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

Kate Leverenz, Managing Editor

Kate Leverenz (‘23) is the Managing Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Staff Writer (20-21), Sports Editor (21-22), Advertising Editor (21-22).

All content by Kate Leverenz
Senior Kate Leverenz warms up as Meghan Bargar, assistant girls soccer coach, observes Leverenz. Female athletes can see women as role models in sports by having female coaches. Photo by Jada Glazebrook

Support female coaches in sports

Kate Leverenz, Managing Editor
May 19, 2023

Divison 1 Athletes – 2022-2023

Kate Leverenz, Managing Editor
May 19, 2023
An IHSA referee calls a foul against Glenbrook North with three minutes left during a varsity boys basketball game on Feb. 10. Verbal abuse from fans and coaches has led to the resignation of some IHSA officials. Photo by Kate Leverenz

Referee shortage plagues IHSA

Kate Leverenz, Managing Editor
February 18, 2023
Viewing photos from their travel blog, freshman Mark TenEick (left) and sophomore Conrad TenEick reminisce on their time sailing. The family sailed to over 400 locations, including Australia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Thailand, Maldives and Panama. Photo by Kate Leverenz.

Back from a decade at sea

Kate Leverenz and Klara Walny
November 5, 2022
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[Photo] Room numbers changed for student safety

Maddie Grabowski, Executive Sports Editor
October 1, 2022
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
Pitching in the season opener against Holy Trinity on March 17, senior Dylan Bass threw eight strikeouts in 3.2 innings, only allowing one hit. Bass is committed to play Division II baseball at the University of Tampa. Photo by Jiya Sheth

Boys baseball season begins 8-0

Kate Leverenz and Chris Andreou
April 9, 2022
Sophomore Josh Fridman attempts a floater in a game against Evanston on Feb. 1 after driving into the paint. The Spartans won 51-44 after previously losing to the Wildkits 50-44 in overtime on Dec. 10. Photo by Jiya Sheth

Boys basketball scores fourth seed

Kate Leverenz, Sports Editor
February 18, 2022
Using one of his four personal bowling balls, sophomore Kai Nitzschke bowls at practice on Nov. 22. In a match against Niles North on Nov. 30, Nitzschke scored 699 in total, leading the team in pins to a 3478-2540. Photo by Brady Rassin

Boys bowling rolls through competition

Kate Leverenz and Saruul-Erdene Jagdagdorj
December 17, 2021
When students are not allowed to use the bathroom during class, they may grow uncomfortable and be unable to concentrate on their work. Students should be allowed to use the restroom when they feel it is necessary. Graphic by Baeyoung Yoo

When I have to go, I really do have to go

Kate Leverenz, Sports Editor
November 12, 2021
Battling an opposing player, junior Marco Coronado (left) fights for a loose ball in a game against Latin on Oct. 9. The game ended in a 3-3 tie, with both teams scoring once in the last five minutes of the game. Photo by Jiya Sheth

Boys soccer knocked out of playoffs

Kate Leverenz, Sports Editor
November 12, 2021
Lots of ways to navigate student parking

Lots of ways to navigate student parking

Kate Leverenz, Sports Editor
October 2, 2021
During a private lesson on April 3, Michael Wenzel, director of instruction at Northbrook Golf Academy, observes a player using a TrackMan Golf Simulator at the Chalet at Meadowhill Park. The simulator will be moved to Heritage Oaks once the renovations are complete. Photo by Natalie Sandlow

Heritage Oaks renovates, golf team relocates

Kate Leverenz, Staff Writer
April 16, 2021
Photo by Maya Fridman

Sophomore travels abroad to pursue baseball education

Kate Leverenz, Staff Writer
December 18, 2020
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