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Sarah Sternhagen, Co-Editor in Chief

Sarah is a senior at SPHS, she's a Co-Editor in Chief this year and is enjoying her second year of newspaper. She loves writing news and opinion stories about what's happening in Severna Park. In her free time Sarah reads and can be found baking plenty of sweets in between camping trips.

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Moving forward, we encourage our peers to be less of a bystander and hold our fellow friends, peers and classmates accountable for their actions and the words they speak. When we don’t stand up, bystanders become just as much of a problem as those afflicting the hurt.

January Staff Editorial

January 11, 2023
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

December 4, 2022
Lonny Earhart, owner of Pasadena video game store I Got Next: Retro Toys and Game, shared with students how he came to own a store front and his journey in the retail space. It was a lot harder to find space than I thought, we started in December, and didnt sign a lease until August Earhart said.

Entrepreneurial Fair Comes to Severna Park

October 27, 2022
The entrepreneur fair is an annual event SPHS holds, it lets students, alumni and other local businesses come show SPHS students what it’s like to be an entrepreneur. One senior, Ella Bowen, works at the family owned business she helped found, a candle making store called Blended Essentials.They opened in 2019 and had to face challenges in the following year when Covid hit, making lots of their work shift from in person to non in person. Luckily though, the family overcame the challenge and the business is now thriving even more. “[Covid] definitely taught us the fact that we could overcome a lot more than we thought we could, [it’s]great to see us grow and continue to grow has definitely made me realize we can try new things,” Bowen said.

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Here you see one of the build-your own poke bowls. This one had tuna, rice, edamame, scallions, white rice, spicy mayo, eel sauce and sesame seeds. Next to it is the Lychee green fruit tea with boba. Not only is the food great, but it’s a simple and speedy service

The New Boba Favorite

October 10, 2022
In recent weeks the ACC classes have started operating their pop-up business. The coffee cart is stationed outside classrooms 150 and 151 every morning and for $1 a faculty member can get a cup of coffee or tea. “In the future, I think it would be great to expand what we sell…i.e. snacks, baked goods [and] other drinks,” Blaire Chesek said. Falcon Fuel is already up and running, with the students handling servicing, money management and making the drinks. It’s become a great opportunity for both the students and the faculty, who now have fresh coffee at their workplace for a great price.

The SPHS Coffee Cart – Falcon Fuel

May 4, 2022
With the recent release of the “Pokémon Scarlet” and “Pokémon Violet” announcement trailer the ninth generation of Pokémon games is here. The official Pokémon website states, “Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet: Arriving in late 2022” as the approximate release time. Nintendo seems to be taking a new step towards an open-world game while incorporating elements from its previous few games. It leaves much anticipation for fans while they await an official date of release.

The Ninth Generation of Pokémon

March 2, 2022
SPHS students have the opportunity to intern at dozens of different businesses and organizations in their senior year. They have to fulfill a required number of hours during the year to get credit, so it becomes a staple during their last year of high school. But many students pick a field they are interested in and could potentially lead to their future career. “I’m debating between physical therapy, chiropractic, and dentistry,” senior Carina Zelaya said. Her internship at a chiropractors office gives her the opportunity to learn about her field of interest, which is exactly the goal of the student internships.

Internships as Students

January 25, 2022
Bowen oversees the production of many products at Blended Essentials. From helping develop new products, keeping the books and managing, it’s a lot for a full time student. But with the support of her co-workers and family Blended Essentials has become a well-liked small business in Severna Park.

Students Balancing Work

December 21, 2021
This cookie was made with a simple sugar cookie base, red icing and minimal sprinkles. It’s that easy. If you have any extra sprinkles of any color, don’t be afraid to use them, even if they might not fit in with a winter holiday theme. Most cookies won’t hold up with tons of icing and sprinkles and won’t be that fun to eat. Keep it simple and don’t stress about making it look professional. As long as you have fun, make some cookies and don’t make a mess of the kitchen, any cookie decorating is a win.

Cookie Decorating Tips

November 21, 2021
The SPHS volleyball team starts practicing from the middle of August and goes until November. “Just the mental aspect of keeping at the top of your game is the toughest thing,” Dunbar said. The team needs to focus on their training, and for long term practice and games the ability to stay focused is necessary. Because volleyball doesn’t have a time limit, matched skill levels can make games go for two hours or more, it makes the mental endurance for the players to constantly be at the top of their game a necessary skill.

What Is it Like to Be On the Volleyball Team?

November 2, 2021
The Severna Park High School auditorium has held the school’s past musicals such as Mamma Mia and Cinderella, and Freaky Friday will set the stage on Nov. 12-14 and Nov. 19-20, 2021. “The first week of November we’re here every night pretty late, working hard,” drama department director Angela Germanos said.

“Freaky Friday” Starts Prepping

October 5, 2021
“The Queen’s Gambit” is a Netflix TV series. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy as Beth, a chess player in America 50’s through 60’s. She navigates the chess tournament world during the Cold War, coming across many formidable opponents, but she has a trick up her sleeve and a mind set to win.

The Thrilling Chess Piece, review of “The Queen’s Gambit”

June 20, 2021
In Severna Park, Chipotle and MOD Pizza are some of the favorite restaurants. Both located on Ritchie Highway they each have similar formulas to making their food that has enticed customers to come again and again. Several customers gave us feedback on their favorite and why they like it so much.

Favorite Restaurant In Severna Park

June 9, 2021
Students in the Its Academic Team had virtual meeting and meets.

Clubs During Virtual

May 11, 2021
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