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"How to Succeed in Business"
opens on the Glenbrook stage
 "Dear reader, this book is designed to tell you everything you need to know about the science of getting ahead," begins the narrator of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
And as audience members settle into their seats to watch GBN and GBS students don their best suits for the Tony-award-winning musical, a familiar voice will continue, "Now let us assume you are young, healthy, clear-eyed, eager and anxious to rise quickly and easily to the top of the business world. You can!"
The voice will be recognizable as that of Rob Martier, the radio journalist who has been on WGN 720 AM since 2011.
Previously voiced on Broadway by Anderson Cooper and Walter Cronkite, the role as narrator will have Martier intersecting tips into the musical to help the main character, J. Pierrepont Finch, rise from window washer to chairman of the board of the World Wide Wicket Company.
GBS theatre director John Knight said the classical show, which won seven Tony Awards and is the only musical to have won a Pulitzer Prize, is a great fit for Martier. Martier, a Glenbrook graduate, boasts a storied career in radio, beginning in Montreal before progressing to Chicago.
"This is a 'must-do' for any theatre performer; I remember being in the show decades ago," Knight said.
Knight said the play and lines from the book address themes that are still relevant in the workplace, including sexism and gender roles.
"We have the talent pool of students to be successful with this show and the audience will have fun with the gentle humor and satire the play uses to represent corporate culture," he said.
Performances will be held at GBS from April 29 to May 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Watson Auditorium. Tickets are $13. For ticket information, please call 1-866-967-8167 or visit Showtix4u.com
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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 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.
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 GBN community invited to attend "Meet the New Principal" evening
Wednesday, April 8, 7 p.m., Library
Spartan parents, students and community members are invited to attend a reception to celebrate and learn more about incoming GBN principal Dr. John Finan. Dr. Finan, currently the Associate Principal for Administrative Services at GBN, will begin his new role on July 1, 2015, following the retirement of Dr. Paul Pryma. |
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2015 College Fair opens for Glenbrook families
Thursday, April 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m., GBN field House
More than 200 colleges from across the country will be in attendance and available to answer questions at the 2015 College Fair. This program offers a great opportunity for juniors and parents to talk to college representatives about the different characteristics of their campuses.
Because parking options will be limited, carpooling is encouraged. Parking is also available at Glenbrook South, with shuttle busses running continuously from 6 to 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit the College Fair website.
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Symphonic Wind Ensemble Band presents concert
Tuesday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m., CPA
This concert will feature GBN's top concert band, the Symphonic Wind Ensemble Band, directed by Mark Running and Rich Chapman. The concert is free and open to the public.
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WGBK presents 22nd annual Radiothon
Friday, April 17 from 2 p.m. - 12 a.m., Broadcast studio
GBN's student-run radio station, WGBK 88.5 FM, will host their annual Radiothon benefiting the Emily Dorfman Foundation. To raise money for the organization, which funds clinical trials to find a cure for pediatric cancer, WGBK will be soliciting hourly sponsorships for $100 and song requests for $1 during the event.
Sponsors will be entered into a drawing for raffle prizes including gift cards, Cubs and Sox tickets and more.
For more information, please contact Peggy Holecek at 847-509-2571 or wgbkradiothon@glenbrook225.org.
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GBN's spring play "James and the Giant Peach" to delight young audiences
Thursday, April 23 - Saturday, April 25 in the CPA
This spring, Glenbrook North sophomores and freshmen will bring the iconic Roald Dahl story, "James and the Giant Peach," to life on the GBN stage. Audience members will enjoy the comedic dialogue, beautiful costumery and themes of friendship between James, Miss Spider, Old-Green-Grasshopper, Earthworm and more.
The show will be presented on Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 For ticket information, visit the GBN theatre website.
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Grad Night seeking business partnerships
The annual Grad Night event is seeking support from local businesses, individuals and parents to help provide an engaging, memorable experience for the 2015 graduating class.
The event, attended by more than 90 percent of seniors, is seeking donations including food and refreshments, games, door prizes, activities or cash. All donations are fully tax-deductible. In recognition of their support, donors receive public acknowledgement in a number of forms throughout the year.
Parents are also invited to attend an upcoming committee meeting to help make the event a success. Meetings will be Wednesday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Green & Gold Conference Room and Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Green & Gold Conference Room.
