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

Dudley ignites Live Life Well Week

Dudley ignites Live Life Well Week

Sabine Kempfe, Nation Editor February 24, 2017

On Tuesday, February 21, Drew Dudley, known worldwide for his inspiring speeches and the Founder and Chief Catalyst of Day One, Inc., came to Glenbard South to speak to students about leadership. All students...

Students rewarded for good service

Students rewarded for good service

Sabine Kempfe, Nation Editor February 24, 2017

LifeSource came to Glenbard South on Wednesday, February 22, for the school’s annual blood drive. Students and staff of all ages lined up to donate for the amazing cause. Junior Patrick Poirier volunteered...

Tina Zupec supervises the cards for the military event with a smile on her face.

Students strive to strengthen community

Kasia Szot, Nation Writer February 10, 2017

Students for Students is a club at Glenbard South that promotes helping out the community. Its primary focus is getting people educated about mental and physical health, as well as spreading awareness...

Lawler leads the band in a song.

Jazz band rocks stage

Sabine Kempfe, Nation Editor February 10, 2017

Jazz has been popular in Chicago since the early 20th century. Known for its intricate composition and steady tone, jazz is truly a unique genre of music. This week, jazz came to the Raider community....

February 6, 2017

Patrick Poirier

Forensics season underway

Forensics season underway

Gabi Pierotti, Writer January 9, 2017

The forensics team, more commonly referred to as the “Speech Team,” has been an integral part of Glenbard South’s winter activities for years.   Senior Maggie Micklo and junior Sam Hume...

Glenbard South embraces ugly sweaters

Glenbard South embraces ugly sweaters

January 4, 2017

As part of spirit week at Glenbard South, Ugly Sweater Day took place on December 14. Many students participated in this event including senior Kelly Sisson. She stated, “Today is one of the only days...

Celebrating Hanukkah

Celebrating Hanukkah

Samantha Perez, Writer December 16, 2016

The eve of the 25th of the Jewish calendar month Kislev, celebrates the coming of the new year and the celebration of lights. The celebration of lights is well known as Hanukkah and is meant to celebrate...

Falling in with transition tycoons

Casey Manzella, Writer December 13, 2016

This fall, Transition Tycoons has been involved in many activities. Transitions Tycoons are a group of students who have graduated high school and are working on living independently. They painted Autumn...

South student perfect on Advanced Placement test

South student perfect on Advanced Placement test

Ethan Sowl, Sports Editor December 10, 2016

 Glenbard South senior, Luke Angelillo, managed to be one of three people in the world to earn a perfect score on the Advanced Placement United States History Test. According to the College Board, it...

Best Buddies rock it at fashion show

Best Buddies rock it at fashion show

Ashraf Abu-sirrieh, Writer December 10, 2016

Best Buddies hosted its annual fashion show, which was held in the little theater at Glenbard South, on December 8th.   Best Buddies hosts a fashion show every year. To prepare it has two hour practices...

Equality for genders at Glenbard South

Sabine Kempfe, Nation Editor November 7, 2016

If you feel strongly about equality and stereotyping issues that are controversial in today’s society or if you just are looking for an environment to express your opinions freely, Gender Equality Club...

Load More Stories

Comments (0)

All comments are moderated. Inappropriate comments violating Glenbard District 87 policy will be turned over to the Glenbard South Administration.
All The Independent Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest