The official site of the Torch, the student-run newspaper at Glenbrook North High School.

Torch
The official site of the Torch, the student-run newspaper at Glenbrook North High School.

Torch
The official site of the Torch, the student-run newspaper at Glenbrook North High School.

Torch
Senior Darcy Brudenell sits with fabric, thread and other materials she uses while sewing. Most recently, Brudenell has used the embroidery machine in Glenbrook North’s fashion studio to make custom college merchandise for her peers.

Senior pursues passion for fashion

Kaylie Adelman, Executive Lifestyle Editor
May 19, 2023
Math teacher Karen Fitzsimons and social studies teacher Jerome Hoynes after receiving recognition for their careers at Glenbrook North during the Pride Assembly.

Recognizing retiring staff

Ellie Erlich, Marissa Fernandez, and Emma Hirsch
May 19, 2023
Instructional assistant Sam Alex announces at the varsity softball game on March 20. Alex hosted a radio show interviewing many celebrities including Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez and Bill Clinton. Photo by Kate Leverenz

On air with radio host and podcaster

Alex Gerstein, Staff Writer
April 15, 2023
As another plane veered into his flight path thousands of feet in the air, junior Evan Waldman remained calm at the controls of his plane. Photo by Kaylie Adelmen

Junior’s dreams take flight

Kaylie Adelman, Executive Lifestyles Editor
April 15, 2023
The paw-fect job for students

The paw-fect job for students

Ellie Erlich, Features Editor
February 18, 2023

Sophomore gives back through education

Emma Silshtut, Staff Writer
February 18, 2023

Facing the facts of skin care

Rana Khan, Features Editor
February 18, 2023
A new approach to recycling plastic

A new approach to recycling plastic

Avery Copeland, News Editor
February 18, 2023

Passion starts with a frog and a firecracker

Nikhil Mitra, Staff Writer
February 18, 2023

The keys to car care

Faith Sharpe, Features Editor
February 18, 2023
Students are more likely to have female teachers at a young age, which can impact their perception of gender roles in education. Teaching at a higher grade level can be seen as more prestigious, which leads to a gender divide in the profession. Graphic by Hanning Zhu

The gender divide in education levels

Faith Sharpe, Features Editor
December 17, 2022
Senior Ben Witzel has played chess competitively since freshman year. The chess team practices on Fridays after school in the Math Resource Center and competes on Saturdays. Photo by Noah Kaufman

Chess team plays until nightfall

Jada Glazebrook, Sports Editor
December 17, 2022
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