To donate to Grad Night, visit their website or contact the Grad Night Steering Committee at info@gbngradnight.com.
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DECA breaks record for number of first place trophies at state
During the State competition March 12-14, GBN DECA made history with its biggest batch of first place trophies. Beating previous GBN records, this year's delegation earned first place in twelve events. DECA students also broke its written event entries record by submitting 16 business plans.
In total, GBN qualified one of the largest delegations from Illinois to the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, Florida next month with 28 students qualifying to continue on to the next level.
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Debate duo nabs state championship 
At the Varsity IHSA state tournament in Policy debate, GBN earned their fifth state title in the last six years as the team of senior Ryan Spector and junior Anthony Trufanov beat out their competition and won first place.
GBN was the only school to have students make elimination debates in all the events they entered.
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Senior wins third place in IHSA State Speech Finals
At the IHSA State Speech Team Finals this February, senior Camila Kaplunov broke into the finals for her individual event and earned a third place finish, the third time in the last three a years a member of the GBN team has accomplished this feat.
The achievement for Kaplunov came after a slow and steady progression through the Prose Reading category, earning the regional and sectional first place championship before qualifying with the top 200 entries for State and competing against the top 20 in her division.
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Torch named All-American for fifth straight year
Glenbrook North's student-run newspaper, Torch, earned All-American recognition from the National Scholastic Press Association for its 2013-14 edition. It is the fifth year in a row Torch has earned this honor.
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Glenbrook United victorious at state tournament
The five-man Glenbrook United boys white team earned gold in the State basketball tournament this weekend, achieving this feat for the third time in the last five years.
 The members of the GU white team are: Andrew Yang, Martin Piorkowski, Robert Jaczynski, Alexander Durham, Henry Tish, and Michael Young. In addition, the GU girls team won State silver at the tournament, held at the Illinois Wesleyan Shirk Center. GU coach Pa'al Joshi credited the team with a great effort, losing to a competitive team in the final. The members of the GU girls team are Kelly Kogen, Amara Hans, Maddy Halamaj, Emma Lantry, Katie McManus, Karmesha White, Katie Baecklandt, Nina Santacrose, Frankie Christ, and Hannah Flanagan.
"Congratulations are due to both teams, athletes, parents and coaches for all their time and commitment," said Joshi. |
This month, this section will feature an article from the March edition of Glenbrook North's student-run newspaper, Torch. A new edition of Torch is distributed approximately every month and can be found on newsstands throughout campus or on their website.
Students earn opportunity to play with famous conductor
Lauren Sulkowski, Executive Lifestyle Editor
On a cold Sunday afternoon in December, Glenbrook South senior Marissa Takaki strolled into a large room overlooking Lake Michigan with her bassoon in hand. Everywhere she looked students were nervously playing their instruments in preparation for their upcoming auditions.
After minutes of waiting, Takaki was called for her audition. When she walked into the audition room, two cameramen awaited her, but Takaki said she was not nervous.
After preparing for weeks for this opportunity, three students from the Glenbrook Symphony Orchestra traveled to downtown Chicago to audition for a spot in the Chicago Youth in Music Festival Orchestra. In addition to Takaki, two Glenbrook North students, senior Ki-Deok Park and junior Alec Mawrence, also auditioned and were selected to participate in the Chicago Youth in Music Festival Orchestra. For this program, the selected students participated in three rehearsals. The program culminated with a rehearsal with Riccardo Muti, Chicago Symphony Orchestra director.
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 NBC TV star to headline Foundation's "A Night of Glenbrook Theater" For its third annual year, the Glenbrook High School Foundation will host an evening celebrating theatre, music and students - old and new.
Held on Saturday, May 2, "A Night of Glenbrook Theatre" dinner-theatre event will feature guest speaker and GBN graduate Yuri Sardarov. Sardarov, whose filmography credits include NBC's "Chicago Fire" and the Oscar-winning movie "Argo," will share his favorite memories as a Glenbrook student and how the district prepared him for a successful career. The evening will include a 5 p.m. dinner at Glenbrook South and a 7:30 p.m. premium ticket to a performance of the district-wide Glenbrook musical, "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." Proceeds from the event will benefit the Foundation, launched five years ago to raise funds to expand student and teacher programs, resources, scholarships and grants. Tickets for "A Night of Glenbrook Theater" are now available online at SHOWTIX4U.com. For more information, visit the Foundation website. |
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