Glenbard West High News

Munley Law awards $5,000 scholarship to Sophia Alles  Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

Munley Law announces that Sophia Alles of Glen Ellyn, IL. is the winner of its fall 2019 $5000 scholarship. Applicants to the Munley Law $5…

Baseball: Glenbard West thrilled to see Green  Chicago Daily Herald

Glenbard West is coming home. After the Hilltoppers were announced as a sectional host midway through the baseball season, a primary goal became to play in ...

Baseball: Glenbard West knocks out St. Charles East  Chicago Daily Herald

Multitasking took on an added meaning for Glenbard West's baseball team Thursday afternoon.

Girls track and field: Glenbard West stands atop talented field  Chicago Daily Herald

Glenbard West overcame second-place Lincoln-Way East and 16 other schools to win the Sue Pariseau girls track and field invitational in Glen Ellyn.

Glenbard West sneaks past Naperville North in overtime  Chicago Daily Herald

Boys basketball: Behind Evan Taylor's 25 points and 12 rebounds, Glenbard West beat Naperville North 57-51 in overtime in Wednesday's Class 4A Glenbard ...

Softball: West Chicago keeps bats rolling at Glenbard West  Chicago Daily Herald

West Chicago defeated Glenbard West in a nonconference softball game.

Glenbard West victory bell restored to former glory  Suburban Life Publications

GLEN ELLYN – The victory bell at Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn has been restored to its former glory. The restored bell recently was installed in a ...

Baseball: Second time the charm for Glenbard West  Chicago Daily Herald

Baseball: Glenbard West broke through for Monday's 7-3 West Suburban Silver Conference victory over visiting Hinsdale Central.

Baseball: Potter gets key RBI for Glenbard West  Chicago Daily Herald

Glenbard West stranded enough runners to break a baseball fan's heart, but all was forgotten thanks to one swing of Brett Potter's bat. Potter's single up the ...

L-W East Vs. Glenbard West: Griffins Go On The Road For Playoffs  Frankfort, IL Patch

L-W East Vs. Glenbard West: 2nd Round Of Playoffs - Frankfort, IL - Kickoff time | How to watch the live stream | Postseason history between teams | Players to ...

DuPage County Leadership Team Honorable Mentions, 2018-2019  Chicago Daily Herald

Honorable mentions for the 2018-2019 Daily Herald DuPage County Leadership Team.

No. 1 Lincoln-Way East shuts out Glenbard West  Chicago Daily Herald

Football: Lincoln-Way East rolled to Saturday's 45-0 victory over Glenbard West in the second round of the Class 8A playoffs in Glen Ellyn.

Glenbard West to unveil restored victory bell at homecoming  Chicago Daily Herald

Glenbard West has a shiny, polished victory bell again thanks to alumni fundraising for a restoration project.

Cox, Glenbard West defense a winning combination  Chicago Daily Herald

Glenbard West defeated Lyons Township in a West Suburban Conference Silver Division football game.

Glenbard West offense gets busy against York  Chicago Daily Herald

Glenbard West defeated York in a West Suburban Conference Silver Division football game.

Oak Park stifles Glenbard West offense, wins in final seconds  Chicago Daily Herald

Football: Oak Park-River Forest beat Glenbard West 10-7 in Saturday's West Suburban Conference Silver Division matchup.

Glen Ellyn man charged with posting threatening messages against Glenbard West  Suburban Life Publications

GLEN ELLYN – A Glen Ellyn man has been charged with posting threatening messages directed at Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn. Timothy O'Dea ...

Drummer who is blind brings disability awareness to Glen Ellyn school  Chicago Daily Herald

Visits from a prosthetics designer, a drummer who is blind and a swimming paralympian helped bring messages of inclusion and empathy to Glen Crest Middle ...

Glenbard West beats York by a sliver in Silver  Chicago Daily Herald

Glenbard West defeated York in a West Suburban Conference Silver Division girls basketball game.

Glenbard West gets a rush out of win  Chicago Daily Herald

Football: Glenbard West rushed for 307 yards in Saturday's 27-0 victory over Addison Trail in Glen Ellyn.

