Academic Magnet High School - North Charleston, South Carolina.

THE TALON

Academic Magnet High School - North Charleston, South Carolina.

THE TALON

Academic Magnet High School - North Charleston, South Carolina.

THE TALON

2023-2024 Staff

Burton McCulley
Editor in Chief

Burton McCulley

Hey y'all! My name is Burton and I'm super excited to be this year's editor for the Talon. You can find me running laps around West Enterprise Street with the cross country team, at Bon Banh Mi on Ben Sawyer eating a red curry...

Cliffie Manuel
Assistant Editor in Chief

Cliffie Manuel

Hold the phone, it’s senior year!?! My name is Cliffie Manuel and I am so excited to write for the Talon. I dabble in athletics but you can usually find me on the bench (go follow @amhsgtennis on Instagram). Over my seventeen years, I’ve taken a liking to reality televis...

Jason Gould
Student Life Co-Editor

Jason Gould

Hey, Raptors!  I’m Jason Gould, and I will be writing for the Talon this year.  As a co-editor for the Student Life section, I’ll be your go-to source for the inside scoop on all the exciting events, activities, and experie...

Sutton Meyer
Co-Editor of Student Life

Sutton Meyer

Hi Raptors! My name is Sutton Meyer and I am a senior at Magnet. This year I am taking part in the Student Life section where I will be writing amongst four other staff writers. I am normally working after school but if you are...

Suzanna Carlsten
Co-Editor of Student Life

Suzanna Carlsten

Hey guys, I am Suzanna, and I'm currently a senior(yay)! I have wanted to write for the Talon ever since freshman year, so I am super excited to be a part of the newspaper this year. My favorite things to do are go to the beac...

Lauren Faust
Co-Editor of Student Life

Lauren Faust

Heyyyy guysss! My name is Lauren Faust, I'm a senior this year and I am so excited to be a part of the Talon staff and a co-editor of the Student Life section with Sutton Meyer. Some things that I love are iced vanilla lattes,...

Coltrane Margosian
Section Editor

Coltrane Margosian

Greetings raptors, my name is Coltrane Margosian and I am finally a senior. As an aspiring member of the Talon for years, I have spent many hours writing works that nobody asked for, as Ms. Hurt can attest to. I am proud to be...

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Sports Editor

Connor Sawall

What’s good Raptor gang, it’s Sawall. I’m very excited to write for and edit the sports section this year as you’ll likely see me talking about something related to sports in the hallway. I play football and baseball,...

Alexa Conlon
Arts & Entertainment Section Editor

Alexa Conlon

Hey Raptor Nation!!! My name is Alexa Conlon and I am a senior at Magnet. My best quality is that I will never fully learn my schedule! I am best known for my not so great driving. I am a firm pool superiority believer. I am a sh...

Caroline Uram
Co-Editor of Academics and Faculty Corner

Caroline Uram

Heyyyyy raptors! My name is Caroline Uram, and I am super excited to be writing for the Talon this year. When I'm not a school, I am on a boat, shopping, or sitting in my car somewhere. Some of my favorite things are The Washington...

Holly Manning
Co-Editor of Academics

Holly Manning

Heyyy everyone my name is Holly Manning. I’m a senior, and I can't wait to write for the Talon this year!! I am captain of the women's basketball team and play lacrosse. I also coach little girls in soccer and basketball. O...

Isaac Chery, II
Staff Writer

Isaac Chery, II

What’s up guys, my name is Isaac! I am a senior and I’m really excited to be a part of writing the newspaper this year! I play on the football team for the first time this year and Lacrosse team for a second year in a row....

Piper Hudgins
Staff Writer

Piper Hudgins

CACAWWW! Hey raptors, my name is Piper Hudgins and this is my fourth year at AMHS.  I am currently binge-watching Grey's Anatomy and obsessing over my new hobby of playing the ukulele.  I love going to the gym and concerts with...

Harrison Crites
Staff Writer

Harrison Crites

What's kickin lil Chicken, It's Harrison, and I'm super hyped to be a part of the newspaper to be able to write articles for the Talon this upcoming school year. I enjoy traveling, watching football, and playing it, but only occasionally....

Bellamy Kline
Staff Writer

Bellamy Kline

Hi Raptors! My name is Bellamy and I'm a senior at Academic Magnet. My hobbies include blasting rap music in my new acura, cheering for the raptors, and pushing around people at the hospital. In my spare time I enjoy surfing and...

Jasmine Zheng
Staff Writer

Jasmine Zheng

Hey raptors! My name is Jasmine Zheng and I’m a senior this year. I’ll mostly be covering the Student Life section and I guess some things about me are that I’ve been dyeing my hair since 4th grade and I pretty much spend ev...

Elaina Seymour
Staff Writer

Elaina Seymour

What's Up Raptor Nation!!! My name is Elaina Seymour. I am a senior and I am so excited to be a part of the Talon staff. I love trying new restaurants, shopping, going to the beach, yoga, and sports. I love softball and play for a ...

Charlie Zaifert
Staff Writer

Charlie Zaifert

Heyo Raptors!! My name is Charlie Zaifert and I am a senior at Magnet. I am stoked to be writing for the Talon this year. I am always playing Soccer. I play club in the fall for Surf and for Magnet in the spring. I LOVE my girls...

Wilson Swenson
Staff Writer

Wilson Swenson

Ahoy, mateys. My name is Wilson Swenson and I'm a senior this year. When I’m not at school I like to watch movies, perfect my recipe for scrambled eggs, and talk to myself in my room. Some fun facts about me are that my favo...

Milla Broadwater
Staff Writer

Milla Broadwater

Hey Raptors! My name is Milla Broadwater and, after 3 excruciatingly long years, I am finally a senior. I am so excited to be a part of the Arts and Entertainment section of The Talon this year. In my free time (which is scarc...

Chloe Carlsten
Staff Writer

Chloe Carlsten

Heyyyy Y'all! I'm Chloe Carlsten, a senior at AMHS, and I am so excited to write for The Talon this year. I will mostly write for the student life section with a few others. Outside of school you will find me on the beach with ...

Wyatt Mahoney
Staff Writer

Wyatt Mahoney

What’s up everyone, my name is Wyatt. I am over the moon to be able to write articles for this newspaper. If I am lucky and have some free time you will find me with my friends playing golf or out on the water. I also really...

Ford Martin
Staff Writer

Ford Martin

What's up Raptors, my name is Ford. I'm excited to bring y'all the best news I can provide. I like to fish, hunt, golf, spend time with friends, go to the beach, and do just about anything out on the water. I start on the defensive...

Addie Hanna
Staff Writer

Addie Hanna

What’s up Raptors?! My name is Addie and I’m a senior (whoop)! When I’m not working tirelessly to provide you with articles, you may find me tearing it up on the soccer field, frolicking in the ocean, watching a sunset, o...

Jordan Burrell
Staff Writer

Jordan Burrell

Hey Raptors! My name is Jordan Burrell and I am a senior at Academic Magnet. Some of y'all might know me as the infamous Remy the Raptor or even as a Senior Spirit leader at football games. Some of my hobbies include watching ...