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Pedal Pushers Owner Rod Reddish is Bringing Hardcore Music Back to Severna Park
Pedal Pushers Owner Rod Reddish is Bringing Hardcore Music Back to Severna Park

Colten Billings, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024

When you ask a person to think of “Live music in Severna Park,'' they may think of a jazz band at Sullivan’s Cove, an acoustic guitar set at Severna Park Taphouse or an indie band at Copper Creek Pub & Ale House. What they may not think of is legendary post-hardcore band Fugazi throwing it down at the YMCA with other local extreme music groups, as teens and adults body each other in a mosh...

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Bella Tangrea, Guest Writer
April 12, 2024

"My mom has the biggest impact on me because she taught me so many things like how to be responsible, independent, and as strong women in stem. She had a computer science degree and a navel architecture degree. And she became a entrepreneur as a single women."

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Have You Decided It’s Enough?
Have You Decided It’s Enough?

Tristan Alcott, Staff Writer
April 9, 2024

Music has been an important tool in our society for ages, from different forms of expression to new ways of storytelling, music is one of humanity’s best tools of communication. Music can evoke emotions that have never been felt before and can never be described perfectly. At the same time it can also finally put what you’ve been feeling for weeks into the perfect words. The multitude of methods...

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Blessing Basket
Blessing Basket
Christopher Benjamin and Covenant Akinremi
This photograph demonstrates how students can engage in the novel theyre 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
Lillith Vice, Staff Writer
The fabled Autumn Olive. yet to be ripe
Fall Foraging
Charlotte Anderson, Staff Writer
Colten Billings(far left), Liam Sherr(center), Braden Main(above), and Kasey Davolio(far right) in the process of setting up for their second show at Fort Armistead. Billings sets up his bass amp with a member of band Lowlife Tea Party, while Sherr uses a skateboard deck to check the generator and sound on his end. I really like how were playing shows with these bigger bands that weve seen before and who we love. And theyre always really nice to us; everyone in the scene is supportive, I think mostly because were a new band of teenagers, we get cool points for it, Billings said.
A Guide to the Start of Pariah's Career
Noel Castillo, Features Editor
SkillsUSA Career and Technical Education Posters
SkillsUSA Career and Technical Education Posters
Elsa Webster, Staff Writer
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.
Falcon Block in the Morning
Sarah Sternhagen, Co-Editor in Chief
Features
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
Colten Billings, Staff Writer
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 
Natalie Clayton, Staff Writer
Embers underclassmen editors have tabulated the votes and have announced the 2024 senior class superlative winners.
Senior Superlative Winners 2024
Noel Castillo, Editor in Chief
SPHS Author
SPHS Author
Elsa Webster, Opinions Editor
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
Charlotte Anderson, Staff Writer
The elections at the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica on Thursday, November 9th. The honor society meets on the second Thursday of every month during falcon block. All members of the honor society are required to attend every meeting with some exceptions. Left to right juniors Amberlynn Gong, Maeve Byrne and Emilie McKenna
The Honor Societies of SPHS
Elsa Webster, Opinions Editor
Opinion
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?
Tristan Alcott, Staff Writer
Snowboarding doesnt 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
Ian Ireland, Staff Writer
An image of the Ultimate Piggy Bank, it is a metal box and to unlock its contents, a hammer or tool is needed.
How To Save Money
Anna Reilly, Features Editor
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
Noel Castillo, Editor in Chief
The photo is mainly focused on a young girl who is watching a movie in the theaters. Movies often teach valuable lessons through breath taking stories that make it hard for you to take your eyes off of the screen.
The Significance of Cinema 
Samantha Polk, Social Media Editor
The New Legendary Pokemon Terapagos, who is obtainable through completing the post -game of the Indigo Disk DLC.
The Indigo Disk Arrives
Chris Benjamin, Online Editor
Entertainment and Review
Embers underclassmen editors have tabulated the votes and have announced the 2024 senior class superlative winners.
Senior Superlative Winners 2024
Noel Castillo, Editor in Chief
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
Noel Castillo, Editor in Chief
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
Chris Benjamin, Online Editor
The New Legendary Pokemon Terapagos, who is obtainable through completing the post -game of the Indigo Disk DLC.
The Indigo Disk Arrives
Chris Benjamin, Online Editor
This photograph demonstrates how students can engage in the novel theyre 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
Lillith Vice, Staff Writer
Frame from “It’s the Great pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” released in 1966, only 25 minutes long. This frame features Charlie Brown, his little sister Sally Brown, and the shadow of their dog Snoopy.
Halloween On Your T.V.
Claire Gray, Staff Writer
Multi Media
Embers underclassmen editors have tabulated the votes and have announced the 2024 senior class superlative winners.
Senior Superlative Winners 2024
Noel Castillo, Editor in Chief
Swiftism Podcast hosted with Abigail Chase
Swiftism Podcast hosted with Abigail Chase
March 24, 2023
Valentines Day Special w/ Dr. Love
Valentine's Day Special w/ Dr. Love
February 14, 2023
Homecoming: Interviews
Homecoming: Interviews
November 3, 2022
Humans of SP
Ms. Clark
Ms. Clark
Bella Tangrea, Guest Writer • April 12, 2024

"My mom has the biggest impact on me because she taught me so many things like how to be responsible, independent, and as strong women in stem....

Adam Clark
Adam Clark
Jake Burns, Guest Writer • April 4, 2024

"My older brother Cam has the biggest impact on my life. He always encourages me to be my best academically, athletically, but specifically a...

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Zana Saab
March 18, 2024
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Mitch Gaudet
March 13, 2024
Erin Hussey
Erin Hussey
March 4, 2024
Sam Gillespie
Sam Gillespie
February 27, 2024
Sadie Mack
Sadie Mack
February 21, 2024
Zach Simpkins
Zach Simpkins
February 12, 2024
Sports
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
Rama Abushi, Guest Writer
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
Tristan Alcott, Staff Writer
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 dont really do it for myself, I do it for everyone else, Jarvis said.
The Boys Cross Country Team
Ollie, Alcombright
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. Theyre not as different as they may seem. 
Unlikely Romance
Samantha Polk, Staff Writer
The Falcons are looking forward to proving themselves during this basketball season. “I’m excited for the season because of all the hard work we put in during the off-season. I hope it pays off when it matters most,” senior Michael Carparelli said.
Basketball Season Has Begun
Stella Bordone, Staff Member
After having two seasons affected by Covid-19, Severna Park spring sports teams are looking forward to starting up again. Tryouts start March 1 and there are many competitive athletes who will be working to make an impact for their team this spring. “My freshman year our season ended just two weeks after tryouts and last season was not exactly normal,” junior lacrosse player Liv Tramontana said. “So I’m just excited to get back into the swing of things and enjoy time with my teammates.”
Upcoming Spring Sports
Lilly Spilker, Sports Editor
Recent Results
Jan 11 Girls Varsity Basketball Severna Park High School vs. Harve de Grace High School 48-29 W
Jan 11 Girls JV Basketball Severna Park High School vs. Harve De Grace High School 45-3 W
Jan 5 Girls Varsity Basketball Severna Park High School vs. North County High School 55-31 W
Jan 5 Girls Varsity Basketball Severna Park High School vs. Winston Churchill High School 50-28 W
Jan 5 Girls JV Basketball Severna Park High School vs. North County High School 54-5 W
Jan 3 Girls JV Basketball Severna Park High School vs. Kent Island High School 47-14 W
Jan 2 Girls JV Basketball Severna Park High School vs. Howard High School 29-16 W
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