Category: TORCH
97% of TORCH Students Graduate On Time This Spring
June 4, 2025
Diplomas, scholarships, college acceptances — seniors in the TORCH program had many reasons to celebrate in the final weeks and months of their education at Northfield Public Schools. Thirty two out of the 33 TORCH seniors graduated on time with the Class of 2025, for a 97% graduation rate! TORCH Senior Manager Tessa Kiesow said […]
TORCH Care Packages
April 25, 2018
There was a great write up on the TORCH care packages project in the Star Tribune — many thanks to the local faith communities and civic groups who make this care packages project possible. Check it out here.
Beth Berry is Making a Difference
October 27, 2013
Beth Berry, who recently retired as high school coordinator of the TORCH program, has received the Healthy Community Initiative “Making a Difference” Award for October. The award celebrates groups and individuals in the community who have a positive influence on Northfield youth.
After-school sewing club volunteers are Making a Difference
May 20, 2013
Three local women who led an after-school sewing group at Northfield Middle School have received the Healthy Community Initiative “Making a Difference” Award for May 2013. The award celebrates those groups and individuals in the community who have a positive influence on Northfield youth. Joyce Schlossin started the group and recruited Beth Endert and Emily […]