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

Lauren McClamroch, Executive Sports Editor, Advertising Editor

Lauren McClamroch (‘26) is the Executive Sports Editor and an Advertising Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous Positions: Sports Editor, Advertising Editor (24-25), Staff Writer (23-24).

All content by Lauren McClamroch
Senior Sophie Wenk dribbles the ball in GBN's home game against Lake Forest on Aug. 26. The Spartans won 3-2.

Glenbrook teammates turned rivals

Lauren McClamroch and Erica Rader
October 4, 2025
After spending three weeks in Paraguay playing with the United States national team, Beach returns to play with the Glenbrook North team.

[Photo] Senior secures silver abroad

Natalie Mahoney, Managing Editor
October 4, 2025
Wisdom from retiring teachers

Wisdom from retiring teachers

Lauren McClamroch and Lucy Orchard
May 24, 2025
Two wrestlers, senior Shane Onixt (left) and sophomore Ariella Dobin pose with awards from this season. Dobin and Onixt both competed at the state level tournament, with Dobin placing second.

[Photo] Wrestlers represent GBN at state

Charlotte Cohen and Lucas Zhang
April 12, 2025

The madness behind the bracket follow-up

Lauren McClamroch, Sports Editor
April 12, 2025
Students at the Spartan Hoopfest on April 4, showcased the skills they learned in their P.E class. The players also created posters to cheer on their teammates.

Spartan Hoopfest fosters school spirit

Lauren McClamroch and Maya Zhuk
April 12, 2025
Madness behind the bracket

Madness behind the bracket

Lauren McClamroch, Sports Editor
March 1, 2025
Exploring home court advantage

Exploring home court advantage

Nikhil Mitra and Lauren McClamroch
December 21, 2024
Northbrook business owner Serah Cicek stands in front of Bean Bar, a new coffee restaurant she plans to open in January. Bean Bar is located on Cherry Lane in downtown Northbrook.

Spilling the beans on new coffee restaurant

Lauren McClamroch and Lauren Miller
November 9, 2024

The psychology of coaching

Arpi Kirakosian and Lauren McClamroch
October 8, 2024
Sophomore Sam Hartman feeds crackers to pigs at Historic Wagner Farm. Hand-feeding is a way for caregivers to bond with pigs. Hartman joined the Glenview Clovers 4-H club at Historic Wagner Farm where she trained, cleaned and cared for a pig during the summer until it was auctioned off. Photo by Cailyn Kelsen

Tails of caring for a pig

Rafaella Kolesnik and Lauren McClamroch
April 13, 2024
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