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Skylar Holtgrewe

Skylar Holtgrewe, Associate Editor-In-Chief

Class of 2027

Time on staff: 3 years

Favorite fictional character: Lexie Grey

Claim to fame: I was caption of the Winter Guard when we got first place in the state championship.

Looking forward to: Making fun print editions and writing more commentaries.

All content by Skylar Holtgrewe
Sign advertising Proposition S outside of Rockwood Summit.

Proposition S proposes higher taxes and higher wages

Emery Gregston and Skylar Holtgrewe
October 30, 2025

Q&A with Emerson Mantz

Skylar Holtgrewe, Associate Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2025

Top 5 facts you need to know about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Skylar Holtgrewe, Associate Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2025
A drawing of a tree changing colors in the fall. (media created by Audrey Venneman)

The history of Halloween

Skylar Holtgrewe, Associate Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2025
Swimming against Christian Brothers College, junior Caleb Hardee does the butterfly stroke. The swim meet took place on Oct. 6, and Summit lost 119-66.

Swim defeated by Christian Brothers College

Skylar Holtgrewe, Associate Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2025
Senior Claire Worley dances with her tongue out at the homecoming dance. The homecoming dance took place Sept. 20, 2025 in the main gym.

[Photo] Gallery: Students come together for the 2025 homecoming dance

Madison Hill, Reporter
September 24, 2025
Swinging at the ball, senior Sarah Hou is at bat on Sept. 22. Summit Varsity Softball lost their game against St. Dominic 3-5.

Gallery: Softball loses to St. Dominic 3-5

Skylar Holtgrewe, Associate Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2025
Graph showing how Missouri voted on Amendment Three. (media created by Skylar Holtgrewe)

Progress made on Missouri’s Amendment Three

Skylar Holtgrewe, Associate Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2025
In the illustration, a partly cloudy sun is shown. (media created by Skylar Holtgrewe)

The tanning epidemic

Skylar Holtgrewe, Associate Editor-In-Chief
May 19, 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
Sophomore Nick Nguyen returns the ball over the net. The match took place on April 17, and the Falcons defeated the Warriors.

[Photo] Tennis takes down Whitfield

Emery Gregston, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2025

Stock market fluctuates

Skylar Holtgrewe, Associate Editor-In-Chief
May 2, 2025
In the illustration, an eraser labeled 'Trump Administration' is depicted 'erasing' the Department of Education.

Trump administration erases the Department of Education

Skylar Holtgrewe, Associate Editor-In-Chief
April 9, 2025
The girls prepare to start the 100 meter freestyle. Summits ended up finishing 27th overall in the Class 1 State Competition with 18 points.

[Photo] Girl’s State Swim Meet

Linda Chen, Reporter
March 26, 2025
In the illustration above, the Saint Louis Gateway Arch appears with memorable STL landmarks, foods, and sports teams.

St. Louis city is overhated

Skylar Holtgrewe, News Editor
March 12, 2025
Reaching out to the audience, junior Jackson Schertzer (Prince Eric) performs Eric's solo, "Her Voice," at the dress rehearsal for The Little Mermaid on March 3. The Falcon Players rehearsed for months leading up to their performances.

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

Elizabeth Davis, Reporter
March 10, 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
The snow melt filled Meramec River on Jan 20.

Frost quakes shake St. Louis

Skylar Holtgrewe, News Editor
January 27, 2025
Freshman Autumn Anderson practices her techniques against junior Charlie Stanek during practice on Dec. 3.

[Photo] Winter Sports Preview

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

Why do teachers do finals?

Skylar Holtgrewe, News Editor
December 19, 2024

Concerts are not worth it

Skylar Holtgrewe, News Editor
December 19, 2024
A collage of song lyrics, album art, and pictures related to Ethel Cain's story.

Preachers Daughter album analysis

Skylar Holtgrewe, News Editor
December 3, 2024
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
Sophmore Kindall Young runs to his teammates in an attempt to capture the ball.

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

Mariam Sedeiqi, Of The Talon staff
October 16, 2024
Senior Claire Doyle attempts to stop Junior Kaitlyn Sundhausen from catching the ball as her team mate junior Lorelei Green backs her. The powderpuff game between Summit juniors and seniors took place on Sep 26th.

Seniors lose to juniors in Powderpuff

Skylar Holtgrewe, News Editor
October 10, 2024
Rockwood passed for safety funding

Rockwood passed for safety funding

Skylar Holtgrewe, News Editor
September 25, 2024
Promoting the Talon, sophomore Skylar Holtgrewe and senior Abbott Lackey talk to junior Julia Shiner, a potential new staff member in the Main Gym. On Sep. 5, the Summit Student Council hosted an activities fair where students could discover new ways to become involved in the school.

Activities Fair gets Falcons involved

Julia Worley and Skylar Holtgrewe
September 9, 2024

The systematic abuse of children

Skylar Holtgrewe, News Editor
May 17, 2024
As of April 18 there has been 18 school shootings in the US. Light purple shows how many shootings had occurred at this time in past years. Chart courtesy of CNN.

Gun violence on the rise

Skylar Holtgrewe, News Editor
April 29, 2024
With 25 seconds left in the quarter, junior Addyson Horn scores on Lafayette as senior Talia Manor 25 of Lafayette and sophomore Hayden Miller 28 of Lafayette try to stop the goal. The girls lacrosse game took place on April 15.

Girls lacrosse defeats their rivals 20-7

Skylar Holtgrewe, News Editor
April 24, 2024
Junior Vivian Ricci speaks to Olympia gymnastics employees about a position. “[The job fair] was helpful to learn what other options I had and what [employers] were looking for. It was super helpful for me to narrow down my job search,” Ricci said.

Job fair provides opportunity to students

Skylar Holtgrewe, News Editor
April 17, 2024
Junior Javaeh Tiller speaks to a future employer at the Rockwood Summit job fair. “The most interesting thing about the job fair was being able to apply to all those amazing places, and the free chips and queso,” Tiller said.

The job fair, full of RSHS students and future employers.

Juniors Emily Robinson and Joshua Cross receive candy from a business at the job fair. All of the businesses in attendance at the event were looking for new employees.

Freshmen London Wallace, Samantha Fadely, Ella Gillick, and Alex Ruffus speak to an employer at the job fair. The job fair took place in the gym on April 10th.

The job fair, full of RSHS students and future employers.

Zbotz zoom to state competition

Skylar Holtgrewe and Mariam Sedeiqi
April 3, 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.

[Photo] Falcon Players bring Tuck Everlasting to stage

Mary Corkery, News Editor
March 29, 2024

Orchestra’s hard work pays off

Skylar Holtgrewe, of The Talon staff
March 13, 2024
As the Tuck family reflects on their journey, Mae (junior Shekinah Annin), Angus (senior Zach Hardee), Jesse (sophomore Jackson Schertzer) and Miles (junior Michael Stimpson) sing the "The Wheel (Finale) during Tuck Everlasting. The musical took place on Mar. 7-9, though preparations began in December.

[Photo] Behind the Curtain: Tuck Everlasting

Julia Worley, of The Talon staff
March 11, 2024

Hot and Cold

Skylar Holtgrewe, Of The Talon Staff
March 1, 2024
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