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• Interested in a gap year? Join a representative from Where There Be Dragons in the S.A. Hallway from 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. to learn about gap year opportunities.

• Tomorrow is Green and Gold Day. Rep your school colors, show your Spartan pride, and finish Turnabout week strong. Go big, go bold, go green and gold

• Attention GBN! Pre-sale tickets for Turnabout 2026: A Chalet Getaway are now closed. If you missed the window, don't worry—you can still join us this Saturday! Tickets will be available at the door for GBN students only at $40 per person. We can accept cash, PayPal, or checks made out to GBN. Please remember that guest tickets were pre-sale only and will not be sold at the door. The dance runs from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. this Saturday, and all students must be present and scanned in between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. Head to Athletics Door K and have your 25-26 student ID ready to scan. Remember, this is a semi-formal event, so dress to impress—but please, no heels, string bags, or backpacks are allowed. We’ll see you at the Chalet!

• Calling all juniors interested in the opportunity to become a Peer Group Leader for the 2026 - 2027 School Year. The self-nomination time has arrived. Please check your school email for the link. You must nominate yourself to demonstrate interest and start the process in order to be considered in the selection process. The Self-Nomination form will close today, Thursday, January 22, 2026. Don't miss your chance! If you have any questions regarding the process or the program, please reach out to Mrs. McDonaugh in the Science Department. 

• Discuss and analyze current events & politics and enjoy FREE snacks when you attend today's Current Events club meeting immediately after school in Room A116 (The Broadcasting Room). Follow us on Instagram @gbnCurrentEvents to see what topics we'll be discussing. 

• Come join GBN UNICEF at 7:20 on Friday morning in the CPA lobby. We will be setting goals for the new year and writing letters to children abroad! Hope to see you there!

• Congratulations to our Boys Bowling team, who advanced to Sectionals, which will be held this Saturday at Lakeside Rec Center in Mundelein. Let’s go, Spartans!

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• Tomorrow is White Out Day. Wear white. As much white as possible. Look like a snowstorm walked into the building. Extra credit if your outfit makes people squint.

• Good morning, GBN! Are you ready for a winter escape? The GBN Band proudly presents Turnabout 2026: A Chalet Getaway! Join us on Saturday, January 24th, from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. for a night of live entertainment and activities. Just a reminder: all students must be checked in between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. This is a semi-formal event, so dress to impress—but please, no heels, string bags, or backpacks are allowed. GBN students can purchase tickets online through the Fee Payment System or in the bookstore for $25 with an activity pass or $30 without. Bringing an outside guest? Listen up: Guest tickets are $30 and must be purchased in the bookstore with an approved form by TODAY, January 21st. Guest tickets will NOT be sold at the door.

• Calling all juniors interested in the opportunity to become a Peer Group Leader for the 2026 - 2027 School Year. The self-nomination time has arrived. Please check your school email for the link. You must nominate yourself to demonstrate interest and start the process in order to be considered in the selection process. The Self-Nomination form will close tomorrow, Thursday, January 22, 2026. Don't miss your chance! If you have any questions regarding the process or the program, please reach out to Mrs. McDonaugh in the Science Department. 

• Come join Mind Matters on Thursday, January 22nd at 7:30 a.m. in Room F215. We will have snacks and plan activities for the second semester. All are welcome!

• Join Israeli Culture club this Wednesday, January 21st, in room A258 for Jewish Scategories! Put your Jewish knowledge to the test in a fast-paced, fun game with friends. Everyone is welcome!

• Hey Spartans! SASA will host a board game meeting after school on Wednesday, January 21st, in room A159. Come hang out, play some classic and new board games, and meet new people. No experience needed, and feel free to bring a friend. Snacks will be provided. We hope to see you there!

• Law Club meets today, after school, in room A244. Come by for some Law Trivia, snacks, and good times as always. Law Club is always a Dub. See you after school!  

• Discuss and analyze current events & politics and enjoy FREE snacks when you attend tomorrow's Current Events club meeting immediately after school in Room A116 (The Broadcasting Room). Follow us on Instagram @gbnCurrentEvents to see what topics we'll be discussing. 

