April 2012
Glenbrook North H.S. | Connections
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Tradition unites Spartans and Titans
The normal friendly rivalry between Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South high schools was tucked away on March 9 as students crowded into GBN's gym and loudly cheered for the athletes on both sides of the court.
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A student goes in for a high five from his teammates after scoring a basket.
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For 21 years, the Teaching for Life Skills basketball game has been an annual tradition at Glenbrook North. It's the type of event that encourages participation over competition, effort over success and all around teamwork.And with this year's game against Glenbrook South, it also provided an opportunity for the two high schools to come together and demonstrate the power of school spirit. "The TLS basketball game gives the students an opportunity to hone in on their athletic skills, work as a team with their peer mentors and hopefully experience the excitement of a victory," said Kim Fisher, who teaches the TLS program at GBN and co-founded the basketball team.TLS is designed to help students with cognitive and physical disabilities learn how to function more independently as adults by focusing on five key areas: community, domestic, recreation and leisure, vocational and functional academics.The first TLS basketball game was held at GBN in 1991 and quickly grew into a highlight event.In many aspects, it functions like any other athletic affair. Cheerleaders fill the sidelines, the school's band performs and spectators roar with applause after each basket. Yet, the Friday afternoon game between GBN and GBS was far from ordinary.There was no opposing team to root against or one star athlete who stole the show. Instead, everyone was given a chance to play, score and receive equal applause and support from those in attendance.Baskets were set at different heights based on a student's disability, and peer mentors worked closely to provide them support or direction when necessary. GBN Principal Paul Pryma also served as referee, and Physical Education teachers Kirby Falk and Robin Doyle coached their schools' respective teams.And although the Spartans did win with a final score of 48-42, it appeared as though each player walked away feeling an extreme sense of pride in their team and themselves."For some, this is as close as it gets to the feeling of playing in a Friday night basketball game. They deserve that experience," Fisher said.For more pictures from the TLS basketball game, visit GBN's Facebook page.
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Calendar Highlights
April
2 - Reserved Snow Day,
No School
3 - Choral Parents' Org./Theatre Arts Parent Org. Mtg., 6 p.m.
Great Frame-Up Art Exhibit Reception, 7 p.m.
4 - TRI-M Induction,
6:30 p.m.
Parents' Assn. Mtg., 7:30 p.m.
6 - Good Friday,
No School
9 - Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m., @ GBN
Booster Club Mtg., 7 p.m.
11 - School Improvement Day, Student Late Arrival, 9:40 a.m.
12 - Glenbrook College Night @ Allstate, 6:30 p.m.
13 - S.A. Executive Board speeches and election
Spanish National Honor Society Initiation Ceremony, 6 p.m.
13-21 - CSL Art Show
(See article)
17 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert,
7:30 p.m.
18 - Interact Blood Drive, 8:30 a.m.
20 - Pride Assembly
French National Honor Society Initiation Ceremony, 6 p.m.
23 - Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m., @ GBN
24 - PSAE Testing- No school for
Frosh/Soph/Seniors
25 - PSAE Testing - Noon arrival for
Frosh/Soph/Seniors
27 - Class Board elections
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No school on April 2
Despite the unanticipated closing of GBS at the request of the Glenview Police Department on March 14, District 225 students will not be required to attend school at either GBN or GBS on Monday, April 2. When a school is required to close after consulting with an emergency provider, students are not required to make up the lost day of attendance.
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Early bus registration begins April 2
Early-bird student bus registration for the 2012-13 school year begins Monday, April 2. Parents may save up to $150 if registration is completed by Friday, June 1. Register online here.
Please note: Only incoming freshmen will receive bus packets by mail. Bus packets for sophomores, juniors and seniors will be available for printing at www.glenbrook225.org or for pick-up in the District Office, 3801 West Lake Avenue.
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Juniors take PSAE tests
Alters schedule for all other students
On April 24 and April 25, the junior class will take the annual Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE). This test is important and all juniors are required by the state to complete the test in order to graduate. In addition, the results of this test impacts GBS as a whole, as part of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).
Tuesday, April 24, Wednesday, April 25
Juniors:
April 24 - Start 7:45 a.m. End 12 p.m.
April 25 - Start 7:45 a.m. Regular end time
All others:
April 24 - No School
April 25 - Late start, 12 p.m.
April 26 - Normal school day
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Great Frame-Up 2012
The artwork of 25 Glenbrook North High School students will be on display in the 2012 LISA Show at the Great Frame-Up store in Northbrook from April 3-April 18. The awards ceremony and opening reception will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3 at the store, located at 601 Skokie Boulevard. Five of the works will be selected as best of show pieces. The best of show pieces at the LISA Show will then go on to the best of the best show, where they are eligible to receive additional awards and scholarships.
