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Logan Pope

Logan Pope, Reporter

Class of 2025

Time on staff: 1 Year

Favorite song/artist: “Starless” by King Crimson/ Tyler, the Creator

Fun fact: I collect vinyl records.

[I am] excited to write captivating and high-quality stories!

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A view of the Arch from Busch Stadium in the summer of 2023. The opening day game was played by the Cardinals against the Toronto Blue Jays. (photo from STLPR)

Three Cardinals to keep an eye on during Spring Training

Logan Pope, Reporter
March 10, 2025
Junior Kamauri Fowler measures up Eureka's Addison Neumann at the District Tournament on Feb 15. Fowler would beat Neumann 3-1, but fall in the next round to Ella Kimbrough of Lafayette 2-4.

Girls wrestling takes fifth in Districts, underclassmen impress

Logan Pope, Reporter
February 28, 2025
Sophomore Blake Warren (6) carries the puck past a Clayton defender en route for the goal.

Gallery: Hockey faces Clayton in Wickenheiser Cup semi-final

Logan Pope, Reporter
February 28, 2025
A referee raises freshman Tamara Bohannan's hand after she quickly pinned her opponent.

Gallery: Girls wrestling battles Union

Logan Pope, Reporter
February 23, 2025
Freshman Kalena Gassoway and Union wrestler senior CJ Sullivan circle around each other, immediately following the start of their match.

Coaches Sean Torgoley, Jon Bunyard, Kenneth Holmes, and alumna Addie Wilhelm (Class of 2022) watch on as freshman Myla Walker struggles with her opponent.

Freshman Tamara Bohannon attempts to pin Union wrestler Chloe Richardson.

Freshman Myla Walker tries to keep her balance after being charged by Union's Kaitlyn Kuelker.

Freshman Myla Walker grabs the head of Union's Kaitlyn Kuelker as she attempts to find an opening.

Freshman Kalena Gassoway looks to the referee as she pins senior CJ Sullivan of Union to the ground.

Playing their clarinets, seniors Madeline Kelly and Cameron Mueller and Sophomore Abby Johnson perform at the MMEA Band Concert.

During the MMEA Practice Concert, senior Phoenix Honzell plays her flute.

Reading over their music, sophomore Ava Procter and senior Phoenix Honzell prepare to play their flutes during the MMEA Band Concert.

Looking at the band director, sophomore Jackson Matthews, senior Oliver lasdjlsf, and Junior Nolan sodijsdil get ready to play during the MMEA Practice Concert.

Playing her French Horn, junior Mia Fauss performs during the MMEA Practice Concert.

Playing his Tuba, senior Oliver Poertner performs at the MMEA Practice Concert.

Quarterback Brady Cook sits with teammates while Missouri's defense takes the field against the University of Tennessee in 2023. Cook was named MVP of the 2024 Music City Bowl after 287 total yards of offense and two touchdowns.

Mizzou football wins Music City Bowl to end season

Logan Pope, Reporter
January 29, 2025
At the senior night football game, senior Nicole Mecey leaps in the air during her feature. Senior night took place on Oct. 18.

Winter Sports Preview

Emery Gregston, Suham Alhamad, and Logan Pope
January 16, 2025
Senior Kaleop Young (1) stiff arms Zachary Toben (16) of Lafayette during a kick off return near the end of the first half. Summit was defeated 49-7 at Lafayette on Nov. 8.

[Photo] Football falls to Lafayette in the second round of Districts

Kamryn Samlalsingh, Associate Editor
November 20, 2024
At Crescent Farms Golf Course on Sept. 10, sophomore Emery Gregston tees off during the Summit Invitational. The Falcons played the 18 hole course at Crescent farms, and took sixth place in the tournament.

Golfers miss school, juggle academics

Logan Pope, Reporter
November 1, 2024
Senior quarterback Blane Branscum tries to find an opening to pass, while sophomore Corbin Fullerton (22) of Fox charges at him.

[Photo] Falcons steal the win against Warriors at homecoming

Brice Davis, Of the Talon staff
October 16, 2024
Senior Sienna Nicholson (15) jockeys for the ball with Mady Huff (10) of Marquette. The Falcons lost to Marquette 1-3 on Sept. 25.

Field hockey bested by the Mustangs

Logan Pope, of The Talon Staff
October 8, 2024
As she dribbles up-field, senior Eleri Sellmeyer (10) looks ahead for open teammates.

Gallery: Field Hockey loses 1-3 to Marquette on Senior Night

Logan Pope, of The Talon Staff
September 30, 2024
Senior Sienna Nicholson (15) protects the ball from Chloe Ebna (2) of Marquette while Lucy Goellner (6) awaits a pass.

Coach Andrew Neil gives a talk to his team between periods.

Junior Hamza Ahmad (22) does a step-over while attempting to get past Marquette defender Teo Airasca (23). Summit overcame Marquette in the second half to win 2-0 on Sept. 11.

Boys soccer looks to continue their success after semi-final appearance

Logan Pope, Of The Talon staff
September 16, 2024
As the ball comes over the net sophomore Jayla Williams (5) and senior Reagan Schertzer (3) jump up to block the shot.

Gallery: Volleyball competes against Parkway Central Colts

Johanna Kruyne and Logan Pope
September 11, 2024
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