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Long time teachers move forward

Taylor Spencer, Of The Talon staff
May 25, 2023
Class of 2023 is OUT OF THIS WORLD

Class of 2023 is OUT OF THIS WORLD

Matia Puljic, Taylor Spencer, and Audrey DaVault
May 24, 2023
As she sings “Happily Ever After,” senior Mira Iyer stares off into the audience. The Falcon Players performed Once Upon a Mattress on March 9-11.

Once Upon A Mattress takes the stage

Taylor Spencer, Editor-In-Chief
March 30, 2023
Is Chat GPT the future?

Is Chat GPT the future?

Taylor Spencer, Editor-In-Chief
March 30, 2023
Math teacher Jamie Robertson holds up the Teacher of the Year sign. Robertson was surprised with the award during sixth hour on Feb. 21.

JRob becomes Teacher of the Year

Taylor Spencer and Kamryn Samlalsingh
March 3, 2023
Freshman Breanna Wilkinson takes a breath while swimming the 100 YD butterfly. Wilkinson placed 5th, swimming a time of 58.32.

Wilkinson places 5th, team takes 16th at State

Taylor Spencer, Editor-In-Chief
March 3, 2023
New year, new Talon

New year, new Talon

Taylor Spencer, Editor-In-Chief
March 2, 2023
As senior Brayden Timm leaps on the chair and pops the balloon, junior Leah Mehrhoff stands by ready to place another. The seniors won the game that was held at the winter pep rally on Feb. 10.

[Photo] Snowball soirée

March 3, 2023

Swim team takes 2nd at meet

Taylor Spencer, Editor-in-Chief
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.

Percussion makes history at Midwest Clinic

Taylor Spencer, Editor-In-Chief
January 28, 2023
While begging Dotty Otley (freshman Mary Donavan) to take him back, Garry Lejeune (freshman Jackson Schertzer) grabs on to her leg. The Falcon Players performed their fall play Noises Off from Dec. 1-3.

Play-ception in Noises Off

Taylor Spencer, Editor-In-Chief
December 21, 2022

Falcons topple Oakville 127-55

Taylor Spencer, Editor-In-Chief
December 21, 2022

Report all threats to help keep school safe

Taylor Spencer, Editor-In-Chief
December 21, 2022
Senior Jarom Robeck plays the cello during the orchestra concert. The program played holiday music and hosted a dinner concert and raffle to fundraise.

Senior G Schmiedeke reads off the raffle ticket number for a candy and Christmas basket while freshman Jackson Schlacks waits for the results. Orchestra hosted a holiday dinner concert and raffle to raise money for the program.

[Photo] Orchestra celebrates holiday season

December 21, 2022

Remain cautious of false info on social media

Taylor Spencer, Editor-In-Chief
November 30, 2022

Student board gives feedback for school, superintendent

Taylor Spencer, Editor-In-Chief
November 30, 2022
As he swims the butterfly, junior Gabe Cusanelli comes up for air. Cusanelli placed 2nd in the 100 butterfly with a time of 56.75 at the State Consideration meet on Nov. 2.

Boys swim finishes 24th at Class 1 State Championship

Taylor Spencer, Editor-In-Chief
November 30, 2022
As she listens to music in AC-Lab, junior Ali Sandler works on her AP statistics homework while senior Maria Scotti completes her AP economics homework without any music. Students are debating whether or not listening to music is best for the completion of homework.

[Photo] Music as a study aid varies among classrooms

Abbott Lackey, Of The Talon staff
November 30, 2022
As she twirls across the field, junior Kari Koerner waves her flags while the band plays behind her. The Silver Falcons performed during halftime at the Homecoming football game on Sept. 30.

Silver Falcons finish season

Taylor Spencer, Editor-in-Cheif
October 31, 2022

District removes six titles due to new law

Taylor Spencer, Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2022
Junior Megan Tress slides safely into third as she advances on a ball while Peyton Seitz of Fox applies the tag late. The Falcons defeated the Fox Warriors 11-4 at home on Oct. 6. In their postseason, the Falcons defeated Hillsboro 2-1 then lost 2-0 to Washington in the Class 4 District 2 Championship

Softball falls in Districts

Taylor Spencer, Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2022
Dodging junior Meredith Fisher, senior Abby Ulsas runs past while senior Ava Wingenbach keeps Fisher from pulling her flag. The seniors defeated the juniors 14-7 during the powderpuff game on Sept. 29.

