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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

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

Torch

2024-2025 Staff

Editor-in-Chief

Alex Gerstein

 Alex Gerstein (‘25) is the Editor-in-Chief and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Opinions Editor (23-24), Staff Writer (22-23).

Managing Editor

Sunehri Patel

Sunehri Patel (‘25) is the Managing Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: News Editor (23-24), Copy Editor (23-24), Staff Writer (22-23). 

News Editor

Lucy Orchard

Lucy Orchard (‘26) is a News Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Staff Writer (23-24).

News Editor

Arpi Kirakosian

Arpi Kirakosian (‘26) is a News Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Staff Writer (23-24)

Opinions Editor

Erin Polatsek

Erin Polatsek (‘25) is an Opinions Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year (23-24) 

Executive Features Editor

Kaitlyn Lu

Kaitlyn Lu (‘25) is the Executive Features Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Executive Graphics Editor (23-24), Features Editor (23-24), Distribution Editor (23-24), Staff Writer (22-23).  

Features Editor

Jaiden Han

 Jaiden Han (‘26) is a Features Editor and has been a member of Torch since his sophomore year. Previous positions: Staff Writer (23-24)

Sports Editor, Website and Social Media Editor

Cailyn Kelsen

Cailyn Kelsen (‘25) is a Sports Editor and Website and Social Media Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Sports Editor (23-24), Website and Social Media Editor (23-24), Staff Writer (22-23).

Sports Editor

Nikhil Mitra

Nikhil Mitra (‘25) is the Sports Editor and has been a member of Torch since his sophomore year. Previous positions: Sports Editor (23-24), Staff Writer (22-23).

Sports Editor

Natalie Mahoney

Natalie Mahoney (‘26) is a Sports Editor and Distribution Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Staff Writer (23-24).

Opinions Editor, Graphics Editor

Maribelle Lee

Maribelle Lee (‘26) is an Opinions Editor and Graphics Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous Positions: Staff Writer (23-24).  

Executive Copy Editor, Features Editor, Graphics Editor, Website and Social Media Editor

Rafaella Kolesnik

Rafaella Kolesnik (‘26) is the Executive Copy Editor, Features Editor, Graphics Editor, Website and Social Media Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Staff Writer (23-24).

Features Editor, Website and Social Media Editor

Mali Nangia

Mali Nangia (‘26) is a Features Editor and Website and Social Media Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Staff Writer (23-24).

Opinions Editor, Distribution Editor

Lauren Miller

Lauren Miller (‘26) is an Opinions Editor and Distribution Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous Positions: Staff Writer (23-24).

Sports Editor, Advertising Editor

Lauren McClamroch

Lauren McClamroch (‘26) is a Sports Editor and Advertising Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Staff Writer (23-24)

News Editor, Advertising Editor

Joyce Ng

Joyce Ng (‘26) is a News Editor and Advertising Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Staff Writer (23-24).

Executive Opinions Editor

Hannah Yoon

Hannah Yoon (‘25) is the Executive Opinions Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Opinions Editor (23-24), Staff Writer (22-23).

Executive Lifestyle Editor, Executive Advertising Editor, Copy Editor, Website and Social Media Editor

Nicole Rogoff

Nicole Rogoff (‘25) is the Executive Lifestyle Editor, Executive Advertising Editor, Copy Editor and Website and Social Media Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Lifestyle Editor (23-24), Advertising Editor (23-24), Copy Editor (23-24), Website and Social Media Editor (23-24), Staff Writer (22-23).   

Features Editor, Copy Editor, Distribution Editor

Emma Silshtut

Emma Silshtut (‘25) is a Features Editor, Copy Editor and Distribution Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Copy Editor (23-24), Page Editor (23-24), Distribution Editor (23-24), Staff Writer (22-23).

News Editor, Graphics Editor

Jaden Cho

Jaden Cho (‘25) is a News Editor and Graphics Editor and has been a member of Torch since his sophomore year. Previous positions: Graphics Editor (22-23), Staff Writer (22-23), Graphics Editor (23-24), Editor-at-Large (23-24).

Executive Sports Editor

Lara White

Lara White (‘25) is the Executive Sports Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Sports Editor (23-24), Staff Writer (22-23).