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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

South's student-led production stirs up wild success

South’s student-led production stirs up wild success

Abigail Anderson December 1, 2024

If I were to crack open a dictionary, flip through the worn pages and slide my finger across the page to the word productive, the picture below would be Kaitlyn Urbanowitzc. Aside from being an active...

Life beyond Glenbard South for security guard Joe Conforti

Life beyond Glenbard South for security guard Joe Conforti

Joseph DeMeo December 1, 2024

Beloved security guard Joe Conforti has been working at Glenbard South High School for ten years scanning passes, patrolling the halls and working the crosswalk in the mornings. His loving personality...

Juggling careers and motherhood: A day in the life of an athletic trainer

Juggling careers and motherhood: A day in the life of an athletic trainer

Robert Gates Jr., Feature Writer October 25, 2024

For Jessica Erwin, balancing her career as an athletic trainer and motherhood is no easy feat. Even still, she manages to find a rhythm that works. Working at local high school Glenbard South, Erwin spends...

Pak posing after her final performance of The Nutcracker as The Sugarplum Fairy in her last year at West Suburban Ballet. (Source: Evelyn Pak)

Evelyn Pak: On the Path From Prodigy to Prima

Haley Wong, Editor in Chief August 9, 2024

I would not be surprised to learn that Evelyn Pak has superhuman abilities. She already lives what seems to be a double life, which–if the movies have taught me anything–seems to be a necessary aspect...

Beloved Social Studies Teacher Ms. Jeanette Purdy Retires

Emma Pekkarinen, Editor in Chief May 3, 2024

From nurse to flight attendant Ms. Jeanette Purdy thought of many different professions before teaching. However, it was sitting in her College of DuPage history class where Ms. Purdy found her interest...

Ms. Skizas Receives a Harmonious Welcome Back

Haley Wong, Editor-in-Chief April 2, 2024

When I first met Stephanie Skizas, I was very glad I was not wearing jeans. During a rehearsal for the combined choir concert with Glenbard South High School and my ensemble from Glen Crest Middle School,...

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AP Literature: A Glimpse into Current Students’ Experiences

Emma Pekkarinen, Editor in Chief February 8, 2024

In room 100, the bell rings and students find their seats. However, this is no ordinary English class - it  is the only section of AP English Literature and Composition at Glenbard South. The class, taught...

During colder months, salt can accumulate on sidewalks- inflicting abrasive “salt burn”. Source: Shutterflock

Winter Salt Effects and Solutions

Matilda McLaren, Feature Editor February 8, 2024

Winter salts are commonly used for winter maintenance and prevents slick sidewalks and pavements during the colder months. In the “snow belt” portion of the United States, winter salt is often used...

The Hiles: A Valentine’s Day Special

Aniyah Nelson, Multimedia Creator February 8, 2024

Mrs. Peterson is an experienced educator with 11 years of prior teaching experience under her belt.

A Lifelong, Passionate Learner, Mrs. Peterson is a Wonderful New Addition to South’s Science Department

Emma Pekkarinen, Editor in Chief October 25, 2023

While this is Mrs. Gabrielle Peterson’s first year at Glenbard South, this is- in fact- her 11th year teaching. Peterson previously taught in a Chicago charter school for three years and then at Naperville...

GECRC's new Volunteer Coordinator Polly Cooper has a long history with the organization.

The Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center: A Beloved Community Embracing Change

Matilda McLaren, Feature Editor September 25, 2023

The mission of the Glen Ellyn Children's Resource Center (GECRC)-since it began as a 501c(3) nonprofit in 2003-has been to connect underprivileged families in the community with the best academic resources...

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