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College Report - 2014
Nearly 95 percent of Glenbrook South's graduating class of 2014 is pursuing higher education this fall at 152 campuses throughout the nation and select parts of the world.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
and Oakton Community College remain the top college choices selected by Glenbrook South students, followed closely by DePaul University and University of Illinois at Chicago.
Some of the other top selected colleges or universities include Indiana, Illinois State, Loyola, Marquette, University of Iowa, University of Missouri, Northwestern, University of Arizona, St. Louis University, Purdue and University of Wisconsin at Madison.
Of the 95 percent of 2014 graduates attending college, 79 percent are staying in the Midwest - 52 percent of them in Illinois. Two graduates are attending institutions overseas in Ireland and England.
Four GBS graduates are also continuing their education at Ivy League schools and 31 reported they are participating in college athletics.
Additionally, seven graduates are taking a gap year, six have entered the military, two have enrolled in career/technical education, and seven have secured jobs.
Note: The data for this annual College Report is collected through a self-reported student survey of graduating seniors. For the first time, the 2014 Illinois State Report Card will list college attendance rates, which we expect will vary from the totals reported in this article. The reason for these anticipated discrepancies is the State Report Card's utilization of different data, specifically the National Clearinghouse Report.
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October
13-18 Homecoming Week
13 Board of Ed. Mtg,
7 p.m. @ GBS
14-15 Freshman/ Sophomore Play - Zeitgeist
15 Student Late Arrival, 10 a.m. PSAT Testing
16 Junior Parent Night I
21 CHOICES @ Vernon Hills
22-25 Fall Play - Harvey
27 Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m. @GBS
28 Student Late Arrival,
10 a.m.
Band-O-Rama
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Homecoming 2014: South Cinema
Glenbrook South is headed to the silver screen. See you at the Cinema!
Homecoming week runs from Monday, October 13, through Saturday, October 18. Monday officially kicks off the week with float building in the Autos Courtyard from 3:15 to 9 p.m. Construction will continue throughout the week up to Friday at 11 p.m.
Friday night football returns again for this year's Homecoming! The tailgate party in the Courtyard will be from 3:30-5:30 p.m., and the Pep Rally will be in the main gym at 5:30 p.m. Students will then join alumni, staff, faculty, parents, friends and everyone else in the Titan family as GBS takes on the Waukegan High School Bulldogs in the stadium at 7 p.m. Afterwards, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. will kick off the street dance in the Autos Courtyard from 9:45-11 p.m.
The Homecoming parade kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Once again, GBS will be marching from St. David's on Glenview and Shermer to Jackson Park on Washington.
The Homecoming dance, themed "South Cinema," runs from 8 to 11 p.m. in the Main Gym.Dress is semi-formal (sport coat and tie for guys-no jeans; semi-formal for girls). Those not appropriately dressed will be turned away. Bid price per couple is $15 with activity pass; $18 without activity pass; $20 at the door. Single tickets are $7.50 with activity pass; $9 without activity pass; $10 at the door.
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Thursday, October 16, 7 p.m. in the Watson Auditorium
Speakers from the University of Illinois-Urbana, Illinois Wesleyan University, and Oakton Community College will present "Examining the College Experience." Learn firsthand how to get a head start on what to consider when choosing a college. All junior students and their parents are invited to attend.
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GBS presents Harvey as fall play
This fall, GBS Theatre will present Harvey, a comedy about a man, Elwood P. Dowd, who believes his best friend is a six-foot tall rabbit.
When his sister tries to put him in a sanitarium, but is mistakenly put in instead, hilarity ensues. Audience members will enjoy the great characters, funny lines and charming chemistry between Elwood and Harvey.
The comedy runs Wednesday, October 22, through Saturday, October 25, and includes 21 students starring in the cast.
For more information, visit the GBS Theatre website.
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Glenbrook South High School "unofficially" sets two Guinness Book of World Records
On Friday, September 26, Glenbrook South High School (GBS) students unofficially broke two separate Guinness World Records for capturing the most unique selfies on one phone in one hour and for the most hugs given by a mascot in one minute.
During the first half of the varsity football game against Maine South High School, students and fans took 734 individual selfies with Tommy the Titan, the school's mascot, in one hour, beating a previous Guinness Book of World record of 613.
During halftime, students successfully gathered on the field to race against the clock to hug Tommy 86 times in one minute, beating a previously set record of 75.
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SHARE: GBS Takes a Stand Against Domestic Violence
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These records await final confirmation by Guinness Book of World Records in England.
As part of the attempt, more than $1,000 was collected at the game for the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
"We hope it will bring attention to domestic abuse and I hope that it helps to stop it," said Television student Janie Kahan.
A public service announcement was created by Advanced Television students using the selfies taken for the Guinness Book of World Records. Please share it with your family and friends.
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Board approves 2014-15 budget
The Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education approved the 2014-15 budget, projecting $ 110,723,201 in revenues and $110,720,984 in expenditures in the Operating Fund. Based on the tentative budget for 2014-15.
The District forecasts an Operating Fund balance of $76.8 million as of June 30, 2015, some of which may be needed to pay for increased fixed costs, along with anticipated costs associated with a growing student enrollment.
"Maintaining strong fund balances is a key financial strategy for our district as we face uncertainties such as increasing student enrollment and potential decreases in state and federal funding," said Assistant Superintendent Hillarie Siena. "For example, Senate Bill 16, if adopted, would reduce our state revenue by an estimated minimum of $1.8 million annually, but by utilizing the reserve, we would be able to maintain our level of exceptional service in the short-term, with a plan to balance our budget through reductions in the long-term."
District 225 is approximately 96 percent locally funded, primarily through local property taxes. Less than 5 percent of the district's revenue is provided by state and federal sources (compared to the average Illinois school district which receives approximately 38 percent from the state and 9 percent from federal sources). This structure gives District 225 taxpayers greater control over the quality and value of their schools. It also ensures a favorable credit rating for the District and protects the schools from fluctuations in revenues, which could result in the elimination of programs.
"This past year, we agreed to a new contract with the Glenbrook Education Association (GEA) which has helped the district maintain a balanced budget," said Board President Skip Shein. "The union is to be commended for its commitment to students and to the long-range financial stability of our organization."
The tentative budget was posted online July 31 for viewing, and the district held a public hearing on September 8 to allow for community input. The final budget is available on the district website.
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