[Photo] Homecoming festivities

Madison Springett, Copy Editor
October 31, 2022
Game of Life: Summit Edition

Game of Life: Summit Edition

Taylor Spencer, Audrey DaVault, Lily Maginn, and Sonya Phillips
September 30, 2022

BOE deserves caring representatives

Taylor Spencer, Editor-in-Cheif
September 30, 2022
As junior DJ Burgess of Parkway Central runs down field, junior tight end, Jake Palumbo tackles him. The Falcons defeated the Colts 50-14 on Friday Sept. 9 at home.

[Photo] Falcon football returns

Matia Puljic, Sports Editor
September 30, 2022
ACT's decreasing role in college process

ACT’s decreasing role in college process

Taylor Spencer, Editor-In-Chief
May 26, 2022
As she fakes a shot, senior Hannah McCutcheon moves the goalie to score. McCutcheon went on to score two goals for the Falcons, helping the team defeat the Parkway West Longhorns 14-7 on May 11 in their last regular season game.

Falcons topple Longhorns 14-7, end regular season with a win

Taylor Spencer, Editor-in-Cheif
May 26, 2022
Senior Samad Mounger lands in the sand after performing the long jump. Mounger placed 6th, jumping 6.00m. Both the boys and girls teams placed 1st at the District championship on May 14.

[Photo] Track takes district titles

Katie Eckrich, Of The Talon staff
May 26, 2022

Where has the spirit gone?

Taylor Spencer, News Editor
April 29, 2022

French classes travel abroad for spring break

Taylor Spencer, News Editor
April 29, 2022

Strive for a five!

Taylor Spencer, News Editor
April 29, 2022
Senior Rylie Morris pushes past Ellie Paloucek of Webster as she recives the ball from junior Megan Larocque. The girls soccer team defeated Webster Groves 2-1 at home on April 19.

[Photo] Falcons edge past Statesman 2-1

Carrie Sandler, Editor-in-chief
April 29, 2022

Getting over the Spring Break slump

Taylor Spencer, News Editor
March 31, 2022
While swimming the 400 free relay, senior Abby Wampler turns to take a breath. The relay placed 16th at the State finals on Feb. 18 at St. Peters Rec Plex, which made it the school’s first relay in a decade to place in the top 16 at State.

[Photo] Swim team advances to finals at State

Carrie Sandler, Editor-in-cheif
March 31, 2022
With his Algebra 2 class, math teacher Samuel Haug holds up his Teacher of the Year banner after winning. On Feb. 22, the administration interrupted to give Haug his award.

[Photo] Haug becomes Teacher of the Year

Kavya Ramesh, Associate Editor
March 31, 2022

Loss of identity amid COVID-19

Taylor Spencer, News Editor
March 3, 2022

Girls swim team turns down Ursuline

Taylor Spencer, Sports Editor
January 12, 2021

Winter sports athletes impacted by new restrictions

Taylor Spencer, Sports Editor
November 22, 2020
Boys swim and dive team finishes 14th at State meet

Boys swim and dive team finishes 14th at State meet

Taylor Spencer, Sports Editor
November 18, 2020

Pandemic forces changes in winter sports preparation

Taylor Spencer, Sports Editor
November 18, 2020

Field Hockey season ends with defeat in quarterfinals

Taylor Spencer, Sports Editor
November 11, 2020
Historic season for Girls Volleyball ends in Sectionals

Historic season for Girls Volleyball ends in Sectionals

Taylor Spencer, Sports Editor
November 10, 2020

Girls Volleyball defeats Parkway Central

Taylor Spencer, Sports Editor
October 28, 2020
Rockwood goes ahead with fall sports

Rockwood goes ahead with fall sports

Taylor Spencer, Sports Editor
September 29, 2020
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