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Drew Solar is a senior at Bexley High School and is a News editor for the Torch. Outside of Torch, he plays tennis for the high school and participates in multiple clubs.

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Art auction held by Bexley Minority Parent Alliance to raise money for scholarships

The Bexley Minority Parent Alliance hosted an art auction at the Bexley Public Library Saturday, March 26. Art teacher Mabi Ponce de Leon said the purpose of the art auction was to raise money for the senior scholarship fund, which provides funds for minority students planning to attend college. Ponce de Leon explained that prospective […]

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Johnson challenges academic status quo, programs his own path to success

It’s 8:30 a.m., and while most high school seniors fill the hallways and head to their first class, senior Duncan Johnson prepares for a day of coding. Last year, Johnson began working for software company LittleSeed.io, located in Powell, Ohio. Johnson said he reached out to the company in 2019 because he was interested in […]

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Environmental Club participates in zoo’s Teen Eco Summit event

The high school’s Environmental Club participated in the Teen Eco Summit Wednesday, Nov. 3. Science teacher and Environmental Club adviser Scott Logsdon explained that the Teen Eco Summit, which is a year-long project focused on climate change, is hosted by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Sophomore Lily Jones explained that the high school was among […]

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MFactor begins THRIVE program in freshman study halls

  For the first semester of the 2021-2022 school year, the new THRIVE program has been facilitated by MFactor mentors in freshman study halls since August. Guidance counselor Stephanie Krosnosky explained that the purpose of the new program is to help freshmen transition into high school and identify goals for them to accomplish during the […]