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Homecoming monarchs crowned at football game
Homecoming monarchs crowned at football game
October 10, 2025
City Council candidates Monique Lampke and Sam Marcellino speak at the Bexley Public Library for Bexley Candidates Night Tuesday, Sept. 16.
City Council, Board of Education candidates speak at Bexley Library
October 10, 2025
Author Percival Everett discusses his novel "James" in the high school library Wednesday, Sept. 3.
Pulitzer Prize winner speaks to students about self-expression
October 10, 2025
Sophomores Graham McCabe and Orien Abner go on their phones during lunch.
High school enacts new phone-use policy
October 10, 2025
Students in social studies teacher Michael Featherstone's study hall work on their homework.
Administration makes changes for 2025-2026 school year
October 10, 2025
Pro/Con: is the new phone policy beneficial?
October 10, 2025
Cover art for Audrey Hobert's album, "Who's the Clown?" (Fair use Genius)
Audrey Hobert revives ‘weird girl’ pop with debut project
October 10, 2025
Science Teacher Scott Logsdon
What’s Your Take: Is the phone policy beneficial?
October 10, 2025
Lorde performs "If She Could See Me Now" from her album "Virgin" at the Schottenstein Center Sept. 23.
Lorde’s “Ultrasound Tour” Connects Fans
October 10, 2025
Cover art for Addison Rae's album, "Addison." (Fair use Columbia Records)
Addison Rae album makes audiences put their ‘Headphones On’
October 10, 2025
Math teacher Jennifer Kirk manages her beehive. (Photo credit Jennifer Kirk)
None of your beeswax: math teacher balances numbers, nectar
October 10, 2025
Science teacher Melody Spencer (right) explores the ocean with her husband. (Photo credit Melody Spencer)
Periodic tables and ocean fables: dive into science teacher’s subaquatic hobby
October 10, 2025
English teacher Drew Eberly performs at an outdoor event. (Photo credit Drew Eberly)
Rhythm and rhetoric: double life of English teacher turned performer
October 10, 2025
Solving for XX: the gender variable in academics, student culture
May 15, 2025
U.S. 3rd-8th grade test scores 2018-2023 (New York Times).
COVID-19 impacts test scores, relationships between students
April 17, 2025
Ian and Cherie Garriott’s clown decorations outside of their home in South Bexley.
Clowns cover city yard in annual tradition
October 10, 2025
Q&A: New high school teachers share what led them to Bexley
October 10, 2025
Students and staff pose in front of La Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires, Argentina (photo courtesy of Lauren Robbins).
Students grab passports, explore other countries over the summer
October 10, 2025
Beyond the bubble sheets: teachers get creative post-AP exams
May 15, 2025
Senior Kyra Duffee, sixth from left, stands with her group from a Naval Academy summer seminar.
Enlisted: students pursue careers for country
May 15, 2025
Head coach Ryan Day stands in front of the Ohio State Football Team (fair use Sports Illustrated)
Ohio State football expectations high after last year’s success
October 10, 2025
Senior Everett Lynch and Sophomore Owen Comes converse before their race.
Cross country standouts seconds away from breaking school record
October 10, 2025
New digital newsletter sparks interest among football fans
October 10, 2025
Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts Four new Members
October 10, 2025
Members of the boys soccer team listen to directions from their coach on the Cassingham field.
Boys soccer team bounces back after injuries to key players
October 10, 2025
Sophomores Emma Solomon and Coco Kaplansky model their nerd halloween costumes in Cassingham Elementary School (photo courtesy of Emma Solomon).
Student makes elaborate costume to match friend
October 10, 2025
Junior Peri Lichenstiger shows off Corpse Bride costume before trick-or-treating (photo courtesy of Peri Lichenstiger).
Spooky Halloween costume inspired by thrifting
October 10, 2025
Sophomore Harrison Spring trick-or-treats in his ringmaster costume (photo courtesy of Harrison Spring).
Sophomore’s halloween costumer reflects childhood dream
October 10, 2025
Junior Sydney Beten poses for a photo on Halloween night (photo courtesy of Sydney Beten).
Grandparent inspires student’s halloween costume
October 10, 2025
Senior send-off: advice from the Class of 2025
May 15, 2025

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Cory Phillips

Cory Phillips, News Editor

Cory Phillips is a senior at Bexley High School and a News Section Editor for The Torch. Outside of Torch, he participates in cycling and crochet.
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[Photo] Seniors commit to pursuing degrees in the arts

Bexley Staff
May 15, 2025
Junior Vivienne Frank performs at the GSA fundraising block party Saturday, May 3.

Gay-Straight Alliance Club hosts community block party as fundraiser

Cory Phillips, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2025

Phone policy changes under development

Cory Phillips, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2025
Spring Sports Preview: Lions prepare for upcoming spring season

Spring Sports Preview: Lions prepare for upcoming spring season

Cory Phillips and Emma Schiff
March 13, 2025

Bowling team striking down pins along with school records

Cory Phillips, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2025

Staff reporters share gift items atop their 2024 holiday wish lists

Kate James, Zoe Geldis, Evie Lippman, and Cory Phillips
December 16, 2024
Intervention specialist Jon Robertson and his family celebrate their Thanksgiving football game. (Courtesy of Jon Robertson)

Thanksgiving gets spiced up with imaginative turkey day traditions

Violet Smith-Beehler and Cory Phillips
November 15, 2024

Athletes cope with season-ending injuries

Cory Phillips, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2024
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