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Author Nic Stone delivering her keynote speech
LitCon Field Trip
Free books from Litcon
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Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume hold Punxsutawney Phil during the 138th celebration.
Six More Weeks of Winter
The Stretch Your Wellness class, taught by health/physical education teacher Ms. Bell, will be offered as half a physical education credit for the ‘25-26 school year. The class, which is open to all students, will cover many aspects of yoga and mindfulness such as “postures, breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, healthy diet and mindfulness principles,” Bell said. Photo taken by Cassidy Ames
SPHS introduces yoga class to reduce student stress
The last time Pep Rally was in the gym was Oct. 2023. Caleb Rassofsky, 2024 graduate, plays the xylophone as the marching band welcomes students into the gymnasium.
The Pep In Our Step
Warm Hearts
Warm Hearts
CAT-South culinary students including senior Laney Deaton visited Italy in spring 2024.
Classes with Field Trips
SPHS Improv Troupe performing at their most recent show
SPHS Improv Troupe is the Perfect Place for Comedy and Community
Molly was a guest at the SPCA for several months before being adopted.
SPCA Volunteers
Students at Severna Park have a variety of pets.
Students Unique Pets
A graphic of the team's 24-25 season. They went 14-9 with over 1,000 points.
Boys Varsity Basketball
Senior Adam Clark playing the 2024 spring baseball season, representing Severna Park Falcons at the plate swinging with power.
Batter Up
An artistic interpretation of how watching and participating in sports creates a sense of eustress. This feeling is the scientific reason why people are so infatuated with sports and sports entertainment.
Go Team
Liam Cleary is introduced at the home varsity boys basketball game against Westlake High School on Dec. 18.
Severna Park High School Student Athletes Open Up about their Mental Health
On Sept. 8, Annapolis Junior Rowing (AJR) practiced a front end pick drill. AJR is based in Annapolis and its population is of students from all over Maryland. Cormac FitzGerald, a rower from Ireland moved to Maryland and joined AJR to continue his rowing career.
Annapolis Junior Rowing
Don’t Swim with Nessie
Album Cover for Psykos by Yung Lean and Bladee.
Psykos by Yung Lean and Bladee – Album Review
Max Leonard's manager as well as Founder & Talent Manager of Mad Lettuce Management Matt Ladis personally contacted me and shared early access of JUDO!. Additionally, I received access to the press release and some of Leonard's own thoughts on his project. “This project was me getting everything off my chest. I had a lot of changes happening in my life all around me. I had just gotten out of a relationship, I was graduating college, everything just kind of flipped for me. There was a time I wasn’t even making music during that time of change. But eventually, I found my way back and let this project be all the expressed feelings I had kept inside," Leonard said.
JUDO! – EP Review
Many songs contain deeper meanings and references that can be found by looking at its lyrics. Sometimes small details you notice can increase your appreciation for a song.
Have You Decided It’s Enough?
Snowboarding doesn't have to be a solo activity, going with friends and family can make it all the more enjoyable. Severna Park High School seniors Hamzah Hassan, Derrick Liu, Eric Chu and Ian Ireland snowboarding.
Snowboarding vs. Skiing
Neuro-Sama's VTuber model
Will AI take over the entertainment industry?
The 67th Annual Grammys took place on Feb. 4 in Los Angeles.
The 67th Grammy Awards 2025
The top 5 trendline of artists people could have listened to this year as an example of what it looks like for it's users.
Why Everyone Loves Spotify Wrapped
Kendrick Lamar’s most recent song in Drake and Lamar’s rap battle is “Not Like Us”, the cover shows a satellite view of Drake’s mansion with red icons, implying that Drake’s home is filled with pedophiles and registered sex offenders. The picture corresponds with the song because Lamar is accusing Drake of being a pedophile by saying lines such as, “Tryna strike a chord and it's probably A-Minor”, and “certified loverboy, certified pedophiles”.
Where did the Beef Come from?
Embers underclassmen editors have tabulated the votes and have announced the 2024 senior class superlative winners.
Senior Superlative Winners 2024
Jacob Williams
Jacob Williams
Mrs. Koehler
Mrs. Koehler
Theo Skopp
Theo Skopp
Ms. Sexton
Ms. Sexton
Timmy Sullivan
Timmy Sullivan
Paradox Interactive’s logo
The best worst game developer
Students Ava Scott, Erin Hussey, Bella Van Gieson, Maria Bragg and Emerson Scott, pose for a picture during Best Buddies themed football game. The football game was at home against Glen Burnie, although the falcons lost 47-18, the fun of the theme and the fun of the game created a great atmosphere.
Best Buddies
Embers underclassmen editors have tabulated the votes and have announced the 2024 senior class superlative winners.
Senior Superlative Winners 2024
Swiftism Podcast hosted with Abigail Chase
Swiftism Podcast hosted with Abigail Chase
Valentine's Day Special w/ Dr. Love
Valentine’s Day Special w/ Dr. Love
Awaiting Christmas morning with excitement and love, a cozy corner filled with holiday cheer!
The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
Junior Rionnah O’conner celebrates the holidays with family and fun. Dressing in matching Christmas pajamas and displaying a beautifully full and decorated Christmas tree, getting into the holiday spirit surrounded by loved ones.
Holiday Traditions
The SPHS College and Career Center where students can meet with regional admissions officers, get help on college essays, and receive advice on the application process as a whole.
A Stressful Senior Year
Severna Park students at the USA theme football game against South River holding up a Falcons flag after a touchdown.
The Importance of School Spirit
An artistic interpretation of how watching and participating in sports creates a sense of eustress. This feeling is the scientific reason why people are so infatuated with sports and sports entertainment.
Go Team
Republican candidate Trump and Democratic candidate Harris shaking hands at the start of the debate.
Who won the Presidential Debate?
Race to 270
Race to 270
The United States Capitol Building on Thursday, Jun. 11. The Capitol Building is home to the legislative branch of the United States Government, the branch in which laws are made and citizens are affected.
The United States Today
Around 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, Severna Park High School senior Shubh Agnihotri and Congressional candidate John Morse stand near the Pip Moyer Recreation Center in downtown Annapolis as they regroup after knocking on 44 doors together. “You can always be an asset to your community if you work hard enough to do it, so I really encourage you to look around about the stuff you really care about,” Agnihotri said. Agnihotri coordinated the Young Democrats meeting which John Morse attended to inform youth voters about his policies and the importance of voting/registering to vote.
Hit the Polls, Young Voters
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Sophomore Owen Cress shares goofy love advice on Instagram @dr.lovesphs under the name, Dr. Love. He took advantage of his popularity and led a charity event earlier this school year to donate money to House of Ruth. “Comedy is the backbone of Dr. Love, and it's one of my goals to inform high schoolers that they shouldn't take high school relationships too seriously,” Cress said.

