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Seniors Annie Jones, Ella Naslund, and junior Brooke Schlacks work together at one of the interactive tests. Along with showing their physical skills, they had to take a series of tests and give an oral presentation. (Photo used with permission from Sarah Moonier)
More than just a club
May 4, 2026
Checking his music, senior Michael Charleston plays the snare drum. Percussion is led by band teacher Jacob Bisaillon.
Gallery: Students perform at Night of Percussion concert
May 4, 2026
Putting on headsets, sophomore Audrey Marsalek and senior Lauren Laffleur prepare for the one-act.
Under new direction
April 29, 2026
(photo used with permission from Quincy Rainey)
From field to fight: One athlete’s battle against heart disease
April 22, 2026
A recent poll on energy drink consumption with 126 individuals participating. Alani Nu was shown as the clear favorite, having 62 votes, followed by Red Bull with 27 votes, and Monster with 25 votes. Celsius and "Other" options trailed behind. This survey demonstrates current consumer preferences in the fast-paced energy drink market.
The buzz on energy drinks
March 27, 2026
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Winner winner chicken dinner
Skylar Holtgrewe and Vivian Akers April 30, 2026

For the third year in a row, the varsity girls soccer team claimed the win at the annual Battle of the Bones competition on April 11 against the varsity baseball team at Saucey’s Pizzeria. Junior Maddeson...

Senior Joe Lockey (1) sets the ball to senior Eben Lindsey (3). The game took place on April 16,  the Falcons won on senior night to the Pattonville Pirates 3-1.
Q+A: Senior achieves 1000 career kills
Suham Alhamad, Photo Editor • April 29, 2026

Q: How does it feel to reach such a significant milestone during your high school volleyball career? A: “It felt really good. I couldn't do it without my team, coaches, and parents.”  Q:...

Returning the ball, junior Nick Nguyen swings his racket. Nguyen played on court three during the match against Mehlville.
Gallery: Boys tennis loses to Mehlville
Skylar Holtgrewe, Associate Editor-in-Chief • April 28, 2026

Avoiding Margot Newbold (10) of Visitation, junior Bianca Carlson (4)  runs downfield.
Gallery: Falcons fall to Visitation Vivettes
Madison Stevens, Reporter • April 28, 2026

Watching his shot, junior Sam Catalano stands on the fairway. Catalano shot a 45 at Caste Bluff Country Club on April 16.
Gallery: Boys Golf stuns at Castle Bluff
Suham Alhamad, Photo Editor • April 20, 2026

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Senior Michael Potteiger hits his ball out of the sand. The Boys Varsity Golf team played against Eureka at The Legends Country Club on March 26.
How To: Live in the moment
How To: Live in the moment
Emery Gregston, Editor-in-Chief • March 6, 2026

In this day and age, life can sometimes feel as though you are simply going through the motions. For...

How To: Not overconsume
Julia Worley, News, Website, and Social Media Editor • March 6, 2026

Why does everyone feel the need to spend money all the time? Whether it’s clothes, makeup, or toys,...

Whatever happened to etiquette?
Julia Worley, News, Website, and Social Media Editor • February 18, 2026

Lunch at Summit only lasts 30 minutes. Between getting to the commons, finding your table, and getting...

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