Monthly Archive for April 2006

Who won this month's titan showdown?

  • Peter Riley (52.0%)
  • John Montesantos (48.0%)

Total Votes: 23

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Welsh student orchestra visits Glenbrooks

Friday, April 28th, 2006

The Cardiff and Vale Music Service (CAVMS) in Cardiff, Wales recently visited the Glenbrook schools for the second time in the last eight years.
This Chicago-Cardiff relationship started when Barb Dill-Varga, an administrator in District 225, took a year sabbatical and taught in Wales. “She developed this relationship with the Leaches [CAVMS founders and directors] [...]

Vandalism spike nerves; attendance dips

Friday, April 28th, 2006

On Thursday April 19th, one day before the anniversary of the Columbine High School shootings, graffiti was found on the Glenbrook South campus on the walls and trees in the courtyard, one day after graffiti was also found on the glass ceiling atop the old pit. Rumors amongst students, parents, and staff were that the [...]

Deans take steps to curb excess ‘call-outs’

Friday, April 28th, 2006

You’ve got a huge math test seventh period, and due to “extenuating circumstances” the night before there was absolutely no time to study. It’s period three now, leaving you with exactly four periods to either prepare to fail it, or get out of it. No one likes failing, so you have a friend [...]

La Hora Zamora hits the airwaves

Friday, April 28th, 2006

GBS students can now tune into “La Hora Zamora” for Spanish conversation and songs every Saturday at 2 PM on WGBK 88.5 FM.
Spanish 4 and Academy teacher Jorge Zamora started “La Hora Zamora” close to a month ago. The show has elements of both a talk show and a music station, with [...]

Sudents warned of online dangers

Friday, April 28th, 2006

While many feel safe within the security of their locks and alarm systems, there are other predators that can lurk within the confines of their homes.
The internet serves as a direct connection to risk and to dangerous people. While many will joke about the threat that online blogs will bring, we have learned about [...]

Long season come to disappointing end at state for girls

Friday, April 28th, 2006

The Glenbrook girls’ hockey team is unique compared to most of the other sports teams at GBS. The team is unique because it is made up of players from more schools than just GBS, though most players do come from South. There are also girls from GBN, Buffalo Grove, and Stevenson.
This year’s team, coached by [...]

The skate for state

Friday, April 28th, 2006

Maybe in previous years, just beating Glenbrook North and tying New Trier would have been enough for the Titan hockey players to storm the ice in triumph, air out their equipment, and gravitate toward goalie senior Steven Galanis. Not this year—they saved that celebration for the state championship game.
On March 25, South hockey players left [...]

[Shore] Steriods: playing with life

Friday, April 28th, 2006

Now I know that we have all heard a lot regarding anabolic steroid use in sports. And like everyone else, I’ve grown tired of the ongoing debate about performance enhancing drugs in sports. It seems to be all we’re hearing about these days from the professional sports world. However, there has been one aspect of [...]

Chicago fans: pick a team and stick with it already

Friday, April 28th, 2006

The new Major League Baseball season is upon us and with it comes “Chicago fans.” For those of you who don’t know, a Chicago fan is a variation of the average fair-weather fan, their favorite team changes from the Cubs to the Sox and visa-versa.
The Chicago fans started back in 2003 when White Sox fans [...]

Water polo swims toward conference title

Friday, April 28th, 2006

The 2005-2006 boy’s water polo team currently stands at a solid 12-6 record. Seniors Mike DeLetto, Chris Karahalios, and Tim the “Iron Curtain” Yuvashev lead the team. Mr. Dave Lieberman and assistant coach Mike Stancik coach them.
“Our goal coming into the season was to create a better, more competitive team,” says coach Mike Stancik. “We [...]

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