The Torch

100th Anniversary Issue

May 26, 2026

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Letter from the editors: on 100 years of The Torch student newspaper

Ruthie Gravelle, Lily Howes and Cyrus Turner • May 26, 2026

This letter follows a statement of purpose by the first staff of the Torch. As The Torch concludes its 101st year of existence following its 100th anniversary in October, we wish to take a...

Alumni Anecdotes: memories from former Torch staff members

Cyrus Turner, Co-Editor • May 26, 2026

This selection of quotes is part of the 100th anniversary issue of the Torch. We are grateful to the many former staff members who shared their memories of working on the staff to be included. "I...

1963: President’s death shocks students

Bob Greene • December 20, 1963

This story was published Dec. 20, 1963. It was rereleased as part of the 100th anniversary edition of the Torch. The class sits in stunned silence, not quite able to realize the full impact...

1960: Stine’s Lines: R.L. Stine interviews close friend

Bob Stine • February 5, 1960

This story was published Feb 5, 1960. It was rereleased as part of the 100th anniversary edition of the Torch. “Bob, I’d like to interview you for the Torch,” I said to myself. I was...

1941: Jeffrey estate to be given to city

December 19, 1941

This story was published Dec. 19, 1941. It was rereleased as part of the 100th anniversary edition of the Torch. Robert H. Jeffrey, chairman of the board of trustees of the Jeffrey Manufacturing...

1940: Bexley as students in the 90s will see it

May 10, 1940

This story was published May 10, 1940. It was rereleased as part of the 100th anniversary edition of the Torch. How will our Alma Mommy look in 50 years? How will dear Bexley High School survive...

1925: Bexley’s population increases rapidly

October 9, 1925

This story was published Oct. 9, 1925. It was rereleased as part of the 100th anniversary edition of the Torch. Bexley is one of the most rapidly growing suburbs of Columbus. In June, 1924,...

Statement of purpose from the first staff of The Torch, Oct. 9, 1925

October 9, 1925

This story was published Oct. 9, 1925. It was rereleased as part of the 100th anniversary edition of the Torch. This first issue of The Torch marks the beginning of any journalistic undertaking...

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