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

By the numbers

42

The number of inches that sophomore Jonathan Simon can  vertically leap after a running start. Simon is currently the only underclassman on the varsity basketball team.

 

279

The bowling score recorded by junior Corey Kahen against Vernon Hills High School on Dec. 3. Kahen was one of five bowlers who contributed to a score of 1076 on the day. Kahen bowled nine straight strikes.

 

9

The number of girls varsity swimmers named to the  2013 CSL North Girls Swimming and Diving All-Conference team.

 

297

The number of participants of intramural basketball this season. There are a total of 37 teams.  According to intramural director Barry Rupert, this is the  “largest amount of participation for the program about 10 to 15 years.”