• Come join GBN UNICEF at 7:20 on Friday morning in the CPA lobby. We will be setting goals for the new year and writing letters to children abroad! Hope to see you there!

• Any girls interested in playing soccer this Spring, there will be an informational meeting this Thursday before school in Room A142 at 7:30 AM. If you can't attend, please email Coach Ha.

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• Happy Turnabout Week! Tomorrow is Ugly Sweater Day. The louder, brighter, and more questionable the sweater, the better. Holiday sweaters, chaotic patterns, things that probably shouldn’t exist all count. Let’s see what you’ve got.

• Good morning, GBN! Are you ready for a winter escape? The GBN Band proudly presents Turnabout 2026: A Chalet Getaway! Join us on Saturday, January 24th, from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. for a night of live entertainment and activities. Just a reminder: all students must be checked in between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. This is a semi-formal event, so dress to impress—but please, no heels, string bags, or backpacks are allowed. GBN students can purchase tickets online through the Fee Payment System or in the bookstore for $25 with an activity pass or $30 without. Bringing an outside guest? Listen up: Guest tickets are $30 and must be purchased in the bookstore with an approved form by TOMORROW, January 21st. Guest tickets will NOT be sold at the door.

• Calling all juniors interested in the opportunity to become a Peer Group Leader for the 2026 - 2027 School Year. The self-nomination time has arrived. Please check your school email for the link. You must nominate yourself to demonstrate interest and start the process in order to be considered in the selection process. The Self-Nomination form will close on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Don't miss your chance! If you have any questions regarding the process or the program, please reach out to Mrs. McDonaugh in the Science Department. 

• Spartans, Join us at World Language Honors Society's next meeting on Tuesday, January 20th in A204. We will learn more about French culture and play a game on the Louvre heist.  Bring a friend and enjoy macarons!

• Hey, all you Spartan fans! Tonight at 7 pm, come pack the gym in pink. The girls varsity basketball team is hosting a pink-out game in support of cancer awareness. Come help us pack the gym in pink and support the Spartans as we beat Stevenson and cancer.

• Come join Mind Matters on Thursday, January 22nd at 7:30 a.m. in Room F215. We will have snacks and plan activities for the second semester. All are welcome!

• Looking for a relaxing and fun way to spend your lunch period TODAY? Join us in the IDEA room (near the main library) for our Create and Connect lunch.  We'll have arts and crafts supplies, legos, games and a fun, low-stress atmosphere where you can take a break from your school day.  So bring your lunch and join us in the IDEA room.  All students are welcome!  

• Join Israeli Culture club this Wednesday, January 21st, in room A258 for Jewish Scaregories! Put your Jewish knowledge to the test in a fast-paced, fun game with friends. Everyone is welcome!

• Hey Spartans! SASA will host a board game meeting after school on Wednesday, January 21st, in room A159. Come hang out, play some classic and new board games, and meet new people. No experience needed, and feel free to bring a friend. Snacks will be provided. We hope to see you there!

• Join PAWS in the Culinary Room after school today to bake dog treats for shelter animals! All ingredients will be provided, and snacks will be available. We hope to see you there as we bake to make some shelter animals sweet treats!!

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• Attention GBN Students! Turnabout 2026: A Chalet Getaway is coming Saturday, January 24th! Tickets are available now online or in the bookstore. If you’re bringing a guest, you must get their ticket and approved guest form into the bookstore by Wednesday, January 21st. Guest tickets will NOT be sold at the door. 

• Tuesday is Cozy Day for Turnabout week. Pajama pants, hoodies, flannel, blankets, basically anything that looks like you hit snooze three times and still made it to school. Be comfortable. Be cozy. Be ready.

• Join Geography Club today in room A260 to learn about the nature and culture of East Africa! There will be free smoothies from Tropical Smoothie Cafe, and we will also be playing GeoGuessr! See you all there!

• Attention all track and field athletes!  Tuesday, January 20th, marks the beginning of this year’s indoor track season.  The boys team will meet in the little theater for day 1, and the girls will meet in the field house.  Make sure you’re signed up for track in power school and that you have a valid physical on file.  Any questions, please see Coach Brandt or Coach Mayer.  All are welcome!

