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 Principal Pryma remembered as a leader at GBN
Every day for the last seven years, 2,100 students, 300 employees and countless families have relied on GBN Principal Dr. Paul Pryma to provide a good and healthy school learning environment.
"Part of that is daunting and part of that is inspiring," Pryma said, reflecting on his time at GBN.
But every day, he delivers on his mission.
Throughout his career as a Spartan, Pryma became recognized for his daily acts of kindness and his welcoming demeanor. As he enters retirement at the end of the school year, his community remembers him as a leader.
"Many times we want to point to some grand gesture, program, event or implementation of something to measure the impact of great leaders. True leaders like Paul build their legacies through subtle actions of genuine care for others - consistent, frequent and with openness to all individuals," said current Associate Principal of Curriculum and Instruction Kris Frandson. "Paul to the bone loves GBN and the people who are connected to this community."
 Pryma's storied career in education began as a 16-year-old youth baseball coach, where he found joy in helping others succeed. His innate ability to teach, coupled with his own determination to improve, led to a long career teaching and coaching across the Chicago region. His previous roles include English teacher, director of student activities, counselor, basketball and football coach, athletic director and associate principal. While at GBN, Pryma developed a reputation for being a strong communicator - despite his lack of smartphone. The secret, his administrators noted, is how he found ways to personally connect one-on-one with as many students, parents, teachers and community members as possible. "In 29 years of working in schools, no other person I know compares to Paul in remembering students and seeking to know them as individuals. His positive interactions make the important connections that create broader community support," Frandson said. In the morning, Pryma can found greeting students by name at the entrance, welcoming them and asking them about their day ahead. On a late night, he can be found walking the hallways of the school, popping into club meetings and music rehearsals and reminding each student in GBN's 80 clubs and activities what makes them special. His daily slogan, "It's a great day to be a Spartan," gained notoriety amongst the GBN population, even spurring a t-shirt with his motto and face on it. READ MORE Note: Members of the community are encouraged to attend a farewell reception for Dr. Pryma on Wednesday, June 10, from 6-8 p.m. in the GBN cafeteria. |
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Final exam schedule
Second semester final exams will take place from Tuesday, June 9 through Thursday, June 11.
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Senior final exam schedule
Senior final evaluations will be taken during regular class time from Tuesday, June 2 through Thursday, June 4.
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Bus registration for students
Parents may save up to $150 on early-bird bus registration for the 2015-16 school year if forms are completed by Friday, June 5. Register online.
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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Summer school begins June 16
First semester Glenbrook High School summer school will begin Tuesday, June 16. Please note the date change from the original calendar.
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GBN textbook buyback
· Seniors can sell back their textbooks from June 2-4 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The bookstore is not open on Saturday.
· All other students may sell their books back on June 8-10 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and June 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
· Textbooks must be in good condition with no broken bindings and free of writing. Workbooks and paperback books are not eligible for buyback.
· Parents/guardians must present proper identification to receive cash from the buyback. Otherwise, checks will be issued and mailed within 2 weeks.
· NOTE: If the books were not purchased from Becks Bookstore and/or not being used for the following school year, they are not eligible for buyback.
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Annual GBN Grad Night seeking volunteers, donations
Glenbrook North's Grad Night is a safe celebration for our seniors, which has become a popular, fun-filled tradition attended by more than 90 percent of the graduates. This spectacular event is fast approaching and preparations have been underway for months. In order to make the night a success, the committee is seeking help.
The Grad Night Committee is looking for volunteers to help with decorations on Friday, June 5. About 100 volunteers are needed in between 3-11 p.m. to help decorate all the portions of the school used for Grad Night. Volunteers are also needed for decorating on Saturday, June 6 between 12-5 p.m., and for clean-up on Monday, June 8 from 4:30-7:30 a.m. Please contact Maria Doughty at bmdoughty@comcast.net or 847-509-8836 if you are available to help.
