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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

Maddie Grabowski, Executive Sports Editor

Maddie Grabowski (‘23) is the Executive Sports Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Staff Writer (20-21), Lifestyle Editor (22-22).

All content by Maddie Grabowski

Badminton

Maddie Grabowski, Executive Sports Editor
May 19, 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

Boys swim and dive dominates conference

Dani Gichner and Maddie Grabowski
February 18, 2023
Sophomore Juliet Frum races at the conference meet on Oct. 15, where she placed first and finished with a time of 17:25 for the 3-mile race. At sectionals, Frum finished with a time of 16:53, placing second while also breaking the school record. Photo by Marissa Fernandez.

Sophomore places second in state

Maddie Grabowski, Executive Sports Editor
December 17, 2022
Senior Jason Gordon tees off on the first hole at the state tournament on the second day on Oct. 8. The tournament was held at The Den at Fox Creek, Bloomington, IL. where Gordon shot a 74. Photo by Maddie Grabowski

Boys golf wins trophy

Maddie Grabowski, Executive Sports Editor
November 5, 2022
Room numbers changed for student safety

Room numbers changed for student safety

Maddie Grabowski, Executive Sports Editor
October 1, 2022
Winding up for a smash, freshman Katelyn Wu (left) and her doubles partner Nicole Konstant play at the conference tournament on April 30. The team placed second at the sectional competition with a score of 13.5 on May 5. Photo by Jiya Sheth

Girls badminton advances to state

Maddie Grabowski, Lifestyle Editor
May 20, 2022
Sample caption. Photo by Sparty Jones

IMG goalie returns to GBN lacrosse

Maddie Grabowski
April 9, 2022
Graphic by Baeyoung Yoo

Tracking apps: Keeping kids safe?

Maddie Grabowski and Anna Morrison
February 18, 2022
Express, Glenbrook North’s male-female a cappella group, performs for the Village Presbyterian Church’s tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 27. The group has 14 scheduled performances throughout the holiday season for Expressmas, featuring songs such as “Fruitcake” and various Christmas carols. Photo by Jiya Sheth

Behind the scenes of Express

Alex Garibashvily and Maddie Grabowski
December 17, 2021

Costs of head injury

Brady Rassin and Maddie Grabowski
November 12, 2021
Prior to putting, freshman Kacie Moon places her ball during practice on Thursday, Sept. 2. Moon shot 31 in a match against Niles West on Aug. 24, breaking the previous school record. Photo by Jiya Sheth

Freshman golfers set new program records

Morissa Lambert and Maddie Grabowski
October 2, 2021
Freshman Patrick Schaller is announced as a starter before his game against Maine West on Feb. 27. Schaller started in all but one game this season. Photo by Natalie Sandlow

Schaller scores starting center position as freshman

Maddie Grabowski, Staff Writer
April 16, 2021
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