• Calling all Spartans! Join Spartan Service Club on January 20th to make Valentine’s Day cards for hospitalized children. We will be meeting in the Spartan Seminar room, A142, at 7:30 a.m. We can’t wait to see you there!

• Our Boys bowling team will be starting the postseason with Regionals on Friday, January 16th, at Waveland Bowl! We wish you luck, and let's go, Spartans!

• Spartans, join us at World Language Honors Society's next meeting on Tuesday, January 20th, in A204. We will learn more about French culture and play a game on the Louvre heist.  Bring a friend and enjoy macarons!

• Get ready for an inspiring start to your day at the next Irish Club meeting! On Tuesday January 20th at 7:30am in room F216. At this meeting, we’ll dive into a powerful and fascinating connection between history and justice—how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. drew inspiration from Irish leaders, especially the legendary Daniel O’Connell. We will have Donuts. Everyone is welcome.

• Hey all you spartan fans! Tuesday next week at 7pm come pack the gym in pink. The girls varsity basketball team is hosting a pink out game in support of cancer awareness. Come help us pack the gym in pink and support the Spartans as we beat Stevenson and cancer.

• Today, we are featuring our Main Line Italian beef, Sausage, and Grilled Hot dogs. See Derrick over at the Grill for Beef and chicken sliders. As always, George will be serving up Wing Friday. We still have some fun Bears decorated cookies and other baked goods for your dining enjoyment! Have a great day and Bear Down! Team Quest

• Spartan of the Week

Freshman:  Ava Perrone

Sophomore: Shaan Rana

Junior:  Miles Signer

Senior: Emma Lityagin

Staff: Ms. Maas in Fine Arts

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• Good morning, Spartans. Turnabout week is almost here, which means theme days are officially loading. Next week, we have Cozy Day, Ugly Sweater Day, White Out Day, and Green and Gold Day. Dress up, show out, and help support Turnabout, our winter dance and band fundraiser. Participation counts. Spirit matters. Start planning now.

• Good morning, GBN! Are you ready for a winter escape? The GBN Band proudly presents Turnabout 2026: A Chalet Getaway! Join us on Saturday, January 24th, from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. in the Competition Gym for a night of live entertainment and activities. Just a reminder: all students must be checked in between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. This is a semi-formal event, so dress to impress—but please, no heels, string bags, or backpacks are allowed. Tickets are on sale now! GBN students can purchase tickets online through the Fee Payment System or in the bookstore for $25 with an activity pass or $30 without. Bringing an outside guest? Guest tickets are $30 and must be purchased in the bookstore with an approved guest form by January 21st. Tickets for guests can not be purchased at the door. Finally, save your receipt! It gets you a free entry into our raffle held the week before Turnabout, right next to the Bookstore. Grab your tickets early, and we’ll see you at the Chalet!

• Join Geography Club this Friday in room A260 to learn about the nature and culture of East Africa! There will be free smoothies from Tropical Smoothie Cafe, and we will also be playing GeoGuessr! See you all there!

• Attention all track and field athletes!  Next Tuesday, January 20th, marks the beginning of this year’s indoor track season.  The boys team will meet in the little theater for day 1, and the girls will meet in the field house.  Make sure you’re signed up for track in power school and that you have a valid physical on file.  Any questions, please see Coach Brandt or Coach Mayer.  All are welcome!

• Calling all Spartans! Join Spartan Service Club on January 20th to make Valentine’s Day cards for hospitalized children. We will be meeting in the Spartan Seminar room, A142, at 7:30 a.m. We can’t wait to see you there!

• Our Boys bowling team will be starting the postseason with Regionals on Friday, January 16th, at Waveland Bowl! We wish you luck, and let's go, Spartans!

• Spartans, join us at World Language Honors Society's next meeting on Tuesday, January 20th, in A204. We will learn more about French culture and play a game on the Louvre heist.  Bring a friend and enjoy macarons!

• Good morning, Bears fans! Let's celebrate the Bears' playoff run to the Super Bowl with Tailgate Friday. We will feature Italian beef, Hot Dogs, sliders, and Italian sausage. Today and tomorrow, while supplies last, we have Frosted Chicago Bears Cookies!! Have a great day and Bear Down! The Quest Team