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Laura Gordon

Laura Gordon, Reporter

Class of 2028

Time on staff: 2 years

Claim to fame: I’ve flown a plane.

Dream superpower: Flight, because it would be cool to be like a bird.

 Favorite memory: Going bowling with Talon staff and some of the other publication staff.
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Sophomore Seth Bender dives into the water. The meet took place on Oct. 15 against Parkway North, with North winning 110-70. The swim team has had a lot of achievements this season, including a new 100 Breaststroke school record set by junior Gavin Waser, who achieved a time of 00:57.43.

Gallery: Boys swim defeated by Parkway North

Laura Gordon, Reporter
October 29, 2025
Girls tennis falls to Lindbergh

Girls tennis falls to Lindbergh

Laura Gordon, Reporter
October 22, 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.

Seniors win a controversial Powderpuff

Laura Gordon, Reporter
October 22, 2025
Palestinians in Bureij, Gaza Strip, flee south to the southern Gaza Strip on Nov 8, 2023. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have been displaced in fear of attacks. (photo from Associated Press)

Tensions rise between Israel and Palestine

Laura Gordon, Reporter
October 13, 2025
Seniors Annie Jones and Ella Naslund pose with the sign for their Envirothon booth during the Activities Fair. The Activities Fair took place on Sept. 2 in the main gym during second session of AcLab.

More unity brought to Summit with Activities Fair

Laura Gordon, Reporter
September 23, 2025
Tossing up the ball, junior Ayda DeMerit prepares to serve to the other team.

Gallery: Girl’s varsity tennis falls to Parkway West

Laura Gordon, Reporter
September 22, 2025
Protests erupt on June 12 by citizens in LA. protesting continuing ICE raids. This is one of the many protests that have taken place in an attempt to stop President Trump from increasing ICE arrests and deportations. (photo from Los Angeles Times)

Protests erupt after increases in ICE raids

Laura Gordon, Reporter
September 16, 2025

Seniors end the year with Senior Slam

Laura Gordon, Reporter
May 27, 2025
Library claims another award for their exellence

Library claims another award for their exellence

Laura Gordon, Reporter
May 13, 2025
Getting ready to throw the ball to a teammate, sophomore Caleb Hardee takes the ball from Marquette senior Calvin Stumpf.

Water polo kicks off season

Laura Gordon, Reporter
April 21, 2025
Posing with other finalists, sophomore Hadley Keirsey stands in front of United World Colleges - New Mexico. (photo used with permission from Hadley Keirsey)

Sophomore explores new horizons

Laura Gordon, Reporter
April 17, 2025
On the floor where the dancers perform at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, journalism teacher Grace Podjeski, seniors Willow Powell, Addison White, and junior Trevi Guest pose for a photo. (photo used with permission from Grace Podjeski)

Pinnacle staff heads to Disney

Laura Gordon, Reporter
March 12, 2025
Looking to the audience, senior Finnley Free (Ariel) sits in a boat on stage with junior Jackson Schertzer (Prince Eric) during dress rehearsal for The Little Mermaid. The scene took place during act two of the musical, before cast members performed "Kiss the Girl."

[Photo] The Little Mermaid: a behind the scenes look

Elizabeth Davis, Reporter
March 10, 2025
Leaping through the air, freshman Avery Kargacin dances with the rest of the Silver Stars dance team.

Silver Stars win first at state

Laura Gordon, Reporter
March 5, 2025
Smiling from atop sophomore Caleb Hardee's shoulders, sophomore Brendan Corkery cheers with the crowd.

Gallery: Students re-enter the ‘City of Stars’

Laura Gordon, Reporter
February 13, 2025
Grinning happily, senior Faith Roberts moves along to the music.

Senior Audrey Compton poses for photo after recently getting accepted into Purdue.

Blasting off to college

Laura Gordon, Reporter
January 29, 2025
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