Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Administrators hope conservative approach offers financial stability for future students at Glenbrook high schools.
The following release was provided by District 225. The Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education approved the 2012-13 budget, projecting $101,184,315 in revenues and $101,181,009 in expenditures in the Operating Fund. Based on the approved budget, the District forecasts an Operating Fund balance of $69.7 million as of June 30, 2013. “Maintaining strong fund balances is a key financial strategy for our district as we face uncertainties such as increasing student enrollment and potential decreases in state and federal funding,” said Board President Skip Shein. “By doing so, we greatly enhance our ability to continue providing the level of service our community expects from the Glenbrooks.” The majority (95%) of the District …
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
GBS and GBN recently participated in an energy study to reduce use and save money. The Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity rated the district as 'highly efficient'; the schools have reduced energy consumption by $1M since 2008-2009.
Glenbrook North and South are doing their part to go Green but still have room for improvement, according to a recent energy study through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The retro-commissioning energy audit identified opportunities to reduce energy use and save money throughout the district, which was recognized as 'highly efficient' by the agency. Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) was designated to complete the review at GBN while EnerNOC, Inc., an energy consulting firm, conducted the analysis at GBS. Both schools completed the no-cost process during the 2012 spring semester. “It was cited that the maintenance staff do an exceptional job in operating the schools in a highly efficient manner…
Monday, September 10, 2012
Glenbrook North beat Glenbrook South for the first time in eight years at Friday night's varsity football game.
Grant Rushing's 16 yard run with 44.7 seconds remaining gave Glenbrook North football the 21-14 lead over Glenbrook South to earn the Spartans their first victory over rival Titans in eight years, the Northbrook Star reports. GBS (1-2) quarterback Max Cohen connected a 41-yard pass with Brett Laurie for the game's first touchdown, but GBN (2-1) tied the game on the next drive with a 67-yard pass to Nick Cox. A second touchdown gave the Spartans a 14-7 lead before halftime. With 7:02 remaining in the game, Titans' QB threw a 43-yard touchdown pass to Cody Carroll for the game's second tie, until Rushing's game winning run. This is the Spartans' second victory in three games, on the heels of their home opener win last week against Lane Tech…
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Students in a unique academic program at the Glenbrook schools discover community after a summer of grieving.
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
The following story was provided by District 225. Across District 225, on August 23, students filled the halls of Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South high schools for the first time after a particularly challenging summer. The months usually consumed with vacations and relaxation had been broken up by a handful of inexplicable events that touched the lives of many in the Northbrook and Glenview communities — the death of a teacher, a student who died in a car accident, the suicides of a GBN alum and a GBN football player. So on the rainy Thursday morning, as students of the Glenbrook Academy of International Studies gathered in the Student Activities Center at GBS, they were greeted with a personal story from the program’s director Matt …
Monday, July 16, 2012
Representatives from the railroad company will discuss the circumstances of the July 4 train derailment and bridge collapse on Shermer Rd. that killed two Glenview residents.
At the request of Northbrook and Glenview officials, representatives from Union Pacific will appear at a community meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at the Glenbrook North Sheely Center for the Performing Arts. Officials are expected to discuss the safety history of the collapsed viaduct — the site of two prior derailments — construction plans for the replacement viaduct and information for those looking to file claims with Union Pacific. Read Patch's full coverage of the train derailment and bridge collapse here. Representatives from the Federal Railroad Administration, Illinois Commerce Commission and Illinois Department of Transportation are also scheduled to attend the meeting. Community members at the meeting will have an opportunity to ask …
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Kyle Caraher was an honor roll student and football player.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Kyle Caraher was an honor roll student and football player.
A 17-year-old Glenbrook North High School senior died after his car collided with an SUV Monday afternoon. Kyle Caraher was driving to his friend's house in Wisconsin where his family was vacationing at about 1 p.m. when the crash occurred, the Columbia County Sheriff's Department stated in a press release. The teen was pronounced dead at the scene. Wisconsin police say Caraher's car was traveling north on a country road and failed to stop at a stop sign. His vehicle was hit by an SUV travelling east at the intersection. The SUV driver suffered minor injuries. The sheriff's department said speed is not believed to be a factor in the crash. “We are devastated beyond words," Glenbrook North Principal Paul Pryma said. "Kyle was a strong, …
Friday, June 29, 2012
Two young men and their families were remembered last night during a public gathering at the Village Presbyterian Church.
On the heels of Billy Garrity's death earlier this month, Northbrook is greiving over the death of another young person, Ryan McCarthy, a Glenbrook North alumni, who committed suicide at his home on Wednesday. He was 20. The Village Presbyterian Church has scheduled a public gathering tonight at 7:30 p.m. for people to pay respects to both men and their families. "Anyone who would like to come is more than welcome to come and talk and pray and be together," said Mike Nevling, senior pastor at Village Presbyterian. "We need to be there and affirm love for one another, affirm community for one another, affirm life for one another." According to the Cook County Medical Examiner, both deaths were ruled a suicide. Northbrook resident Kati …
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Final medal count: one gold, three silver - and all succeed!
Glenbrook North and South students all came out winners during the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games in Normal. Julie Halfen earned gold in the 50-meter run and Daniel Raviv captured silver in the 100 and 200-runs. And the Glenbrook United soccer team earned a silver medal after beating Jacksonville 6-2 in the semi-finals. The games were held June 15-17 at Illinois State University in Bloomington. Athletes were divided into competition heats based on their age, gender and comparable entry scores. Glenbrook United fielded a team of 12 this year. This was the first year that it went downstate and the second time it played in Special Olympics Illinois. Students from both Glenbrook North and South are on the team. The program allows …
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Readers respond to last week's death of a Glenbrook North student.
People use social media to offer their condolences to the Garrity family, whose son, Billy, passed away last week. Here's a sampling: "My heart breaks for this family." - Jennifer Speer Hanskat on Facebook "Praying for peace for the Garrity's." Donna Meyer Hayes on Facebook "So sad. My heart goes out to the family and the kids." - Kim White Reome on Facebook "What a sad tragedy. Our thoughts go out to the GBN community." - North Shore Country Day School on Facebook "He was a really sweet talented boy with a loving family and a million friends. I am deeply saddened by the news of Billy's death. I know he is in a better place now and all the anguish he felt has been lifted. I pray for his family to find peace...... somehow...." - Donna on …
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