The party begins late on Sunday, June 7, but parents are needed to help with second shift from 2-6 a.m. on Monday, June 8. There are openings for volunteers to help with entertainment, security, medical and more. Parents of students from all classes are welcome. If you would like to assist, please contact Jill Gelb at jsgelb@aol.com or 847-732-4352.
To fund this event, Grad Cards are on sale for $5 each. Sending Grad Cards is a great way to honor a graduate and support the GBN Grad Night event. To order a card for a GBN graduating senior, view the form at www.gbngradnight.com or contact Carol Currie at carol_currie@comcast.net or 847-714-9477. Grad Night Yard Signs are also available and are included with your donation of $100 or more.
In addition, Grad Night is seeking donations from local businesses in the form of cash, gift certificates or merchandise. In appreciation, supporters will be listed on a full page "thank you" ad in the Northbrook Tower and Northbrook Star, televised on GBN Public Television, and acknowledged on social media. Credit card donations can be made on the website via PayPal.
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Glenbrooks and Family Action Network sponsor talk on student happiness and success
Tuesday, May 5, 7 p.m., GBS auditorium
Renowned professor of psychiatry George Vaillant will offer a special presentation on his findings about happiness, love and success to local Glenview and Northbrook parents and young men and women of all ages. Sponsored by the Family Action Network in partnership with the Glenbrook South Parents' Association, Vaillant's talk will discuss his one-of-a-kind 76-year study, Happiness is Only the Cart: Love is the Horse - The Men of the Harvard Grant Study of Adult Development.
Parents, students and community members are invited to learn the surprising facts behind success in life, based on Vaillant's study on health, relationships, salaries, and satisfaction.
A professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Vaillant directed the longest-running American university study, following the Harvard University class of 1938 throughout their lifespan. Surveying them every two years, Vaillant discovered correlations like a loving childhood environment to be a key indicator of later success, and alcoholism to be the most destructive factor throughout life.
The event will is free and open to the public.
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Jazz Bands host Spring Concert
Thursday, May 7, 7:30 p.m., CPA
The free GBN Jazz Concert is open to the public. Band directors include Mark Running and Rich Chapman.
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Spring exhibit to showcase GBN artwork
Thursday, May 14, 3-6 p.m., GBN Library
This annual Spring Showcase Art Exhibit will feature a selection of artwork, primarily created by students during second semester. The artwork will be on display from Thursday, May 14 to Friday, May 22 and the GBN art department will host a welcoming reception on Thursday, May 14, free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
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Glenbrook North Band and Orchestra Concert
Thursday, May 14, 7:30 p.m., CPA
The free concert will feature the Varsity Band, Symphonic Band and GBN Strings and is open to the public.
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GBN celebrates Springfest 2015
Friday, May 15, 9:20 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Students and staff are invited to enjoy choral, band, orchestra and jazz performances as well as fine and applied art exhibits. Food and beverage service will be hosted by student groups.
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GBN hosts Prom 2015
Saturday, May 16, from 7 p.m.-midnight, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 5440 N. River Road in Rosemont
The 2015 Glenbrook North Junior/Senior Prom will include dinner and dancing, with music provided by Spinnin' Discs. The dance is chaperoned by GBN administrators, staff, and a police liaison officer.
· Prom bids are $80 per person/$160 per couple.
· Tickets are available to be purchased in the bookstore from Monday, April 27 through Tuesday, May 5.
· Student Identification is necessary for the purchase of a ticket. School IDs must be presented for the student as well as his or her date.
· Permission slips for underclassmen or students attending from another school must be signed and approved by the Dean's Office before purchasing a ticket. Permission slips are available in the Student Activities Office.
· In order to reserve a table, groups must complete a table reservation form and fill all ten spots at the table. One representative may sign up an entire group; however, the representative will need to completely fill out the table reservation sheet.
· Table reservations are due by the end of the school day on Friday, May 8. Completed forms must be printed and submitted to the box in the Student Activities Office.
