LEDs and ITW's switch. Good luck to the team as they then head to the Convergence Conference in Detroit from October 20, 2008 through October 22, 2008 to show their car to real automotive engineers. Thank you to our teachers, ITW and Oakton C.C. for making this opporunity available for our students.
During the October 5th weekend they had a very successful performance run in Detroit. During the week of October 13th they will be showing off their car to over 300 Attea and Springman students. Work is still ongoing as students will now add the GPS portion along with a set of informational LEDs and ITW's switch. Good luck to the team as they then head to the Convergence Conference in Detroit from October 20, 2008 through October 22, 2008 to show their car to real automotive engineers. Thank you to our teachers, ITW and Oakton C.C. for making this opporunity available for our students.
GBS Clubs Make Blankets for Service Men and Women
The Interact Club, Key Club and Circle of Friends recently completed patriotic blankets to send US troops.
Julie Spellman, one of the GBS Circle of Friends sponsors, shared that she loves these events because, "in times that make us feel helpless, service reminds us that there is always hope, especially when we unite together." Thank you to our GBS students who gave their time to make blankets, and thank you to all members of the GBS family who give to others selflessly.
Julie Spellman, one of the GBS Circle of Friends sponsors, shared that she loves these events because, "in times that make us feel helpless, service reminds us that there is always hope, especially when we unite together." Thank you to our GBS students who gave their time to make blankets, and thank you to all members of the GBS family who give to others selflessly.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
JKB Leadership Breakfast
85% of teenagers go to other teens for advice when they have problems or a crisis. On Friday, October 3, 2008 our GBS leaders were further armed with leadership skills and reminded of their responsibilities during this year’s leadership breakfast. Student athletes heard from Ms. Colleen Braid, Mr. Jim Torsiello and Mr. Brian Wegley throughout the morning.
In addition, our JKB student leaders put on sessions on Stereo Typing and Team Unity, Role Models and the Lou Holtz Questions and The Helping Skill.
The video 212 degrees was featured and athletes were asked what they can do to add the extra degree to their teams this year.
In addition, our JKB student leaders put on sessions on Stereo Typing and Team Unity, Role Models and the Lou Holtz Questions and The Helping Skill.
Thank you to our student athletes for attending and to our JKB students for their continued leadership within GBS. Thank you also Mr. Ben Widner, Ms. Kay Sopocy, Ms. Julie Schaefer Ms. Joy Cooper and Mr. Brian Wegley for their continued commitment to JKB and student leadership within GBS.
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