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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!



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Jenna Handland (12) sprints across the field, during last year's powder puff game. The seniors won the game. 48-46.

[Photo] Before the Puff: Seniors and Juniors Prepare for the Upcoming Game

Phoenix Egeler, Assistant Online Editor
October 1, 2024
Assistant football coach Jeremy Tutterrow celebrates with quarterback Cody McMullen from a game last season.

[Photo] The Coaches That Make the Football Team

Parker Sethaler, Reporter
September 12, 2024
Alex Jung (12) is throws a fastball to the plate. “We are the first team in Liberty history to win the Howell Tournament,” Jung said.

[Photo] Stealing the Record

May 17, 2024
Ben Wiley strides to the ball during the varsity tennis GAC's.

[Photo] Serving Up a Competitive Season

Amber Sethaler, Reporter
May 9, 2024
Senior Lola Gianino dodges the soccer ball away from a Incarnate Word soccer defender.

[Photo] Varsity Soccer Team Hopes to Continue Success Into the Postseason

Vanessa Jackson, Reporter
May 9, 2024
Cale Eldredge and Landon Jones face off at the start of their race.

[Photo] Faster Than Fast: Track Team Shatters School Records

Megan Geisler, Editor of Broadcast Media
May 3, 2024
Senior Carter Ashby watches as the golf ball soars in the air out of frame during a four-way tournament held on April 19.

[Photo] #clickoftheweek 4/26/24

Anna Simms, Editor-in-Chief of LHStoday.org
April 25, 2024
Senior Jared Houston raises a cup during "You're the Worst" as he and the company claim for Toby to be the worst.

This Is Illyria

Sydney Davis, Co-Editor-in-Chief of the 2024 Talon Yearbook
April 22, 2024
James Ormsby signed to Westminster college for volleyball.

Evan Hargrove signed to Central Methodist for basketball.

Noah Kuehner signed to Missouri Valley College for football.

Conner Place signed to Missouri S&T for track.

Madelynn Kuhn signed to Lewis and Clark Community College for soccer.

Lincoln Ralls signed to Mineral Area College for baseball.

Alex Jung signed to Central Methodist for baseball.

Turner Lively signed to Columbia College for soccer.

Brady Freeman signed to Columbia College for soccer.

[Photo] Putting It On Paper: Athletes Commit On National Signing Day

Lilly Brown, Social Media Manager
April 19, 2024
Sophomore Tyler Bugg (center) cries out as Count Malvolio as fellow castmates belt out the tune of "You're the Worst" during the spring production of "Twelfth Night."

[Photo] #clickoftheweek 4/19/24

Anna Simms, Editor-in-Chief of LHStoday.org
April 19, 2024
Savannah Kruse cheers on the sidelines during a girls basketball game during the 2022-2023 season

[Photo] Liberty Legacies: Savannah Kruse

Rileigh Krauter, Reporter
April 15, 2024
Senior Connor Higlin claps as he looks up to the partial eclipse as the sky gardually gets darker.

[Photo] #clickoftheweek 4/12/24

Anna Simms, Editor-in-Chief LHStoday.org
April 11, 2024
POM-VERSE-AY: All Missouri for Sports Action (Schools A-J)

[Photo] Publications Program Brings Home Multiple Awards At Mizzou’s J-Day

LHS Publications
April 5, 2024
With a baton in hand, junior Terran Smith sprints around the track during the first home meet of the season on March 19.

[Photo] #clickoftheweek 3/22/24

Anna Simms, Editor-in-Chief of LHStoday.org
March 22, 2024
The girls locker room began filling with water on March 18 during the last hour of school in the gym hallway due to the blockage.

[Photo] Multiple Bathrooms Impacted by Sewage Backup

Amber Sethaler, Reporter
March 18, 2024
While dancing to the beats played by Mr. Wheeler, many students stopped and posed for the camera during the winter formal dance. With a theme of "A Night With the Lights" students attended on Feb. 24 to enjoy the night with the lights.

[Photo] #clickoftheweek 3/1/24

Anna Simms, Editor-in-Chief of LHStoday.org
February 29, 2024
Mr. Sodemann goes in for a high five with senior Carter Ashby after an intense round of basketball during the annual Coaches vs. Cancer assembly.

[Photo] #clickoftheweek 2/23/24

Anna Simms, Editor-in-Chief of LHStoday.org
February 22, 2024
Bella Romine interviews a student attending the Fall 2023 NSPA/JEA Convention held in Boston, Mass.

[Photo] And Freedom for All

Anna Simms, Editor-in-Chief of LHStoday.org
February 22, 2024
Leighana Shelton is one of the many freshmen who leads the girls varsity basketball team to success.

[Photo] Girls Basketball Soars to a Great Start

Parker Sethaler, Reporter
January 18, 2024
Junior Violet Grau backstrokes in her heat. Grau is in her second year of being on the varsity team.

GALLERY: Eagles Swim against Zumwalt West’s Panthers

Sydney Davis, Co-Editor-in-Chief of the 2024 Talon Yearbook
January 10, 2024
Sophomore point guard Melyna Warren dribbles the ball during a varsity game against Bowling Green on Dec. 13. This game ended in a win for the Eagles with a score of 37-35.

[Photo] Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Bowling Green

December 21, 2023
After receiving the SNO distinguished site recognition, the online news class smiles with the award.

[Photo] LHStoday Wins Sixth Consecutive Distinguished Site

Bryden Bell, Reporter
January 9, 2024
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
December 6, 2023
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 MIJA's April Photo of the Month.

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.

(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.

Then senior, now alumni Anna Wright, acting as Alice Murphy in "Bright Star," fights (now) senior Alijah 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.

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.

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.

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 hadn't even noticed taking in the moment and only later realized.

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.

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.

Senior Kyle Webb pulls back bits of the shark he is dissecting looking at it's inner organs in Mr. Kling's class. Others in Kling's 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 shark's corpse for an assignment. I am unsure whether or not I would like to re-experience this again.

Mizzou's head football coach, Eli Drinkwitz, is swamped by all grades asking for photos. Drinkwitz landed via helicopter to scout Liberty's 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.

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.

Freshman 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 I've ever seen in high school sports.

Junior Emily May practices the Belle's homecoming assembly's 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.

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 Ryan's pink tape and gloves. This photo is so clear and it is cool how you can follow Ryan's eyes to the player running from him.

Senior Drew Smith, powderpuff coach, dances to Aqua's 'Barbie Girl' during the senior boy's 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.

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.

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.

Senior girls dress in matching pink shirts loop arms and chant together, excited to play flag football against the junior girls. Seniors won on Liberty's 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.

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.

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?

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 Liberty's 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.

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

Anna Simms, Editor-in-Chief of LHStoday.org
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

Alexis Cullivan, Reporter
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 Julie Scott, David Lewis, Katie Lyczak and Jason Goodson 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. The school board and Dr. Tormala met in an emergency meeting on April 11 when it was determined that she will take an immediate sabbatical and retire from the district by the end of the year.

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

Vanessa Jackson, Reporter
October 13, 2023
Noah Green moves past two runners during a night race at the Fort Zumwalt North twilight race on Sept. 1.

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

Grady McGinnis, Reporter
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

Anna Simms, Editor-in-Chief of LHStoday.org
October 6, 2023
Defensive players Aiden Summers and Hy Vuong work to stop a running play against Zumwalt South.

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

Marley Higlen, Reporter
October 7, 2023
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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

Vanessa Jackson, Reporter
October 3, 2023
The whole team celebrates in front of the final scoreboard. Liberty redeemed themselves from last year's 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

Grady McGinnis, Reporter
September 25, 2023
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