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The Talon
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

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It's not fall without football. The Good Counsel Varsity Football Team did not give up, even when the going got tough

[Photo] Falcons vs. DeMatha: Friday Night Lights Showdown

Amanda Stradley ’26, Staff Writer
October 21, 2025
The 2025-2026 Good Counsel Men's Soccer Team are kicking their limits aside!

[Photo] Falcons Show Grit in Matchup with Top-Ranked Soccer Power

Justin Saenz, Sports Co-Editor
October 21, 2025
Mr. Edward Owusu '89 comes full circle as he returns to Good Counsel as the new principal.

[Photo] A Homecoming: New Principal Mr. Edward Owusu ’89

Maggie Friel ’26, Co-Executive Editor
October 7, 2025
Co-Executive Editor Evan Nicholas 2024-2025

[Photo] A Falcon Farewell: Evan Nicholas ’25, Co-Executive Editor 2024-2025

Evan Nicholas “25, Co-Executive Editor
May 13, 2025
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[Photo] OLGCHS 2024 Winter Dance Concert

Madeleine Tiongson, Social Media Editor
March 5, 2025
A happy Good Counsel Field Hockey Team taking a group photo

[Photo] Behind the Music: A Day in the Life of a Fine Arts Student at OLGCHS

Amanda Stradley, Writer
April 15, 2025
The ability to stand out and make a difference within a community.

[Photo] How to be a NHS Candidate

Evan Nicholas, Co-Executive Editor
November 19, 2024
The 2024-2025 Talon staff helping pave the wave for Good Counsel journalism

[Photo] Talon Editors List 2024-2025

Maggie Friel, Co-Executive Editor
November 19, 2024
The New Good Counsel faculty and staff coming into our community

[Photo] New Faculty and Staff at GC

Mario Lara, Staff Writer
November 19, 2024
Exploring new library resources, expanding knowledge and research opportunities for all.

[Photo] What’s New in the Library?

Annabel Seyoum, News Editor
October 14, 2024
The Class of 2024

[Photo] The Week in Pictures: And What a Week it Was – The Class of 2024

Aiden Potter “25 and OLGCHS Photos
May 28, 2024
The members of the Good Counsel Theatre Company, both in front of and behind the curtain, put on a fantastic production.

[Photo] Behind the Scenes of Tuck Everlasting

Rachel Shrestha ’24 and Sydney Holmes ‘24
April 16, 2024
Chase Keeler ‘24, a member of the GC Swim and Dive team.

[Photo] GC Athlete Feature Q&A – Chase Keeler ‘24

Danny Chung-A-Fung ‘24, FNN/Staff Writer
April 14, 2024
Sophia Sakkos '24, co-captain for the Good Counsel tennis team.

[Photo] GC Athlete Feature Q&A – Sophia Sakkos ‘24

Danny Chung-A-Fung ‘24, FNN/Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
Eddie (middle) with his parents, who he considers his biggest supporters. He appreciates that his parents were able to make time to attend not just his games, but his siblings’ games/matches also.

[Photo] GC Athlete Feature Q&A- Eddie Battista ‘25

Danny Chung-A-Fung ‘24, FNN/Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
Wishing the Good Counsel Community a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[Photo] Happy New Year 2024!

Evan Brown ’25 and Aiden Potter “25
December 30, 2023
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[Photo] Good Counsel’s Golden Hour

Madeleine Tiongson ’25, Director of Social Media/Photographer
March 6, 2023
GC Seniors at the National Catholics Competition 2023

[Photo] Building a Tradition One Stroke at a Time: GC Swim & Dive Season Highlights

Coach Beth Silva, Guest Contributor
February 28, 2023
Mr. Peake '84

[Photo] Teacher feature: what activities did GC teachers do in high school?

Julia Purdy ’24, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
Logo for the Golden Hour Event, art by PJ Maneval ‘23

[Photo] How to get Your Service Hours this Winter

Hanna Lemley ’25, Staff Writer
January 22, 2023
Raffle tickets

[Photo] The Talon Weekly Poll: Raffle Tickets

Mary Ellen McDermott ‘23 and Kate Nonnenkamp ’23, Co-Executive Editors
November 11, 2022
Support GCTC and get your tickets to Clue today!

