The Talon

The Student News Site of Rockwood Summit High School

The Talon

The Talon
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    Nerinx Hall
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    Oct 11 / Field Hockey
  • Rockwood Summit
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    Ladue
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    Oct 10 / Football
  • Rockwood Summit
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    Lindbergh
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    Oct 10 / Boys Soccer
  • Rockwood Summit
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    Fort Zumwalt East
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    Oct 10 / Softball
  • Rockwood Summit
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    Lutheran South
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    Oct 9 / Girls Tennis
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
Soccer defeat against Vianney 4-1
Kamryn Samlalsingh, Associate Editor • October 14, 2024

The boys soccer team took a tough loss against Vianney on Oct 1. The game ended in a score of 4-1, with the one point being scored by junior Jake Curran.  “It felt good to score but it didn’t...

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

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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Sports
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...

Freshman Quince Larocque (16) chests the ball during the second half.
Gallery: Boys soccer scores 2-0 against Marquette
Mariam Sedeiqi • September 16, 2024

Junior Hamza Ahmad (22) does a step-over while attempting to get past Marquette defender Teo Airasca (23). Summit overcame Marquette in the second half to win 2-0 on Sept. 11.
Boys soccer looks to continue their success after semi-final appearance
Logan Pope, Of The Talon staff • September 16, 2024

Following a successful 2023 campaign where they finished third in state, the boys soccer team looks to...

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