Glenbard West rolls past Metea Valley  Chicago Daily Herald

*Fresh* off a District 87 Tournament championship, the Glenbard West boys basketball team kept the train rolling with a 79-49 victory over Metea Valley ...

York glad to be done with Glenbard West  Chicago Daily Herald

Boys basketball: York stayed unbeaten in the West Suburban Silver with Tuesday's 57-50 victory over Glenbard West in Glen Ellyn.

Glenbard West takes first step  Chicago Daily Herald

Glenbard West's seniors competed at home for the final time on Thursday, but the Hilltoppers aren't anywhere close to being done. The Hilltoppers took their first ...

Glenbard West English teacher compiles book about school's history  Kane County Chronicle

GLEN ELLYN – Those who have spent any time in the classroom of Glenbard West High School English teacher Steven Wiersum shouldn't be surprised he ...

Glen Ellyn 2019 Memorial Day Ceremony Info  Glen Ellyn, IL Patch

2019 Memorial Day Ceremony Info - Glen Ellyn, IL - The ceremony will be followed by a picnic at the Lake Ellyn Boat House.

Images: Glenbard North High School graduation  Chicago Daily Herald

Glenbard North High School held its graduation on Thursday, May 23, at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn.

Images: Glenbard West High School graduation  Chicago Daily Herald

Glenbard West High School held its graduation ceremony on Friday, May 25, 2018, at the school in Glen Ellyn.

McArdle, Glenbard West find inspiration to beat Hinsdale Central  Chicago Daily Herald

Glenbard West defeated Hinsdale Central in a West Suburban Conference Silver Division boys gymnastics dual meet.

Glen Ellyn's Taylor Avenue underpass reopens, now with two tunnels  Chicago Daily Herald

Glen Ellyn drivers can once again sidestep the Union Pacific railroad tracks through a wider Taylor Avenue underpass that reopened Monday afternoon after a ...

Gutierrez brothers enjoy York win at Glenbard West By Bill Stone Dec 6, 2018 11:11  Chicago Daily Herald

York defeated Glenbard West in a West Suburban Conference Silver Division wrestling dual match.

17 Glenbard District 87 students named National Merit Commended Students  Chicago Daily Herald

Seventeen Glenbard Township High School District 87 students have been named commended students in the National Merit Scholarship program.

Richard Whitecotton, Glenbard West music leader for four decades, dies at 81  Chicago Tribune

Richard Whitecotton led the music department at Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn for 38 years, known for bringing the most out of students.

Tunneling begins for pedestrian underpass in Glen Ellyn  Chicago Daily Herald

A round-the-clock tunneling operation along the Taylor Avenue underpass will begin Friday night in a Glen Ellyn neighborhood near Glenbard West High ...

Glenbard West victory bell in need of repair  Suburban Life Publications

GLEN ELLYN – To this day, Glenbard West High School football players continue a long-standing tradition to ring the school's victory bell following a win.

Glenbard West senior Maddi Bertrand needs double lung transplant  Suburban Life Publications

Breath of Life concert fundraiser to be June 2 at Wheaton College's Billy Graham Center.

Glen Ellyn police investigate threatening notes found at St. Petronille School, Glenbard West  Suburban Life Publications

GLEN ELLYN – Police continue to investigate threatening notes that were found at St. Petronille Catholic School and Glenbard West High School.

Former Chicago Bear Israel Idonije to speak at Golden Eagles Football event May 1  Chicago Daily Herald

Learn about the Golden Eagles' flag or tackle football programs during a special event at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 1. Speakers include former Chicago Bear ...

Mary FitzGerald Ozog: Candidate profile  Chicago Daily Herald

Mary FitzGerald Ozog is a candidate for DuPage County Board District 4.

Glen Ellyn teachers call for superintendent contract extension  Chicago Daily Herald

Glen Ellyn District 41 teachers are throwing their support behind Superintendent Paul Gordon amid uncertainty about his future in the job with less than a year ...

Glenbard West students raise money to take 'Big Fish' to International Thespian Festival  Suburban Life Publications

GLEN ELLYN – A group of Glenbard West High School students who performed in the All-State production of "Big Fish" in January at the 2018 Illinois High ...