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When you sit down on your couch Friday night to enjoy a good cowboy romance, just know you might not be ready for the cringe factor this one entails. It is one of those movies that is so bad it is good. Unless you like basic Hallmark movies, then it might just be good. Anyways sit back, relax and get ready for one hour and thirty minutes of your life you will not get back.

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The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea at Sullivan's Cove Feb. 17, 2023. "I think we all had a lot of fun." Jack Slote said.

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Valentine's Day Special w/ Dr. Love

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Aidan Judge (left) and Kayla Patel (right) pose with District 33 Senator Dawn Gile. “Senator Dawn Gile is incredible and cares so much about our community; it was fascinating to see someone from Severna Park in a position to make change,” Judge said.

Four Falcons Selected as Pages for the Maryland General Assembly • 30 Views

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Roses, the flower of love, are a popular gift on Valentine’s day. During Valentine’s Day people can be seen giving these flowers as gifts to their loved ones.

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After having new start and end times, daily cancellations of Falcon Block and several changes in policy to seniors with early release using advisory as their Falcon Block, SPHS has finally settled on a schedule. Now with Falcon Block after first period Tuesday through Friday many seniors are able to get help with their work again, and not worry about a daily change ins cheduals. “It’s hard to find a routine to be successful if everything around us keeps changing,” senior Tatum Sale said.

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Author Nic Stone delivering her keynote speech
LitCon Field Trip
Penelope Dickerson, Staff • March 12, 2025
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Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume hold Punxsutawney Phil during the 138th celebration.
Six More Weeks of Winter
Jon Neal, Staff Writer • March 3, 2025
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Warm Hearts
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Covenant Akinremi, Guest Writer, Adeline Faust, and Angelica Coleman • March 13, 2025
CAT-South culinary students including senior Laney Deaton visited Italy in spring 2024.
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Alethia Brown, Copy Editor • March 12, 2025
SPHS Improv Troupe performing at their most recent show
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A graphic of the team's 24-25 season. They went 14-9 with over 1,000 points.
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Jon Neal, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025
Jake Smulow, President of the Severna Park High School pickleball club, volleying the pickleball back over the net.
Pickleball Is Taking Over
Nicol Chovanec, Staff • March 13, 2025
Senior Adam Clark playing the 2024 spring baseball season, representing Severna Park Falcons at the plate swinging with power.
Batter Up
Nicol Chovanec, Staff • February 21, 2025
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Don’t Swim with Nessie
Maggie Manis, Staff Writer • May 9, 2024
Album Cover for Psykos by Yung Lean and Bladee.
Psykos by Yung Lean and Bladee – Album Review
Natalie Clayton, Staff Writer • May 8, 2024
Max Leonard's manager as well as Founder & Talent Manager of Mad Lettuce Management Matt Ladis personally contacted me and shared early access of JUDO!. Additionally, I received access to the press release and some of Leonard's own thoughts on his project. “This project was me getting everything off my chest. I had a lot of changes happening in my life all around me. I had just gotten out of a relationship, I was graduating college, everything just kind of flipped for me. There was a time I wasn’t even making music during that time of change. But eventually, I found my way back and let this project be all the expressed feelings I had kept inside," Leonard said.
JUDO! – EP Review
Noel Castillo, Editor in Chief • April 16, 2024
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