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Business mentors wanted for inaugural Glenbrook Entrepreneurship Business Incubator course
Building a business will become a community effort next fall in the Glenbrooks.
In the robust Entrepreneurship Business Incubator course, l aunching at both GBN and GBS for the 2016-17 school year, sophomores, juniors and seniors will be introduced to an authentic world of entrepreneurship through real-life lessons from real-life professionals. Currently, GBN and GBS business departments are recruiting community members, parents, business partners and alumni who can lend their expertise.
"What will make this program unique is the relationship-building between students and professionals with experience in the business world," said Dawn Hall, GBS Instructional Supervisor for Career and Technical Education. "The wisdom and feedback our partners provide will be integral to the educational and creative process."
The programs, known as Spartan Startup and Titan Startup, respectively, will have students learn about business first-hand as they build a product or service throughout the school year and finish with a "Pitch Night" to a panel of entrepreneurs and venture capitalists at the end of the course.
Volunteers are needed to serve as mentors who connect with the business teams weekly, coaches who deliver strategic short lessons in the classroom, advisory board panelists who offer advice and evaluate the companies twice a year, and donors who contribute to seed funds. All aspects of running a business will need to be covered, from accounting, marketing and human resources to finance and legal, said Hall.
"Invested volunteers will see the profound effect they have on helping students develop skills for college and career success," Hall said. "We're very excited to have volunteers share their passion, experience and wisdom as part of a curriculum to prepare the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders."
The Glenbrooks will host an Open House on Monday, April 18, at 7 p.m at the District Office, for professionals interested in volunteering for the Spartan Startup or Titan Startup programs. The Open House will include a brief presentation, overview of the program and introductions to teachers and program leaders. To reserve a spot, RSVP to startup@glenbrook225.org by April 13.
"We know our Glenbrook community is filled with entrepreneurs, executives and business professionals who can enrich this learning environment," said Mary Kosirog, GBN Instructional Supervisor for Career and Life skills.
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Updates to school calendar
Schools will be closed on the scheduled reserved emergency day on Monday, April 4.
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Bus registration for students
Early-bird student bus registration for the 2016-17 school year begins Monday, April 4. Parents may save up to $150 if registration is completed by Friday, June 3. 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 on the District website or for pick-up in the District Office.
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Symphonic Wind Ensemble Band features senior soloists
Thursday, April 7, 7:30 p.m., CPA
This concert will feature GBN's top concert band, the Symphonic Wind Ensemble Band, directed by Mark Running and student conductor Chase Frankel. The concert, free and open to the public, will feature senior soloists Suzanne Yost on Flute, Ilana Schreiber, Anna Samuelsohn and Leo Mayer on Trumpet, Kate Seno on Baritone Saxophone, and Alec Mawrence on Tuba.
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2016 Glenbrook College Fair opens for families
Thursday, April 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Glenbrook South
More than 200 colleges from around the country will participate in the 2016 Glenbrook College Fair, with admissions representatives available to answer questions. This event offers a great opportunity for sophomore and junior students and their parents to gather information and learn about many different colleges and universities.
Parking will be available at Glenbrook South, with overflow parking and shuttle service at Glenbrook Hospital if lots fill up. View the list of the participating colleges.
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Reception for CSL Art Exhibit
Thursday, April 14, 6-8 p.m., The Art Center in Highland Park
The 28th annual Central Suburban League (CSL) Art Exhibit will feature student artwork from twelve participating high schools: Glenbrook North, Glenbrook South, Deerfield, Evanston, Highland Park, Maine East, Maine South, Maine West, New Trier, Niles North, Niles West, and Waukegan High Schools. Students will showcase various types of drawings, paintings, digital art, graphic design, photography, ceramics, jewelry, and sculpture at the exhibit, held from April 14 through 20, at The Art Center, 1957 Sheridan Road in Highland Park. An opening reception will kick off the exhibit.
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WGBK presents 23rd annual Radiothon
Friday, April 15, 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 Cure It On The Court Foundation. To raise money for the organization, which funds pediatric cancer research studies at the University of Chicago, WGBK will solicit 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 White Sox tickets and more.
For more information, please contact Peggy Holecek at 847-509-2571 or mholecek@glenbrook225.org .
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Glenbrook musical presents, Aida
 Wednesday, April 27 through Saturday, April 30, 7:30 p.m., CPA
This spring, the Glenbrooks will sail through time as students from GBS and GBN dance and sing in an ancient Egyptian setting in the Broadway musical adaption of Aida. Based on the classic 19th-century opera of the same name, Aida tells the story of an Egyptian prince who falls in love with a Nubian princess. Against all odds, the couple strives to find a way to be together, even in the face of doom.
With music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice, the "pop-opera" features songs sung in a pop style of music. Members of the cast received a special master class with original Broadway Aida star, Heather Headley, in March. Headley, who earned a Tony Award for Best Actresses for her pioneering of the title character, workshopped with the cast, critiquing performances, offering vocal tips and demonstrating singing and acting techniques.
