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Photo taken at Chesapeake High School where Mr. Brisentine worked in the music department before departing to purse his graduate degree. He has returned to AACPS and is the new chorus director at SPHS,

Mr. Brisentine: New Teacher to SPHS (Music Department)

Zach McGrath, Staff Writer
October 6, 2020
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

Nick Ivey, Staff
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 

Amanda Vu, Opinions Editor
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? 

Natalie Castillo, Graphics Editor
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

Greer Long, Editor-In-Chief
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?

Bella Boettinger, Staff Writer
March 5, 2020
Cinderella Takes the Stage!

Cinderella Takes the Stage!

Grace Blanchfield, Staff Guest Writer
November 17, 2019
Maryland Performing Art Center’s Elite Dance Company (2019 performance)

Thriller Performance at Fall Fest

Zoe Philip
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

Matt Mangano, Features Editor
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?

Shelby Chasser, Editor-in-Chief
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

Nick Carparelli, Sports Media Manager
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

Emma Jeter, Staff Writer
May 2, 2019
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