- Glenbrook South High School
Infobox Secondary school
name = Glenbrook South High School
motto =
established = 1962
principal = Brian Wegley
type = Public secondary
grades = 9–12
city = 4000 W. Lake Avenue
Glenview
state =Illinois
country = USA
enrollment = 2,665
faculty =
campus =Suburban , 80 acres
mascot =Titans
colors = Navy and Gold
yearbook = "Etruscan"
newspaper = "Oracle"
website = [http://gbs.glenbrook.k12.il.us/ gbs.glenbrook.k12.il.us]
picture =Glenbrook South High School, or GBS, is a public four-year
high school located in Glenview, Illinois, a suburb ofChicago, Illinois , in theUnited States . It is part ofNorthfield Township High School District , which also includesGlenbrook North High School .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 former weight room has been turned into two health classrooms with a driver education classroom attached. [http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/district/Publicty/PDF/GBSHB0405_4.pdf]
Today, Glenbrook South High School is noted for its strong curriculum and high quality of education. Over 96% 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." fact|date=June 2008
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 theNo Child Left Behind Act . [ [ftp://ftpirptcard.isbe.net/ReportCard2005/1401622500002_e.pdf Illinois School Report Card] ]Glenbrook South has recently been awarded with the following:
* [National Debate Coaches Association Educator of the Year - Ms. Tara Tate, 2008] [http://glenbrooksouth.blogspot.com/2008/04/gbs-debate-coach-tara-tate-named-2008.html]
* 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, 1984Activities
*National Grammy Signature School Winner - Best Music Program in the Nation, 2008
*Illinois State Debate Champions in Varsity and JV Policy, 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 Oralist Mathematics Champions, 2006
*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
*IllinoisScience Olympiad C Division(A) State Champions, 2007
*Illinois State Boys Varsity Lacrosse Champions, 2000
*Illinois State Boys Varsity Ice Hockey Champions, 2006, 2007
*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
*IHSA Boys Gymnastics All-Around Champion (Steve Deutsch) 2008Notable alumni
*
Mark G. Hambley (1965), former Ambassador toQatar andLebanon [http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/District/Publicty/html/GBSGreatAlumni.htm GBS Alumni] ]
*Richard A. Martin (1967), Assistant United States Attorney, New York
*Wendy Braun (1988), actress [ [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0105876/bio Braun's IMDB bio] ] Fact|date=October 2008
*Emily Bergl (1993), actress [ [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004749/bio Bergl's IMDB bio] ] Fact|date=October 2008
*Samuel Witwer (1995), actorFact|date=October 2008
*Katie Cleary (2000), Model,Deal or No Deal (US) models Fact|date=October 2008
*Patrick Stump (2002), lead singer/guitarist ofFall Out Boy Fact|date=October 2008
*Alice Lee (2007), Broadway singer, "Spring Awakening " (2008)Fact|date=October 2008References
External links
* [http://gbs.glenbrook.k12.il.us/ Official Website]
* [http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/ Northfield Township High School District 225]
* [http://terraserver.microsoft.com/addressimage.aspx?t=4&s=10&lon=-87.852452961395&lat=42.0893878127092&alon=-87.84944231&alat=42.08757785&w=3&opt=0&qs=4000+West+Lake+Ave%7cGlenview%7cIL%7c&addr=4000+W+Lake+Ave%2c+Glenview%2c+IL+60025 Microsoft Terraserver satellite photo of school campus]
* [http://www.gbsoracle.com/ School Newspaper]
* [http://www.ihsfw.com/links/F-G_folder/Glenview_GlenbrookSouth.html IHSFW's Glenbrook South Titans football page] News web site
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