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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

Dani Gichner, Staff Writer

Dani Gichner (‘24) is a Staff Writer and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Staff Writer (21-22), Staff Writer (22-23).

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Boys tennis focuses on depth, teamwork

Boys tennis focuses on depth, teamwork

Dani Gichner and Cailyn Kelsen
May 25, 2024
The boys bowling team walks through the halls in a school-organized parade, celebrating season accomplishments. Junior Josh Sachs (front left) holds the team’s third place state trophy. Photo by Karsten Konstant

Boys bowling places third in state

Jaden Cho and Dani Gichner
February 24, 2024
Junior Evan Gitlevich swims breaststroke at practice on Nov. 27. Gitlevich competes individually in the 100-yard breaststroke and the 100-yard butterfly during meets, but he swims every stroke during some practices. Photo by Euben Ko

Boys swim and dive jumps into season

Dani Gichner and Kacie Moon
December 23, 2023
Running through the rain, senior John Ihrke overtakes his New Trier opponent during the conference meet at Vernon Hills on Oct. 14. Ihrke placed fourth in the 3-mile race with a time of 16:33. Photo by Karsten Konstant.

Boys cross country braves harsh weather

Dani Gichner and Karsten Konstant
November 11, 2023
Sophomore Jonah Kleiman attempts an extra point against Deerfield on Sept. 22. Kleiman converted the extra point in the fourth quarter to make the score 21-14, decreasing Deerfield’s lead. Kleiman converted two total extra points in the game which resulted in a 28-14 loss. Photo by Euben Ko

Special teams explains its role

Chris Andreou and Dani Gichner
October 7, 2023

Boys tennis

Dani Gichner, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Junior Anika Moghe (middle) attempts to steal the ball from her Palatine opponent at a game on March 21. The team won 16-1. Photo by Jiya Sheth

Girls water polo battles through season

Dani Gichner and Cailyn Kelsen
April 15, 2023
During the conference meet at Glenbrook South on Feb. 11, the swim and dive team cheers on their teammate. The team placed second, and several members of the team achieved personal best times. Photo by Karsten Konstant

Boys swim and dive dominates conference

Dani Gichner and Maddie Grabowski
February 18, 2023
Junior Grace Gertner (middle) passes during a game against New Trier on Dec. 6. Glenbrook North won 54-40 and as of Dec. 8, the team has an overall record of 7-1 and 2-1 in conference. Photo by Jada Glazebrook.

Girls basketball wins with strong defense

Chris Andreou and Dani Gichner
December 17, 2022

Girls swim, dive

Dani Gichner, Staff Writer
November 5, 2022
Sophomore JJ Schlenhardt reviews plays on his wristband before the snap in a game against Conant on Sept. 9. This was Schlenhardt’s third game of the season as quarterback before his injury during the Rolling Meadows game on Sept. 15. Photo by Jada Glazebrook

Injury halts quarterback’s season

Chris Andreou and Dani Gichner
October 1, 2022
Going retro

Going retro

Marissa Fernandez, Dani Gichner, Rana Khan, and Abby Shapiro
April 9, 2022
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