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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

Father Tom Lavin shares the Gospel during Mass.
More Than a Meal: The Gift of Lunch Mass
Maggie Friel, Co-Executive Editor • February 4, 2025

Many members of the GC community may not realize the importance of attending daily Mass during lunch in preserving the faith taught at our school, nor do they fully understand some of its fundamental...

Group of students posing after completing field work
Service Opportunities
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...

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...

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
“Computer Head Man Drawing Art on a Canvas”
Article: AI: A Tool or Replacement?
Ramsey Potur, Staff Writer & Photographer • February 4, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most influential technologies of the 21st century. In just a few years, AI has evolved at an astonishing pace, becoming...

Aiden Potter ’25 looking for possible vacation destinations.
Taking a Gap Year
Athena How '26, Section Editor - News • February 4, 2025
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
Isaiah Yirenkyi running after school for wrestling practice
Article: Winter Conditioning: How Athletes Stay Fit for Spring Sports
Charlie Silverman, Writer • February 4, 2025

Staying in shape during the long winter season is not easy for anyone, especially for Good Counsel's spring athletes....

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 Talon’s Weekly Poll 2/4: Valentines Day
The Talon’s Weekly Poll 2/4: Valentines Day
February 4, 2025

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The Talon Weekly Trivia: Tallest Mountain
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February 4, 2025

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