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Mary Corkery

Mary Corkery, Editor-In-Chief

Class of 2025

Time on staff: 4 years

Favorite song/artist: Phoebe Bridgers

Fun fact: I am also a member of the KFTN Radio Station at Summit.

Favorite newspaper memory: When my old editor accidentally stole a pizza during staylates.

All content by Mary Corkery
Lucy Dacus' 4th studio album, Forever Is A Feeling, was released Mar. 28.

Album review: “Forever Is A Feeling” paints love in a softer light

Mary Corkery, Reporter
April 9, 2025
Holding signs on Hawkins Rd., Spanish teachers Kimberly Lackey and Cady Villmer stand next to CTE teacher Laurie Philipp and Guidance Counselor Jessica Kempa. The Coffee at the Curbside event took place on Feb. 25 as educators picketed for higher wages amidst negotiations between the RNEA and the district.

Teachers negotiate for higher wages

Mary Corkery and Skylar Holtgrewe
March 10, 2025

University research funding deserves protection

Mary Corkery, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2025
Leaping through the air, freshman Avery Kargacin dances with the rest of the Silver Stars dance team.

[Photo] Silver Stars win first at state

Laura Gordon, Reporter
March 5, 2025
Smiling at the crowd, sophomore Quinn Harness poses with the Silver Stars Dance Team.

[Photo] Silver Stars take ninth place at Nationals

Emery Gregston, Sports Editor
February 13, 2025
Stunting, sophomore Addie Mueller, and juniors Peyton Siefert and Thomas Reichmuth hold hands as they perform in the Powder Puff routine with the cheer team.

[Photo] Gallery: Winter Pep Rally

Hadley Keirsey, Reporter
February 13, 2025
E. coli update: cases affect 100+ in school community

E. coli update: cases affect 100+ in school community

Mary Corkery, Editor-in-Chief
December 27, 2024
In the 126 weight division, junior Michael Rossomanno double legs Logan Loporto of Vianney. Loporto won the match with a 3-0 score over Rossomanno. The Falcons had a tough loss against Vianney with a final score of 52-15 on Dec. 6.

[Photo] Winter Sports Preview

Emery Gregston, Suham Alhamad, and Logan Pope
January 16, 2025

Under the microscope: E. coli explained

Mary Corkery, Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2024
Cheer captain Keegan Thuet appluds the football team after winning the pinkout game.

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

Mariam Sedeiqi, Of The Talon staff
October 16, 2024
Junior Aditi Vangala stands in ready position as sophomore Ayda Demerit volleys a ball against Pattonville. The varsity team lost to Pattonville 1-8 on Sept. 12.

[Photo] Girls tennis wins matches after 2 year drought

Elizabeth Davis, Of The Talon staff
October 14, 2024
As the pitch comes flying towards her, sophomore Emily Perone swings towards the ball. The Falcons beat Cor Jesu 11-5 on Oct. 2.

Softball takes down Cor Jesu 11-5

Mary Corkery, Editor-In-Chief
October 10, 2024

Foreign exchange students begin year in the US

Mary Corkery, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2024
Singing along to "Tomorrow" from the musical Annie, freshman Becca Wirthlin performs in Scenes From Seasons Past. The show took place on April 26 and 27.

Falcon Players commemorate their history with Scenes from Seasons Past

Mary Corkery, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2024
With a baton in hand, senior Ali Sandler strides forward ahead of Kendra Jennings of Cahokia. The 4x100m relay placed fourth at the Siebert Finch Invitational on April 13.

[Photo] Track takes on Siebert-Finch

Sonya Phillips, Business Manager
May 3, 2024

DEI has its place in public schools

Mary Corkery, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2024
Walking down an aisle of people, seniors Ali Sandler and Grant Gibson loop arms. The two were members of the Prom Court on April 20 at the DoubleTree in Chesterfield.

[Photo] Students “dance the night away” at prom

Julia Worley, Website Editor
April 26, 2024

Shooting threats made to district high schools

Mary Corkery, Editor-In-Chief
April 23, 2024
Pointing to the sky, freshman Kendyll Pike watched the solar eclipse as it passes over Fenton. The school was able to witness 99 percent totality on April 8.

