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

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

The Torch
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Olympic Heights staff reflects on the Class of 2020

Olympic Heights staff reflects on the Class of 2020

Marie Preuss, Editor-In-Chief
May 19, 2020
Florida's unemployment compensation system working exactly as it was designed to: poorly

Florida’s unemployment compensation system working exactly as it was designed to: poorly

Marie Preuss, Editor-In-Chief
April 20, 2020
Ms. Lori Niemann (right) and Bentzy of the Olympic Heights Autistic Spectrum Disorder Unit sort through the paper recycling cartons to remove the un-recyclable items. Then, ASD Unit paraprofessional Mr. Kiefer and Bentzy take the paper to the recycling bins behind the cafeteria.

As many communities struggle with recycling, Palm Beach County and Olympic Heights keep going strong

Marie Preuss, Editor-In-Chief
February 28, 2020
OPINION: From yearbook portraits to prom to graduation cap and gowns, senior year costs are becoming exclusionary

OPINION: From yearbook portraits to prom to graduation cap and gowns, senior year costs are becoming exclusionary

Marie Preuss, Editor-In-Chief
January 22, 2020
Despite shortcomings, The Rise of Skywalker should satisfy most Star Wars franchise fans

Despite shortcomings, The Rise of Skywalker should satisfy most Star Wars franchise fans

Marie Preuss, Editor-In-Chief
December 28, 2019
A pro-LGBTQ rights group protests Chick-fil-A donations to anti-LGBTQ organizations.

OPINION: Olympic Heights and school district would do well to consider cutting ties with Chick-fil-A

Marie Preuss, Editor-In-Chief
December 9, 2019
Olympic Heights' four National Merit Semifinalists, pictured with OH principal Ms. Kelly Burke (center), are (from left to right): Alison Granirer, Alexa Domash, Alyson Garcia, and Francois Khouri.

Four Olympic Heights seniors are National Merit Semifinalists; four others receive letters of commendation

Marie Preuss, Editor-In-Chief
October 8, 2019
Over one billion dollars was raised to rebuild the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris which caught fire on April 15.

OPINION: While Donations to Rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral May Be Well-Intentioned, the Money Could Be Put to Better Use

Marie Preuss, News Editor
May 6, 2019
Bernie Sanders (left) and Kamala Harris are the current front runners in a way-too-early assessment of the field of candidates for the 2020 Democratic Party's presidential nomination.

An Quick Look at the Crowded Field of Announced Candidates for the Democratic Presidential Nomination

Marie Preuss, News Editor
April 24, 2019
For Valentine's Day, the Olympic Heights International Club made cards with messages written in multiple languages and hung them throughout the school.

OH International Club Aims to Increase Cultural Awareness

Marie Preuss, News Editor
March 6, 2019
Schools in New York and a few other states have free feminine hygiene product dispensers in their girls' restrooms.

The “Tampon Tax” Effect Extends to Public Schools, Including Palm Beach County

Marie Preuss, News Editor
February 27, 2019
Language apps could well be the key to saving dying languages.

Linguists Look to Technology to Preserve Dying Languages

Marie Preuss, News Editor
January 28, 2019
Plaintiffs from Our Children’s Trust address the media on the merits of their suit against the U.S. government alleging negligence regarding the dangers of climate change.

NEWS ANALYSIS: Youths Suing U.S. Government over Climate Change Fighting Uphill Battle

Marie Preuss, News Editor
November 28, 2018
Fish killed by red tide litter the beaches of Sarasota, Florida.

Marine Life-Killing Red Tide Becomes a Political Issue

Marie Preuss, News Editor
October 23, 2018
Some other nations tend to emphasize a more specialized educational track for high school students such as the Kyungbok Business High School in Seoul, South Korea.

U.S. Students Continue to Fall Behind When Compared to Other Nations

Marie Preuss, News Editor
September 17, 2018
Alden Ehrenreich (right) plays the young Han Solo in the latest of the Star Wars installments, Solo, A Star Wars Story.

Solo, A Star Wars Story Satisfies Despite Shortcomings

Marie Preuss, Features Editor
June 7, 2018
Olympic Heights students and group leaders pose in front of the Alcazar Palace in Seville, Spain, one of the many points of interest visited during a 2018 Spring Break EF Educational Tour.

Thinking About an “Educational Tour”? A Little Advice Before Shelling Out the Big Money

Marie Preuss, Features Editor
May 23, 2018
Olympic Heights principal Dave Clark addresses a gathering of students at a town hall style meeting on school safety issues held Feb. 26.

OH Administration Holds Town Hall Style Meeting with Students to Discuss School Safety Concerns

Marie Preuss, Features Editor
March 1, 2018
Olympic Heights students (from left) Drew Pinsky, Mitchell Pinsky, Carly Terkiel, Andrew Neppl, Brooke Hall, Julia Eisenberg, and Victoria Lichtenthal have founded the 535 Letter for Change organization.

Olympic Heights Students Organize to Effect Change in Regards to School Shootings

Marie Preuss, Features Editor
February 22, 2018
Bebe Rexha (left) and Cyndi Lauper performed "Praying" with Kesha (right) at the 2018 Grammy Awards. Camila Cabello, Andra Day, and Julia Michaels also joined in on the performance.

2018 Grammy Awards Show Becomes A Platform for Political Activism; Prompts Controversy over Winners

Marie Preuss, Features Editor
February 1, 2018
Michael Wolff's Fire and Fury became the number one selling book on Amazon upon its release.

Trump Expose Fire and Fury Becomes a Best-Seller Amid a Firestorm of Furious Controversy

Marie Preuss, Features Editor
January 23, 2018
Coco tells the story of a boy who has musical aspirations who accidentally crosses over to the Land of the Dead.

Coco’s International Popularity Rooted in Its Family-Oriented and Hispanic Themes

Marie Preuss, Features Editor
December 11, 2017
OH Clim-ACT-ivists Club president Anya Al-Salem (right) poses with OH art teacher Ms. Chrisanthy Vargo at the climate change themed art exhibit displaying OH students' artwork at Daggerwing Nature Center last year.

Clim-ACT-ivists Club Works Locally to Make Global Impact

Marie Preuss, Staff Writer
December 5, 2017
Dreamers protest President Trump's decision to put an end to DACA.

NEWS ANALYSIS: Ending DACA Harmful Not Only to Dreamers, Hurts U.S. Economy As Well

Marie Preuss, Staff Writer
October 7, 2017
Suspected Neo-Nazi James Fields drove his car into a group of counterprotesters during a White Supremacist/Neo-Nazi rally in Charlottesville, NC on Aug. 12, killing one and injuring 19 others.

TORCH EDITORIAL: President Gives White Supremacist/Neo-Nazi Groups Validation and Cover by Not Labeling Them Domestic Terrorists

Marie Preuss
August 31, 2017
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