Glenbard West High News

Images: Glenbard West High School graduation  Chicago Daily Herald

Glenbard West High School held its graduation on Thursday, May 23, at the school.

Glenbard West's Hoder ready to 'slow down a little bit'  Chicago Daily Herald

Tim Hoder reassessed his priorities. After 12 seasons as Glenbard West boys basketball coach, he'll now devote much of that time to his wife, Nicole, and ...

Two Glenbard West students earn perfect score on ACT Peg Mannion, Glenbard District 87 May 8  Chicago Daily Herald

Congratulations to Glenbard West High School students Colin Lewis and Sofia Iannicellion earning a 36 on the ACT.

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 ...

‘Ghost Adventures’ films at Old Joliet Prison for John Wayne Gacy episode  Chicago Tribune

The “Ghost Adventures” team filmed in the Joliet Correctional Center cell briefly occupied by John Wayne Gacy for a “serial killer spirits” miniseries slated to air ...

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.

Glenbard West Vs. L-W East: Hilltoppers Host Playoffs 2nd-Round  Glen Ellyn, IL Patch

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

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.

Baseball: Rojahn, Elk Grove stop Glenbard West  Chicago Daily Herald

Elk Grove defeated Glenbard West in a Class 4A baseball sectional semifinal at Village Green in Glen Ellyn.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Glenbard West to honor inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award recipients  Chicago Daily Herald

Glenbard West High School will honor its first class of Distinguished Alumni Award recipients during the homecoming pep rally on Friday, Sept. 21.

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 ...

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

Glenbard West defeated Downers Grove North in extra innings in a West Suburban Conference Silver Division baseball game.

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

West Chicago defeated Glenbard West in a nonconference softball game.

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 ...

Elizabeth Moore, former math teacher at Glenbard West High School, dies  Chicago Tribune

Elizabeth May Peterson Moore taught mathematics at Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn for two decades. “She was a kind, caring person who had a way ...

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.

Glen Ellyn man charged with threats at Glenbard West  Chicago Daily Herald

A 20-year-old Glen Ellyn man has been charged with disorderly conduct for allegedly posting threatening messages directed at Glenbard West High School.

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.

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.

Cox, Glenbard West defense a winning combination  Chicago Daily Herald

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

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 Parent Series Community Read to feature true story of murder, greed and prejudice  Chicago Daily Herald

The Glenbard Parent Series has selected the critically acclaimed book "The Killers of the Flowers Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI" by National ...

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.

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.

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 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.

Constable: Teen advocates for others as she waits for new lungs  Chicago Daily Herald

Grateful Maddi Bertrand of Glen Ellyn will receive the Hope and Courage award Wednesday from Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital for her advocacy on behalf ...

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.

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.

DuPage County Academic Team, 2018-2019  Chicago Daily Herald

This year's Daily Herald DuPage County Academic Team members hail from Neuqua Valley, Naperville North, Waubonsie Valley, Wheaton Warrenville South, ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 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.

Softball: Lake Park outlasts Elk Grove in 9  Chicago Daily Herald

Lake Park defeated Elk Grove 4-2 Wednesday in a Class 4A softball sectional semifinal game at Glenbard West.

Glenbard West High School History | Video  Suburban Life Publications

Glenbard West High School English teacher Steven Wiersum has compiled a book about the school's history.

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.

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 ...

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

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

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Next Glenbard West principal has a familiar face  Chicago Daily Herald

A longtime assistant principal and dean at Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn has been chosen as the school's new principal. Peter Monaghan, who has ...

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.

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.

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 ...

Baseball: Ryan, Glenbard West put it all together  Chicago Daily Herald

Glenbard West's baseball team put together as complete an effort as you'll see. None of it was possible without Logan Ryan setting the tone on the mound.

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 ...

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, ...

New Philharmonic to feature pianist Winston Choi at April concerts  Chicago Daily Herald

On Saturday and Sunday, April 13-14, acclaimed Canadian pianist Winston Choi will return to the McAninch Arts Center for two concerts with New Philharmonic ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 overcomes rival Glenbard South  Chicago Daily Herald

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

An early setback for Glenbard West  Chicago Daily Herald

Maine South's offense was nearly perfect in Saturday's 62-34 football victory over Glenbard West in Glen Ellyn.

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

2017-2018 DuPage County Academic Team honorable mentions.

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 ...

2 Glen Ellyn panels to hear Glenbard West expansion plan  Chicago Daily Herald

Plans for a 3-story, 28000-square-foot science wing addition to Glenbard West High School go before two Glen Ellyn advisory panels this week. The project will ...

Across the Outback  Suburban Life Publications

Area native prepares to run 2100 miles across Australia.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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

Fornaciari uses coaching experience to guide students through European history.

Gobble Doggs awards scholarships to aspiring entrepreneurs in community  Chicago Daily Herald

Gobble Doggs gave away eight scholarships this year with a little bit of help from cash tips. Owner Annah Mitchell decided to use cash tips she collected during ...

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.

Construction of new Glenbard West science wing gets green light  Chicago Daily Herald

The Glenbard High School District 87 school board awarded on Monday a $10.5 million contract to a construction company to build a new science wing at ...

Glenbard West adjusting expansion plans to address Zahrobsky garden  Chicago Daily Herald

Two decades after he retired from Glenbard West High School, George Zahrobsky's name has resurfaced, invoked by opponents of an addition they say will raze ...

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 ...

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 ...

Glenbard West 2011 Cross Country Preview  Patch.com

Glen Ellyn, IL - Hilltopper girls are eyeing a return trip to the state meet. Glenbard West's boys squad has the potential to punch its ticket to state, as well.

Marines keep memory of Glenbard West grad alive  Chicago Daily Herald

Fellow Marines joined family almost 50 years after Bruce Capel was killed in Vietnam to unveil a plaque in honor of the gentle giant at his alma mater, Glenbard ...

Glenbard West grad '20 Feet' from Oscar documentary stardom  Chicago Daily Herald

Glen Ellyn native Caren Capotosto said, "I seriously think the filming of the first reality show 'Yearbook' at Glenbard West High School when I was a freshman ...

2 Arrested for Public Intoxication at Glenbard West / DUI, Drugs Arrests: Blotter  Patch.com

Kenya N. Smith, 39, of 703 W. Liberty, was arrested at Dunkin Donuts, 530 Crescent, at 10:13 a.m. on Dec.26. Smith was arrested for obstructing a police officer ...

Images: An Hour in Glen Ellyn  Chicago Daily Herald

We spent a couple of hours photographing just a few of the local landmarks in Glen Ellyn.

Glenbard West's Ebl getting extra fielding practice -- with White Sox  Chicago Daily Herald

All that baseball experience paid off for Glenbard West junior Anna Ebl. Surrounded by hardball-loving brothers Nick and Luke, a father, Rob, who still plays in a ...

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 ...

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.

Baseball: Glenbard East enjoys playoff opener vs. Glenbard West  Chicago Daily Herald

Glenbard East's baseball team advanced to the Class 4A Glenbard West regional title game with Thursday's 14-3 five-inning victory over the host Hilltoppers.

Glenbard emphasizes community service  Chicago Daily Herald

Through community *service* projects, Glenbard high school students learn skills that help in the classroom and in future work experiences, Superintendent David ...

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 ...

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