Students and staff experience solar eclipse

Mary Corkery, News Editor
April 12, 2024

A look into the hair bow renaissance

Mary Corkery, News Editor
March 31, 2024
Handing him a ball, senior Alexis Lieberman pointsher buddy in the direction of the basket. The Special Olympics took place in the gym on March 15.

Special Olympics return to Summit

Mary Corkery, News Editor
March 29, 2024
Demanding the water, the Man in the Yellow Suit (junior Oliver Stratton) holds Winnie (junior Faith Roberts) at gun point. The musical took place March 7-9.

Falcon Players bring Tuck Everlasting to stage

Mary Corkery, News Editor
March 29, 2024

County Executive visits Summit classrooms

Mary Corkery, News Editor
March 11, 2024

Jazz band takes second at festival

Mary Corkery, News Editor
March 8, 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.

[Photo] Gilbert named Teacher of the Year

Emery Gregston, Of The Talon staff
March 13, 2024

Black studies courses spark controversy

Mary Corkery, News Editor
February 2, 2024
In control of his match, sophomore Nolan Brune takes down his opponent Will Reding of MICDS to help lead him to victory. The Falcons beat the Rams 84-0, going on to defeat the Parkway South Patriots 51-29 on Jan. 10.

Boys wrestling defeats Rams, Patriots

Mary Corkery, News Editor
February 2, 2024
Drum stick in hand, junior Finnley Free poses with their instruments. “My dad played the banjo in a blue grass band so I’ve been going to concerts and my dad’s shows ever since I was little and it’s always been a big part of my life,” Free said.

[Photo] Junior juggles multiple musical instruments

Lily Maginn, Features Editor
February 2, 2024

The problem with legacy admissions

Mary Corkery, News Editor
February 2, 2024
Reading her sheet music, freshman Georgia Teller plays the chello alongside the symphonic orchestra as they performed a collection of songs from movie soundtracks. The orchestra concert took place on Dec. 7.

[Photo] Orchestra performs dinner concert

Lily Maginn, Features Editor
December 18, 2023
During their pom routine, junior Allie Cross completes a turn. Before the Lindbergh Invitational on Dec. 2, the team debuted their performances for friends and family on Dec. 1.

Dance takes on Lindbergh Invitational

Mary Corkery, News Editor
December 18, 2023

Youth and Government visits state capital

Mary Corkery, News Editor
December 18, 2023
As she prepares to pounce, junior Zakiyah Fleming stares down her opponent. Fleming won her match at this meet which took place on Nov. 30 at Eureka.

[Photo] Girls wrestling starts off the season strong

Sonya Phillips, Business Manager
December 18, 2023

Student voice in the Board of Education

Mary Corkery, News Editor
December 18, 2023

Rockwood brings Prop. 3 to the ballot

Mary Corkery, News Editor
October 25, 2023

District partners with St. Louis Mosaic Project

Mary Corkery, News Editor
October 25, 2023
In a battle for the ball, junior Caleigh O'Neill lunges to steal the ball from Madeline St John of Oakville. The team beat Oakville 2-0 on Oct. 18.

Field hockey takes down Oakville Tigers 2-0

Mary Corkery, News Editor
October 25, 2023
In attempt to steal the ball, senior Ian Boden (8) runs by Mike Waller (20) of Lindbergh. The Falcons defeated the Lindbergh Flyers with a score of 2-1 on Oct. 20th. “My mindset for the game was to prove to everyone who we are,” Boden said.

Soccer defeats Flyers in Penalties

Mary Corkery, News Editor
October 25, 2023
From left to right: Glenn Hancock, class of 1996; Renata Walsh, class of 1998; and Brandon Nelson, class of 2003. Pictured is Nicholas Sloan, class of 1998, who passed in 2004.

Hall of Fame inducts new members

Mary Corkery, News Editor
October 16, 2023

SCOTUS strikes down affirmative action

Mary Corkery, News Editor
September 25, 2023
Sending the ball across the field, sophomore Paige Bray throws to first base as junior Luci Drury covers second and Lily Bell of Parkway West runs to the base. The Falcons went on to beat Parkway West 8-1 on Sept. 8.

