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Wrist bands were given to students before entering the breakfast which allowed them to participate in the breakfast games.
Prom Breakfast
Caption: The show poster for “Clue” can be seen hanging around the school and was designed by junior Spencer Mann. The students in “Clue” have taken the lead in this play, even in the advertising, from making posters to sharing the information with their classmates and friends. “You can look at our handy dandy poster,” Ruby Howland said.
“Clue”
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 AACPS logo, an apple inside a blue box, and a little bit outside of it. It makes you think of food and the great lunches they serve in the cafeteria.
The Best Lunch
Puerto Rico is a plane ride away and doesn't require a passport. Make summer plans now to enjoy this close get away.
Puerto Rico Summer Vacation
Summer break is just around the corner, check. Don't leave your summer to chance, plan something fun.
Summer is SOON
SPHS Seniors compare their childhood dreams to their ideal career now
SPHS Seniors compare their childhood dreams to their ideal career now
There are tons of clubs available at SPHS for students to get involved in. Here are just a few to check out.
Cool Clubs
What Makes Kobe Bryant, Lionel Messi, Tom Brady, and LeBron James Stand Out from the Rest?
What Makes Kobe Bryant, Lionel Messi, Tom Brady, and LeBron James Stand Out from the Rest?
Severna park Volleyball
Severna park Volleyball
NBA logo
Best NBA Team Right Now?
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
What Makes Kobe Bryant, Lionel Messi, Tom Brady, and LeBron James Stand Out from the Rest?
What Makes Kobe Bryant, Lionel Messi, Tom Brady, and LeBron James Stand Out from the Rest?
There are tons of clubs available at SPHS for students to get involved in. Here are just a few to check out.
Cool Clubs
Image created by Esther Bell
Deciding which animal is best for you
Use of mobile phone in trendy neon lights. Creative vivid color of ultraviolet red and blue. Hands of Teen Girl scrolling up photos Close-up at dark neon room. App for sale in shop. Social media. 4K
Distracting ourselves to death
Finally, Commanders
Finally, Commanders
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
Most popular books/genres
Most popular books/genres
Image created by Esther Bell
Deciding which animal is best for you
Do You Have What it Takes to Be Pope?
Do You Have What it Takes to Be Pope?
College students can get so many discounts ranging from clothing to food all using a valid student ID or email. It is important that students know about these discounts, and how to use them to their advantage. Start searching for discounts as a way to relieve any stress that comes with going to college.
Make College Easy
Awaiting Christmas morning with excitement and love, a cozy corner filled with holiday cheer!
The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
An Incorrect Summary of Animation Models
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
Jacob Williams
Jacob Williams
Mrs. Koehler
Mrs. Koehler
Theo Skopp
Theo Skopp
Ms. Sexton
Ms. Sexton
Timmy Sullivan
Timmy Sullivan
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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Julia Owens

Julia Owens, Managing Editor

Julia is a Senior at SPHS and this is her fourth year writing for the Talon. She is the Managing Editor and likes to write about sports and issues that students face. When she isn’t in school, she likes to toss a football around with friends or watch Netflix.

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With so many ways to combine and create, you can make something new and truly personal to you. Bath bombs are also a huge hit, with similar scents being provided and pre-made ones at your disposal to choose from. With a variety of other products available, there are countless places to allow your creative ideas to shine.

Blended Essentials Review

Julia Owens and Zoe Philip
May 4, 2022
The David’s Bridal stores like the one in Baltimore have a great range of sizes and colors in store. I went in there not knowing anything about the dress that I wanted and I left with my dream dress. They have dress sizes 0-24 for prom dresses and do their own alterations.

My Prom Dress Shopping Experience

Julia Owens, Managing Editor
February 15, 2022
While many are ringing in the new year by throwing confetti or getting a new years kiss, others are thinking about bettering themselves for the coming year. Junior Emma Rini’s New Year's resolution is to work on [herself]” in general.

New Year, New You

Julia Owens, Managing Editor
December 23, 2021
Shipping times may vary and tend to get longer as the holidays get closer, so it can’t hurt to order things early. You can also get a head start on wrapping if you have everything earlier.

Holiday Shipping Recommendations

Julia Owens, Managing Editor
December 2, 2021
With fall in full swing, what better way is there to get into the spooky spirit than watching scary movies. Grab some popcorn or candy and watch away.

Movies for Spooky Season

Julia Owens, Managing Editor
November 4, 2021
After the switch from Google Classroom to Brightspace, the AACPS accounts have completely shut off the access to Google Classroom. The new system is definitely different, and people are still getting used to it.

Brightspace From The Teachers Perspective

Julia Owens, Managing Editor
October 19, 2021
Staying organized and writing things down is a great way to help yourself when going into the new school year. I use google calendar, paper lists and folders to keep things organized.

The view from Sunset Beach on Friday June 4. There were people who had their dogs there and there were a few people that went paddle boarding to watch some of the sunset. Every sunset is different there and that is part of the beauty of it.

Severna Park’s Lesser Known Gems

Julia Owens, Managing Editor
June 23, 2021
I use my planner to keep track of my homework and assignments for school. This helps to keep me organized and it makes it so I don’t forget to do things.

Organization Tips From a Junior

Julia Owens, Staff Writer
April 13, 2021
It has almost been a year since SPHS went virtual due to COVID and the high school has been pretty lifeless and empty. With teachers back in the building and students returning soon this empty parking lot and school will be busy and bustling again.

Hybrid Learning

Julia Owens, Staff Writer
March 3, 2021
This is the schedule that AACPS has proposed for hybrid learning. If you visit their website you can see other graphics that demonstrate social distancing in the school and the seating on the busses.

New Plans For Hybrid Learning 2021

Julia Owens, Staff Writer
January 14, 2021
Since the holiday season started in the middle of November cases have been increasing in Maryland. In early december we reached a new record of over 3,000 cases in a day. Looking at the numbers there is a steady increase in cases.

COVID-19 Cases in Maryland Breaking Records

Julia Owens, Staff Writer
January 7, 2021
The local Safeway has a sign about their mask requirements.

[Photo] Local businesses in Severna Park have adapted to Covid-19

Amanda von Diezelski  , Staff Writer
December 17, 2020
The data shows that cases are on the rise in general. This graph is showing the new cases per day in Maryland over the past 90 days. The numbers are spiking again and this is starting to be considered as a second wave.

COVID-19 Cases Rising

Julia Owens, Staff Writer
December 11, 2020
These are some of the items my family and I have bought from Savvy in the past. They sell a wide range of clothes, accessories, home decor, and furniture. With their wide range it is fairly easy to find something you like.

Savvy Consignment

Julia Owens, Staff Writer
November 30, 2020
In high school many books are given out and used. Some books are online, but most textbooks and books for school are still physical books. Books like math textbooks have teaching examples in them, but sometimes you need some extra help from a teacher.

Free Tutoring and Homework Help

Julia Owens, Staff Writer
November 12, 2020
The student parking lot is almost empty most days because of virtual learning. School staff has started to return to the building and the parking lots are slowly filling up.

Updated AACPS Reopening Plan

Julia Owens, Staff Writer
October 27, 2020
To-do lists are an important part of staying organized and stay focused during school work.

Focus Pocus

Julia Owens, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
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