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The Student News Site of Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

The Talon

The Student News Site of Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

The Talon

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Service Opportunities
Evan Brown, Photography Editor, Co-Arts & Entertainment Editor • December 17, 2024

At Good Counsel, service isn’t just a requirement—it’s a powerful way to make a real difference in the community. However, recent changes in the guidelines for service hours have caused...

An image of Maryland’s current elected governor Wes Moore.
Who Is Wes Moore?
December 17, 2024

If you have never heard of Wes Moore, it is time for you to learn his name. In 2022, Moore made history by becoming Maryland's first Black governor and only the third Black governor...

2024 Faculty & Staff Years of Service and Ryken Awards
2024 Faculty & Staff Years of Service and Ryken Awards
December 17, 2024

On Tuesday, December 3 at the St. Francis Xavier Feast Day school mass, members of the GC community gathered not only to celebrate our faith but also to honor the many faculty...

Mr. Essig poses with a sculpture of his favorite fictional character, Don Quixote. This is a photo from a past GC yearbook.
In Loving Memory of Mr. Dennis Essig
November 19, 2024

  The Good Counsel community mourns the loss of Mr. Dennis Essig, a beloved Spanish teacher, mentor, and advocate for peace and justice. Mr. Essig dedicated 42 years...

The band had a surprise for the audience, all the lights were turned off!
Week in Pictures: December 9 – 12
Jennifer Garippa, Staff Photographer • December 18, 2024

Students signing up for clubs in the Gallery in Good Counsel's 2024 Club Fair
An Overview of Good Counsel’s Clubs
Athena How, Perspectives Section Editor • October 14, 2024

     What many GC students anticipate most about a new school year are the many club choices and extracurricular activities offered. The Club Fair is an opportunity to...

Getting through the hazards and obstacles of your senior year.
Senior Year Survival Guide
Evan Nicholas, Co-Executive Editor • October 14, 2024
A Student hard at work to make sense of the data chart.
What is healthy? A deep dive into the culture of consumerism
Riyo Ugumori ‘28, Ioanna Davydov ‘28, and Evan Nicholas December 17, 2024

Do you like trendy items such as lip gloss and cute hoodies? Do you spend too much money on random things recommended on TikTok, or other social media platforms?...

A list of the troubles that comes with the removal of Google Suites
Cons of the Google Suites Removals
Evan Brown, Photography Editor • October 14, 2024
A list of perks and benefits of the Google Suite standoff.
Pros of the Google Suites Removals
Evan Nicholas, Co-Executive Editor • October 14, 2024
A graphic of the teams currently competing in the College Football Playoff
The New 12-Team College Football Playoff
Jack Essig, Staff Writer/Graphics • December 17, 2024

The new 12-team College Football Playoff Bracket was selected on December 8th. The 12 teams chosen for the playoffs...

Ella Berge and the Cross Country team huddling and praying together before a meet. Photo taken by Mame Abena Ofori-Awuah at the Maryland XC Invitational run.
Gameday Rituals
December 17, 2024
The college sports world has been changed for everyone
NCAA NIL Letter of Intent
November 19, 2024
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The Talon’s Weekly Poll 12/17: Holiday Travels
Talon Staff December 16, 2024

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The Talon’s Weekly Trivia: The Third Week
Talon Staff December 16, 2024

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