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Emery Gregston

Emery Gregston, Editor-In-Chief

Class of 2027

Time on staff: 3 years

Favorite fictional character: Percy Jackson

Favorite food: Steak tacos

Favorite newspaper memory: Having fun and hanging out with everyone at staylates!

All content by Emery Gregston
Sign advertising Proposition S outside of Rockwood Summit.

Proposition S proposes higher taxes and higher wages

Emery Gregston and Skylar Holtgrewe
October 30, 2025
Receiving the ball, freshman Mackenzie Pancer bumps the ball to her teammate. The Falcons set a new school record this season with 26 wins.

Gallery: Falcons fall to the Lancers

Emery Gregston, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2025

Falling back, are we putting ourselves behind the rest?

Emery Gregston, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2025
In the graphic, various tips for reading and book suggestions are shown. The suggestions were given by librarians Ms. Sullivan and Dr. Baum. (media created by Emery Gregston)

Reading into reading

Emery Gregston, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2025
The juniors' flags sit on the ground after rules were changed from flag football to two-touch. This was the first time this change has ever occurred.

[Photo] Seniors win a controversial Powderpuff

Laura Gordon, Reporter
October 22, 2025
Seniors Finnley Free and Jonah Roberts embrace at the class of 2025 graduation ceremony. Graduation took place at the Family Arena on May 10.

Tossing the cap

Emery Gregston and Skylar Holtgrewe
May 16, 2025

The world at our fingertips

Emery Gregston, Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2025
Sophomore Nick Nguyen returns the ball over the net. The match took place on April 17, and the Falcons defeated the Warriors.

Tennis takes down Whitfield

Emery Gregston, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2025
The girls' soccer team huddles up before beginning the game. Summit lost to Ladue 2-0.

[Photo] Girls’ soccer team falls to Ladue with a score of 0-2

Linda Chen, Reporter
April 17, 2025
While the chamber choirs sing "Dear John," (row one, from left to right) senior Hannah Winberry and sophomore Maxine Johnston pose with their fans at their MIOS concert. The concert was held on March 26.

[Photo] A symphony of schools

Maxine Johnston, Business Manager
April 17, 2025
Senior Shekinah Annin looks out into the crowd while singing at the MIOS concert on March 26.

[Photo] Singing their way through competition

Hadley Keirsey, Reporter
April 20, 2025
President Trump holds up a signed executive order in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 25. (photo from Politico)

President Trump makes history

Emery Gregston, Sports Editor
March 26, 2025
Junior Kamauri Fowler measures up Eureka's Addison Neumann at the District Tournament on Feb 15. Fowler would beat Neumann 3-1, but fall in the next round to Ella Kimbrough of Lafayette 2-4.

[Photo] Girls wrestling takes fifth in Districts, underclassmen impress

Logan Pope, Reporter
February 28, 2025
Smiling at the crowd, sophomore Quinn Harness poses with the Silver Stars Dance Team.

Silver Stars take ninth place at Nationals

Emery Gregston, Sports Editor
February 13, 2025
In a press release on his 100th birthday, Jimmy Carter smiles in front of an American flag. Celebrating a century of leadership and accomplishments.

The legacy of Jimmy Carter

Emery Gregston, Sports Editor
January 21, 2025
At the senior night football game, senior Nicole Mecey leaps in the air during her feature. Senior night took place on Oct. 18.

Winter Sports Preview

Emery Gregston, Suham Alhamad, and Logan Pope
January 16, 2025
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
Dodging past his defender, Senior captain James Berry moves down the field. Defeating the Blue Jays from Washington High School 4-0, the Falcons were able to move through to the second round of districts.

Moving down the field, Junior Wyatt Oetjen prepares to pass the ball to his teammate. The Falcons won 4-0, shutting out the Washington Blue Jays in order to move through the first round of districts.

Junior team manager Oliver Puljic high fives junior Jack Steele as Steele comes off the field. Steele, a captain, had one goal for the Falcons, helping them pull out a 4-0 win against Washington High School.

Juniors Kaden Dinges and Evan Wade celebrate after Dinges' goal, the second for the Falcons. The soccer team played Washington High school on Nov. 2, and defeated the Blue Jays 4-0 at Vianney High School.

Above the school, the sprout looms looking down over students as they enter for the day.

The sprout

Skylar Holtgrewe and Emery Gregston
October 22, 2024
After Senior Blake Bell scores a touchdown for the Falcons, Junior Jasahn Tiller celebrates with him. The Falcons defeated Ladue 38-35 on Oct. 10.

[Photo] Gallery: Falcons defeat Ladue 38-35 in Pinkout game

Mariam Sedeiqi, Of The Talon staff
October 16, 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

The Sun sets on Senior Year

Emery Gregston, Sports Editor
May 15, 2024
Seniors Grant Gibson, Ali Sandler, Ellie Morris, and Mia Brown talk with each other as they watch the sunset over their last day as high schoolers.

Seniors Leah Mehrhoff, Jordan Stevener, and Margaret Schnieders take a selfie before watching the sunset together for their last time as Summit students.

Senior Jordan Vaughn takes a picture of seniors Marley Crites, Avery Kitchen, and Delaney Eggmeyer on the hill overlooking the sunset.

Seniors Claire McCarthy, Meredith Fisher, and Kami Beaton take a selfie together at Senior Sunset to commemorate their last year together.

Seniors Macy Sutton and Maddie Gibson pose for a picture at Senior Sunset. The event took place in the parking lot on May 10.

New and Improved: The 2024 Cardinals

Emery Gregston, Sports Editor
April 24, 2024
In the theater, Javier Mendoza points to the crowd of students attending his concert. The concert took place on April 5.

Father-son duo comes back to rock Summit

Emery Gregston, Sports Editor
April 19, 2024
Club highlights

Club highlights

Suham Alhamad, Emery Gregston, and Abby Glenn
April 3, 2024
While running through the winter guard routine, freshman Georgia Teller dances to “California” by Chappell Roan at practice on March 14. The guard won first place at their competition at Edwardsville High School on March 2.

Winter guard takes first place

Emery Gregston, Of The Talon staff
April 3, 2024
In social studies teacher Greg Gilbert’s classroom, Senior Principal Josten Oglesby hands Gilbert his Teacher of the Year award. Gilbert was named Teacher of the Year on Feb. 22.

Gilbert named Teacher of the Year

Emery Gregston, Of The Talon staff
March 13, 2024
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