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The Talon

The Talon

Andrew Perez

Andrew Perez, Food Critic/Assistant Editor

Andrew Perez has been in the Communications and Journalism Program for two years and is a member of the Class of 2023. He has been titled Assistant Editor and the “Food Critic”. Andrew writes food reviews on restaurants and other good eats for The Talon and this year he plans on contributing to helping out with the yearbook and editing student journalist articles. Andrew was inducted into the Manchester Township High School chapter of the Quill and Scroll International Honor Society for High School Journalists in November 2022. He has been the team captain of the wrestling team his Junior and Senior years and has wrestled on varsity since he was a Freshman. Andrew has also been playing varsity tennis since his Sophomore year and will continue to do so for his final year. He’s been in the school concert and jazz band his entire high school career and is the percussion section leader in the concert band. Andrew has also participated in jazz band and marching band. For fun he performs in the pit orchestra during the school musicals.  Overall, the “Food Critic” is a great well rounded kid who is very involved and has built many connections through the programs he's taken a part in. He is extremely excited for his Senior year and has high hopes for the journalism program!

All content by Andrew Perez
Mrs. Culp-Abrams conducts during the 2022 Winter Concert. Photo courtesy of LORS Photography.

Culp-Abrams off to Pursue her Doctorate!

Andrew Perez, Assistant Editor/Food Critic
June 2, 2023

What is the Best Flavor of Ice Cream?

Andrew Perez, Assistant Editor/Food Critic
May 11, 2023

POLL: Does Pineapple Belong On Pizza?

Andrew Perez, Assistant Editor/Food Critic
March 10, 2023

A Craveworthy Fiesta at On the Border

Andrew Perez, Assistant Editor/Food Critic
March 2, 2023

Indulging at the One and Only Brownstone Pancake Factory

Andrew Perez, Assistant Editor/Food Critic
February 24, 2023

¨RED ROBIN… YUMMMM¨

Andrew Perez, Assistant Editor/Food Critic
January 5, 2023
Manchester Hawks Ready to Take-Down the Wrestling Season!

Manchester Hawks Ready to Take-Down the Wrestling Season!

Andrew Perez, Assistant Editor/Food Critic
December 16, 2022
Charlie's Sicilian Style Pizza 
https://restaurantguru.com/Charlies-Pizza-Toms-River-2

POLL: Who Has the Best Pizza in Manchester, New Jersey?

Andrew Perez, Assistant Editor/Food Critic
November 30, 2022

Turning Point Turning the Tables

Andrew Perez, Assistant Editor/Food Critic
November 28, 2022
Burger 25 Main Sign
https://burger25.com/location/

The Epic Comeback of Burger 25

Andrew Perez, Assistant Editor/Food Critic
November 16, 2022
Andrew's Picture Under Staff 
talonnews.org

Andrew the Food Critic’s Origin Story: Burger 25

Andrew Perez, Assistant Editor/Food Critic
November 1, 2022

Poll: Who Has The Best French Fries?

Andrew Perez, Assistant Editor/Food Critic
October 28, 2022

Full and Happy at Jersey Freeze

Andrew Perez, Assistant Editor/Food Critic
October 26, 2022
Whole Pie Eaters Club Limited Time XXL T-Shirt 

https://peteandeldas.com/

Taking a Crack at the Pete and Elda’s Pizza Challenge

Andrew Perez, Assistant Editor/Food Critic
October 20, 2022

Jersey Mike’s Subs Stay Above

Andrew Perez, Assistant Editor/Food Critic
October 7, 2022
Returning Lady Hawk Wrestlers
Left to Right: Makenna O'Neil, Alex Spear, Samantha Ruggerio, Gianna Carino

A Fresh Start For Lady Hawks Wrestling

Andrew Perez, Assistant Editor/Food Critic
October 7, 2022
Photo by Andrew Perez

Can’t Stop Craving Crumbl Cookies

Andrew Perez, Food Critic/Assistant Editor
September 23, 2022
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