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

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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...

DHS members at Theater Fest.

GBS Attends Theater Fest

Lizzie Pekkarinen, Editor February 8, 2024

On January 11th-13th, 14 Drama Honors Society members attended Theater Fest, at Illinois State University.    Theater Fest is one of the largest state-wide theater conventions for high school students...

“My favorite pictures are the ones from our crazy bench! It really captures how much everyone supports each other whether it’s on or off the court.” Said Mizwicki. Source: Allie Mizwicki

The 7:00 Time Slot, A Historic First For The Glenbard South Girls Basketball Team

Emma Pekkarinen, Editor in Chief February 8, 2024

Pack the Place, a night of Raider pride and celebration marked a historic first for the Glenbard South girls’ basketball team. For this year’s Pack the Place, senior Allie Mizwicki advocated for and...

All-State Theater and Music Broadcast

Kaitlyn Urbanowicz, Multimedia Editor February 8, 2024

The entire Glenbard South Choir performs “Fruitcake” at this years holiday concert. Source: Maggie Falkenberg

“Must Be Made With Fruit”

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer January 8, 2024

The holiday orchestra and choir concert always presents numerous holiday pieces performed by talented student musicians for families, friends and community members alike. Some pieces have become an annual...

GBS Speech Team poses for a photo after their successful speech tournament.

Glenbard South Speech Members ‘Speak Now’ During Their Home Tournament

Lizzie Pekkarinen, Section Editor January 8, 2024

On Saturday December 2nd, Glenbard South hosted its home Speech competition. The theme was Celebrities, with of course an emphasis on Taylor Swift, now named Time magazine Person of the Year. “If you’ve...

Scott Backovich, the founder of ENVOLVE, presents to student leaders from all four Glenbard schools. Source: Chris Strobel

ENVOLVE Student Leadership Conference

Ella Pope, School News Editor November 29, 2023

     This fall, ENVOLVE, a student leadership program created by Scott Backovich, visited Glenbard South. Through an exciting presentation filled with engaging activities, he taught students from all...

The preschool students pictured here on Halloween, the students visited classrooms around South trick or treating at each class.

Little Raider’s Preschool: Child Development at Glenbard South

Emma Pekkarinen, Editor in Chief November 27, 2023

Child Development is a class dedicated to learning about children’s development through the Little Raider’s Preschool at south. While the class is focused on the growth and development of the preschoolers-...

First Friendsgiving for the Raiders

Maggie Falkenberg, Social Media Manager November 27, 2023

Although Thanksgiving is often overlooked in preparation for the festive winter season, many people in November take time to come together with their closest friends- in addition to their families. Surprisingly,...

The full cast and crew of “The Trojan Women” (Source: Nate Wallace)

South’s Theater Department Immerses Audiences in the City of Troy with “The Trojan Women”

Kaitlyn Urbanowicz, School News Writer November 15, 2023

          On November 14th, 15th and 16th the Glenbard South Theater Department will perform its second show of the 2023-24 season, a play titled “The Trojan Women”. Originally written by Euripides...

The Creative Writing Club shows off their Lit Mag.

The Creative Writing Club at Glenbard South

Lizzie Pekkarinen, Editor October 25, 2023

     “It’s a very fun-filled club,” said Leilani Benson, a member of Creative Writing Club, “where you can naturally be yourself.” The Creative Writing Club is a warm and welcoming group...

“The Rainbow Fish”: A Broadcast Story

Kaitlyn Urbanowicz, Multimedia Editor September 30, 2023

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