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  • Congratulations Allen Townsend (senior) for playing an All-Star football game at Superdome!
  • Welcome Olympic Heights' New Varsity Baseball Coach Victor Gutierrez!
  • Congratulations to Steven Celestin for being selected as the OH November non-instructional employee of the month!
  • Congratulations to Natalia Gloria for being selected as the OH November instructional employee of the month!
  • Ana Smith is October's Support Staff Member of the Month!
  • Jenner Niedda is October's Teacher of the Month!
The award-winning student news site of Olympic Heights High School

The Torch
The award-winning student news site of Olympic Heights High School

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All content by Emily Nomberg
Grey's Anatomy, starring Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, has been renewed for an 18th season by ABC.

Grey’s Anatomy renewed; fans excited for 18th season

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
June 17, 2021
Ellen DeGeneres recently announced that the upcoming 19th season of her daytime comedy talk show will be its last.

The Ellen DeGeneres Show entering final season amid allegations of a toxic workplace created by its star

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
June 11, 2021
Antonia Gentry (left) and Brianne Howey star as Ginny and Georgia in the Netflix series that examines the mother/daughter relationship.

Netflix’s Ginny and Georgia tackles serious issues with humor

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
May 27, 2021
OH seniors give advice on college decision making process

OH seniors give advice on college decision making process

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
April 7, 2021
Last year's Olympic Heights' Miracle Network Dance Marathon raised over $6,700 for children battling severe illnesses.

It’s not too late to join today’s Olympic Heights’ Miracle Network Dance Marathon, a fundraiser for sick children

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
February 12, 2021
With the Democrats taking control of the U.S. Senate, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) takes over as Senate majority leader.

Democrats now control both the Executive branch and both houses of Congress; what does that mean for America?

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
February 11, 2021
Florida's Amendment 2 raises the state's minimum wage to $10 an hour effective Sept. 30, and will increase it one dollar per year until it reaches $15 an hour in 2026.

Florida’s four new constitutional amendments, going into effect on Jan. 1, will impact the OH student body

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
December 27, 2020
Some people already uncomfortable with the lyrics of Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" were furthered creeped out by her video collaboration of the song with Justin Bieber as it showed a woman seemingly preying on a man half her age.

With the holiday season comes holiday songs and the debate over some of those songs’ appropriateness

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
December 21, 2020
Olympic Heights various clubs are working to serve the community despite the obstacles of COVID-19

Olympic Heights various clubs are working to serve the community despite the obstacles of COVID-19

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
October 23, 2020
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on Sept. 18, at the age of 87.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg left a lasting legacy

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
October 5, 2020
Who hasn't been craving a Mountain Melt from Miller's Ale House? With Palm Beach County now in Phase 2 of its COVID-19 re-opening plan, the Ale House and other restaurants are anxious for more customers to return for their favorite meals.

OH students and staff revisiting favorite restaurants as county enters Phase 2 of COVID-19 re-opening

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
September 18, 2020
With two full-length feature documentaries and new music released over the past year, the Jonas Brothers are back at it with a vengeance after their hiatus.

For Jonas Brothers fans, happiness abounds

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
May 26, 2020
The iHeartRadio Living Room Concert for America that raised over $10 million for pandemic relief, featured (from left to right); Elton John, Billie Eilish, Billy Joe Armstrong, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, and a host of other celebrities.

Celebrities going online to entertain and raise pandemic relief funds offer a welcome quarantine distraction

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
May 7, 2020
Parasite director and co-producer Bong Joon-ho shows off his Best Picture and Best Director Awards Awards.

Parasite takes Best Picture and Best Director Oscars

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
February 11, 2020
Second semester sports and clubs offer many opportunities for Olympic Heights students to become involved

Second semester sports and clubs offer many opportunities for Olympic Heights students to become involved

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
February 5, 2020
Amazon rainforest deforestation is at its highest rate since 2008.

NEWS ANALYSIS: Brazil’s indifference to Amazon rainforest deforestation threatens global climate

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
January 10, 2020
Recapping the most discussed topics of 2019

Recapping the most discussed topics of 2019

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
December 30, 2019
Holocaust survivor Sami Steigmann responds to a question from OH sophomore Tyler Levin during an October 29 presentation.

Holocaust survivor Sami Steigmann speaks to OH students, inspiring them to stand up for what is right

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
November 7, 2019
Members of the Olympic Heights Best Buddies Club include (from left to right): Marly Telchin, Roberto Alvarez, Rikki Siegel, and Andrew Chea.

Over 40 clubs and organizations at Olympic Heights give students plenty of opportunity to get involved

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
October 11, 2019
So-called "party schools" are both an attraction and a deterrence for high schoolers when deciding on prospective colleges.

How important is social atmosphere in college choice?

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
August 26, 2019
Viruses from the Black Death Plague or the 1918 flu pandemic could be released from the melting permafrost, such as is happening on the Siberian tundra above, as result of global warming.

Global Warming Could Lead to Thawing of Disease Viruses Resulting in Pandemics

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
May 28, 2019
The Jonas Brothers' have reunited after a six year hiatus.

Jonas Brothers’ Fans Excited About the Group’s Return

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
May 21, 2019
Coping with Irrational Fears Is Possible with Therapy

Coping with Irrational Fears Is Possible with Therapy

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
April 29, 2019
Don't Stress Over Midterms: Tips for Sensible Studying

Don’t Stress Over Midterms: Tips for Sensible Studying

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
Olympic Heights Early Childhood Education Academy student Arianna Wigodner (left) looks on as Little Lions student Alexander Taylor prepares to learn how to bake.

OH’s Little Lions Learning Center Offers Unique Opportunity for Early Childhood Education Academy Students

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin confirmed their engagement in separate social media postings in July.

The Hot Summer of 2018 Brought Out the Blossoming of Several Celebrity Romances

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
September 18, 2018
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