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GBS Connects Day introduces students to variety of
career choices
Since graduating from GBS in 1989, Scott Rose has become a computer programmer, entrepreneur, salesman, motivational speaker, writer and comedian. The current owner of ScottWorld has created computer programs for more than 200 businesses, written for Mac|Life Magazine and traveled for six years with Apple.
On Thursday, March 19, he'll inspire the students of Glenbrook South with the myriad of careers available to them as he serves as the keynote speaker during the second GBS Connects Day biennial event.
And what could Titans be when they grow up?
Landscape Designers, Sports Managers, Police Officers, Directors of Communication, Clinical Psychologists, Operations Directors, Corporate Lawyers, Civil Engineers, Project Managers, Directors of Aviation, Photographers, Plumbers, Art Therapists, Interior Designers, Human Resource Managers, Physicians or Physical Therapists.
And that's just at 10 a.m.
With an aim on connecting classroom learning with life beyond high school, GBS Connects offers students an opportunity to broaden their knowledge of career opportunities by hearing from professionals in the field.
The real-life testimonials will help students gain access to more information than they usually would, said GBS College Counselor Ann LePage, who helped put together the event. The event provides unique insight into career daily routines, paths to preparation, and pros and cons.
"In college counseling, we want students to consider 'why' they are going to college as much as 'where.' The opportunity for students to connect with career professionals twice during their high school career gives them great insight into possible areas of study or career paths for their future," LePage said. "Our faculty also learn real life examples to relate to the content and curriculum they are covering in their classes."
GBS partnered with more than a hundred professionals from around the community to bring students access to a variety of careers. Students are able to register for their preferred classes through early March and will attend four 45-minute sessions on careers of their choice.
GBS Connects will run from 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 19.
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2015 Summer School information
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This year's summer school classes will be held at GBS
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Tentative dates: 1st semester, June 15-July 3; 2nd semester, July 6-24
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Oakton Career Exploration Courses: June 15-July 2
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Summer school information will be mailed at the beginning of March and the catalog will be available online
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Summer school registration begins March 9 for incoming seniors; March 10 for juniors; March 11 for sophomores, and March 12 for freshmen
Online registration will close on Thursday, May 7. All registrations after May 7 must be completed in person at the District Office in Glenview.
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GBS offers summer athletic camps, administered by GBS coaches, for grades 1 through 12. For more information or to register online, visit the District website.
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Changes to school calendar
Due to the school cancellations on January 7 and 8, students and staff will be in attendance on the scheduled reserved emergency day on Monday, April 6; and as long as there are no additional weather cancellations, the last day of school will be Thursday, June 11, 2015.
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Bus registration for students
Early-bird student bus registration for the 2015-16 school year begins Monday, April 6. Parents may save up to $150 if registration is completed by Friday, June 5. Register online on the District website.
Please note: Only incoming freshmen will receive bus packets by mail. Bus packets for sophomores, juniors and seniors will be available for printing from the District website or for pick-up in the District Office.
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Parking notice for parents
Parents and carpool drivers are reminded to avoid using the district building parking lot, located at 3801 W. Lake Ave., for picking up and dropping off of students.
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GBS parents invited to "Meet the new principal" event
Wednesday, March 11, 7 p.m. in the Lyceum
The GBS Parents' Association is hosting a general parent evening to meet incoming GBS principal Lauren Sternfield Fagel. Parents and students are all welcome to attend. Ms. Fagel will begin her role with GBS on July 1, 2015, when Dr. Brian Wegley becomes the Superintendent of Northbrook/Glenview District 30.
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Glenbrooks present District Festival of Music
Sunday, March 15, 2:30 p.m. in the Watson Auditorium
This year, the combined choirs of Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South will present a concert in the GBS Auditorium. The singers will be accompanied by the Glenbrook Sinfonietta and selected Wind Ensemble members. This annual event showcases the talents of more than 450 student musicians and this year, Dr. Robert Sinclair, Director of Choral Activities at VanderCook College of Music in Chicago will serve as guest conductor.
The cost is $7 for adults and tickets may be purchased by contacting Debbie Dean at GBN, at 847-509-2444, or Renee Travers at GBS, at 847-486-4432. Reserve early: sell-out crowds are expected.
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Titan Poms host annual Fashion Show
Sunday, March 22, 1 p.m. in the Watson Auditorium
Titan Poms show will present their annual Rockin' the Runway Fashion Show event, featuring Glenbrook music groups, refreshments, silent auction and raffle. Admission is $10 and tickets are available through Titan Poms members or at the door.
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Sophomore Parent Evening
Tuesday, March 24, 7 p.m. in the Watson Auditorium
This program will provide parents a general introduction to the college search process, testing options, and the Naviance Program. A brief question-and-answer session will follow.
