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

Natalie Mahoney, Managing Editor

Natalie Mahoney (‘26) is the Managing Editor and has been a member of Torch since her sophomore year. Previous positions: Sports Editor and Distribution Editor (24-25), Staff Writer (23-24).

All content by Natalie Mahoney
Girl's swimming relay

Girl’s swimming relay

Natalie Mahoney, Managing Editor
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.

Senior secures silver abroad

Natalie Mahoney, Managing Editor
October 4, 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.

GBN hires first female athletic director

Natalie Mahoney, Sports Editor
May 24, 2025
Juniors Charlie Stuart (left) and Sophia Michin create a sign promoting Girl Up’s Girl Power Hour. The event is scheduled to take place on April 19 in the competition gym.

[Photo] Girl Up hosts first Girl Power Hour

Ellie Edsey and Lauren Yoon
April 12, 2025
The poms team performing at the sectional competition on Jan. 25. The team finished eighth out of 15 teams. While performing, the team focuses on using facial expressions to convey emotions.

Poms boogies through competition season

Cailyn Kelsen and Natalie Mahoney
March 1, 2025
Senior Reese Anetsberger (left), pictured above in last year’s state tournament, helped lead this year’s team to a third-place finish in state by beating Latin School of Chicago 2-0. Anetsberger was named the 2024 Illinois Offensive Player of the Year.

Field hockey finishes third at state

Jind Kaur and Natalie Mahoney
December 21, 2024
Senior Asha McCaughan stands in front of the airstrip at the Chicago Executive Airport, where she takes flight lessons. McCaughan has been flying planes since Aug. 2023.

Senior Asha McCaughan stands in front of the airstrip at the Chicago Executive Airport, where she takes flight lessons. McCaughan has been flying planes since Aug. 2023.

[Photo] Senior takes to skies as student pilot

Jaiden Han, Features Editor
December 21, 2024

Keys to gameday success

Natalie Mahoney
November 9, 2024
It is important that students find outlets to relieve their stress when academics and extracurriculars become overwhelming. One way to do so is by finding comforting spaces to alleviate some of the burdens students face.

Thank you to my messy room

Natalie Mahoney, Sports Editor
November 9, 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.

[Photo] Spilling the beans on new coffee restaurant

Lauren McClamroch and Lauren Miller
November 9, 2024
Senior Cray Paich blocks a Rolling Meadows opponent on Sept. 13. The Spartans lost 42-34. Linemen work during the offseason to build their strength. Photo by Cailyn Kelsen

Linemen crucial to team success

Natalie Mahoney, Sports Editor
October 8, 2024
Devices and social media can distract students from their schoolwork and activities. Students should take advantage of the new phone policy to focus on their most urgent tasks, which will allow them time to relax outside of school. Graphic by Maribelle Lee

Stop the phony focus

Natalie Mahoney, Sports Editor
October 5, 2024
Senior Raj Selvaraj plays football and basketball. He has noticed the skills he has aquired from both sports transfer to the other, which improves his overall athleticism. Photo by Lara White

Complementary sports benefit athletes

Natalie Mahoney, Staff Writer
April 13, 2024
Trash and food left in common work areas may attract cockroaches. To prevent unwanted interactions with cockroaches, students should clean up after themselves. Graphic by Alison Chung

Cockroaches, you bug me

Natalie Mahoney, Staff Writer
April 13, 2024
Safety Day had all eight blocks in one day for a shortened amount of time to discuss safety procedures for each class and extra time for safety drills and an assembly. Decreased student attendance and repetitive conversations about safety plans made this day less engaging and effective than it could have been. Graphic by Erin Jeon.

Safety Day becomes ‘Skip Day’ for some

Natalie Mahoney, Staff Writer
November 11, 2023
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