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Is the sprout gone?
Walking into room 330 today, we heard the horrific news. The Talon layout editor, Abbott Lackey broke the news.Upon first glance, The Talon was devastated. The pride of Summit has been torn away. But nonetheless, Head Principal, Dr. Emily McCown ensures Summit that The Sprout lives to see another wave of students come through the front doors.
Features
Teachers and student share opinions on the updated phone policy
December 26, 2024

This year’s update on the phone policy has affected both teachers and students in different ways since the beginning of the year. As the students...

Sports
Boys swim relays through state meet
Lily Maginn, Copy Editor • December 26, 2024

  The boys swim and dive team competed in the Class One State Championship on Nov 15. The team qualified in all three relays—200 medley relay, 200 free relay, 400 free relay—and sophomore...

Boys soccer falls to Vianney 1-2 in districts
Elizabeth Davis, Reporter • November 21, 2024

The boys soccer team fell to the Vianney Griffins in the second round of the Class 3 District 2 tournament on Nov. 5 with a score of 1-2, ending their season with a record of 8-15. The game came down to...

Junior Jack Steele takes a penalty kick against the Washington High School Blue Jays. This goal by Steele was the first of four goals for the Falcons. The team's 4-0 win moved them through to the second round of districts.
Gallery: Boys soccer wins first round of districts
Emery Gregston, Sports Editor • November 7, 2024

At Crescent Farms Golf Course on Sept. 10, sophomore Emery Gregston tees off during the Summit Invitational. The Falcons played the 18 hole course at Crescent farms, and took sixth place in the tournament.
Golfers miss school, juggle academics
Logan Pope, Reporter • November 1, 2024

Throughout the course of a golf season, student-athletes consistently miss multiple days of school a week due to the demanding schedule that comes along with their sport. But even despite the long days...

Junior Jack Steele (10) sprints with the trophy in hand as juniors Hamza Ahmad (21), Evan Wade (11), Nick Nusser (2), Gavin Werner (7), Quinn Larocque (16), AJ Touhy (20) and seniors Jack Loeffelman (0) and James Berry (6) follow.
Gallery: Soccer wins Community Cup
Mariam Sedeiqi, Reporter • November 1, 2024

Playing the vibraphone, sophomore Lucy Vanderheyden smiles at her fellow front ensemble members during the halftime show. The band performed their show 'Beyond the Sidewalk' at the football game on Oct. 18.
Above the school, the sprout looms looking down over students as they enter for the day.
As illustrated, past editions of the Talon are shown 'falling' into an empty trash bin. There are recycling bins in every classroom at Summit, however, they are not utilized to the extent that they should be.
Rockwood passed for safety funding
Sophomore Erin Davis puts her phone in a phone caddy in ASL 2 while in 5th hour. The phone caddy in ASL teacher Logan Kramer's classroom is used to prevent distraction during class.
New freshman principal, Dr. Flores introduces himself to senior, Lily Trueman before interviewing her about her plans after high school.
Summit German students pose for a picture in Heidelberg, Germany on Jun. 10
At Ryan Hummert Night for the first home football game on Sep. 13, sophomore Claire Bailey plays the Marimba during the Silver Falcon Marching Band's halfitme performance. This year, the show is named 'Beyond the Sidewalk,' and features the different emotions of growing up.
Seniors Thomas Hutzler, Anthony Cervantes, Army General Austin Althoff, and Brady French cheer on the Falcons as they score a touchdown. The home opener football game took place on Sept 13.
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Sports photo of the month:
Going for a head ball, junior Kaden Dinges (4) of Summit collides with junior Ian Squires (14) of Jackson. Junior Cade Polsak (8) stood back ready to get the ball, while junior AJ Tuohy (20) was able to keep the ball in play as Jackson player sophomore Barrett Domian (20) tried to take the ball. The falcons won against Jackson High School on Aug. 30 with an ending score of 2-1, it was the home opener.
Photo of the month:
Seniors Thomas Hutzler, Anthony Cervantes, Army General Austin Althoff, and Brady French cheer on the Falcons as they score a touchdown. The home opener football game took place on Sept 13.
Sports
Junior Jack Steele takes a penalty kick against the Washington High School Blue Jays. This goal by Steele was the first of four goals for the Falcons. The team's 4-0 win moved them through to the second round of districts.
Gallery: Boys soccer wins first round of districts
Emery Gregston, Sports Editor • November 7, 2024

At Crescent Farms Golf Course on Sept. 10, sophomore Emery Gregston tees off during the Summit Invitational. The Falcons played the 18 hole course at Crescent farms, and took sixth place in the tournament.
Golfers miss school, juggle academics
Logan Pope, Reporter • November 1, 2024

Throughout the course of a golf season, student-athletes consistently miss multiple days of school a...

Junior Jack Steele (10) sprints with the trophy in hand as juniors Hamza Ahmad (21), Evan Wade (11), Nick Nusser (2), Gavin Werner (7), Quinn Larocque (16), AJ Touhy (20) and seniors Jack Loeffelman (0) and James Berry (6) follow.
Gallery: Soccer wins Community Cup
Mariam Sedeiqi, Reporter • November 1, 2024

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As illustrated, past editions of the Talon are shown 'falling' into an empty trash bin. There are recycling bins in every classroom at Summit, however, they are not utilized to the extent that they should be.
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