Fine & Applied Arts

The Oracle, the official student newspaper of GBS, produces seven issues of award-winning journalism each school year, covering everything from politics to breaking news, to personality profiles, South's art scene, and our varsity sports teams. All content - writing, images, and design - is planned and created by students. Writers and editors can join the paper by taking the Intro to Journalism elective; photographers and illustrators can join by talking with Mr. Wysocki.

TV students provide programming and set the schedule for Comcast Channel 26 and WOW! Channel 14 in Glenview. This co-curricular provides numerous exciting opportunities for students to create a wide variety of film and video projects. Students also cover and produce video content for many school events such as games and the V-Show.

Art club is an open club for all students interested in creating art! It is not a replacement for Art classes, but it is a way for students to spend an hour after school creating!

This GBS literary magazine showcases short stories, poems, and other writings as well as artwork and photography by GBS students. As a member of the staff, you will decide what to publish, and how, through a wide variety of media. All are welcome regardless of experience!
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Drama Club meets every other Tuesday for people who want to be involved in all aspects of GBS Theatre. We help with productions, learn about skills needed in the theatre, listen to professional speakers, initiate service projects and play theatre games. You will also have the opportunity to attend Theatrefest in January.

Etruscan, the GBS yearbook, comes out each May. Etruscan is a regular class that meets daily and earns a full credit. A semester of journalism is a preferred prerequisite, but students can be approved for staff participation with a teacher recommendation. Students interested in joining staff as a photographer can join through a tryout process in February.

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is the Career and Technical Student Organization for​ Family and Consumer Science students. FCCLA is a national student organization that helps young people become better leaders in their families, careers and communities. Students learn skills for life: planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making and interpersonal communication. FCCLA is the only student organization with the family as it's central focus. Members have the opportunity to demonstrate leadership skills through participating in proficiency events, showcasing community service projects, exploring careers, attending educational sessions and serving as an elected officer.

WGBK radio provides opportunities for Glenbrook South students to operate a working FM radio station.

Jazz Band is an extracurricular activity that meets throughout the year. The basic fundamentals of the jazz idiom will be studied, and performance is the course’s goal. The band directors conduct auditions once the school year begins to determine a student’s placement in either Jazz Lab Band or Jazz Ensemble.

Learn the technical aspects of theatre- lighting, sound, set construction- by being a member of the Stage Crew! Stage Crew is the running crew for all GBS productions

Come work to gather the latest fashion trends of the year (including trends in photography/editing), and organize them in a way which allows students to express themselves and capture the style trends of society and GBS.