• Nov 29 / Girls Varsity BasketballLiberty High School - 44, Zumwalt North - 38
  • Nov 29 / Girls JV BasketballLiberty High School - 29, Zumwalt North - 26
  • Nov 27 / Boys Varsity BasketballLiberty High School - 64, Howell North - 38
  • Nov 27 / Girls Varsity BasketballLiberty High School - 62, Howell North - 58
  • Nov 21 / Boys Varsity BasketballLiberty High School - 56, Timberland - 51
Student News of Liberty High School

LHStoday
Student News of Liberty High School

LHStoday
Student News of Liberty High School

LHStoday
Sydney Davis

Sydney Davis, Editor-in-Chief of The 2024 Talon

Sydney Davis is an editor-in-chief of the Talon Yearbook and will soon be in her third year of publications while also a manager of the cross country team. She is in her senior year and her second year of classes at SCC. She loves listening to music and watching movies and reading in her free time, along with playing with her niece and nephews. Sydney dreams of being a concert photographer while traveling the world when she is older. She is unsure of where her education will continue after high school, but would like to major in either journalism or marketing. Worms love worms!



All content by Sydney Davis
As my third and final year in publications, I created a gallery of my top 23 photos all taken in 2023.

23 Photos From 2023

Sydney Davis, Editor-in-Chief of the 2024 Talon Yearbook
8 hours ago
Then freshman, now sophomore Jaylen Mack jumps into the sand pit at Liberty’s Freshman Invitational held at Liberty (Wentzville) High School on April 26. Though Mack usually sprints the 4x200 and the 4x100, he has tried his hand at long jump and reached a distance of 4.98 meters at this meet. “Despite all the victories and achievements, it’s important to remain humble,” Mack said. I barely recall this meet, yet I still ended up with an incredible photo by the end of it that won me 3rd place for MIJAs April Photo of the Month.

[Photo]

Then senior, now alumni Morgan Struttmann (#13) settles the ball in the air on Monday, March 20, 2023, during the Liberty High School’s home opener against the Francis Howell Vikings in Lake St. Louis, Mo. “Morgan has grown into a big leader for our program,” Liberty head coach Heidi Kleekamp said. “She’s hungry for goals, she’s our leading goal scorer.” While Liberty came up short in the game with a 3-1 defeat, this match was very important as it served to honor the memory of sophomore and soccer player Lydia Elking, who passed away earlier this year.

[Photo]

(Then) senior boys from various club backgrounds compete to win Mr. LHS. Nolan Walch (far left) was later crowned winner. This was such a funny production, and I highly recommend watching it from the front row.

[Photo]

Then senior, now alumni Anna Wright, acting as Alice Murphy in Bright Star, fights (now) senior Elijah Riles, playing Mr. Murphy, for her baby. I sobbed taking these photos as it was my first full run through of the show and then paid to see every single performance since.

[Photo]

Then senior, now alumni Fiona Do, competes in the 50 fly in the 200 relay race against Fort Zumwalt West and Washington. I recall this meet being fun to take photos at because I stayed mostly dry and everyone was super sweet to me.

[Photo]

Senior Lily Nelson hugs her mom with flowers in her hand as she is honored on Volleyball Senior Night. This event was held before the match occured, of which resulted in a win. I love this photo so much because of the pure happiness Nelson was emitting, made me smile even though I was tucked behind a camera most of the night.

[Photo]

Senior Brad Nonaka cheers for psychology teacher Mr. Barker as he puts his best disco-dance moves out on the gymnasium floor. Barker was then crowned the winner of the lip-synch competition due to his wonderful moves/singing. Nonaka cheering was just a wonderful moment I was very happy to capture as it was one of those pictures I hadnt even noticed taking in the moment and only later realized.

[Photo]

Senior Brady Freeman (#7) attempts to catch the ball on the inner arch of his foot and gain control of it, aiming his pass toward senior Canon Mathison (#9) during the game against Fort Zumwalt East High School on Oct. 17. Despite Liberty taking a 3-1 loss, the team celebrated 11 seniors on the night. The celebration began an hour before the game at 5 p.m. with the seniors walking the track being applauded and given gift bags. Soccer is one of my favorite sports to shoot, I am forever grateful that I caught this amazing moment on camera.

