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From practice to podium
April 11, 2025

Heading to State in April, junior Summer Anderson placed seventh at the Missouri High School Athletic...

A woman stretches in a yoga class at a St. Louis area YMCA. (photo from Gateway Region YMCA)
Summit teachers also fitness instructors
April 3, 2025

Most students know Mary Jo Bauer, Gayle Piepho, and Jamie Robertson as beloved teachers here at summit;...

Child nutrition workers prepare for the day by slicing oranges and placing them in trays.
Day in the life of a Child Nutrition Worker
March 26, 2025

A day in the life of the cafeteria staff consists of a lot of behind the scenes work and preparation...

In the illustration, a Wilson basketball sits on a court displaying the March Madness logo. (photo from USA Today)
The ups and downs of March Madness
Logan Pope, Reporter • April 3, 2025

The NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship, widely known as March Madness, is regarded by many sports fans as the most exciting time of year, and with March coming to an end, nothing is more fitting...

Shooting the puck, senior Carter Warren looks toward the goal. The team went on to score five goals, including the one pictured, winning 5-3 against the Parkway West Longhorns.
Defeat at the Wickenheiser Cup
Anna McKinney, Reporter • April 3, 2025

On Thursday Feb. 27, the varsity hockey team played in the Wickenheiser Cup Championship at Centene Community Ice Center, where they lost 3-1 to Parkway West. This was the first time the Falcons returned...

The girls prepare to start the 100 meter freestyle. Summits ended up finishing 27th overall in the Class 1 State Competition with 18 points.
Girl’s State Swim Meet
Linda Chen, Reporter • March 26, 2025

On Feb. 22, the girls swim team went to Class 1 State meet and placed 24th against 41 teams. Junior Breanna Wilkenson finished 4th in the 100 butterfly event, and was the one who was only three hundredths...

Looking for an open teammate senior Max Roth prepares to make a pass. The Falcons fell to the Vianney Griffins 88-50 on March 6. at the District 2 Quarterfinals.
Boys Basketball loses 50-88 to Vianney at districts
Linda Chen, Reporter • March 26, 2025

On March 5, Summit’s boy’s basketball team competed in the Class 5 District 2 tournament against St. John Vianney High School, losing 50-88. This will be the last game for the 2024-2025 season with...

While swiftly catching her flag, sophomore Molly Jones performs her routine to "I Forgive You" by Sia during the Rockwood Review.
Winter guard takes 2nd place at Wentzville Liberty competition
Maxine Johnston, Reporter • March 10, 2025

At the Wentzville Liberty competition on Mar. 1, winter guard placed 2nd. In the last two years, Summit’s guard has been rebuilt. In 2023, the guard was primarily made up of seniors and freshmen....

Senior Ryann Harness keeps the ball away from Lafayette sophomore Isabelle Hrdlicka.
Girls basketball falls to the Lancers
Hadley Keirsey, Reporter • March 10, 2025

The girls varsity basketball team took a loss when they played Lafayette on Feb. 24 and ended the game 36-46. Throughout this season, they have had 8 wins and 18 losses. Head Coach Chris Wilkenson said...

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The girls prepare to start the 100 meter freestyle. Summits ended up finishing 27th overall in the Class 1 State Competition with 18 points.
Girl’s State Swim Meet
Linda Chen, Reporter • March 26, 2025

On Feb. 22, the girls swim team went to Class 1 State meet and placed 24th against 41 teams. Junior Breanna...

Looking for an open teammate senior Max Roth prepares to make a pass. The Falcons fell to the Vianney Griffins 88-50 on March 6. at the District 2 Quarterfinals.
Boys Basketball loses 50-88 to Vianney at districts
Linda Chen, Reporter • March 26, 2025

On March 5, Summit’s boy’s basketball team competed in the Class 5 District 2 tournament against...

While swiftly catching her flag, sophomore Molly Jones performs her routine to "I Forgive You" by Sia during the Rockwood Review.
Winter guard takes 2nd place at Wentzville Liberty competition
Maxine Johnston, Reporter • March 10, 2025

At the Wentzville Liberty competition on Mar. 1, winter guard placed 2nd. In the last two years,...

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