Scholarship honors late Glenbard West graduate  Suburban Life Publications

GLEN ELLYN – Throughout his 16-month battle with brain cancer, 2011 Glenbard West High School graduate Andrew Garwood stayed positive.

Bill Duchon, storied Glenbard West football coach, dies at 88  Chicago Tribune

Bill Duchon, who built Glenbard West High School into football powerhouse, dies at 88.

Glenbard West senior designs T-shirt for Boosters organization  Suburban Life Publications

GLEN ELLYN – Glenbard West High School senior Jacob Johanson smiles when he sees someone wearing the Glenbard West T-shirt he designed.

Longtime Glenbard West football coach being remembered as 'great influence'  Suburban Life Publications

GLEN ELLYN – Longtime Glenbard West High School football coach William Duchon is being remembered for the impact he made on everyone he met. Duchon ...

Former Glenbard West students reflect on roles in 'Lucas'  Suburban Life Publications

GLEN ELLYN – Former Glenbard West High School student Susan Stompanato smiled as she caught a brief glimpse of herself while watching the movie ...

District 41 teachers rally behind superintendent  Chicago Daily Herald

Glen Ellyn District 41 teachers and parents staged a rally Monday night to push for a contract extension for Superintendent Paul Gordon and to protest the school ...

Glen Ellyn residents call on village officials to denounce racist notes found near schools  Suburban Life Publications

GLEN ELLYN – A group of residents continues to call on the Glen Ellyn Village Board to denounce racist, derogatory and threatening statements found in March ...

Glenbard West grads shed light on autoimmune diseases in honor of late friend  Kane County Chronicle

'Unrest' documentary to be shown Nov. 9 at Glen Art Theatre.

Gymnastics: Glenbard West, Wheaton co-op both headed for state  Suburban Life Publications

After being teammates in club gymnastics, Glenbard West juniors Taylor Ramirez and Maia Lee and Wheaton co-op sophomore Jamie LaBue and freshman ...

March in Glen Ellyn to protest gun violence  Suburban Life Publications

GLEN ELLYN – Hundreds of people are expected to march from Abraham Lincoln Elementary School to Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn on March 24, ...

Glenbard West Dance Team Earns Trip to State  Patch.com

Glen Ellyn, IL - The dance team tied for sixth place at a Class 3A sectional competition over the weekend.

Glenbard West Among Top 20 Best High Schools in State: U.S. News  Patch.com

Glen Ellyn, IL - The high school received a No. 20 ranking in the 2015 Best High Schools list, which was released today.

St. Petronille School in Glen Ellyn cancels classes after suspicious notes found  Suburban Life Publications

GLEN ELLYN – St. Petronille School, 425 Prospect Ave., Glen Ellyn, canceled classes March 19 after suspicious notes were found at the school and on the ...

Glen Ellyn to celebrate 30th anniversary of movie 'Lucas'  Suburban Life Publications

GLEN ELLYN – Being in the 1986 movie "Lucas" – filmed at Glenbard West High School, Lake Ellyn Park and the Glen Art Theatre – helped launch the career of ...

Glenbard West grad killed in Vietnam honored at Glen Ellyn memorial  Chicago Daily Herald

A ceremony at a Glen Ellyn veterans memorial Thursday paid tribute to a 23-year-old killed in Vietnam 50 years ago.

Glenbard students express gratitude to veterans through Valentines for Vets  Suburban Life Publications

GLEN ELLYN – Glenbard West High School sophomore Nuam Kim wants to let veterans know how thankful she is for their *service*.

Glenbard West in Glen Ellyn presents 'Godspell'  Suburban Life Publications

GLEN ELLYN – Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn presented a free performance of "Godspell" on Jan. 5 before taking the show to the Illinois High School ...

Police Investigate Threat Made Against Students at Glenbard West  Patch.com

Classes are in session Friday at Glenbard West after police on Thursday launched an investigation into an alleged threat made and determined the post posed ...

Soccer: Clarke, Lyons top Glenbard West in conference opener  Suburban Life Publications

Lyons Township soccer. Charlie Clarke had Lyons' first goal on a penalty kick, and later assisted Mike Niedermeyer's score to lead the Lions past Glenbard West ...

