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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
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?
Blessing Basket
Blessing Basket
This photograph demonstrates how students can engage in the novel they're reading, and bond with their peers and teachers. We see sophomore Molly Procida leading her fellow students in a session to speak about their current novel "Five Survive" by Holly Jackson. It also helps students engage more due to the fact that they chose to do this, and could leave at any time.
The Boundless Bookworms
The fabled Autumn Olive. yet to be ripe
Fall Foraging
Liam Sherr, Aya Knox and others in the pit at Pedal Pushers Jan. 27, 2024.
Pedal Pushers Owner Rod Reddish is Bringing Hardcore Music Back to Severna Park
A mural on the second floor created by SPHS students. The mural is an example of colorful artwork that truly gives life to the hallway.
The Importance of Art in School 
Embers underclassmen editors have tabulated the votes and have announced the 2024 senior class superlative winners.
Senior Superlative Winners 2024
SPHS Author
SPHS Author
A picture of the interior of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History located in Washington D.C.
Dive into D.C.’s Museum Wonderland: A Teen’s Guide
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
Picture from the PTXC meet on 9/9 up in PA. This is the varsity cross country team photo. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT- Stephen Nunn 2025, Dylan Newhard 2025, Ty Miller 2026, Ryan Crowley 2024, Leo Havens 2025, Caden Lazzor 2025, Cooper Alahverdian 2025, Taylor Jarvis 2024. They placed 6th in this meet. Not our normal placement, as you may know. Jarvis was the star of this meet, coming in first with a time of 17:04. “I don't really do it for myself, I do it for everyone else," Jarvis said.
The Boys Cross Country Team
Taylor Swift is seen at the Chiefs game on Sept 24th cheering on Travis Kelce. Travis might be “The One” for Taylor in this closer look into their shared compatibility. They're not as different as they may seem. 
Unlikely Romance
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
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
According to ericdoa.com, his official website, his debut EP Bleed Vol. 1 released in 2019 under Lopez’s original alias “Killeric.” Additionally, he is affiliated with emo-rap, trap, alternative rock and “danceable R&B.” After becoming famous for belting out the egregious phrase: “Imagine if Ninja got a low taper fade,” after having just spilled out his guts about his late grandfather, ericdoa even has high schoolers like junior Mitch Murray, who singsongingly uttered the phrase to his friends in group chats and showed off his impeccable jawline.
DOA – EP Review
The drawing depicts two people kicking it back and watching a rom-com together. The great thing about movies is that they can be enjoyed alone or with a group of people, so they make for a good holiday activity that can be enjoyed by all.
Rom-Coms are the Bomb
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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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.

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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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News
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
Rionnah O’Connor, Guest Writer • September 27, 2024
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?
Miana Tocco, Photo and Graphics Editor • May 6, 2024
Blessing Basket
Blessing Basket
Christopher Benjamin and Covenant Akinremi • April 8, 2024
Features
SPHS singers Brooke Testerman (Left), Brooklyn LaBrier (Middle), and Syrenna McNutt (Right) at a recent music event this December.
Amped Up for Rock n’ Roll
Aileen Jeter, Features Editor • January 3, 2025
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
Emerson Scott, Sports Editor • December 16, 2024
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
Elsa Webster, Editor-in-chief • November 18, 2024
Sports
JV Severna Park Falcons secure a 20 point win over the South River Seahawks on September 16, 2024.
Severna Park JV Football Team
Brooke Barnes, Staff • October 4, 2024
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
Elsa Webster, Opinions Editor • April 24, 2024
The unified tennis members stand for the pledge at the state chamipionships on Nov. 11. The team brought home gold and silver.
Severna Park High School: Unified Tennis
Emerson Scott, Guest Writer • December 28, 2023
Opinion
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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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”.
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Embers underclassmen editors have tabulated the votes and have announced the 2024 senior class superlative winners.
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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.
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