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The Vocal Program Welcomes You to The Upside Down

Bailee Pfiffner, Staff Writer April 23, 2024

On May 14th, 2024, the Performing Arts Center (PAC) is going to be transformed into a circus. The journey through “The Upside Down” will span just under an hour and a half, with a fifteen-minute intermission....

iFest Makes Sandburg Come Alive with Cultural Celebration

Kyra Sears, Staff Writer February 22, 2024

Every year, Sandburg students come together to represent their heritage and culture in a highly anticipated performance at the end of February. International Fest, or iFest, is held by the International...

Open Mic Night showcases student creativity

Sophia Dorantes, News Editor November 15, 2023

On Wednesday, October 25, Carl Sandburg High School hosted an Open Mic Night. The event was located in the foyer of the Performing Arts Center and ran from 5pm to 8pm.  Students had the opportunity...

Sandburg Speech team victorious with early tournaments of the season

Bailee Pfiffner, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

On Saturday, November 4th, Carl Sandburg’s Speech Team had a successful competition at Joliet West High School. The team placed 5th overall, and Cayla Evans and Naomi Turk placed first in their events. Junior...

Gyspy performers make the show come to life - Courtesy of @SandburgHS Twitter

Students bring Gypsy to life in dazzling spring musical

Layan Wahdan, Staff Reporter April 26, 2023

Carl Sandburg High School proudly presented the annual spring musical, Gypsy, throughout the past few weeks. Performances took place on April 12 - 15, all at 7pm, in the PAC. Production for the musical...

Jazz I Ensemble performs at the 2023 Jazz Dinner Dance - Courtesy of @CSMusicBoosters

Jazz Dinner Dance 2023

Sofia Szaflarski, Staff Reporter March 9, 2023

On Friday, February 10, the CSHS Music Boosters sponsored the annual Jazz Dinner Dance at 7 pm at the Chicago Gaelic Park center. The Sandburg jazz, orchestra, and choral ensembles along with the Orland...

Winter One-Acts: A unique experience for and from Sandburg students

Sophia Dorantes, Staff Reporter February 23, 2023

The Winter One-Acts are put on every February at Carl Sandburg High School. However, what makes them different from other productions is that they are student-led.  The short one-act plays, overseen...

Sandburg orchestra debuts first concert of the year

Layan Wahdan, Staff Reporter November 30, 2022

On Thursday, October 27th, all levels of the Carl Sandburg High School orchestra (concert, philharmonic, and symphonic) performed their first official concert of the year. Sandburg's orchestra started...

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