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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

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...

Source: Dr. Linette Chaloka

Bestselling Author Nic Stone Visits Glenbard South

Emma Pekkarinen, School News Editor April 12, 2023

Nic Stone, the New York Times Bestselling author of Dear Martin, Dear Justyce, Odd One Out, Jackpot All Bets Are Off, Chaos Theory and numerous other titles visited Glenbard South 7th period on March 14th.   Students...

An Ad Hoc committee to recommend to Glenbard principals if Glenbard students will still have access to the most banned books in the nation

Emma Pekkarinen, School News Editor April 11, 2023

After numerous community concerns about three specific titles in Glenbard libraries, Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe, Flamer by Mike Curato and All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson, actions are being...

A Great Night of Art

A Great Night of Art

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer April 11, 2023

The dim lights of Glenbard South’s Little Theater welcomed all types of performers Friday, March 10th, as Glenbard South’s Creative Writing Club hosted its second annual open mic night, inviting students...

Nine Glenbard South art students visit the Gail Borden Library in Elgin to represent Glenbard South at The Upstate Eight Art Conference.

Upstate Eight Art Conference

Kathy Georgieva, In-Depth Editor April 11, 2023

After years of virtual galleries and workshops, the Upstate Eight Art Conference has finally returned back in-person. 10 pieces from Glenbard South, along with artwork from seven other schools,...

The introduction of the Glenbard Hour has elicited varied reactions from students. Source: Mrs. Santee

Student Opinions on the New Schedule

Ella Pope, Opinions Writer April 10, 2023

Glenbard South has recently announced a new change in the bell schedule with the addition of a new period two times a week called the Glenbard Hour. This new schedule creates a chance for students to get...

A BEU group photo. Source: Aniyah Nelson

Getting to Know BEU

Enaya Siddiqui, Feature Writer March 13, 2023

Gabrielle Seymour is a Black Excellence United member here at Glenbard South. By all means, she loves being a part of BEU. This month being Black History Month, Gabby was seen on the announcements, advertising...

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