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 Student artwork on display The 24th Annual Central Suburban League Student Art Exhibition will take place on April 13-21, at The Art Center of Highland Park, 1957 N. Sheridan Road. The reception is April 13 from 6-8 p.m.
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Glenbrook College Night
Thursday, April 12, 6:30-8:45 p.m.
Allstate Plaza, enter through B and D buildings
Over 200 colleges and universities from across the country will be represented. Sophomore and junior students and their parents will have an opportunity to gather information about a wide variety of colleges - large and small, private and public.
Sessions on financial aid will be held at 6:45 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. A list of participating colleges will be available at: http://gbhsweb.glenbrook225.org/collegenight/participants.php
A photo ID (driver's license, student ID) must be presented for entry. Anyone with questions may contact Ann LePage at (847) 486-4544 or David Boyle (847) 509-2530.
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GBN student earns national science recognition
Glenbrook North senior Jordan Cotler was ranked in the top 10 during the 71st annual Science Talent Search held in March. Intel Corporation and Society for Science and the Public selected Cotler as one of only 40 students from across the country to compete as a finalist in the competition.
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Jordan Cotler and GBN Principal Paul Pryma.
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Cotler was judged on his original scientific research project titled "A Relativistic Orthogonal State Quantum Key Distribution for Secure Satellite Communication," and his achievements and leadership, both inside and outside of the classroom.
As part of his recognition, he was awarded $1,000 for himself, and $1,000 for Glenbrook North, which is designated to support continued excellence in science, math and engineering education. In addition, Cotler also traveled to Washington D.C. to compete for $630,000 in awards, including the top prize of $100,000. He placed 10th overall in the competition.
According to the Intel Corporation, "The finalists represent the nation's most promising high school seniors with the greatest potential to solve pressing challenges in the world."
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Glenbrook musical, "Phantom of the Opera" May 2-5
This year's Glenbrook musical has been cast and rehearsals have started. The musical will be held at GBN. Tickets are $13 and available for purchase either online, in person at GBN or the day of the show at the ticket booth.
The musical will be presented at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday in the Sheely Center for Performing Arts. For ticket information, call Suzan Maddox at (847) 509-2671 or go to http://www.glenbrook225.org/north/activities/welcomespartans/Pages/GlenbrookMusical-2012.aspx.
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Each month, this section will feature a different article that ran in Glenbrook North's student-run newspaper The Torch, and, occasionally, other student-produced work. A new edition of The Torch is distributed approximately every month and can be found in newsstands throughout the school. This month's article is written by News Editor Resa Magill.
Material Girl model takes style to new heights
Senior becomes face of Madonna's new clothing line
One day during school, senior Tina Arandjelovic got a surprising call from her mom. Her mom told her to get ready because they were going downtown right after school for the first audi
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Photo by Elise Marrinan
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tion to be the new face of Madonna's clothing line, Material Girl.
Up to that point, Tina had been involved in three fashion shows and decided she loved modeling because of the "crazy rush" she gets from it. She said her mom wanted her to audition for the Material Girl competition in particular because when her mom read what kind of girl the judges were looking for on the website, she thought it described Tina perfectly.
"They were looking for someone who was super passionate about fashion but also about other things too, someone who was different, not afraid to say what they think," said Tina. "They were looking for someone with confidence."
To read more about Arandjelovic, click here.
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District freezes student fees
The Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education recently voted to freeze student fees at the same rates as last school year.
"In response to current economic conditions, the administrationis recommending no increase in student fees," said Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs Hillarie Siena. "These economic times impact our families, and we feel that it is important to do the best we can to keep costs low and yet still be fiscally responsible to the taxpayers who support the District."The following student fees will remain the same as last year: bus transportation; driver's education behind-the-wheel; parking stickers; towels; materials; instrument rental; credit card convenience change; and pre-school tuition at Glenbrook South. The Glenbrook North pre-school tuition fee structure is proposed to change from $642 per semester for four days per week to $800 per semester for five days per week.The District has not raised fees for transportation for four consecutive years, and will also maintain its sibling bus rider discount of 50 percent.Fees for 2012-13- Driver Education Fee (BTW) $350
- Instrument Rental Fee $20/semester
- Towel Fee $10.50
- Materials Fee $15
- Student Parking Stickers $285/full year ($142/semester)
- Credit Card Fee $2.50 per transaction
- Bus Transportation $650 (before June 1) and $800 (after June 1)
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