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Senior Dontarious Johnson hands out pizza to junior Ethan Klausing at the CTE fair in the library. Photo credit: Shea Southern

Senior Dontarious Johnson Organizes Career Expo Highlighting CTE Courses

Harper Roberts 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 table to photograph and...

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

Math Teacher Katherine Dodgen and Her Family Start “Dodgen Family Foundation” Awarding Scholarships to Women in STEM

Jana Pulak 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...

Mark Hutchins teaching a lesson about theatre sets to elementary students. Its pretty much performing in front of those kids because you need to be interactive constantly to grab their attention, youve got to grab their attention, be exciting and out there, said Hutchins

Senior Mark Hutchins Teaches Technical Theatre to Elementary and Junior High Students as Part of Teaching Internship Program

Jana Pulak 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...

Marching Band Welcomes Christopher Bronson As New Band Director

September 6, 2022

When Christopher Bronson was introduced as the marching band’s new Director, many students were curious about his leadership style. This question was soon answered during his inspirational speeches...

JROTC students walk towards their next destination during the afternoon to get started on their next activity of the day. Talon Photo by Jesus Serrano

JROTC goes to Camp Maxey

Jana Pulak December 9, 2021

With a rope gently sagging from one side of a creek bed to the other about 10 feet above the ground, Cadet Private Charli Warren tried not to think about how much trust she was putting into the one rope,...

At the Eagle-Mustang stadium, Anna Walker shoots the pep rally event as it was being projected on the video board next to her. The most interesting part of my job is all the spontaneous stuff while filming, Walker said. Photo credit: Savannah Armitage

Communication Magnet Runs New Scoreboard at Football Stadium

Jana Pulak December 9, 2021

As sweat beads dripped down Anna Walker's face, she readjusted the bulky camera hiked onto her right shoulder as she looked into the camera's viewfinder before she looked back towards the event in front...

During the 1st homecoming parade since COVID, the cross country team holds out their hands to high-five teachers passing by as they approach the judges stand, hoping to catch their eyes with their vibrant colored outfits. We were dressed up like we were on vacation, cross country runner, Maryam Kassem said. Photo credit: Mallory Derrick

1st Homecoming Parade Since COVID Raises Donations For RISD’s Clothes Closet

Jana Pulak December 9, 2021

Scorching in the Texas heat, the cross country team walked with their colorful tie-dye tank tops along with a pair of gigantic sunglasses and decorative hats. As they approached the judge's stands, Maryam...

Senior Mya Johnson stands with Senior Marcellus Dennis after being named homecoming queen. Mya was crowned at the MacArthur home game to make up for missing the homecoming game after being contact traced. Talon Photo by Mallory Derrick Photo credit: Mallory Derrick

Homecoming Queen Leaves Before Halftime Ceremony Due to Contact Tracing

Leila Saidane November 12, 2020

As tears streaked through her makeup and down her cheek, senior Mya Johnson's dress twinkled under the stadium lights as she sat in her mom's car during homecoming halftime festivities. She was able to...

When senior Jake Parrish had to come up with a project for his Eagle Scout badge, he immediately thought of an old idea he had about providing a place at RHS for students to escape stress and reduce anxiety. Talon Photo by John Hydrick

Senior Installs Meditation Garden to Provide Students Stress-Free Space

John Hydrick December 16, 2019

When senior Jake Parrish had to come up with a project for his Eagle Scout badge, he immediately thought of an old idea he had about providing a place at RHS for students to escape stress and reduce anxiety....

Senior Esgar Angel works on car during first period auto tech class. Photo by Chad Byrd

Cruisin’ to the Show

Megan Smith and Sasha Mulisa February 15, 2019

Walking into the famous annual Las Vegas car show for the first time, auto tech students Samuel Howard, Esgar Angel and Navid Alam were immediately captivated by the big rimmed trophy trucks modified for...

Seniors Alexis Koladycz and Sarah Jackson measure soil in the new greenhouse. “We were trying to determine the quality of the soil,” Koladycz said. It was really cool because you dont think about soil having so many qualities, but there are actually a ton.” Talon photo by Lea Von Toerne

Going APES over new space

Daphne Lynd December 10, 2018

  Hands streaked with dirt, Kathleen Cutting works on her soil lab measuring pH levels with colorful tabs filled with chemicals in the new greenhouse that sits on the roof. The 2016 bond granted...

Physics teacher Derek Hammons explains gizmos activity, a lesson where students interact on their computers and follow along with the board, on his last day as an RHS teacher before leaving to work for NASA. Photo by Chad Byrd.

Teaching for the Stars

Daphne Lynd November 21, 2018

When physics teacher Derek Hammons visited the Johnson Space center, he saw the original Apollo control room which would send his career on a new trajectory. Hammons attended a teacher space camp called...

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