[Photo]

Sophia Metheney (12) hits a toe touch in a basket toss. Metheney loves to be tossed up high into the air during games as it gives her more time to hit the pose while flying. “My mom is always a hard-worker and I think that it has made me a hard-worker,” Metheney said. Another one of my all-time favorite photos and the crispness of the image is beautiful.

[Photo]

Senior Kyle Webb pulls back bits of the shark he is dissecting looking at its inner organs in Mr. Klings class. Others in Klings Zoology class were far less interested in dissecting a shark. This was such a weird experience, taking photos of people poking and prodding inside of a sharks corpse for an assignment. I am unsure whether or not I would like to re-experience this again.

[Photo]

Mizzous head football coach, Eli Drinkwitz, is swamped by all grades asking for photos. Drinkwitz landed via helicopter to scout Libertys football players. This was such a memorable moment as I had never seen so many stressed administrators trying to corral children ages 7-18 begging for photos.

[Photo]

Freshman Grace Reinhardt watches the Kahoot playing on screen award the winners their points. I remember walking into this class and getting photos only to hear the most contagious laughs coming from the students so early in the morning.

[Photo]

Sophomore Caleb Orcutt jumps and cheers wildey with his teammates during the game against Roosevelt. Another amazing win for the Eagles as they claimed a final score of 41-8, the Friday night before the homecoming dance. I love it when players cheer for each other on the sideline, it is the most loving and supportive thing Ive ever seen in high school sports.

[Photo]

Junior Emily May practices the Belles homecoming assemblys routine before all of the students watch the official performance. I love halftime performances and the Belles always kill it, always a beautifully choreographed routine performed.

[Photo]

Junior Jack Ryan (#23) chases Fort Zumwalt South Bulldog (#2), attempting to tackle and gain possession of the ball. The theme of this game was pink-out, hence Ryans pink tape and gloves. This photo is so clear and it is cool how you can follow Ryans eyes to the player running from him.

[Photo]

Senior Drew Smith, powderpuff coach, dances to Aquas Barbie Girl during the senior boys halftime routine. Hair flipping and arm switch-swinging, he proudly performs his solo. This is one of my favorite photos of all time because I remember this halftime dance being quite funny, so the camera went down and I enjoyed it thoroughly, only to put it back up and catch this speedy move through the viewfinder.

[Photo]

Senior Aidan King (#94) takes hold of a Fort Zumwalt South Bulldog in a game held on Sept. 29. This photo has so much emotion held behind, with tension still rising as the game was nearing its end. The Bulldogs were within 1 point, trailing 34-33 late in the fourth and decided to go for a two-point coversion for the win. However, they were stopped by the Eagles defense and they prevailed 34-33.

[Photo]

Senior Marquis Williams (#8) holds the face mask of Fort Zumwalt South senior Chase Bensing (#5). The Eagles won over the Bulldogs, 34-33. The pink-out football game was held to raise money for breast cancer awareness through quarterly miracle minutes. This photo stood out to me, despite its lack of complete clarity, the strong grab Williams had on Bensing was nothing short of impressive.

[Photo]

Senior girls dress in matching pink shirts loop arms and chant together, excited to play flag football against the junior girls. Seniors won on Libertys home field, for the first time in school history. The blinding joy the seniors and their coaches brough to powderpuff flag football had me excited, even as someone on the sideline.

[Photo]

Senior Brianna Rowland winds back to throw a pitch, hair swinging upward. The game was held on Sept. 28 against Fort Zumwalt East, Eagles taking the win and celebrating the senior girls. Even with a broken camera lens, I was able to shoot the whole game and ended up loving this shot, despite the fuzziness.

[Photo]

Junior Dylan Handlan gains control of the puck while the referee watches from behind. The game was held on Sept. 26 against Francis Howell Central, with the Eagles taking the win. For my first time ever shooting hockey, I had a lot of fun so high up in the booth, above the penalty box and in between the teams. Did you know you can fit more than 4 players into a penalty box at once?

[Photo]

Seniors Alyse Gorman and Jordan Schwent dance together down the row, lined with fellow StuCo members. Disco songs played in the background as the two danced in Libertys 11th annual Homecoming assembly, held on Sept. 14. This photo shares the joy StuCo members had, when performing their prepared routines for the entire student body to enjoy.

