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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.
Have teenagers lost the Halloween spirit?
Have teenagers lost the Halloween spirit?
November 1, 2024

Every year on Oct. 31st children dress up and go trick or treating, but as kids get older do they lose the Halloween spirit? Language arts teacher,...

Student athletes reflect on professional inspirations
Mariam Sedeiqi, Reporter • November 25, 2024

For years on end, Summit athletes have been struggling to juggle sports and stay on top of their classes. Each athlete has different ways of enduring their difficulties. Four Summit athletes believe that...

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...

Seniors Makiye Hughes (2) and Kaloep Young (1) hype up junior Jasahn Tiller (3). The Falcons won 59-28 on Oct. 18.
Gallery: Falcons take down Marquette Mustangs 59-28
Suham Alhamad, Kamryn Samlalsingh, Abby Glenn, and Julia Worley October 25, 2024

Junior Paige Bray hits a ball pitched from Westminster on Oct. 19. The Falcons were beat by Westminster in the district final 2-4.
Softball falls to Westminster in District Final
Elizabeth Davis, Of the Talon staff • October 24, 2024

Despite their best efforts, the softball team lost to Westminster Christian Academy 4-2 in the District Final after beating Pacific 13-3 and Washington High School 5-4. The team had a winning record of...

Senior goalie Jack Loffellman saves a goal as juniors Jack Steele (10),  Cade Polsak (8), and Gavin Werner (7) prepare to defend. Senior Dylan Handlan (4) and junior Gabe Kahrhoff (14) of Liberty watch Loffellman's save.
Gallery: Summit soccer defeated by Liberty 3-2
Mariam Sedeiqi, Of The Talon staff • October 24, 2024

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.
Seniors Makiye Hughes (2) and Kaloep Young (1) hype up junior Jasahn Tiller (3). The Falcons won 59-28 on Oct. 18.
Gallery: Falcons take down Marquette Mustangs 59-28
Suham Alhamad, Kamryn Samlalsingh, Abby Glenn, and Julia Worley October 25, 2024

Junior Paige Bray hits a ball pitched from Westminster on Oct. 19. The Falcons were beat by Westminster in the district final 2-4.
Softball falls to Westminster in District Final
Elizabeth Davis, Of the Talon staff • October 24, 2024

Despite their best efforts, the softball team lost to Westminster Christian Academy 4-2 in the District...

Senior goalie Jack Loffellman saves a goal as juniors Jack Steele (10),  Cade Polsak (8), and Gavin Werner (7) prepare to defend. Senior Dylan Handlan (4) and junior Gabe Kahrhoff (14) of Liberty watch Loffellman's save.
Gallery: Summit soccer defeated by Liberty 3-2
Mariam Sedeiqi, Of The Talon staff • October 24, 2024

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