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Our mission is to work as a team to provide relevant and contemporary content that connects the Towson community, one story at a time.

Our mission is to work as a team to provide relevant and contemporary content that connects the Towson community, one story at a time.

The Talisman

Our mission is to work as a team to provide relevant and contemporary content that connects the Towson community, one story at a time.

The Talisman

Pioneer of “The Kumquat” Thriving at UMD’s Satirical Paper

Maggie Moore January 4, 2017

“We’re proud of our Talisman roots!” says Patrick Hutson, a University of Maryland freshman and co-creator of The Towson Talisman’s satirical section, “The Kumquat,” which debuted in our school...

December Students of the Month

Staff December 20, 2016

The student recognition committee would like to recognize the following students for demonstrating scholarship during the month of December.  Great work and congratulations! Freshman, Raquel Martinez:...

Students of the Month – November

Staff December 15, 2016

MARA LEAGUE The Student Recognition Committee would like to congratulate freshman, Mara League as the November Student of the Month for demonstrating respect at school. Mara is described by her nominating...

Wall of Fame

Wall of Fame

Leeannah McNew, Staff Writer October 25, 2016

When you walked into school the Friday morning of the pep rally, you might have seen something unexpected in the first floor hallway. Lights, posters, streamers, balloons, glitter, and beads hung from...

The Marching Generals Family

The Marching Generals Family

October 18, 2016

On Saturdays, Towson High School students and families cheer on their football team and are treated to some tunes by the Towson Marching Generals. The marching band provides familiar game-day music along...

The New Grading Policy

September 30, 2016

In 2014,  Baltimore County Public Schools established a “Grading and Reporting Committee” comprised of teachers and parents in order to revise Policy 5210 (Factors involved in Student Evaluation)....

Colophon Celebrates 50 years of writing with the Golden Edition

Colophon Celebrates 50 years of writing with the Golden Edition

Jafira Johnson, editor September 26, 2016

By definition, a “colophon” is described as a publisher’s emblem or a statement that includes a book’s publication information. However, the word colophon has an entirely different meaning to students...

Cooler Chat: Tremendous New Trend Taking Over Towson High School

Cooler Chat: Tremendous New Trend Taking Over Towson High School

Nicholas Wynn September 9, 2016

Monday morning, 9:22am. You walk out of first period math class feeling half awake and overcome by a lesson you did not fully understand. Things are looking glum. You notice that your parched lips need...

Girls' Varsity Lacrosse

Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse

Savanah Cockerille April 20, 2016

Last Tuesday the girls’ varsity lacrosse team played a hard and exiting game against the Hereford Bulls. Every ear for the past century, they have fought back and forth for county, regional, and state...

Best Buddies Mural

Best Buddies Mural

Anne Saba March 18, 2016

Did you notice the colorful new picture decorating the wall of one of the staircases here at Towson? With a rainbow of handprints and an eye-popping painting, the Best Buddies mural makes both an ornamental...

The Word!

Savannah Cockerille March 15, 2016

Towson has a wide variety of clubs and teams, so whether you enjoy hands-on activities, helping others, or writing, Towson has a club for you. The Word is a club exclusively for young writers. The writers...

Senior Talent Show 2016

Senior Talent Show 2016

Anne Saba March 10, 2016

Beat-boxing, slightly corny jokes, and a surprising stage set-up were just a few of the highlights from the senior class of 2016 talent show. On a night storming with both heavy rain and frequent lightning,...

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