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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

Turning over a new page: Yearbook club at Glenbard South

Claire Rogers, School News Writer September 9, 2022

Ever wonder what goes into making your yearbook such a keepsake from your highschool years? Hours of work go into the design, the theme, the  pictures, and the layout, not to mention making it all...

Best Buddies posing for their annual Halloween event last year. Photo Credit: Felicity Abbott

Thank You For Being A Friend: Best Buddies at Glenbard South

Emma Pekkarinen, School News Editor September 9, 2022

Forging friendships is the name of the game for Best Buddies at Glenbard South! Individuals with and without disabilities are a part of this inclusive community focused on friendship. With events every...

Glenbard South to Remember 9/11

Glenbard South to Remember 9/11

Emma Pekkarinen, School News Editor September 9, 2022

This year Glenbard South will remember 9/11 through education and service. A nationally recognized day of service and remembrance Glenbard South will be participating in its commemoration.  On Friday...

“Love/Sick”: A Look Into the Cast

“Love/Sick”: A Look Into the Cast

Kaitlyn Urbanowicz, School News Writer September 9, 2022

With the start of school at Glenbard South comes the start of many extracurricular activities, and theater is no exception. Drama director Ms. Jessica Keuth-Rahtjen chose the play “Love/Sick” to...

The poster for “Love/Sick” created by Hans Herrera which shows the beauty and the flaws of love.

Behind The Scenes of Love/Sick

Lizzie Pekkarinen, School News Writer September 9, 2022

This September, on the 15th, 16th, and 17th Glenbard South’s theater will be opening its doors for the first time this year for the play Love/Sick. Featuring nine vignettes about all different types...

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...

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