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The student news site of Richardson High School

The Talon

The student news site of Richardson High School

The Talon

Healthy Food Replaces School Menu

September 11, 2014

By Isabel Costian Senior Miranda Moses stared into the vending machines in the Eagle’s Nest to buy some Keebler’s Fudge-Striped cookies. Instead, all she could find were whole-grain snacks. To...

Theatre Director Takes ALS Challenge

Theatre Director Takes ALS Challenge

September 9, 2014

By Miranda Moses Theatre Magnet director Cliff McClelland gasped for air while 15 of his students dumped 12 buckets of ice water on his head. McClelland was nominated for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge...

The Voice Singer Visits Theatre Magnet

September 4, 2014

By Haley Yates After competing on NBC's The Voice, RHS alumnus Nic Hawk visited Theatre Magnet students to recall his experience onstage and provide a few helpful hints. Hawk was in Legacy and...

Annual Picnic Kicks Off School Year

Annual Picnic Kicks Off School Year

August 28, 2014

By Isabel Costian The ice water splashed on principal Charles Bruner causing a symphony of laughter and applause from the stands. Minutes later, spectators swarmed the field as the loudspeaker dismissed...

Seniors Dance Through the Night

May 28, 2014

By Haley Yates Seniors crowded onto the dance floor of the Hyatt Regency Hotel ballroom. With help from the junior ushers, the seniors planned a Casino Royale themed dance complete with a Jazz band,...

Senior Asks Miss Teen USA to Prom

May 8, 2014

By Haley Yates Senior Jonathan Lester posted a tweet April 9th begging Twitter to help him win a date with Miss Teen USA, Cassidy Wolf. Wolf promised Lester she would accompany him to prom on May...

Speech and debate students pose for a picture after advancing six students to nationals at Lucas Lovejoy High School. Courtesy photo of Berryman Toler

Debaters Qualify for Nationals

May 6, 2014

By Prescott Osuchukwu The speech and debate team won sweepstakes at district, qualifying several students for nationals. "I am proud that the hard work and dedication that I have put into debate...

School Holds Career Fair

April 30, 2014

By Mubarrat Choudhury Employers from all around the city crowded in the library to expose students to different career and internship opportunities during the second annual Richardson Career Fair. “It...

School Announces Top 10 Seniors

April 25, 2014

By Peter Mikhael Senior Melody Iro can focus less on placing in the top 10 of his class after the school calculated the fifth six weeks grades, finalizing the seniors' grades and ranks. "I wasn't...

Juniors Elect Senior Class Officers

April 22, 2014

By Mubarrat Choudhury Juniors spilled into the Eagle's Nest during both lunches on Monday to vote in the senior class officers elections. After a long week of campaigning between diverse candidates,...

All Six Richardson Choirs Get UIL Sweepstakes

April 14, 2014

By Mubarrat Choudhury For the first time in Richardson's history, all six of the school's choirs took sweepstakes at the UIL Choir competition last week. The varsity Acappella Choir and varsity...

Students Win in Environmental Competition

April 14, 2014

By Haley Yates Richardson's Envirothon team competed last week against 22 other teams at the Texas State Envirothon Competition at Brazos Bend National Park in Houston and placed third overall....

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