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The Talon
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Senior Events
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Want to Get into College?
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Manchester Township Reintroduces Relay for Life 
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Hispanic Students Face Emotional Struggles While Adapting to American Schools
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Finals Preparation
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Senior Events
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Want to Get into College?
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Manchester Township Reintroduces Relay for Life 
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Hispanic Students Face Emotional Struggles While Adapting to American Schools
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Finals Preparation
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Operation Epic Fury
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History of President’s Day
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The Ironhawks are coming to Trenton!
Christmas in our Community
Christmas in our Community
Jordyn Felipe '26 & Santa Clause
Christmas in the Pines
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Senior Spotlight: Lionela Sara
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Senior Spotlight: Sindi Reci
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Senior Spotlight: Athens Licitra
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Senior Spotlight: Gabriella Minneci
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Senior Spotlight: Megan Wagner
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2026 NFL Silly Season
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Yankees Explode for 13 Runs in the Third!
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New York Knicks Playoff Run
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From Prospect to Phenom: The Rapid Rise of Cam Schlittler
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Kyle Busch: Forever Rowdy
Matchmaking Every Main Card Fighter After UFC 327
Matchmaking Every Main Card Fighter After UFC 327
Back To June: Manchester's blast from the past
Back To June: Manchester’s blast from the past
The Crew of Artemis II, featuring the first African-American, Woman, and Canadian National to be near the Moon.
Artemis II Goes for the Moon!
Who Will Win In The Main Event Of UFC 327?
Who Will Win In The Main Event Of UFC 327?
Mrs. O'Connell (Spins) & Mrs. Malebranche
Art Appreciation at MTHS
Poll: Are you planning on going to the 100 Nights Dinner
Poll: Do you plan on donating at the winter blood drive?
What is the Best Thing About Christmas
What is the Best Thing About Christmas
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Would You Rather Listen To Music or Podcasts?
White or Rainbow Christmas Lights?
White or Rainbow Christmas Lights?
Carson Hocevar (77) celebrates after claiming victory in the 2026 Jack's Links 500 at Talladega Superspeedway
Carson Hocevar storms to victory at Talladega!
The 2025 Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway
My Experiences at NASCAR Races
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2026 Daytona 500 Recap
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2025 Sports Recap
NASCAR Championship Preview
NASCAR Championship Preview
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Want to Get into College?
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Hispanic Students Face Emotional Struggles While Adapting to American Schools
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The History and Significance of Memorial Day
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The Importance of Sleep
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The History of Earth Day: Why Is It So Significant?
A Call to All Writers: Submissions can still be submitted!!!
A Call to All Writers: Submissions can still be submitted!!!
A Call to All Writers: Submissions are Here!!!
A Call to All Writers: Submissions are Here!!!
Have You Ever Thought About Writing Your Own Story? Here’s The Perfect Club For you!
Have You Ever Thought About Writing Your Own Story? Here’s The Perfect Club For you!
Bubbles in the Garden
Bubbles in the Garden
Repeat
Repeat
  • May 13 / Boys VolleyballManchester Township High School - 0, Barnegat - 3
  • May 7 / LacrosseManchester Township High School - 3, Marlboro - 15
  • May 7 / Boys VolleyballManchester Township High School - 2, Donovan - 0
  • Apr 29 / GolfManchester Township High School - 178, Jackson Township - 169
  • Apr 29 / Boys VolleyballManchester Township High School - 1, Toms River South - 2
  • Apr 29 / SoftballManchester Township High School - 4, Rumson-Fair Haven - 9
  • Apr 23 / Flag FootballManchester Township High School - 0, Howell - 19
  • Apr 23 / SoftballManchester Township High School - 1, Trinity Hall - 0
  • Apr 17 / Boys TennisManchester Township High School - 1, Howell - 4
  • Apr 17 / BaseballManchester Township High School - 3, Barnegat - 11

The Talon

The Talon
Akeelah Elsammak

Akeelah Elsammak, Yearbook Co-Editor-in-Chief

Yearbook Co-Editor-in-Chief Akeelah Elsammak has been in the Communications and Journalism Program for four years and is a member of the class 2025. She is also a member of the MTHS Chapter of the Quill and Scroll International Honor Society for High School Journalists. Akeelah enjoys cooking, shopping, and going on nature walks.   

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