Glenbrook South High School

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Glenbrook South High School
Established 1962
Type Public secondary
Principal Brian Wegley
Students 2,665
Grades 9–12
Location 4000 W. Lake Avenue
Glenview, Illinois, USA
Campus Suburban, 80 acres
Colors Navy and Gold
Mascot Titans
Yearbook 'Etruscan'
Newspaper 'Oracle'
Website gbs.glenbrook.k12.il.us

Glenbrook South High School, or GBS, is a public four-year high school located in Glenview, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Northfield Township High School District, which also includes Glenbrook North High School.

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[edit] History

In 1962, due to overcrowding at Glenbrook North, Glenbrook South High School was established. It underwent a dramatic expansion in 2002, which added dozens of classrooms, revamped the music and performing art facilities, and reconfigured parking and athletics fields. Over the Summer of 2007, Glenbrook South updated 6 1960s science classrooms, and reconfigured 2 others to create full-size science classrooms. The Dean's Office, and Student Activities Office were also renovated. A new Food Court was constructed along with a Student Activities Center that was created by reconfiguring the faculty lounge. GBS is currently under construction and is adding a new pool, practice gym, and fitness center. The current weight room will be used to create two health classrooms and one driver education classroom attached to health offices will be constructed in the old weightroom.[1]

Today, Glenbrook South High School is noted for its strong curriculum and high quality of education. Over 95% of students go on to college after graduation. In 2008 Glenbrook South was named the National Grammy Award Winning School as the "best music program in the nation."[citation needed]

[edit] Academics

In 2005, Glenbrook South had an average composite ACT score of 23.9, and graduated 97% of its senior class. The average class size is 19. Glenbrook South has made Adequate Yearly Progress on the Prairie State Achievement Examination, a state test part of the No Child Left Behind Act.[2]

Glenbrook South has recently been awarded with the following:

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  • [National Debate Coaches Association Educator of the Year - Ms. Tara Tate, 2008][1]
  • National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award - Brian Robinson, 2008
  • Illinois Music Educators Association (IMEA)Outstanding Administrator Award - Dr. James Shellard, 2008
  • Illinois Honor Roll for sustained high performance on state assessments, 2005
  • Chicago Tribune Illinois High School All-State Academic Team, 2002
  • Newsweek Magazine Top 150 High Schools in U.S. (3/13/2000)
  • Featured in "Outstanding High Schools in America" by U.S. News & World Report (1/18/1999)
  • Library of the Year for North Suburban Library System, 1999
  • As part of the First in the World Consortium, GBS students scored first in the world in international math & science testing, 1997
  • Presidential Award winner for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics, 1995
  • Kohl & Golden Apple Teaching Award, 1990 & 1992
  • Illinois Superintendent of the Year, 1991
  • Penzell for Smells - Teacher's Union Award 1982
  • For Character Award, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1985
  • Outstanding Principal in Illinois, 1984
  • Cover of U.S. News and World Report, 1984
  • Excellence in Education Award, U.S. Department of Education, 1984

[edit] Activities

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  • National Grammy Signature School Winner - Best Music Program in the Nation, 2008
  • Business Professionals of America Professional Cup Recipient, 2008
  • Named a Grammy Signature School for excellence in choir, orchestra & band, 2002
  • Illinois State Senior Mathematics Champions, 2002
  • Illinois State Individual Events Team Champions, 2003, 2006, Four-time Illinois State Individual Events Team Runner-Up
  • National School of Excellence in Speech, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006
  • Four-time Illinois State Horticulture Team Champions
  • Yearbook Etruscan has won the Pacemaker Award for excellence, 2004 and 2005
  • Yearbook Etruscan has been named a Columbia Scholastic Press Association Crown Finalist, 2003 and 2006
  • Illinois State Varsity Policy Debate Champions, 1973, 1989, 2000, 2005, 2006 and 2008
  • Illinois State Debate Champions in Varsity, JV & Novice Policy, 2005
  • National Debate Champions, 1981, 1998
  • Illinois Science Olympiad C Division(A) State Champions, 2007
  • Illinois State Boys Varsity Lacrosse Champions, 2000
  • Illinois State Boys Varsity Ice Hockey Champions, 2006
  • National Business Professionals of America (Financial Analyst Team)National Champions, 2007
  • Illinois State Boys Varsity Volleyball Champions, 2003
  • IHSA Varsity and ISTA Junior Varsity debate Champions

[edit] Notable alumni

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/district/Publicty/PDF/GBSHB0405_4.pdf
  2. ^ Illinois School Report Card
  3. ^ a b c GBS Alumni
  4. ^ Braun's IMDB bio
  5. ^ Bergl's IMDB bio

[edit] External links

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Central Suburban League
North Division: Highland Park • Deerfield • Glenbrook North • Maine East • Maine West • Niles North
South Division: New Trier • Evanston • Waukegan • Maine South • Niles West • Glenbrook South