[Photo] The Annual Fall Play is here!

The Talon News Team
November 1, 2022
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, a caring community that inspires students to excel, serve, and love.

[Photo] What Has Happened to Clubs at Good Counsel?

Dalu Dumebi-Kachikwu ’24, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

[Photo] Things That Have Changed Over the Summer

Ramsey Potur ’25, Staff Photographer/writer
October 3, 2022
CHEERLEADING

[Photo] Let’s Talk Chapstick!

Mary Ellen McDermott ‘23 and Kate Nonnenkamp ’23, Co-Executive Editors
September 30, 2022
Dr. Barker looks towards retirement.

[Photo] Dr. Barker’s Final Year

Evan Nicholas, A&E Editor
September 1, 2022
High school can seem scary at first, but it is actually a lot easier to get used to than you think.

[Photo] The Freshman Experience

Evan Nicholas ’25, Co-Executive Editor
March 28, 2022
Bez Meng ‘21 alongside his former coach, G.J. Kissal ‘91, Good Counsel’s Varsity Boys Basketball coach.

[Photo] Good Counsel Represented at NCAA Tournament

Michael Howes ’22, Sports Section Editor
March 16, 2022
Golf Feature pic

[Photo] Good Counsel’s Golf Team is Above Par

Noah Thesiger ‘25, Staff Writer
February 28, 2022
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[Photo] Discrimination in Our Midst: Part Two – Racism

Idera Laifa “24, Staff Writer
February 28, 2022
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[Photo] It’s Never Too Late To Get Involved

Joey Wu ‘22, Co-Executive Editor
January 9, 2022
Montgomery County Recreation awarded the Therapeutic Recreation Volunteer of the Year to GC senior Rachel Tartal '22.

[Photo] The Week in Pictures-11/28-12/4, 2021-The Feast of St. Francis Xavier Mass

December 6, 2021
A member of the Good Counsel Equestrian (IEA) and Eventing (IEL) Team.

[Photo] Good Counsel Equestrian Rides Through the Competition

Noah Thesiger ’25, Staff Writer
December 6, 2021
The Good Counsel overall student schedule highlighting the Flex Time period .

[Photo] How to Make the Best Use of Flex Time

Adam Harless ’23, Staff Writer
December 6, 2021
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[Photo] International Students’ Day

Gina McBean-Linton, Contributing Writer
November 17, 2021
GO FALCONS!!! 2021 WCAC Boys Soccer Champions

[Photo] The Week in Pictures – November 8-14, 2021

November 16, 2021
OUTSIDE GC

GC Swim and Dive Feature

[Photo] In the Pool, Life is Cool, Swimmers Rule

Michael Howes “22, Co-Sports Editor
April 2, 2021
Father Tom Lavin

[Photo] Father Tom: The Experiences of a Chaplain During the Pandemic

Sarah Gandluri ‘24, Staff Writer
December 17, 2020
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[Photo] Two Exceptional Teachers of the Year Earn an A+

Sarah Siegle ‘24, Staff Writer
November 30, 2020
Trademark GC Falcon

[Photo] Good Counsel’s Alumni Athletes

Leah Jose, Staff Writer
March 5, 2020
State Delegate Anne Kaiser with Richard Burns and Oliver Wolcott, Oct 24, 2019 at Politics and Government Club Meeting

[Photo] The Week in Pictures 10/24/19: Politics and Government Club Meeting

October 31, 2019
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[Photo] The Robots are Coming? The Robots are Here!!!

Hannah Phan ’23, Talon Writer
October 24, 2019
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[Photo] THE PEOPLE of GC

Trevor Whitaker, Managing Editor, IT
October 17, 2019
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[Photo] Six Updates to the GC Community

September 3, 2019
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[Photo] Big Time Falcons D Shuts Out Charlotte Catholic

Connor Amato, Sports Editor
September 2, 2019
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[Photo] PEOPLE of GC: Dr. Shari Berga, Ed. D. | Director of Diversity & Inclusion

Kaylin (Milly) Proctor, Managing Editor, Special Projects/Perspectives
September 2, 2019
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[Photo] Ready or Not…Here Come Final Exams!

May 30, 2019
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