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Exercise in quarantine can be very difficult. Having gone from a gym at hand to no gym at all has been difficult for a lot of people. “I used to hit the gym three, maybe four times a week. Without it, it’s been pretty hard to stay fit,” Gavin Ivey said, a student at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama.

Staying Healthy During Quarantine

May 12, 2020

Freshman Krista Gretz started journaling regularly two years ago. Gretz likes to journal whenever she feels stressed or overwhelmed. “I can just write all my thoughts down and it clears my mind, making me feel better afterward,” Gretz said.

Three Amazing Benefits of Journaling

April 22, 2020

Conan Gray is an indie pop sensation that got his start on YouTube over seven years ago. Sophomore Lucy Fasick has been a fan of his for just over two years now after a Spotify recommendation crossed their paths. “I’m very excited for Kid Krow because I think it will be interesting for it to work as a story and there’s a lot of songs. It kind of reminds me of how Billie [Eilish] modeled her album,” Fasick said. Photo courtesy of Republic Records.

A Bop or A Flop?

March 31, 2020

Senior Camryn Chew participates in basketball in the winter and lacrosse in the spring. She committed to play lacrosse at Loyola University Maryland in December 2018. “This season I’m hoping to win the state championship,” Chew said.

Camryn Chew

March 9, 2020

Myles Quinones cooks every opportunity he has. Since sixth grade he has dedicated many hours to culinary practices. “When I was little, my Grandma owned a restaurant and she always wanted to teach me how to cook. When she died I took that as a way to remember her,” Quinones said.

Pastries Anyone?

March 5, 2020

Cinderella Takes the Stage!

Cinderella Takes the Stage!

November 17, 2019

Maryland Performing Art Center’s Elite Dance Company (2019 performance)

Thriller Performance at Fall Fest

October 27, 2019

The King of the Jungle, and of the Smithsonian National Zoo, the majestic lion rules everywhere she goes. Despite being so naturally feared, they are still in danger. Lions are preserved in the zoo and actually live longer than when they are left in the wild.

A Trip to the Zoo

October 17, 2019

Graduation for the class of 2019 took place on May 28 at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Throughout the years the people in the graduating class have become a family. “I’ve been crying all month thinking about having to leave the heaven that is Severna Park High School,” senior Bobby Davids said.

What Comes Next?

June 13, 2019

Jackson Merrill gets ready in his stance to field a ground ball. He strives to improve his game in every aspect. “The only way to improve is to get stronger, work hard and never stop trying to get better,” Merrill said.

Jackson Merrill

May 22, 2019

Timelapse of senior Ronni Binstock doing a bar routine as she prepares for her next gymnastics meet. The countless hours of training have led to many overuse injuries. “All my injuries have been over time. Something will tear and you have to get surgery,” Binstock said.

Tumbling Into Full Tuition

May 2, 2019

Senior Bobby Davids patrols the Severn River as a lifeguard at Round Bay Main Beach. He maintained a confident and positive attitude all summer and made a bond with the recurring swimmers. “I do it for the kids who just want to love the water as much as I do,” Davids said.

Bobby Davids: The Epitome of Summer

April 30, 2019

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