New Glenbard West science addition offers learning opportunities  Suburban Life Publications

GLEN ELLYN – Glenbard West High School junior Octavio Munoz said he is excited about the possibilities a newly opened state-of-the-art science addition will ...

Top news stories of 2018 in DuPage County  Chicago Daily Herald

A look back at some of the biggest news stories of the year in DuPage County ...

Glen Ellyn resident makes it to national finals on 'American Ninja Warrior'  Suburban Life Publications

GLEN ELLYN – As someone who is deaf, Glen Ellyn resident Kyle Schulze has had to overcome his share of challenges. The 2008 Glenbard West High School ...

Images: Wheaton North High School graduation  Chicago Daily Herald

Wheaton North High School held its graduation on Saturday, May 25, at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn.

Residents call on Glen Ellyn board to denounce racist notes found on school grounds  Chicago Daily Herald

Glen Ellyn officials faced criticism Monday from a group of residents who have called on the village board to publicly denounce racist and derogatory notes that ...

Glenbard West overcomes rival Glenbard South  Chicago Daily Herald

Glenbard West defeated Glenbard South in a nonconference boys soccer game.

Honorable mentions: DuPage County Academic Team, 2017-2018  Chicago Daily Herald

2017-2018 DuPage County Academic Team honorable mentions.

Kellogg to buy Glenbard West grads' protein bar company for $600M  Suburban Life Publications

GLEN ELLYN – Kellogg on Oct. 6 announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire a protein bar company started four years ago by four Glenbard West ...

DuPage County Academic Team, 2017-2018  Chicago Daily Herald

More than 40 top scholars from DuPage County high schools were nominated for the 2017-2018 Daily Herald Academic Team. Each one of them deserves to be ...

Parents pack Glenbard meeting over athlete suspensions  Chicago Daily Herald

Teens and adults filled the room at Monday's District 87 board meeting, forcing some to stand and others to linger outside the doorway. And they didn't all agree ...

On tap in Dist. 87: New press box at Glenbard South, A/C at Glenbard West  Chicago Daily Herald

Summer 2016 marks the third year of a $100 million plan to improve Glenbard District 87's four high schools over a decade. Here's a look at some of the projects ...

'Will & Grace' actor, Glen Ellyn native Sean Hayes visits 1,200 Palatine students on book tour  Chicago Daily Herald

About 1,200 young children from Palatine Township Elementary District 15 squealed with delight over an appearance Wednesday by an actor from a popular ...

Boys lacrosse: Glenbard West depth pays off against Hinsdale Central  Chicago Daily Herald

Glenbard West defeated Hinsdale Central to win a boys lacrosse sectional championship.

Candy joins commerce during fest in downtown Glen Ellyn  Chicago Daily Herald

When candy exchange is an acceptable form of commerce on a suburban Main Street, Halloween must be around the corner. Downtown Glen Ellyn welcomed it ...

Glen Ellyn tunnel project on track to break ground in late August  Chicago Daily Herald

Glen Ellyn's Taylor Avenue underpass will close for the duration of a project to build a new pedestrian tunnel just west of the structure.

Festival to 'jazz up' Glen Ellyn for 3rd year  Suburban Life Publications

GLEN ELLYN – Glen Ellyn native and esteemed jazz guitarist Fareed Haque and other musicians will help "jazz up" Glen Ellyn as part of the third annual Jazz ...

Glenbard West students, staff raise money for cancer research through Brave the Shave  Suburban Life Publications

GLEN ELLYN — More than 30 Glenbard West High School students and staff members participated in the third annual Brave the Shave event March 11 to raise ...

How new addition was 'made for the future of Glenbard West'  Chicago Daily Herald

To understand the role teachers played in shaping the design of a classroom addition at Glenbard West High School, consider the flooring in a new physics lab.

Glenbard District 87 to celebrate 100th anniversary  Suburban Life Publications

Glenbard Township High School District 87 Superintendent David Larson views the district's 100th anniversary as a way to celebrate the district's identity and the ...

Glenbard West back to winning with defense  Chicago Daily Herald

Glenbard West's football team bounced back from a Week 1 loss with Saturday's 49-0 victory over Proviso East in Glen Ellyn.

Musician Ralph Covert returns to his Glen Ellyn roots  Suburban Life Publications

Covert will perform at Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts, Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ.

