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Julia Worley

Julia Worley, News, Website, and Social Media Editor

Class of 2027

Time on staff: 2 years

Favorite song/artist: Ed Sheeran or Gregory Alan Isakov.

Fun fact: I am a huge Blues fan.

Favorite newspaper memory: Writing my first story for the paper.

All content by Julia Worley

Freshman runner comes out on top in first cross country race

Julia Worley, News, Website, and Social Media Editor
October 3, 2025
In a scene from the film, Elio and his friend, Glordon, explore the Communiverse while flying through the air. (photo from IMDb)

Pixar’s “Elio” underperforms at the box office

Julia Worley, News, Website, and Social Media Editor
September 25, 2025
Junior Amelia Otto swings her rifle as she jumps in the air during the Marching Band's show "Luxe." The band performed their first and second movements of the show at the home football game on Sept. 5.

Marching Band sweeps opponents at first competition

Julia Worley, News, Website, and Social Media Editor
September 24, 2025
This graphic includes characters from both "Fantastic Four: First Steps" and "Superman," depicting the rivalry between their studios. (media created by Madison Stevens)

A ‘super’ summer: Marvel vs. DC

Julia Worley, News, Website, and Social Media Editor
September 24, 2025
Junior Cameron Lee and sophomore Bobby Voorhees run linked together during the conga line at the homecoming dance.

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

Madison Hill, Reporter
September 24, 2025
In the opening scene of "Warfare," the U.S. Navy Seals party to "Call on Me" by Eric Prydz. As one of the most notable scenes of the film, the joy expressed by the characters was very contrasting to the feeling audience members felt throughout the rest of the movie. (photo from Screen Rant)

A new era of war films

Julia Worley, News, Website, and Social Media Editor
May 7, 2025
Senior Michael Stimpson poses in front of a Minecraft movie poster with a group of friends at Ronnie's Cinema in Sappington. (photo used with permission from Stimpson)

Minecraft movie crafts success

Julia Worley, News, Website, and Social Media Editor
May 7, 2025
Gregory Alan Isakov and his band at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. (photo from Post Concert Depression)

Summer concert preview

Julia Worley, News Editor
April 11, 2025
In the illustration, an eraser labeled 'Trump Administration' is depicted 'erasing' the Department of Education.

[Photo] Trump administration erases the Department of Education

Skylar Holtgrewe, Associate Editor-In-Chief
April 9, 2025
Shooting the puck, senior Carter Warren looks toward the goal. The team went on to score five goals, including the one pictured, winning 5-3 against the Parkway West Longhorns.

[Photo] Defeat at the Wickenheiser Cup

Anna McKinney, Reporter
April 3, 2025
While swiftly catching her flag, sophomore Molly Jones performs her routine to "I Forgive You" by Sia during the Rockwood Review.

[Photo] Winter guard takes 2nd place at Wentzville Liberty competition

Maxine Johnston, Reporter
March 10, 2025
Conan O'Brien talking to the audience full of celebrities as he hosts the Academy Awards for the first time. (photo from the New York Times)

97th Annual Oscars recap

Julia Worley, Website Editor
March 5, 2025
The Academy Award of Merit, better known as Oscar, that is given out to the winners at the Oscars. (photo from US Weekly)

Sweep or Snub?: 97th Annual Oscar Nominations

Julia Worley, Website Editor
February 28, 2025
After scoring his first goal of the game against the Chicago Blackhawks, defenseman Cam Fowler celebrates with the crowd. Fowler went on to score another goal, propelling the team toward their 6-2 win. (photo used with permission from Dan O'Neill)

Success at the Winter Classic

Julia Worley, Website Editor
January 28, 2025
During the party scene, (from left to right) senior Aliza Carlson (Sally Perks), juniors Piper Covert (Hannah) and Mary Donovan (Megan Jones), and senior Parker Truman (Wayne Hopkins) act ‘sleepy’ after drinking Butterbeer. The Falcon Players’ production of Puffs! took place on Nov. 14 - 16 in the auditorium.

Puffs!: Behind the Scenes

Julia Worley, Website Editor
January 16, 2025
After the gun, senior Cate Rossomano begins her race at the Forest Park meet on Sept 14.

[Photo] Four-peat for Martin and Rossomano

Johanna Kruyne, Features Editor
January 16, 2025
At the senior night football game, senior Nicole Mecey leaps in the air during her feature. Senior night took place on Oct. 18.

[Photo] Winter Sports Preview

Emery Gregston, Suham Alhamad, and Logan Pope
January 16, 2025
Playing the vibraphone, sophomore Lucy Vanderheyden smiles at her fellow front ensemble members during the halftime show. The band performed their show 'Beyond the Sidewalk' at the football game on Oct. 18.

[Photo] Marching band takes first in preliminary performance

Abby Glenn, Social Media Editor
November 11, 2024
Seniors Makiye Hughes (2) and Kaloep Young (1) hype up junior Jasahn Tiller (3). The Falcons won 59-28 on Oct. 18.

Gallery: Falcons take down Marquette Mustangs 59-28

Suham Alhamad, Kamryn Samlalsingh, Abby Glenn, and Julia Worley
October 25, 2024
From left to right in chronological order, the major movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. (media created by Julia Worley)

The ‘death’ of Marvel Studios

Julia Worley, Website Editor
October 14, 2024
As illustrated, past editions of the Talon are shown 'falling' into an empty trash bin. There are recycling bins in every classroom at Summit, however, they are not utilized to the extent that they should be.

Rockwood’s recycling problem

Julia Worley, Website Editor
September 30, 2024
At Ryan Hummert Night for the first home football game on Sep. 13, sophomore Claire Bailey plays the Marimba during the Silver Falcon Marching Band's halfitme performance. This year, the show is named 'Beyond the Sidewalk,' and features the different emotions of growing up.

Percussion beats out competition at festival

Julia Worley, Website Editor
September 18, 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

Students “dance the night away” at prom

Julia Worley, Website Editor
April 26, 2024

The Last Recess: senior field day

Julia Worley, Website Editor
April 24, 2024
The Rockwood School District Choirs pose for a photo at the center of Times Square in New York City.

Rockwood choirs tackle The Big Apple

Julia Worley, Website Editor
April 23, 2024
In the theater, Javier Mendoza points to the crowd of students attending his concert. The concert took place on April 5.

[Photo] Father-son duo comes back to rock Summit

Emery Gregston, Sports Editor
April 19, 2024

Freshman brothers take on high school

Julia Worley, of The Talon staff
April 3, 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.

Behind the Curtain: Tuck Everlasting

Julia Worley, of The Talon staff
March 11, 2024
Junior Madeline Kelly plays the clarinet at the MIOS band concert last month. “The MIOS concert was a good opportunity to showcase the music we've been working on to our community and to see what we need to improve on before our large-ensemble contest and our spring concert,” Kelly said.

Music In Our Schools Band Concert

Julia Worley, of The Talon staff
March 11, 2024
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