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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

The Torch
Mason Silverstein

Mason Silverstein, Managing Editor

Mason Silverstein is the Managing Editor for The Torch. He is a senior in his third year on the The Torch staff. He is in the National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, Best Buddies Club, RHO Kappa, and BBYO. Mason also plays on the Olympic Heights boys golf team. Mason enjoys golf, working out at the gym, watching sports, and spending time with friends and family. He is interested in pursuing a career in sports law and management.

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The Olympic Heights Class of 2023 Top Ten are (counter clockwise, seated from left) Salutatorian Emily Zhang, #9 Lindsey Osinoff, #10 Maya Goldstein, #6 Bella Anusbigian, #5 Shiloh Bass. #3 Ben Zapson, #8 Tyler Haas, Valedictorian Brandon Silver, #4 Nathan Feuerberg, and #7 Jesse Bloom.

Meet the Olympic Heights Class of 2023 Top Ten

Mason Silverstein, Managing Editor
March 3, 2023
OH seniors Mollie (left) and Jessica and Stempler will be attending the University of Miami after graduation.

College-bound OH seniors looking forward to moving on

Mason Silverstein, Managing Editor
January 24, 2023
Senior leaders on this season's Olympic Heights basketball team are (from left): 6’2” guard Trent Sease, 6’7” forward Gyterson Louissaint, 6’3” guard Davids Yonko, and 6’1” guard Cameron Kranitz.

Olympic Heights basketball looks to close out season strong

Mason Silverstein, Managing Editor
January 20, 2023
Olympic Heights seniors Ben Zapson (left) and Spencer Levy are National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists.

Olympic Heights seniors Spencer Levy and Ben Zapson named National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists

Mason Silverstein, Managing Editor
December 1, 2022
Olympic Heights social studies teacher and Student Government Association adviser Ms. Chelsea Fink (left) and OH Best Buddies Club president senior Maya Goldstein are making an impact beyond the OH campus.

OH faculty, students making a difference in the community

Mason Silverstein, Managing Editor
November 8, 2022
The Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, averaging 31.0 points, 13.2 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.6 steals per game, won his second consecutive MVP award. He was also rated the fifth best defensive player in the league.

Denver’s Nikola Jokic wins second consecutive NBA MVP

Mason Silverstein, Sports Editor
May 20, 2022
FBLA members Michelle Knaz (left) and Jordyn Kelman (right) celebrate with advisor Ms. Cheryl Shimmel after placing first in the E-business category at district competition.

Heights FBLA has 11 advance from district competition

Mason Silverstein, Sports Editor
February 10, 2022
Olympic Heights junior forward Lindsey Osinoff (#45 in white) passes the ball in a game against Lake Worth. Osinoff leads the district in goals scored and points total.

OH Girls Soccer remains unbeaten through 14 games

Mason Silverstein, Sports Editor
December 20, 2021
The Castaways team of Manny Alboher, Nikolas Dasilva-Shoats, and Morelli Anthony was the winner of the first Onward Challenge competition hosted by the Olympic Heights Finance Academy.

Olympic Heights Finance Academy hosts first Onward Challenge entrepreneurial event and competition

Mason Silverstein, Sports Editor
November 19, 2021
Georgia Bulldogs now have easiest path to college playoffs

Georgia Bulldogs now have easiest path to college playoffs

Mason Silverstein, Sports Editor
November 9, 2021
OH Club Rush to give students the opportunity to find the club or organization that best fits their interests

OH Club Rush to give students the opportunity to find the club or organization that best fits their interests

Mason Silverstein, Sports Editor
September 21, 2021
Senor Isaiah Pierre (#6) heads to the end zone after intercepting a John I. Leonard pass on the Lancers' opening series in the Olympic Heights season opener on Sept. 2. The Lions beat John I. Leonard 22-14.

OLYMPIC HEIGHTS FALL SPORTS PREVIEW: Football team off to 1-0 start as fall sports programs get underway

Mason Silverstein, Sports Editor
September 12, 2021
While every high school athlete wants to play at a well-known Division 1 school, they shouldn't rule out the lower level divisions' schools for a better chance at a scholarship.

High school athletes wishing to play at the next level need to become involved in the recruiting process early on

Mason Silverstein, Staff Writer
June 3, 2021
After seven years at the helm of the Olympic Heights baseball program, Coach Casey Beck will be taking over the John I. Leonard program next year.

OH baseball coach Casey Beck leaving for John I. Leonard position: “One of the hardest choices [of] my life.”

Mason Silverstein, Staff Writer
May 11, 2021
Olympic Heights soccer players Skylar Deutch (left) and Sydney Durrance (right) both hit the impressive 50 career goals scored mark in their senior seasons.

GOOOAAALLL!!! Olympic Heights soccer players Skylar Deutch and Sydney Durrance reach 50-goal milestone

Mason Silverstein, Staff Writer
April 16, 2021
Jake Neese, seated, with OH head baseball coach Casey Beck, signs his letter of intent to play baseball at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tenn.

OH Student/Athlete Spotlight: Baseball player Jake Neese taking his talents to the next level

Mason Silverstein, Staff Writer
February 23, 2021
The Olympic Heights girls soccer team, behind the leadership of its seniors (pictured above celebrating Senior Night), has a current record of 8-3-4.

Olympic Heights winter sports programs look to keep winning as seasons draw to a close, postseasons approach

Mason Silverstein, Staff Writer
January 27, 2021
Forward Drew Timme has his Gonzaga Bulldogs ranked number one in the current AP NCAA basketball rankings.

The 2020-21 NCAA basketball season promises to be an exciting one…if it can survive COVID-19

Mason Silverstein, Staff Writer
December 14, 2020
The Alabama Crimson Tide, led by head coach Nick Saban (center), have been an unstoppable force this NCAA season and are favored to win their fifth national championship in the past ten years.

Despite the crazy COVID-19 NCAA football season, it’s a familiar cast of characters sitting atop the rankings

Mason Silverstein, Staff Writer
December 10, 2020
Olympic Heights Best Buddies club members Emily Nomberg (left) and Ben-tzion "Bentzy" Stein (right) at a pre-COVID-19 club get-together last school year.

OH Best Buddies Club is about making a difference and forming meaningful and lasting relationships

Mason Silverstein, Staff Writer
December 2, 2020
Are you ready for some Olympic Heights football? Fall sports programs finally kicking into gear

Are you ready for some Olympic Heights football? Fall sports programs finally kicking into gear

Mason Silverstein, Staff Writer
October 9, 2020
Quarterback Trevor Lawrence, #16, and the Clemson Tigers are the early favorites to win the 2020 COVID-19 altered season's championship

NCAA football is back, but with some changes

Mason Silverstein, Staff Writer
September 29, 2020
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