![Katherine Dodgen teaches during first period Algebra 2. She [Elaine Dodgen] was always really supportive of everything that I wanted to do, Dodgen said. Even when there were people who doubted me, she always believed in me. Photo credit: Shea Southern](https://thetalononline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Dodgen-foundation.png)
![The Halloween project came back for its second year while students were asked to design a functioning, spooky-themed machine that could run purely mechanically. They [the projects in this class] are fun, and interactive, and then informative, said Abubakar Bakatunde, a tenth grader in the class.](https://thetalononline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/robotics.png)
October 26, 2023
On a bright autumn day Melia Barker and Brooklyn Petersen shot pictures of a prop house at the Dallas Arboretum, practicing photography in full sun, which was a departure...
Robotics Magnet Students Make Mechanical Toys with Halloween Theme
January 17, 2023
Plastic pumpkins flew across the robotics computer lab as 4th period magnet students operated a 3D-printed pumpkin catapult.The Halloween project came back for its second year while students were asked...
The Back to School Picnic was the First In-Person Event Since the Pandemic Began
November 1, 2022
As cheer sponsor Jeff Bivins’ voice echoed through the football field speakers, the sidelines were filled with hugs and laughter as the school was reunited for the first time since the COVID outbreak.Students,...
October 15, 2022 • Comments closed
Epic tabletop-themed fighters danced across a wooden stage in the round as the Theatre Collective performed its first play of the 2021-22 school year. “She...
October 2, 2019
In hopes of more accurately representing the program, the Theatre Magnet chose to change their name to The Theatre Collective. A committee including the theatre directors, current and past students, and...
Archilla Makes Directorial Debut with ‘Legally Blonde’
February 25, 2019
With the roaring applause dying down, director Erik Archilla walked onto the auditorium stage, flowers in hand, to congratulate the seniors of his first-ever musical.The Theatre Magnet chose Legally Blonde,...
September 1, 2021
The varsity football team lost 35-0 to North Mesquite to start the season in the first game that featured some normalcy after the beginning of the pandemic."We're going to work harder, we are not going to let it happen again," junior Enrique said.The...
Teams Begin Fall Seasons with Restrictions
September 26, 2020
While Covid-19 has challenged the district to implement safety measures that make it possible for fall sports to begin on time, coaches and players have felt the impact of changes that the UIL has put...
Varsity Basketball Makes it to Regional Tournament for first time in 33 years
March 6, 2020
When the entire the Richardson student section rushed the floor after beating number one Duncanville, the team knew what they were capable of. They then proved it by making it to the regional tournament...
October 31, 2023
Decorated tables lined the back of the library showcasing an array of Career and Technical Education classes and organizations. As the crowd wandered in search of an eye-catching...
October 26, 2023
--Algebra teacher Katherine Dodgen and her family debated at the dinner table over what to do with all the money their late grandmother had left them.“We would have random meetings during dinner...
October 16, 2022
Projector controller in hand, senior Mark Hutchins felt a sense of pride and satisfaction course through him as he taught students at West Junior High about scenic design. Hutchins interns at Arapaho...
