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

Alicia Amsel, News Editor

Alicia Amsel (‘22) is a News Editor and Distribution Editor and has been a member of Torch since her junior year. Previous positions: Staff Writer (20-21).

All content by Alicia Amsel
During practice, junior Adriana Voloshchuk rehearses her speech for the United States Extemporaneous Speaking category. Voloshchuk and three other members have qualified for the National Speech & Debate Tournament in June. Photo by Kate Leverenz.

Four speech members to attend nationals

Alicia Amsel and Kate Leverenz
May 20, 2022
State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (left) discusses political involvement with Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South students at a coffee shop, Glenview Grind, on Jan. 30. Gong-Gershowitz co-sponsored the TEAACH Act, which will alter the curriculum of Illinois schools to include Asian American history. Photo by Claire Satkiewicz

TEAACH Act in effect this fall

Alicia Amsel and Claire Satkiewicz
February 18, 2022
During a class workout in the fitness center, sophomore Marcos Gaa (left) looks at his heart rate with P.E. teacher Sean Brandt. The monitors display data including amount of time students spend in different heart rate zones. Photo by Alicia Amsel

Heart rate monitors personalize P.E.

Alicia Amsel, News Editor
December 17, 2021
As part of "Oak-tober," an effort of the Climate Action Plan, Tessa Murray, the Village of Northbrook's sustainability coordinator, passes out trees. This initiative is part of the plan's efforts to increase tree coverage in Northbrook. Photo by Alicia Amsel

Northbrook adopts Climate Action Plan

Alicia Amsel, News Editor
November 12, 2021

New groups to support students

Alicia Amsel, News Editor
October 2, 2021
During lunch, a GBS student participates in the Glenbrook Goes Local competition by ordering from La Taquiza y Mas. GBN won the second round of the competition, 181–153. Photo by Jenna Amusin

GBN, GBS draw customers to local businesses

Alicia Amsel and Anna Morrison
April 16, 2021
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