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SAP presentation: Mental Health Panel Discussion
Tuesday, March 24, 7 to 9 p.m. in the GBN library
This discussion on mental health, hosted by the Student Assistance Program (SAP), is open to parents and students. Panelists include the Assistant Principal for Student Services at GBN, the Youth Services Program Coordinator, a local adolescent psychiatrist, and a parent of a GBN graduate to discuss:
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Signs and symptoms of most prevalent trends in mental health
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Effect of mental health on education and daily functioning
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How and when to access support
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Resources available
For more information, contact Amanda Lazzaro.
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College and finances program:
"Finding the Fit...Financially speaking"
Thursday, March 26, 7 p.m. in the Center for Performing Arts at GBN
This event for parents of juniors from Glenbrook North and South will address the impact that financing college will have on the selection process.
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GBS Musicians to perform in Chi-Town Jazz Fest
Glenbrook South musicians will be groovin' with the cool cats as the Chi-Town Jazz Festival announces another exciting line up.
For the third year, GBS Jazz ensembles, including Scat That! Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band and Jazz Ensemble will perform at the festival, with proceeds going to benefit hunger relief. This year, they will close the festivities on Sunday, March 8, at Fitzgerald's in Berwyn.
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GBS's stars dance for a good cause
 On Saturday, March 7, Glenbrook South's Jim Shellard and Ken Smith will show off their best moves for a special "Dancing with the Local Stars" fundraiser benefiting District 34's Glenview Educational Fund.
The inaugural GEF fundraiser invites twelve Glenview "celebrities" - including teachers, political figures, school administrators, business people and journalists - to pair with local dance professionals for an evening of dance inspired by ABC's tv show.
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Titan top chefs take on culinary challenge
GBS rock star culinary students rose to the challenge at Kendall College this month.
For the first time in program history, five GBS Family, Career, Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students were selected to compete against 30 of their peers in Illinois' regional STAR Culinary Arts competition. Working in teams to produce a quality meal using industrial food service techniques and equipment, the team developed a plan, prepared the menu and served their items to judges within the allotted time.
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 GBS lacrosse player named to Ireland National Team
This summer, Noreen Andersen will travel to the Czech Republic and play against some of Europe's top lacrosse players.
The Glenbrook South senior was officially named a member of the Ireland Women's National Lacrosse Team and will join 17 competitors in representing Ireland in the 2015 European Championship tournament from August 6 to 16.
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Glenbrooks announce new principal for GBS
At a special meeting on Wednesday, February 18, the Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education approved the hiring of Lauren Sternfield Fagel as the new principal for Glenbrook South High School, effective July 1.
Fagel has spent the past twenty years building her career in education in the north suburbs, most recently serving as the assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction, technology, and assessment at Lake Forest School Districts 67 and 115. Prior to that, Fagel served as the principal of Mundelein High School from 2008-2013. She began her teaching career at Highland Park High School where she taught history, then served as developer and coordinator of the freshman academy program, before transferring to Deerfield High School as an assistant principal.
"Ms. Fagel's extensive background as a curriculum leader, and her lengthy tenure as an established principal, make her an outstanding addition to our Titan community," said Superintendent Dr. Mike Riggle.
Fagel earned her bachelors' degree from the University of Pennsylvania, master's degrees from both Northwestern University and National Louis University, and is currently working on her doctorate at Johns Hopkins University. She is a published author, established presenter and has multiple memberships in professional organizations such as the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Illinois Principals Association, and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
"I'm a graduate of the Glenbrooks, and I'm thrilled to return to a place that has had such a positive influence on my life and my career," said Fagel. "It is an incredible honor to have the opportunity to serve in this remarkable school community. I am passionate about leading schools through the exciting changes happening in education, and I look forward to making Glenbrook South my new home."
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Glenbrooks name new principal of GBN
At a special meeting on Wednesday, February 18, the Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education approved the hiring of Dr. John Finan as the new principal for Glenbrook North High School, effective July 1.
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Each month, this section features a piece of student-created work. This month's article is from a February edition of Glenbrook South's student-run newspaper, The Oracle. A new edition of The Oracle is distributed approximately every month and can be found in newsstands throughout the school or on its website.
Our Mental Status
Alexandra Sharp, Anne Marie Yurik and Calli Haramaras, assistant features editors and co-features editor
In the age of selfies, Snapchats and Skyping, recent correlational studies have revealed a connection between social media usage and mental health among today's youth
Depression and Anxiety - As teens scroll through Tumblr accounts, post favorite photos and watch the number of "likes" climb higher with each passing hour, the debate of media's impact on teens' health has become a topic of national discussion. Specifically, South students have found social media to have both beneficial and harmful effects when it comes to anxiety and depression.
Although it has not been scientifically proven that social media causes mental health disorders, studies are underway to determine the effects social media has on people already diagnosed with anxiety and depression
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Northfield Township and Food Pantry host Open House
Saturday, March 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2550 Waukegan Rd in Glenview
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