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
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

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

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

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

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

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

November 12, 2021
Lots of ways to navigate student parking

Lots of ways to navigate student parking

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

April 16, 2021
Photo by Maya Fridman

Sophomore travels abroad to pursue baseball education

December 18, 2020
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