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Ellie Ostroff

Ellie Ostroff, Editor-in-Chief

Ellie is The Glen Bard’s Editor-in-Chief and a senior at Glenbard West. This year is her third on the Editorial Board. She plays field hockey and chess, she participates in Science Olympiad, and she is also on the Editorial Board for Archive, West’s literary magazine. Her other interests include baking, chemistry, reading, and Ultimate Frisbee!

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Ms. Quirk: West is a second home

Ms. Quirk: West is a second home

Ellie Ostroff, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2019
Glenbard West combatants Molly MacDonald, Ellie Ostroff, Rosa Galvan, and Ainsley Soane pose with their Geneva competitors after the Write Club event.

Competitive creative writing is valuable, powerful

Ellie Ostroff, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2019
Mrs. Sammarco: Will miss smiling students, inviting environment

Mrs. Sammarco: Will miss smiling students, inviting environment

Ellie Ostroff, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2019
Celeste Sevilla, pictured with her District Purchase piece of artwork, said of the award: “You know you always have these dreams...but I didn’t actually believe it. I worked so hard on that and it’s all pencil. That piece means a lot to me...to have that message out to the world that we are all celestial bodies...it just means the world to me.”

West’s 59th Annual Student Art Show stuns with talent, power

Ellie Ostroff, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2019
Ms. Oberg: Get involved to find your passion

Ms. Oberg: Get involved to find your passion

Ellie Ostroff, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2019
Outstanding achievements, extreme passion earn Dr. Monaghan Principal of the Year award

Outstanding achievements, extreme passion earn Dr. Monaghan Principal of the Year award

Ellie Ostroff, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2019
'Fangirl' Has Something for Every Reader

‘Fangirl’ Has Something for Every Reader

Ellie Ostroff, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2019

How to Locally Help World Hunger

Ellie Ostroff, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2018
The Mindful Space features a fun sign, a beautiful view, and comfy chairs!

[Photo] This Month’s Activities: The Mindful Space

William Hohe, Social Media Coordinator and Photographer
November 19, 2018
Alexandra Perez and Eowyn Keaton assemble their game board.

Weekly Club Spotlight: Dice-It-Up Games Club!

Ellie Ostroff, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2018
Fox News 32 gets a glimpse of school spirit at West's Pep Rally on Friday, October 5, 2018.

[Photo] Behind the Scenes of Fox 32 Chicago’s “Pep Rally Friday” News Coverage

Michelle Bishka, Features Editor
October 12, 2018
Tim O'Brien poses with Glenbard West teachers!

Tim O’Brien Comes to West for the Glenbard Parent Series

Ellie Ostroff, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2018
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[Photo] Glenbard West featured in Fox 32 News ‘Pep Rally Friday’ segment

Michelle Bishka, Features Editor
October 5, 2018
The cast rehearses a number called "Old Established."

[Photo] ‘Guys and Dolls’ brings back ‘old’ Broadway to West’s stage

Amanda Muchmore, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2018
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Mr. O'Brien poses with District 87 teachers!

Why People Should Read More Poetry

Why People Should Read More Poetry

Ellie Ostroff, Editor-in-Chief
August 23, 2018

Never Fear! Your (Fun) Summer Reading Is Here!

Ellie Ostroff, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2018
Mr. Fornaciari (left back row) coached the 2005 baseball team - pictured here after winning the Regional Championship

Saying farewell to Mr. Fornaciari

Ellie Ostroff, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2018

Haven’t I Seen This Before? Know the Benefits of Rereading Books

Ellie Ostroff, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2018
The varsity field hockey team holds up their trophy!

Varsity Field Hockey Wins 3rd In State

Ellie Ostroff, Columnist
November 1, 2017
West's varsity field hockey team with Homewood Flossmoor's Vikings. Coach Leah Carter, in whose honor the event was started, is on the far right.

West Field Hockey Defeats Homewood Flossmoor At Stick It To Cancer

Ellie Ostroff, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2017
The baked pie!

Recipe Review: Chocolate Pecan Slab Pie

Ellie Ostroff, Columnist
October 4, 2017
My finished ice cream!

Adventures in Baking: Mocha Madness Ice Cream!

Ellie Ostroff, Columnist
August 8, 2017
The finished cake

Adventures in Baking: Extreme Baking Edition No. 3

Ellie Ostroff, Managing Editor and Columnist
May 24, 2017
The finished challahs

Adventures in Baking: Challah

Ellie Ostroff, Managing Editor and Columnist
May 16, 2017
A delicious layer cake from the show, The Great British Baking Show

5 Reasons Why You Should Start Watching The Great British Baking Show

Ellie Ostroff, Managing Editor and Columnist
April 25, 2017
My finished eclairs

Adventures in Baking: Extreme Baking Edition No. 2

Ellie Ostroff, Managing Editor and Columnist
April 18, 2017
Here are the finished Chip 'n' Nut Drops!

Adventures in Baking – Chip ‘n’ Nut Drops

Ellie Ostroff, Columnist
March 16, 2017
Chocolate Crinkles

Adventures in Baking: It’s The Holiday Season!

Ellie Ostroff, Managing Editor and Columnist
December 14, 2016
Katherine Porter Commits to Olivet Nazarene Softball

Katherine Porter Commits to Olivet Nazarene Softball

Ellie Ostroff, Managing Editor and Columnist
December 7, 2016
Adventures in Baking: Pumpkin Pie

Adventures in Baking: Pumpkin Pie

Ellie Ostroff, Managing Editor and Columnist
November 14, 2016
Glenbard West Field Hockey Wins 3rd At State

Glenbard West Field Hockey Wins 3rd At State

Ellie Ostroff, Managing Editor and Columnist
October 31, 2016
The Glenbard West Varsity Field Hockey team after receiving their trophy!

Varsity Field Hockey Wins Pool at St. Louis Tournament

Ellie Ostroff, Managing Editor and Columnist
October 23, 2016
Finished Versions of the Harvest Moons with Custom Decorations

Adventures in Baking: Pumpkin Cookies

Ellie Ostroff, Managing Editor and Columnist
October 19, 2016
Chocolate Layer Cake

[Video] Adventures in Baking: Extreme Baking Edition No 1

Ellie Ostroff, Managing Editor and Columnist
September 26, 2016
Awesome Chocolate Chunks Cookies

Adventures in Baking: Study Pick-Me-Ups

Ellie Ostroff, Managing Editor and Columnist
September 19, 2016
Adventures in Baking: Summer Ice Cream Fun

Adventures in Baking: Summer Ice Cream Fun

Ellie Ostroff, Editor and Columnist
August 26, 2016
A plateful of chocolate heaven brings a goodness one cannot miss with these delectable Brigadeiro truffles.

Adventures in Baking: Brigadeiros and Rolo-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ellie Ostroff, Staff Writer
March 22, 2016
Seniors, Geoffrey Shellady (left) and Alex Lettenberger (right), pose with their model for a Science Olympiad Competition.

Science Olympiad Aims for State

Ellie Ostroff, Staff Writer
March 2, 2016
A festive and delectable Melting Mint Brownie created in honor of Charles Darwin's birthday

AP Biology Students Celebrate Darwin Day

Ellie Ostroff, Contributing Writer
February 23, 2016
Music Winter Concert Recap

Music Winter Concert Recap

Ellie Ostroff, Contributing Writer
December 28, 2015

Curtain Raiser Concert Kicks Off the School Year

Ellie Ostroff, Contributing Writer
September 27, 2015
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