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Dr.Sarah Muneer addressing FMPC members. Source: Mrs. Brittany Palmer
Dr. Sarah Ahmed: Saving Lives and Providing Insight
All pictures are from the 11/14/2022 principal advisory meeting during the PLC period.
Leadership at Glenbard South with Ms. Santee
Freshmen Elections
The World of AP
The World of AP
Glenbard South’s Newspaper Editors present to the District 87 Board of Education
Glenbard South’s Newspaper Editors present to the District 87 Board of Education
Z-Library banning causes a frenzy among readers
https://wjon.com/9th-minnesota-turkey-farm-hit-by-deadly-bird-flu-strain/
How Important is the Thanksgiving Turkey?
Accepting Mediocrity over Striving for Perfection
Accepting Mediocrity over Striving for Perfection
Do students feel safer with the new security measures?
Photo Credit: Ms. Chaloka
Homecoming 2022: Inside or Outside?
Source: Interview Magazine
Artistry Through Film: Damien Chazelle’s Filmography
The Different Ways of Expressing Emotions
The Different Ways of Expressing Emotions
Caption: Julia Butterfly Hill rests on her platform atop Luna.  Source:https://www.times-standard.com/2019/07/18/throwback-thursday-tree-sitter-offered-to-come-down-in-1998-timber-company-didnt-negotiate/
Julia Butterfly Hill
MLK: A Man Never Forgotten
MLK: A Man Never Forgotten
Joe Biden with former president Barack Obama in 2015. SOURCE: Wikipedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Joe_Biden_and_Barack_Obama_walking.jpg
Controversy Sparks in the White House
Dr.Sarah Muneer addressing FMPC members. Source: Mrs. Brittany Palmer
Dr. Sarah Ahmed: Saving Lives and Providing Insight
Felicity Abbott exploring D.C’s sights during the WJMC Conference. Source: Felicity Abbott
Felicity Abbott Takes On The 2022 Washington Journalism and Media Conference
Mr. Edwards is excited that he has joined the Glenbard South community! Source: Mr. Edwards
Mr. Travis Edwards Lends A Helping Hand To The Students of Glenbard South
Akhoon is a Glenbard South freshman on the swimming team. She was on the Homecoming Court representing the freshman class. Source: Raha Akhoon
Inside the Freshman Homecoming Court: Raha Akhoon
Mikey Alam, a Glenbard South sophomore, is an expert at building off this spark to create complex artistic pieces. Source: Mikey Alam
An Artist’s Journey: Glenbard South Student Mikey Alam
Source: Tim Burton Productions
Wednesday Addams: A Cultural Reset
Source: Interview Magazine
Artistry Through Film: Damien Chazelle’s Filmography
A Beginner’s Guide to Classical Literature
The Guest List
‘The Guest List’
Source: HarperCollins (Link to https://www.harpercollins.com/)
‘Before the Coffee Gets Cold’: just my cup of coffee
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Emma Pekkarinen

Emma Pekkarinen, School News Editor

My name is Emma Pekkarinen and I am a junior and editor for the School News section this year. I am a member of Speech team and participate in theatre, as well as various other activities at South. In my free time I enjoy reading and baking. 

 

All content by Emma Pekkarinen
Mr. Edwards is excited that he has joined the Glenbard South community! Source: Mr. Edwards

Mr. Travis Edwards Lends A Helping Hand To The Students of Glenbard South

December 12, 2022
GBS Model UN ready for a day of debate and resolution at Carl Sandburg Model UN, their first conference of the year! Photo credit: Mr. Ruben Rodriguez

Glenbard South Model UN

October 28, 2022
Caption: The Pumpkin Spice Latte I taste-tested before writing this article. Video/Photo Credit: Emma Pekkarinen and Wikimedia Commons

The Pumpkin Spice Latte: A Breakdown

September 27, 2022
BEU 2021-2022, the club celebrates and learns about African American culture. Photo Credit: Ms. Harper

Black Excellence United

September 26, 2022
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage month Latinos Unidos partnered with Student Equity Counsel to decorate the wall outside of the deans’ office. Photo Credit: Emma Pekkarinen

Latinos Unidos

September 26, 2022
Ms. Guana abroad during one of her many adventures. Source: Ms. Guana

Ms. Gauna Breathes New Life into Social Studies

September 9, 2022
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

September 9, 2022
Glenbard South to Remember 9/11

Glenbard South to Remember 9/11

September 9, 2022
Earth Action Network Fundraiser

Earth Action Network Fundraiser

May 2, 2022
Floral Symphony

Floral Symphony

March 25, 2022
Black History Month Door Decorating Contest

Black History Month Door Decorating Contest

March 3, 2022
Check-Mate!

Check-Mate!

January 31, 2022

Much Ado About Nothing: The Student Side

November 23, 2021

Orchestra Concert 

October 18, 2021
Speech Team

Speech Team

September 15, 2021
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