Softball crushes Longhorns 8-1

Mary Corkery, News Editor
September 25, 2023

Coping with a home team that can’t win

Mary Corkery, News Editor
September 25, 2023
As Jenna Eickmeier (17) of Parkway West defends, senior Julia Vieth (13) dribbles the ball down the sideline.

Gallery: Field hockey defeats Longhorns 1-0

Mary Corkery, News Editor
September 11, 2023
From the student section, seniors Ellie Kappler hold up Fox 2 News as the camera pans around the gym. The pep rally took place on Sep. 1 before the football game against Marquette that night.

Pep rally shown on Fox 2 News

Mary Corkery, News Editor
September 5, 2023

Show choir brought back to Summit

Mary Corkery, News Editor
September 5, 2023
In this photo illustration, junior student journalist Ali Sandler is silenced by a piece of tape covering her mouth. The tape reads “Hazelwood,” in reference to the Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier case which restricted the First Amendment rights of student publications.

40 years of Hazelwood

Mary Corkery, News Editor
May 25, 2023
As a part of the symphonic orchestra, seniors Jarom Robeck and Christian Larsen perform as soloists during "Concerto for Two Cellos." The orchestra played the concerto, along with many other songs, at their spring concert on May 9.

[Photo] Musical recap

May 23, 2023

Girls take District title in track

Mary Corkery, News Editor
May 23, 2023
Prior to her evacuation, English teacher Noelle Rocklage is held by Mai, a caretaker at New Haven Orphanage in Saigon, Vietnam. Rocklage was around three months old when she came to America. (Photo used with permission by Noelle Rocklage)

From Saigon to Summit

Mary Corkery, News Editor
April 28, 2023

School board hosts election

Mary Corkery, News Editor
March 31, 2023

Daylight Saving time should become the standard

Mary Corkery, News Editor
March 30, 2023

Custodial positions open up to students

Mary Corkery, News Editor
March 3, 2023
As junior Cece Hoeflinger (10) brings the ball down court, Clayton’s Taylor Miller (12) and Genevive Roach (11) close in on her and force her to lose control. The Falcons beat the Greyhounds 64-46 on Feb. 17.

Falcons topple Clayton 64-46

Mary Corkery, News Editor
March 3, 2023

New Wi-Fi routers in classrooms

Mary Corkery, News Editor
March 2, 2023
In the athletic fieldhouse, freshman Jasyhrii Gibson dances with their friends. The dance took place on Feb. 11.

[Photo] Gallery: Snowball soirée

March 3, 2023
Jumping up for a layup, junior Roman Gilbert takes a shot as Northwest's Jake Randazzo attempts to block it. The Falcons defeated the Lions at home 67-38 on Jan. 12.

Boys basketball topples Northwest 67-38

Mary Corkery, News Editor
January 31, 2023
During the percussion ensemble's send off performance on Dec. 17, freshman Justin Tang and sophomore Reagan Schertzer perform the hour long set together. The group played at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago on Dec. 19.

[Photo] Percussion makes history at Midwest Clinic

Taylor Spencer, Editor-In-Chief
January 28, 2023
Junior Cece Hoeflinger drives into the paint against Riverview Gardens on Jan. 19. The Falcons beat the Reams 57-8.

[Photo] Photo of the month

January 28, 2023
Marquette High School in Chesterfield was evacuated two days in a row after threats were sent to students via AirDrop on Nov. 17 and 18, leading to the cancelation of classes on Nov. 21 and 22.

Threats at Marquette

Mary Corkery, News Editor
December 21, 2022

Post-break stretch is the ultimate trial

Mary Corkery, News Editor
December 21, 2022
Embracing her grandfather Robert Schleich, junior Mia Ell helps celebrate the return of the annual Veterans Day luncheon. Schleich, a Specialist 5 ranked Army veteran who served from 1966-1969, was stationed in Vietnam from 1967-1968. The luncheon took place in person for the first time since 2019 on Nov. 11. See story on page 3.

School honors veterans

Mary Corkery, News Editor
November 30, 2022

How early is too early?

Mary Corkery, News Editor
November 30, 2022
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