[Photo]

Ayden Taylor, Cale Eldredge, and Landon Jones lead the pack at the Gans Creek Classic.

[Photo] The Team That Made History 

November 10, 2023
Senior Liz Hayes teaches a session titled How to start a broadcast with a small staff on Nov. 4 in the Sheraton Convention Center during the JEA/NSPA Boston Conference.

[Photo] Publications Students Experience National Journalism Convention in Boston

November 17, 2023
Our Town Gallery

‘Our Town’ Gallery

Sydney Davis, Editor-in-Chief of the 2024 Talon
November 14, 2023
Seniors sit together at the signing table as athletic director Mr. Eldredge introduces them.

[Photo] Student-Athletes Commit to Their Futures

November 13, 2023
Senior Layton Dahl winds back, attempting to volley, misses and instead passes to Senior Brady Freeman, positioned just out of frame.

DISTRICT CHAMPS: Free Kick Saves the Win

Sydney Davis and Lily Nelson
November 8, 2023
Junior Carson Nord (#74) lifts junior Cody McMullen (#10) into the air in celebration of a successful touchdown. The Eagles played Francis Howell North on Oct. 27, shutting out the Knights, 49-0.

[Photo] Eagles Reign Successful into the Next Round of Districts

November 3, 2023
Board members David Lewis and Katie Lyczak listen to parents, teachers, and students voice their concerns at the regulatory school board meeting. This meeting was held Oct. 19, at Peine Ridge Elementary and lasted nearly five hours.

IS THIS THING ON?

Sydney Davis, Editor-in-Chief of the 2024 Talon Yearbook
October 25, 2023
Jordan Schwent hypes up the team and cheers on her teammates on the floor from the sidelines.

[Photo] A Student-Athlete’s Life in a Flash

October 13, 2023
Noah Gren keeps pace in the JV race at Gans Creek in Columbia on Sept. 23.

[Photo] Freshman Runner Reflects on His First Season of Cross Country

October 16, 2023
While at the XC Town Twilight meet held in Terre Haute, Ind., sophomore Brayden Davies pushes through his run.

[Photo] #clickoftheweek 10/6/23

October 6, 2023
SD-2420

[Photo] Eagles Survive Bulldogs’ Comeback to Finish the Regular Season Perfect at Home

October 7, 2023
SD-2805

[Photo]

Catherine Paige tees the golf ball off on a hole at the Links at Dardenne on Sept. 25 against Howell North.

[Photo] Small Team Produces Winning Results for Girls Golf Team

October 3, 2023
The whole team celebrates in front of the final scoreboard. Liberty redeemed themselves from last years 76-7 loss to Washington.

[Photo] Road to Redemption

September 25, 2023

Boys Varsity Soccer Breaks Penalty Kick Curse

Sydney Davis, Editor-in-Chief of 2024 Talon Yearbook
September 22, 2023
Senior Drew Smith (#59) runs with a flag at the beginning of the game.

[Photo] Liberty High School Football: Get to Know the Big Names

September 25, 2023
Student section cheers at North Point game with spirit stick

[Photo] You Can’t Have the Student Section Without the Spirit Stick

September 21, 2023
Cheering loudly for the senior boys powderpuff halftime performance is seniors Sophia Knobbe and Alyse Gorman.

Gallery: Powder Puff Game

Sydney Davis, Editor-in-Chief of the 2024 Talon Yearbook
September 19, 2023
Mr. Hendricks performs “Gonna Make You Sweat” by C+C Music Factory at Homecoming Assembly.

[Photo] Homecoming Pep Assembly Shines with School Spirit

September 19, 2023
Sophomore Caiden Galati (#80) catches the ball and runs with it.

[Photo]

Senior Grace Edney runs with a smile as she is going in for a touchdown.

[Photo] Seniors Triumph in Annual Powder Puff Game

September 15, 2023
Senior Grace Edney looks over to her fellow teammates as she runs with the football and scoring a touchdown during the annual Powder Puff game.

[Photo] #clickoftheweek 9/15/23

September 15, 2023
Players congratulate each other on their performances on the field after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter.

