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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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Sophie Krejci, Editor in Chief

Sophie really enjoys working out, dancing, listening to music, and reading. She’s thinking of going into international relations. Her favorite food is salmon but also LOVES ice cream. 

 

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Members of the class of 2021.

Advice for Incoming Freshman

Sophie Krejci, Editor in Chief
June 22, 2021
The first printed issue of the Talon since May of 2020 hit English classrooms and online right before spring break began on March 30.

April Print Issue

Nick Carparelli, Sydney Herz, and Sophie Krejci
March 29, 2021
Winter Quarantine Activities

Winter Quarantine Activities

Sophie Krejci, Editor in Chief
February 5, 2021
2021 enters the Age of Aquarius, a unique sign, with people who enjoy being unconventional. Aquarians will have the most fun in 2021, setting new trends and breaking the norm. Even still, all other signs will have a fun or relaxing 2021.

Horoscopes for the New Year

Sophie Krejci, Editor in Chief
January 9, 2021
Dr. Krejci receiving the Covid-19 vaccine on 12/17/20.

Covid-19 Vaccine

Sophie Krejci, Editor in Chief
January 8, 2021
Sophie Krejci (right) and her new highlights from Split Ends.

Split Ends Salon

Sophie Krejci, Editor in Chief
January 7, 2021
Teachers and students are heading back to school in unconventional ways. Episcopal Academy opened in September using hybrid learning. " I have some students learning every day in the classroom and others who are at home. It is challenging to do this because the students in school often have different needs than those at home" Keffer said.

An Inside Look on Hybrid Learning

Sophie Krejci, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2020
Social media is having a dangerous effect on people all around the world. "The Social Dilemma" was a film created to highlight these dangers. "I wish more people could understand how this works, because it shouldn't be something that only the tech industry knows," Harris said.

“The Social Dilemma”

Sophie Krejci, Editor in Chief
October 29, 2020
Hybrid Learning Approved by BOE with a Vote of 5-3

Hybrid Learning Approved by BOE with a Vote of 5-3

Nick Carparelli and Sophie Krejci
October 8, 2020
Classics to Catch Up On 

Classics to Catch Up On 

Sophie Krejci, Staff Writer
May 18, 2020
Currently, the state of Maryland is on a stay at home order, and is causing families to go stir-crazy inside. This photo was taken in Switzerland during the summer of 2019, on a hike my family and I took. “Walking is the time for our daily download, and a low impact exercise where we get to see friends and chat,” Kent Krejci said.

Why Walking is the Best

Sophie Krejci, Staff
May 17, 2020
The three easy recipes are fun and easy to make. All were quickly eaten up after being prepared. “Sophie cannot cook but today was an exception,” Maggie Krejci said.

Three Easy Recipes for Lazy Chefs

Sophie Krejci, Staff Writer
April 29, 2020
Dr. Karen B. Salmon, State Superintendent orders schools to remain closed until April 24, 2020. In response, Mr. George Arlotto the Superintendent of Schools sent out a letter which explained a formalized way of online learning. “Google Classroom and Google Meet [are] two tools that will be critical for our distance learning efforts,” Arlotto said.

COVID-19 Impacts on AACPS

Sophie Krejci, Staff Writer
March 29, 2020
Both the women’s varsity and junior varsity rowing together on the South River. The teams met at Camp Woodlands in Annapolis for their practice. “Everything just falls away when I’m on the water,” Maddy Fangio said.

Annapolis Junior Rowing

Sophie Krejci, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019
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