Media Related Organizations

Illusions - South's nationally acclaimed art magazine, gives everyone a chance to become a recognized, published artist.  Staff members work on editing, design, and layout and have an opportunity to learn about the printing processes.  The first meeting takes place in September.  Meetings are then held every week until the completion of the layout.  Artwork submitted by students is evaluated and selected by the staff.  Illusions also participates in Homecoming, various school activities, has a Christmas party, and an end-of-the-year awards dinner.  All students are invited to join.

The Phoenix - South's literary magazine, is organized to promote and encourage, to criticize, share and publish the writing efforts of South students.  Students, sponsors and faculty meet to improve writing skills and techniques, interpret student writings and publish the Phoenix magazine.

The Stinger - Hinsdale South's newspaper, is written, edited, and sold by its student staff.  It offers experience in journalistic writing, business management, advertising, graphic design, and photography.  Staff members may earn membership in the Quill and Scroll Honorary Society for High School Journalists.  A journalism class is a prerequisite for a staff position.

VESPA is the name of the school's yearbook.  Students interested in writing, layout (art and design), or photography should consider joining the staff. Staff members may earn membership in the Quill and Scroll Honorary Society for High School Journalists.  A journalism class is a prerequisite for an editorial position.

WHSD, 88.5 FM,  RADIO STATION - WHSD provides students with the chance to participate in real-life radio broadcasting.  Certified members can do radio shows, program music, create public service announcements; announce sporting events, as well as other production activities.  WHSD broadcasts can be heard by all residents of District 86, including Darien, Willowbrook, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, and Oakbrook.