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

Karsten Konstant, Page Editor, Advertising Editor

Karsten Konstant (‘24) is a Page Editor and an Advertising editor and has been a member of Torch since his sophomore year. Previous positions: Staff Writer (21-22), Sports Editor (22-23), Advertising Editor (22-23).

All content by Karsten Konstant
Senior Andrew Burke (left) and junior Maya Spreckman rehearse for their roles in The Prom. Performances of the musical are scheduled to take place from May 1 to May 4 at 7 p.m. in the CPA. Tickets can be purchased online at ShowTix4U (www.showtix4u.com). Photo by Karsten Konstant

[Photo] Musical spotlights LGBTQ+ story

Lauren Miller, Staff Writer
April 13, 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

[Photo] Boys bowling places third in state

Jaden Cho and Dani Gichner
February 24, 2024
Junior Alexis Myers drives to the basket in a game against De La Salle Institute on Jan. 24. Glenbrook North won the game 62-44. Photo by Karsten Konstant

Girls basketball embarks on ‘revenge tour’

Cailyn Kelsen and Karsten Konstant
February 24, 2024
Freshman Grace Song bowls the first frame of the second game at a match against Vernon Hills on Dec. 5. The team lost the match 2242-1749. Photo by Karsten Konstant

Girls bowling rolls through season

Karsten Konstant, Page Editor
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 Trey Gottschild removes his phone from the holder at the end of English class. Teachers are currently permitted to take students’ phones during class. Photo by Karsten Konstant

Phone collection policy evokes confusion

Jaden Cho and Karsten Konstant
October 7, 2023
Upcoming events in the community

Upcoming events in the community

Klara Walny, Lexi Tarter, Karsten Konstant, and Misha Maryan
May 19, 2023
The cost of tickets can be determined using dynamic pricing, which is the adjustment of prices based on the demand of tickets. Dynamic prices are decided by the artists and ticket companies. Graphic by Alyssa Sanchez.

Becoming a ticket master

Karsten Konstant and Faith Sharpe
April 15, 2023

Torch staff members recognized

Karsten Konstant, Sports Editor
February 18, 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

[Photo] Boys swim and dive dominates conference

Dani Gichner and Maddie Grabowski
February 18, 2023
At an afternoon swim practice on Sept. 8, junior Sarah Chinwalla does the butterfly stroke to warm up. Iron is essential in an athlete’s diet as it can benefit athletic performance. Photo by Karsten Konstant

[Photo] Iron deficiency raises injury risk

Anna Morrison, Executive News Editor
October 1, 2022

New hours in Test Center

Karsten Konstant, Sports Editor
December 17, 2022

Girls volleyball

Karsten Konstant, Sports Editor
November 5, 2022
In the golf unit, P.E. teacher Michael English (right) assists early bird P.E. students with their swings. Students can now make up a regular class in one early bird P.E. class, whereas two early bird P.E. classes were needed for a class makeup before this year.

New P.E. policy allows more time for makeups

Euben Ko and Karsten Konstant
October 1, 2022
Senior Eva Sadowski competes in a hurdles relay at the Spartan Relays meet on April 1. Her team placed third in the first outdoor meet of the season. Photo by Kate Leverenz

Girls track builds up during indoor season

Chase Goldstein and Karsten Konstant
April 9, 2022
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