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The Talon
Author Nic Stone delivering her keynote speech
LitCon Field Trip
Free books from Litcon
Litcon 2025
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
Leadership Roles
Leadership Roles
Juicy Couture and other 2000's Fashions
Juicy Couture and other 2000’s Fashions
Anne Arundel County Cold Cases
Anne Arundel County Cold Cases
Warm Hearts
Warm Hearts
CAT-South culinary students including senior Laney Deaton visited Italy in spring 2024.
Classes with Field Trips
Mac McClung dunking over a Kia
The 74th NBA All Star Game 2025
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
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Distracting ourselves to death
Finally, Commanders
Finally, Commanders
Juicy Couture and other 2000's Fashions
Juicy Couture and other 2000’s Fashions
Don’t Swim with Nessie
Album Cover for Psykos by Yung Lean and Bladee.
Psykos by Yung Lean and Bladee – Album Review
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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Distracting ourselves to death

Aileen Jeter, Features Editor 
March 28, 2025
The Importance of Extracurriculars

The Importance of Extracurriculars

Addison McLean, Writer
March 26, 2025
Gene Therapy

Gene Therapy

Abby Lawhorne, Staff
March 26, 2025
The lungs are one of the most highly impacted organs as respiratory cancer is at the top of the list of cancer types from teen vaping.

Teen Vaping vs Health

Brooke Barnes, Staff
December 18, 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
Republican candidate Trump and Democratic candidate Harris shaking hands at the start of the debate.

Who won the Presidential Debate?

Artin Tarpinian, Staff
September 24, 2024
Race to 270

Race to 270

Elsa Webster, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2024
May Print Issue

May Print Issue

Noel Castillo, Editor in Chief
May 21, 2024
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

Noel Castillo and Logan Humphries
May 10, 2024
Mrs. Koehler

Mrs. Koehler

May 7, 2024
Jack Fish walked out Aiylah during wish night to do the coin toss because she was the honorary team captain for the lacrosse team for the night “My Leadership 2 class helped run the wish week lacrosse game and we got sponsors and we sold those shirts and during the lacrosse game I walked out Aiylah to do the coin toss and she won us the coin toss. Setting up the lacrosse game was probably my favorite part because I was really passionate about it since I was really involved with that.” Fish said

Severna Park’s Wish Week: Making Dreams A Reality 

Samantha Polk, Social Media Editor
April 30, 2024
Ms. Clark

Ms. Clark

Bella Tangrea, Guest Writer
April 12, 2024
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