The Talon

The Student News Site of Rockwood Summit High School

The Talon

The Talon
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    Oct 15 / Field Hockey
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    Parkway West
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    Oct 15 / Boys Soccer
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    Parkway West
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    Oct 14 / Girls Tennis
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    Pacific
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    Oct 14 / Softball
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    Lutheran St. Charles
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    Oct 14 / Girls Volleyball
Features
Battle of the classes
Brice Davis, Of the Talon staff • October 14, 2024

Junior vs. senior wars have been a tradition during homecoming week for quite some time. The wars begin on the Monday of homecoming week at 12 am, when seniors will try to “hit” juniors houses/cars and...

Sports
As the pitch comes flying towards her, sophomore Emily Perone swings towards the ball. The Falcons beat Cor Jesu 11-5 on Oct. 2.
Softball takes down Cor Jesu 11-5
Mary Corkery, Editor-In-Chief • October 10, 2024

The softball team bounced back for a 11-5 victory over the Cor Jesu Chargers for their senior night on October 2.  It was the first time the Falcons have faced the Chargers since being defeated 7-3 in...

Senior Claire Doyle attempts to stop Junior Kaitlyn Sundhausen from catching the ball as her team mate junior Lorelei Green backs her. The powderpuff game between Summit juniors and seniors took place on Sep 26th.
Seniors lose to juniors in Powderpuff
Skylar Holtgrewe, News Editor • October 10, 2024

Every year junior and seniors fight to win a trophy: the coveted, bedazzled, rainbow football. Typically the seniors win, but not this year, not the class of 2025. Powderpuff is a school tradition where...

Senior Sienna Nicholson (15) jockeys for the ball with Mady Huff (10) of Marquette. The Falcons lost to Marquette 1-3 on Sept. 25.
Field hockey bested by the Mustangs
Logan Pope, of The Talon Staff • October 8, 2024

The varsity field hockey team came up short against Marquette on Sept. 25.  Although they dominated possession for the majority of the game, the Falcons were unable to score meaningful goals and were...

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.
Promoting the Talon, sophomore Skylar Holtgrewe and senior Abbott Lackey talk to junior Julia Shiner, a potential new staff member in the Main Gym. On Sep. 5, the Summit Student Council hosted an activities fair where students could discover new ways to become involved in the school.
The Rockwood School District Choirs pose for a photo at the center of Times Square in New York City.
Commentary
Senior Lola Veliz stands in the empty Falcons Nest in objection to the third year with no senior seating.
Return of the Nest
Abby Glenn, Social Media Editor • September 20, 2024

The Falcon’s Nest was used by seniors during lunch in the open area at the top of the main stairs. Due to bad behavior, the Class of 2022 was the last class who was able to use the Falcon’s Nest.  I...

The systematic abuse of children
Skylar Holtgrewe, News Editor • May 17, 2024

Every day children are being kidnapped, abused, and killed, all in the name of therapy. The Troubled Teen Industry (TTI) is a multi-billion dollar scam that claims to help children overcome whatever is...

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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 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.
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Features
Battle of the classes
Brice Davis, Of the Talon staff • October 14, 2024

Junior vs. senior wars have been a tradition during homecoming week for quite some time. The wars begin on the Monday of homecoming week at 12...

Senior traditions celebrated at Summit
Mariam Sedeiqi • September 23, 2024

As graduation approaches, senioritis comes with bittersweet feelings for leaving behind the past four years of your life. To savor these...

Sports
Senior Sienna Nicholson (15) jockeys for the ball with Mady Huff (10) of Marquette. The Falcons lost to Marquette 1-3 on Sept. 25.
Field hockey bested by the Mustangs
Logan Pope, of The Talon Staff • October 8, 2024

The varsity field hockey team came up short against Marquette on Sept. 25.  Although they dominated...

As she dribbles up-field, senior Eleri Sellmeyer (10) looks ahead for open teammates.
Gallery: Field Hockey loses 1-3 to Marquette on Senior Night
Logan Pope, of The Talon Staff • September 30, 2024

In the illustration, a Summit football helmet sits on the football field. While Summit owns three Guardian Caps, they are not utilized by players.
Guarding futures: What are Guardian Caps?
Emery Gregston, Sports Editor • September 20, 2024

Guardian Caps, protective headwear worn on the outside of football helmets, have drastically lowered...

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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.