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  • Cross Country Regionals on Oct 20-21
  • RISD Bond Early Voting on Oct 20-31
  • Varsity Volleyball v Irving on Oct 24
  • Varsity Football v Jesuit on Oct 24
  • Macbeth Opening Night on Oct 30
  • $1.4B Bond Election on Nov 4
  • Prom on April 17
The student news site of Richardson High School

The Talon

The student news site of Richardson High School

The Talon

Chef Meredith Gann shows her intro to culinary students how to smoke a brisket on a Traeger for their Grab-and-Go on Thursday. Gann is the new culinary magnet teacher this year, bringing 14 years of industry experience and 6 years of teaching to students. Talon photo by Porter Pace
New Culinary Magnet Teacher Joins RHS with 20 Years of Expertise
Excellant Jambo October 22, 2025

When the door to the culinary kitchen opened on the first day of school, the students froze. They had been expecting their old chef, but someone new was...

Sophomore Rahma Shah and other students unlock their Yondr pouch as they leave school. Talon photo by Ilan Ahmed.
RHS Continues Yondr Policy After State-Wide Phone Ban
Excellant Jambo September 22, 2025

When Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1481 on June 24 requiring schools to prohibit students from using personal devices...

Senior Desperados officer Mia Ortiz, senior Joel Gray and the rest of the Desperados rehearse their “Play Something Country” routine in preparation for Messtival. Talon photo by Marcelo Zuniga.
Eaglettes and Desperados Prepare to Take Stage at Messtival
Laiba Shehzad September 22, 2025

The Eaglettes and Desperados will perform at Messtival, a weekend-long, family-friendly music festival, on September 28 at...

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After beating Pearce, senior Jai'meon Winfield celebrates with principal Chris Choat after dumping a jug of water on him. It was the first time since 2015 the Eagles beat the Mustangs, holding them to 195 yards. Next up will be Jesuit College Prep this Friday at Ranger Stadium. "Last year, we came up short, but this year we knew what to do," Winfield said. Talon photo by Ray Brosnahan.
Varsity Football Beats Pearce for First Time in a Decade
Laiba Shehzad October 20, 2025

After the football team won the coin toss before their rival game against Pearce, the team decided to take the ball and go on offense and strike first....

Varsity volleyball player Mackenzie Ratcliff spikes the ball for the winning point in the team's first set against Lake Highlands. Ratcliff broke the record for all-time career kills at RHS with 1,093 kills, becoming the first junior to do so. "I was not prepared to break this record," Ratcliff said. "It’s just something that adds on and builds up." Talon photo by Ray Brosnahan
Volleyball Player Becomes First Junior to Break Career Kills Record
Laiba Shehzad October 14, 2025

Varsity volleyball player Mackenzie Ratcliff's mom woke her up and told her she had broken the record. She didn't believe...

Senior varsity baseball player John Potter goes through warmup exercises before their game against Irving High School. Talon photo by Henry Fair
Senior Excels as Pitcher Despite Life’s Curveball
Laiba Shehzad May 15, 2025

As senior varsity relief pitcher John Potter steps up to the mound for the first baseball game of the season, he can feel...

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Senior Year, First Phone
Ilan Ahmed September 22, 2025

I rushed out of school as fast as I could to my parent's car while they wondered why I was so late. As I make my way to the...

Prioritizing Education, Why Texas’ Phone Ban Should Stay
Excellant Jambo September 22, 2025

On June 24, Texas passed a bill mandating a statewide phone ban in public schools. While some argue that the policy limits...

The Talon Votes for Securly Pass to be Removed
Talon Staff April 30, 2025

The administration introduced a new digital hall pass system called Securly Pass, where students to request a pass online...

Varsity volleyball player Mackenzie Ratcliff spikes the ball for the winning point in the team's first set against Lake Highlands. Ratcliff broke the record for all-time career kills at RHS with 1,093 kills, becoming the first junior to do so. "I was not prepared to break this record," Ratcliff said. "It’s just something that adds on and builds up." Talon photo by Ray Brosnahan
Volleyball Player Becomes First Junior to Break Career Kills Record
Laiba Shehzad October 14, 2025

Varsity volleyball player Mackenzie Ratcliff's mom woke her up and told her she had broken the record. She didn't believe it at first, but her mom kept...

Freshman Aviva Schindler plays one of the three witches alongside two cast mates, while junior Reiner Grantham plays Macbeth on the Theatre Collective’s homecoming parade float. The float they ended up designing was “Be the Legend Macbeth” to promote their upcoming fall show of Macbeth. Talon photo by Ray Brosnahan
The Theatre Collective Turns Homecoming Parade Float into Macbeth Stage
Laiba Shehzad October 3, 2025

Two days before the Homecoming parade, theater students gathered in the auditorium to brainstorm ideas for their float's...

Junior Tobi Akintunde performs in the spring pep rally for Purple Reign. Talon photo by Zoey Payne
Purple Reign Brings HBCU Dance Style and Spirit to RHS
Excellant Jambo May 28, 2025

In a world of twirls, energy and teamwork, RHS’s Purple Reign dance team is doing more than just performing, they’re...

Sophomore president Siya Sharma and sophomore vice president Emirah Nadzaku guide members through a dress-making activity during Fashion Club’s final meeting of the year. Talon photo by Ilan Ahmed
Fashion Club Brings Students Together with Style
Skylar Stringer May 28, 2025

Sophomore president Siya Sharma looks around the room and smiles. Laughter echoes through the walls as students trade candy...

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Junior Charlotte Zimmerman and senior Cole Cage perform with the Desperados at Messtival, a family-friendly music festival at the AT&T Discovery District on September 28. The Desperados followed the Eaglettes, performing their new “Play Something Country” dance and their “Only in America” routine from the back-to-school picnic. Talon photo by Henry Fair.
Eaglettes and Desperados Bring School Spirit to Messtival
Laiba Shehzad October 8, 2025

When the Eaglettes dropped down on the stage to do the splits during their Y2K hip hop routine, the crowd erupted in celebration as they body rolled back...

Freshman Aviva Schindler plays one of the three witches alongside two cast mates, while junior Reiner Grantham plays Macbeth on the Theatre Collective’s homecoming parade float. The float they ended up designing was “Be the Legend Macbeth” to promote their upcoming fall show of Macbeth. Talon photo by Ray Brosnahan
The Theatre Collective Turns Homecoming Parade Float into Macbeth Stage
Laiba Shehzad October 3, 2025

Two days before the Homecoming parade, theater students gathered in the auditorium to brainstorm ideas for their float's...

Senior Desperados officer Mia Ortiz, senior Joel Gray and the rest of the Desperados rehearse their “Play Something Country” routine in preparation for Messtival. Talon photo by Marcelo Zuniga.
Eaglettes and Desperados Prepare to Take Stage at Messtival
Laiba Shehzad September 22, 2025

The Eaglettes and Desperados will perform at Messtival, a weekend-long, family-friendly music festival, on September 28 at...

Sophomore president Siya Sharma and sophomore vice president Emirah Nadzaku guide members through a dress-making activity during Fashion Club’s final meeting of the year. Talon photo by Ilan Ahmed
Fashion Club Brings Students Together with Style
Skylar Stringer May 28, 2025

Sophomore president Siya Sharma looks around the room and smiles. Laughter echoes through the walls as students trade candy...

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