Boys lacrosse: Glenbard West scores 11 straight to beat Neuqua Valley  Chicago Daily Herald

Glenbard West defeated Neuqua Valley in a nonconference boys lacrosse match.

How Glenbard West addition will address space, learning needs  Chicago Daily Herald

Glenbard High School District 87 plans to hire a general contractor for a science addition at Glenbard West. While it's drawn fire from neighbors, teachers say ...

Glenbard West school addition on track to open this fall  Chicago Daily Herald

Construction on a $10.5 million addition at Glenbard West High School is now 75 percent complete and on track to open to science students in the new school ...

District 41 parents, teachers call for renewal of Superintendent Paul Gordon's contract  Suburban Life Publications

GLEN ELLYN – Parents, teachers and community leaders implored Glen Ellyn School District 41 Board of Education members Sept. 17 to renew the contract of ...

Winter Storm: School Closings And Cancellations In Glen Ellyn  Patch.com

Winter Storm: School Closings And Cancellations - Glen Ellyn, IL - Thursday's winter storm warning calls for up to 14 inches of snow. Here's a list of what's ...

Boys tennis: Kernagis leads Glenbard West past Wheaton North  Chicago Daily Herald

Glenbard West junior Alex Kernagis and Wheaton North junior Kevin Li are talented boys tennis players and returning state qualifiers, but most of all they're ...

Epic Explorations: Teaching the ‘Odyssey’ With The New York Times  New York Times

Five lesson ideas and links to a number of other resources to help teachers and students navigate the wine-dark seas.

Glenbard West Announces First Semester Honor Roll  Patch.com

Glen Ellyn, IL - Glenbard District 87 has announced the names of students honored with high honor roll and honor roll.

Honorable mentions: DuPage County Leadership Team, 2017-2018  Chicago Daily Herald

Honorable mentions for the Daily Herald's DuPage County Leadership Team for 2017-2018.

Girls track and field: Glenbard West's Hart closing in on state, national records  Chicago Daily Herald

Records are made to be broken. Glenbard West sophomore Katelynne Hart is on pace to break one. A quick Internet search produced a 2011 Maxpreps.com ...

Glenbard West student stands up against bullying  Chicago Daily Herald

Glenbard West High School senior Molly Hernandez knows how hurtful bullies can be. But she also has learned to stand up for herself and that knowledge has ...

Glenbard West alums create company featuring healthy protein bars  Suburban Life Publications

GLEN ELLYN – Four Glenbard West High School alums are doing their part to provide healthy options after founding RxBar, a company that produces protein ...

Glenbard West Spanish teacher awarded community honor  Chicago Daily Herald

Spanish teacher Maria Belgrave, has been called a "gift" to Glenbard West High School. She teaches Spanish for heritage speakers -- those who grow up ...

Glenbard parents upset with athlete suspensions after drinking party  Chicago Daily Herald

A group of Glenbard West parents are expected to attend the District 87 board of education meeting Monday to express concerns about what they feel is an ...

Constable: Can 16-inch softball compete against cricket?  Chicago Daily Herald

Once a favorite pastime of aging athletes, 16-inch softball is an endangered species in some suburbs. The game played with no mitts isn't nearly as popular in ...

Glenbard West addition proceeds despite neighbors' concerns  Chicago Daily Herald

Construction of a $12.2 million addition to Glenbard West High School could begin in August, a long-awaited project for educators but a controversial one for ...

Q&A: Glenbard West graduates release debut album  Suburban Life Publications

GLEN ELLYN – For 2005 Glenbard West High School graduates Jarrett Hothan and Adam Wiebe, friendship and making music go hand in hand. Hothan and ...

Glenbard West educator named AP Teacher of the Year  Suburban Life Publications

Fornaciari uses coaching experience to guide students through European history.

Honorable mentions: DuPage County Academic Team, 2016-2017  Chicago Daily Herald

Honorable mentions for the DuPage County Academic Team, 2016-2017.

Glen Ellyn resident proud of accomplishments despite fall on 'American Ninja Warrior'  Suburban Life Publications

Kyle Schulze was first deaf ninja warrior to make it to finals.

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