The student news site of Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

The Independent

The student news site of Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

The Independent

The student news site of Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

The Independent

Glenbard South 2023-2024 schedule, Source: Glenbard South Website

Raider Hour Welcomes the School Year

Ella Cottman, School News Writer September 26, 2023

The school year has begun and so has a new schedule at Glenbard South. In May of 2023, Principal Santee introduced a new schedule for the upcoming year. Students were able to give their input to see how...

Glenbard South’s rented chiller parked at school. Source: Maggie Falkenberg

South’s Air Conditioning Scare

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer September 26, 2023

The start of mid-August not only brings the start of school but warm temperatures that reach into the nineties.  The building’s air conditioning becomes crucial for keeping teachers and students comfortable,...

The full cast and crew of Rainbow Fish. Source: Nate Heim

Rainbow Fish: South’s Theatre Department Makes a Splash With a Student Director

Ella Pope, School News Editor September 13, 2023

Each year, Glenbard South does three separate theater productions. This year’s first show, Rainbow Fish, is different as it is the first student directed and designed show at Glenbard South. Student...

Caption: Czerchlanski has had a remarkable first year filled with passion and dedication here at Glenbard South. Source: Mrs. Czerchlanski%C2%A0

Mrs. Czerchlanski Brings Heart to Glenbard South

Emma Pekkarinen, School News Writer May 15, 2023

Although Mrs. Brittany Czerchlanski is new to Glenbard South, she brings with her years of experience and an unending passion for her students.  Her first year at Glenbard South but a 10 year educator,...

Lizzie Steele working on set platforms. Photo credit: Lizzie Steele

The Lovely Lizzie Steele

Lizzie Pekkarinen, School News Writer May 15, 2023

“Right when that curtain opens,” said Steele, “is pure magic.” Lizzie Steele is the Student Technical Director in Glenbard South High School’s theater department. She has been a part of the build...

Titles ‘Gender Queer’ and ‘All Boys Aren’t Blue’ to Stay in Circulation in Glenbard Libraries

Emma Pekkarinen, School News Editor May 15, 2023

After months of examination the Ad Hoc Committee for Reconsidering Library Materials voted to keep the titles Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe and All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson in Glenbard libraries....

Drama Honors Society Bids Farewell to the Class of 2023

Kaitlyn Urbanowicz, School News Writer May 15, 2023

As the 2022-23 school year comes to a close, Glenbard South must say goodbye to its current senior class. The unfortunate truth is that many clubs and organizations will be losing valuable members, and...

Senora Giffey smiles in front of a Pablo Picasso painting

South’s Señora Giffey Retires, Leaving a Legacy of Kindness and Strength

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief May 3, 2023

After 28 years in Glenbard South’s classrooms, beloved Spanish teacher Mrs. Suzanne Giffey-Molitor is retiring at the end of the 2022-2023 school year.  Señora Giffey, as she’s referred to by...

Magic Kingdom’s firework show. (Photo Credits: Colin Crook and Nico Duenas)

The Magic of Glenbard South’s Music Department

Felicity Abbott, Editor in Chief April 12, 2023

A trip 3 years in the making just came into actuality.  On March 1st the Glenbard South Music Department departed for Disney World in Orlando, Florida. This trip was originally supposed to occur in Spring...

The Spotlight Shines on “Anastasia: The Musical”

The Spotlight Shines on “Anastasia: The Musical”

Kaitlyn Urbanowicz, School News Writer April 12, 2023

Each school year the Glenbard South theater department performs three separate productions. Their final production for the 2022-23 season is “Anastasia: The Musical.”   Since auditions in...

Source: Zaid Ibrahim

Glenbard South Scholastic Bowl: Regional Champions

Emma Pekkarinen, School News Editor April 12, 2023

For the first time in 19 years the Glenbard South Scholastic Bowl team brought home the gold as Regional champions.  According to sophomore Andrew Lullo, “Both this year and last year we had an undefeated...

This year’s Math Team excited after winning Regionals

Math Team’s Season Adds Up

Kaitlyn Urbanowicz, School News Writer April 12, 2023

Math Team, coached by Mr. Haresh Harpalani, Mr. David Jodelka and Ms. Elizabeth Anderson, is an opportunity for students to compete against other schools by using their problem solving skills to complete...

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