· For food allergies or dietary restrictions, please email Dfluegge@glenbrook225.org by May 5.
For any questions, please contact Emily Shamrock at 847-509-2491.
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Community honors Dr. Pryma
Wednesday, June 10, 6-8 p.m., GBN Cafeteria
GBN Parents, graduates, staff and community members are invited to attend a reception honoring retiring Principal Dr. Paul Pryma's 10 years of service to GBN. GBN music groups will perform. Presentations will begin at 7:30 p.m.
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GBN's Group Interpretation takes second in state
 At the IHSA Group Interpretation State event in Springfield, the nearly 15 students in GBN's team twisted and folded together to tell their version of the book, "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children," by Ransom Riggs.
The students worked together, contorting their voices into those of the characters and folding their bodies to personify the houses, boxes, birds and imagery of the story.
Their efforts to showcase the plot and mood of the mystery-thriller prevailed as the judged announced GBN's second place in State victory.
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Spartan relay athletes work together for first place 
On Saturday March 28, Jason Golden, David Dischinger, Scott Thomas and Nate Whitfield found themselves at Illinois Wesleyan University, amongst hundreds of top track-and-field athletes from around the state at the Illinois Prep Top Times Meet, the "indoor state" championship.
Having qualified earlier in the season for the 4x800m Relay, their mark had them seeded as the third best of the 12 teams.
However, the team had their eyes set on first, said their coach Scott Lasky.
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Symphonic Wind Ensemble selected to perform in Champaign at SuperState
On May 8 and 9, The University of Illinois Bands and the School of Music will present the 2015 Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival, featuring the finest bands in Illinois.
Functioning as the band world's state playoff, selected schools will be invited to perform on the Foellinger Great Hall stage in the Krannert Center.
This year, the Glenbrook North Symphonic Wind Ensemble will be one of 11 bands to have the honor of taking the stage.
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GBN basketball shot beats the odds
There was a 1-in-100 likelihood of her making it, but science teacher Lindsey Berman thought it was worth trying; she would do anything for her students.
Standing at 4-foot-11, Berman took her spot at the half-court point of the GBN basketball court in front of hundreds of students and staff at the 2014 Pride Assembly. What happened next, everyone in the audience calls nothing short of amazing.
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2015-16 School Calendar - Tentative
Aug 24 First Day of School
Sept 7 No School
Sept 14 No School
Sept 23 No School
Oct 12 No School
Nov 11 No School
Nov 25-27 No School
Dec 21-Jan 1 No School
Jan 4 Classes Resume
Jan 15 Reserved Emergency Day
Jan 18 No School
Jan 22 No School
Feb 15 No School
March 7 No School
March 25-April 1 No School
April 4 Reserved Emergency Day
May 30 No School
June 9 Tentative Last Day of School (Unless emergency days are needed)
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This month, this section will feature an article from Glenbrook North's student-run newspaper the Torch. A new edition of the Torch is distributed approximately every month and can be found on newsstands throughout campus or on its website.
Spartans win state championship
David Greenberg, Staff Writer
As the Blackhawk Cup state championship game at the United Center headed into overtime, Head Coach Evan Poulakidas told his team it only takes one shot to win.
With 54.5 seconds left in the overtime period, forward Joey Day scored, giving the hockey team a 3-2 victory over Benet. Day's goal secured the state championship for the Spartans.
"I looked over at the whole student section and saw a bunch of green and gold and I was like, 'Did that really happen?'" said Day. "And then [my teammates] just tackled me."
Captains Kyle Slovis and Alex Merritt said the celebration in the locker room after the game was surreal.
"I don't think a single person took off a piece of gear for another half hour...everyone was just so excited," senior Alex Merritt said.
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T his month, this section also features a video produced by Glenbrook North broadcasting students. More videos can be found on the GBN-TV website.
Chris Collins and Jon Scheyer remembered
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