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The Southerner

The Student News Site of Great Neck South High School

The Southerner

The Student News Site of Great Neck South High School

The Southerner

Dr. Manuel Turns a New Chapter
Dr. Manuel Turns a New Chapter
Madeleine Lennox and Raymond Zhang May 26, 2026

Dr. David Manuel taps the SmartBoard, and a sentence from the morning’s New York Times fills the screen. He steps back, arms crossed, and looks...

The Placeless Place — The courtyard is a classic example of a third place: somewhere egalitarian, easygoing, and welcoming to all. However, any area of your life with these attributes can serve as your perfect third place, so keep an eye out for the places where you feel free to roam, wonder, and ruminate.
There’s No Place Like Home—Nor Should There Be
Zachary Dorf June 11, 2026

The first day of summer vacation—the big exhale. Exams taken, temperatures soaring, schedules suspiciously free. Something about a bright white...

Buddies, Well Played! — Participants in the Music Buddies program are gathered for a group photo following the 2025 South High Music Buddies Concert. They celebrate the end of another successful year of mentorship and skill development. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Zheng)
Planting the Joys of Music: One Bud at a Time
Eric Chen June 11, 2026

I wait patiently for my Music Buddy to finish up his scale as his stiff bow movements send small clouds of rosin dust into the air. “You’re...

State Sensations—Four Great Neck players, Cherry Wang, Caylin Wong, Lia Huang, and Lele Liu, took the New York State gold medal, making them the highest-ranking golf team in recent Great Neck history. Led by Coach Matthew Corrigan, the girls traveled Upstate New York to compete against skilled teams such as Scarsdale and Victor High School.
Golf for Gold: Great Neck Girls Golf Team Clinches State-Championship
Lilly Lucas June 15, 2026

The Great Neck Girls’ Varsity Golf team pioneered the 2026 season, paving their legacy as one of the most successful Great Neck teams in recent...