Gallery: Football Game vs. North Point

Sydney Davis, Editor-in-Chief of the 2024 Talon Yearbook
September 13, 2023
Students dressed as senior citizens smile and pose for a photo.

[Photo]

Seniors Raigan Barnes and Mitchell Luker rally for the cheer team.

[Photo]

Seniors Alexa Popp and Carmen Brassel hold out Libertys L amidst cheers halftime performance. Sep. 8 served as cheers senior night.

[Photo]

Senior Alexa Popp falls out of position into a cradle during cheers halftime performance.

[Photo]

Seniors Sophia Knobbe, Campbell Bahr and Ashleigh Kayser (front row) hold up Libertys L at the end of dances halftime performance.

[Photo]

Senior Connor Higlen plays the saxophone during the bands halftime performance.

[Photo]

Senior Gracyn Burke twirls two silver flags around during colorguards halftime performance.

[Photo]

Sophomore Jaylen Mack avoids a tackle from North Point player number 13, leaping over them.

[Photo]

Junior Cody McMullen, representing number 10 on the field, narrowly escapes an attempted tackle.

[Photo]

Players and coaches on the sidelines anxiously and excitedly watch as the play is decided.

[Photo]

Senior Marquis Williams spins around a North Point player, avoiding the attempted tackle.

[Photo]

Senior Hy Vuong rallys with his teammates after the Eagles scored with a two-point conversion, winning the game.

[Photo]

Senior Marley Nelson looks to senior Rainie Corgan, cheering with a shocked expression as Liberty took the win.

[Photo]

Junior Jack Ryan, representing number 23 on the field, cheers loudly with the student section, celebrating the win against North Point High School. He does so while holding his helmet alongside senior Ivan Marin.

[Photo]

Senior Kaden Kargacin practices juggling the ball during warmups in the game against Mehlville High School on Aug. 25.

[Photo]

Senior Piggy Cade Galaway practice kicks the ball mid-air with his left foot, aiming for a nearby teammate.

[Photo]

Senior Brady Freeman (#7) slides under a defender hoping to gain possession of the ball.

[Photo]

Senior Layla Thornton gives a speech about what it means to be a part of Liberty during the assembly held on the first day of school.

[Photo] #clickoftheweek 8/25/23

August 25, 2023
Freshman Geo Reji walks with Libertys incoming class of 2027 during the Bridgewalk.

[Photo] The First Day: The ‘Bridge’ to a Brand New Year

August 22, 2023
Principal Dr. Edgar Nelson dances during the Superintendent’s Welcome that was hosted on Aug. 15 at Liberty.

[Photo] #clickoftheweek 08/18/23

August 17, 2023
Liberty staff chant We Are proudly hoping to beat the other stands. Dr. Nelson and Mr. Pryor shout into megaphones in hopes of boosting their sides chances of winning.

Gallery: Liberty’s Staff Welcome Back

Sydney Davis, Reporter
August 17, 2023
Ms. McFadden, Mr. McFadden, and Coach Luedecke chant We Are loudly as a part of the We Are Wentzville chant.

[Photo]

Frontier Middle School staff sings devotedly to Taylor Swift during on-the-spot karaoke.

[Photo]

Staff in the Wentzville School District passionately sing along following the lyrics from a projector.

[Photo]

Senior Jenna Handlan dances as a part of the Liberty Belles Varsity dance team at the Superintendents Welcome Back to School event.

[Photo]

Dr. Danielle Tormala walks around Libertys gymnasium on Aug. 15, launching t-shirts into the stands at the Superintendents Welcome. This event served as Tormalas Welcome Back to School which presented staff with new expansions and enhancements to the Wentzville area that will benefit students.

[Photo]

Prairie View teachers point and gesture towards themselves in hopes of scoring a t-shirt launched by Dr. Danielle Tormala.

[Photo]

Juniors Addison Sheffield and Holleigh Vohsen pose for a photo while welcoming Wentzville staff into Libertys front entrance.

[Photo]

Load More Stories

LHStoday

Student News of Liberty High School
© 2023 • Privacy Policy • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in

Comments (0)

All LHStoday Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest
Menu
Activate Search
Home
Sydney Davis