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

Arpi Kirakosian, Executive News Editor

Arpi Kirakosian (‘26) is the Executive News Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: News Editor (24-25), Staff Writer (23-24).

 

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Battling the ban

Jaiden Han, Carly Nicoll, and Arpi Kirakosian
October 4, 2025
Juniors Ethan Camp (left) and Joe Rozenblat compete in the final round of the Illinois Debate Coaches Association State Championship against Glenbrook South on March 3 at the Renaissance Hotel. The team won the tournament, with judges voting 4-1 in their favor in the final round.

Debate duo claims state title

Arpi Kirakosian and Emma Silshtut
May 24, 2025
Molly Tomlinson, assistant athletic director at Deerfield, introduces herself to boys lacrosse coach Justin Georgacakis on May 10. Tomlinson will take over as athletic director at GBN on July 1.

[Photo] GBN hires first female athletic director

Natalie Mahoney, Sports Editor
May 24, 2025
While practicing a pigeon pose, junior Arpi Kirakosian learned how to better control her muscles. Kirakosian attended a beginner class at AIR Aerial Fitness on March 10.

Torch tries aerial yoga

Arpi Kirakosian, News Editor
April 12, 2025
Junior Kate Dalinka opens a window to combat the heat in the dance studio during poms practice. Research suggests that elevated classroom temperatures can impede focus.

Hot classrooms may hinder learning

Arpi Kirakosian and Emma Silshtut
March 1, 2025

Winter break wonderland – Christkindlmarket recommendations

Arpi Kirakosian, News Editor
December 21, 2024
Winter break wonderland

Winter break wonderland

Arpi Kirakosian, Mali Nangia, and Nicole Rogoff
December 21, 2024
The district intends to provide three new course designations beginning in the 2025-26 school year. Enriched Honors, Accelerated Honors, and College and Career Readiness courses will be offered for the class of 2029.

State passes Accelerated Placement Act

Arpi Kirakosian and Nikhil Mitra
November 9, 2024

The psychology of coaching

Arpi Kirakosian and Lauren McClamroch
October 8, 2024
Junior Lila Gallinson (right) puts her phone into a phone caddy before Spanish class. Spanish teacher Leslie Rathunde said putting phones away has been an easy routine to get into and helps students focus on schoolwork.

[Photo] New phone policy targets distraction

Ruby Werber, Executive News Editor
October 8, 2024
Junior Mya Gerstein reads a radio script during the speech showcase. Gerstein placed first at the IHSA Speech State Final in Radio Speaking on Feb. 17. Photo by Arpi Kirakosian

Junior places first at speech state in Radio Speaking

Erin Jeon and Arpi Kirakosian
April 13, 2024
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