D225 Flags at Half-Staff on Thursday, June 25, 2009

Flags at Half-Staff Honor Illinois Soldiers at Governor's Request

To honor Illinois' fallen U.S. Army soldiers, Staff Sergeant Joshua A. Melton (Carlyle, IL), and Staff Sergeant Paul G. Smith (East Peoria, IL) Governor Quinn has requested that all United States and Illinois flags be at half-staff from sunrise, Thursday, June 25, 2009 through sunset, Saturday, June 27, 2009.

Our hearts go out to the families and friends of Staff Sergeant Melton and Staff Sergeant Smith.

GBS Sophomore Wins National Art Competition

Congratulations to our very own Glenbrook South sophomore student, Inhwan Choi , who was awarded FIRST PLACE in the nation at the National Great Frame Up Creative Self-Expression Art Show for her Painting of "The Clown" done in Ms. Self's Painting 2 class!




Inhwan competed with more than 1,000 students from all around the country for the first place $2,000 scholarship prize. Along side this unbelievable accomplishment, she will be traveling out to California to meet actress/artist Jane Seymour (founder of the self-expression show) and accept her first place $2,000 prize!
Our congratulations go out to Inhwan Choi!

Flags at Half-Staff Honor Illinois Soldiers at Governor's Request

To honor Illinois' fallen U.S. Army soldier, Sergeant Justin J. Duffy (Moline, IL), Governor Quinn has requested that all United States and Illinois flags be at half-staff from sunrise, Wednesday, June 10, 2009 through sunset, Friday, June 12, 2009.

Our hearts go out to Sergeant Duffy's family and friends.

GBS Honors Students & Staff - Courtyard Vision Now Reality

On Thursday, May 28, 2009, Principal Wegley and Glenbrook South formally thanked Horticulture and Advanced Woods students who designed and beautified the courtyard. A product of the dedication and leadership of state champion Horticulture teacher, Mr. Jeff Yordy, woods teacher Mr. Dave Hill and maintenance electrician, Mr. Dave Molidor, this space will serve generations of students to come.

The gazebo materials were donated by gifts from several senior classes. Numerous friends and colleagues of the late Dr. Walter Lamble made donations to purchase flowers and bushes to complete the landscaping. This work realized Dr. Lamble's vision to create a central location to bring the GBS Family together each year.

Thank you to District 225 Board Members Mr. Joel Taub and Mr. Jeffrey Wolfson who helped celebrate this occasion and to Ms. Bernice Kirchler from the principal's office for working to put this wonderful ceremony together.

Summer School Registration - Still classes available!

There are still classes available for the 2009 Glenbrook Summer School to be held at Glenbrook North. Please go to http://summerschool.glenbrook225.org/ for information.

Ellie Van Zanten wins coveted German Award

The American Association of Teachers of German nationally awards 39 summer study trips of 3.5 weeks in Germany. Winners are chosen based on scores above the 90th percentile from the National German Exam, an extensive application process, and the daunting experience of an interview in German before 4 college professors. Please join us in congratulating Glenbrook South Junior Ellie Van Zanten for winning a coveted study trip award to Germany this summer. Ellie will experience full German immersion, including living with a German family, and attending a German school. Congratulations, Ellie!