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

Delving Into Principal’s Advisory Board

May 2, 2022

As the 2021 to 2022 school year comes to an end, many are looking forward to summer while some have started to think about next fall. Many changes were made this year at Glenbard South- ranging from Covid...

Earth Action Network Fundraiser

Earth Action Network Fundraiser

Emma Pekkarinen, School News Writer May 2, 2022

This year, Earth Action Network’s (EAN’s) goal is to adopt an animal at Willowbrook Wildlife Center. In order to raise money to do so, the club is hosting a school-wide fundraiser separated by grade...

Unaccompa-Threat Highlights

Unaccompa-Threat Highlights

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer May 2, 2022

Both of Glenbard South’s student-led acapella groups have been hard at work this past year after returning to in-person music with the rest of Glenbard South. Unaccompanied Minors, led by Gabi Allaway...

Creative Writing Club Sets Their Sights on a New Literary Magazine

Creative Writing Club Sets Their Sights on a New Literary Magazine

Matilda McLaren, School News Writer May 2, 2022

Glenbard South’s Creative Writing Club, a coalition of like-minded students who promote various writing events throughout the year, are approaching an official publication for the school’s first ever...

Glenbard South Art Show

Felicity Abbott, Editor in Chief May 1, 2022

If one is looking for something to do this Tuesday, they should check out Glenbard South’s Art Show. The show takes place from 6-9 PM on Tuesday, May 3rd in the Commons Hallway. Awards will be given...

A Celebration of the Arts

A Celebration of the Arts

March 31, 2022

Throughout the month of March, students across the four Glenbard schools had the opportunity to participate in the District 87 Fine Arts Festival, an 11-day event designed to celebrate and educate the...

Before the Grand Release

Before the Grand Release

Luis Irizarry-Ramirez, School News Writer March 25, 2022

The yearbook is the backbone of compiling many memories into a single book. Student and staff members have been working year-round to complete more than 100 pages. The question now is, with only a few...

Prom 2022: Enchanted Forest

Prom 2022: Enchanted Forest

Aminah Ghouse, School News Writer March 25, 2022

Attention Glenbard South Juniors and Seniors! This year’s prom is just around the corner, with an exciting “Enchanted Forest” theme. The dance will be held at The Chicago Cultural Center on Friday,...

Writing Center: Interview With Mr. Hepler

Writing Center: Interview With Mr. Hepler

Asma Irfanullah, School News Writer March 25, 2022

Joshua Hepler, known as Mr. Hepler around Glenbard South, is part of the school’s Writing Center: an area in the LRC with supportive staff who help students work on their writing assignments. Although...

Generation Leadership

Generation Leadership

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer March 25, 2022

Called a great and successful experience by many that attended, the Generation Leadership presentation on March 8th let many students find their inner leader. Students chosen from the Principal Advisory...

Floral Symphony

Floral Symphony

Emma Pekkarinen, School News Writer March 25, 2022

To raise money for the music department at Glenbard South, the Glenbard South Boosters held the Floral Symphony, a blending of Glenbard South performers and skilled florists for an evening of delight that...

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Creative Writing Club Hosts Premier Slam Poetry Fundraiser

Matilda McLaren, School News/ In-Depth Writer March 25, 2022

Creative Writing Club showcased an extensive production on March 18th for the first ever Open Mic Night at Glenbard South, a fundraiser where staff and students could perform specialized pieces in the...

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