Performances will be held at GBN from April 27 through 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sheely Center for Performing Arts. Tickets are $13 and can be purchased at Showtix4u.com.
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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 2016 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 tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. In recognition of their support, donors receive public acknowledgement in numerous ways throughout the year.
Parents are also invited to attend an upcoming committee meeting to help make the event a success. Meetings will be held Wednesday, April 13, and Wednesday May 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Green & Gold Conference Room.
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DECA's business-minded students qualify for Nationals
This month, at the Illinois DECA State competition, 31 GBN DECA students finished in the Top 10 position. 25 of these students qualified for the International Competition (ICDC) this April, representing one of the largest delegations elected from an Illinois high school.
In addition, the chapter earned National DECA recognition, Thrive Level, in the Chapter & Membership Campaigns and Gold Status, in the iConnect Campaign.
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Debate duo nabs state championship
At the Varsity IHSA state tournament in Policy debate, GBN earned their sixth state title in the last seven years as the team of senior Anthony Trufanov and junior Jonah Jacobs beat out their competition and won first place.
The team defeated New Trier in the finals on a 5-0 decision. Trufanov was named first speaker and captain of the All-State Debate Team and Jacobs was named 3rd speaker and member of the All-State Debate Team.
Trufanov, who came in first place last year, is one of the few Illinois debaters who have won a state title twice.
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GBN tuba player announced as member of 2016
National Youth Orchestra
This summer, Alec Mawrence will have the unique opportunity to tour Europe with more than 100 peers. As he visits some of the world's top venues, he'll bring one nontraditional item with him: his tuba.
The Glenbrook North senior was announced by Carnegie Hall, this month, as a member of the prestigious National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA). The 109 outstanding young members of the 2016 orchestra were considered by Carnegie Hall to be among the finest musicians in the country, following a comprehensive and highly competitive audition process.
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Cellist awarded prestigious music scholarship
Nominated from some of the most talented and high achieving musicians around the nation, senior Josiah Yoo has been selected to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Scholarship.
One of twenty recipients this year, Yoo was presented with $10,000, to offset the cost of studying classical music, and the opportunity to perform on National Public Radio's From the Top radio program.
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Math Team advances to state
For the 36th year in a row, the GBN Math Team will travel downstate to Champaign, Illinois for the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) State Math Contest.
The teams' members will compete in 12 different math-related events.
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This month, this section features an article from 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.
New class allows Spartans to create business
Junior Dylan Rose was always curious about business incubators, but he never thought one would ever exist at Glenbrook North. So when Rose first heard about the new Entrepreneurship Business Incubator course that would be offered next year, he signed up for it.
"At first I was excited," said Rose. "I was thinking, 'What ideas could I bring to it? Where would I take it?' And as I learned more about it, I was even more interested because I thought, 'Okay, I could get a mentor and I could dedicate a lot of time to working on something that will definitely help me outside of school.'"
According to business education teacher Mindy Ingersoll, the Entrepreneurship Business Incubator, also known as the Spartan Startup, differs from existing business classes because it is a year-long class that provides students with a template for business, where they can research and test aspects of the company they create. The end goal is to create a viable product.
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Glenbrook United victorious at 2016 state tournament
For the fourth time in the last six years, the Glenbrook United boys basketball team earned gold in the State tournament, held from March 12-13.
Coach Pa'al Joshi said the team showcased their determination and athletic toughness by defeating their larger opponents 60-57.
The members of the GU boys team are: Martin Piorkowski, Robert Jacynski, Andrew Yang, John Archabal, Kevin Levy, Andy Lowry, Henry Tish, Michael Young, Henry Tish, John Cienkus, and Jonathan Shtivelberg.
In addition, the GU girls team won the state bronze medal at the tournament. The members of the GU girls team are: Emma Lantry, Hannah Flanagan, Nina Santacrose, Amara Hans, Frankie Crist, Katie Baeckelandt, and Kelly Kogen.
"Congratulations are due to both teams, athletes, parents and coaches for all their time and commitment," said Joshi.
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National opera sensation and GBN alumna, Catherine Hamilton, headlines "Night of Glenbrook Theater"
The Glenbrook High School Foundation is proud to announce Catherine Hamilton, GBN graduate, as the featured guest speaker at the "Night of Glenbrook Theater" benefit on Saturday, April 30.
Hamilton will return home to speak about her successful career in the performing arts, including her most recent appearance in The Merry Widow at the Lyric Opera of Chicago in November. The 2005 GBN graduate has performed on many national stages, including the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, where she was in the original production of The Merry Widow. This past November, she was cast in the Chicago production at the Lyric Opera.
The Foundation's fourth annual fundraiser, "A Night of Glenbrook Theater," will include dinner, speeches from Hamilton and a viewing of the Glenbrook musical Aida.
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Young musicians are invited to submit an application to compete in the Rock the Green -Battle of the North Shore Youth Bands by May 3.
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