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The Talon

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The Talon

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The Talon

Senior Cory Houghton made his connection board about David Berkowitz, also known as "The Son Of Sam." Forensic Science students made connection boards for a serial killer project to learn about their upbringing and how their minds worked. "It also focuses on their life as they were a serial killer," Forensic Science teacher Lauren Green said. "So what they did, what kind of victims they went after, where they lived and all those different types of things." Talon Photo by Lola Maternowski
Forensic Science Students Create Serial Killer Connection Boards
Lola Maternowski April 14, 2026

As junior Jake Hopkins wrapped the final red string around the clear thumbtack and added the final picture, all evidence pointed to one person. Forensic Science students made connection boards for a serial killer project...

Sophomore Brooks Blair hands a bag of Chick-Fil-A cookies to a customer in the Perch before school started. DECA earned Gold Recertification on February 27th for its two student-run school stores, The Perch and The Roost, allowing them to continue running both stores and raising money for the program. "We started them for opportunities for students to have learning opportunities, hands-on running their own business," DECA Adviser Lee Geffert said. Talon photo by Xaviar Sheehan
DECA Earns Gold Recertification for Student-Run Stores
Porter Pace April 9, 2026

Before the school day even begins, the Roost already has a line of students waiting to buy Chick-fil-A meals. Behind the counter, DECA students quickly take orders, prepare meals and collect money while learning how to run...

Freshman Leah Hilou, sophomore Emily Palma Salazar,and junior Alondra Soto hand dance teacher Nataly Garza the "Red Apple Teacher of the Year" award. Garza was awarded the "Red Apple First Year Teacher of the Year," given to one first year teacher at each campus, during the Student vs. Staff volleyball game. "I did not know I was nominated," Garza said. "I didn't even know it was an award. It felt so just like unreal in the moment." Talon photo by Xaviar Sheehan
Dance Teacher Wins Red Apple First Year Teacher of the Year
Scarlett Cope March 31, 2026

While getting ready for the students vs. staff volleyball game, dance teacher Nataly Garza noticed all her student smiling and acting secretive. As they started walking towards her, she heard assistant principal Allison Reams...

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Coach Lionel Booker pushes the ball up the court being defended by senior Parker Scott during the student vs. staff basketball game. The girls basketball coaches sponsored the event in the gym yesterday to raise money for senior basketball player Seth Jackson after he was paralyzed in a shooting. “I definitely think that it has brought awareness to not only the students and staff, but with the parents in the community as well,” Girls Basketball Coach Azia Lacy said. Talon photo by Henry Fair
School Unites on Court to Raise Money for Paralyzed Senior Basketball Player
Laiba Shehzad April 29, 2026

As Head Girls Basketball Coach Kelly Dansby chants "Seth" into the microphone while the students try to get a couple more shots in during warmups, senior point guard Lucas Sutherland felt happy to see the school come together...

Assistant softball coach Hailey Winter is the new assistant coach for the softball team this year. “Coach Winter is probably the best new coach I’ve ever gotten,” senior Mia Keeler said. “She has the best energy.” Talon photo by Henry Fair
New Assistant Coach Brings Positive Energy to Softball Team
Ilan Ahmed April 29, 2026

As assistant softball coach Hailey Winter steps onto the RHS softball field for the first time, she feels excited to coach her new team. Winter is the new assistant coach for the softball team this year, bringing a positive...

Senior Ari Rosenberg takes a swing at the 18th annual Eagle Classic Golf Tournament. The Golf team held its annual Eagle Classic Golf Tournament on November 11th at the Firewheel Golf Park to raise money for the golf team and their future trips. Talon photo by Hudson Morris
The Golf Team held their 18th annual Eagle Classic Golf Tournament
Adryenn Coleman March 10, 2026

As senior Ethan Gill walked towards his, he looked around and saw the odd layout of the par three hole that lay ahead of him. He wondered if he was going to be able to make a good shot as he started 30 yards behind the green. The...

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Junior Porter Pace writes encouraging notes for the other Dallas Bible Church members on the mission trip to Guatemala. Pace's group stayed at Village of Hope, a protected community that provides care for children and teen mothers who have experienced severe trauma, including abuse, abandonment and poverty. Surrounded by high concrete walls topped with barbed wire, the facility offers safety in a country where crime and instability are common. Photo courtesy by Porter Pace
Beyond the Walls of the Village of Hope
Porter Pace February 14, 2026

In the dining hall, I held paper cards in my hand as I read the heavy words written by the children and teen moms. "I pray...

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...

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...

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Senior Madihah Ashroff Khan stands next to a banner at the TAFE State Conference in Dallas after nationally qualifying. Teaching Internship students competed at the Texas Association of Future Educators Teach Tomorrow Summit and state conference from Feb. 26-28 in Dallas where five students qualified for nationals. “I want to end my senior year strong,” Ashroff-Khan said. Photo courtesy by Madihah Ashroff Khan
Teaching Internship Students Qualify for Nationals at State Conference
Excellant Jambo May 6, 2026

The phone sat upstairs on the counter while senior co-president of Teaching Internship Madihah Ashroff-Khan helped her mom set the table for dinner. When she went upstairs to check her phone, she opened the conference app and saw the words she had been...

Coach Lionel Booker pushes the ball up the court being defended by senior Parker Scott during the student vs. staff basketball game. The girls basketball coaches sponsored the event in the gym yesterday to raise money for senior basketball player Seth Jackson after he was paralyzed in a shooting. “I definitely think that it has brought awareness to not only the students and staff, but with the parents in the community as well,” Girls Basketball Coach Azia Lacy said. Talon photo by Henry Fair
School Unites on Court to Raise Money for Paralyzed Senior Basketball Player
Laiba Shehzad April 29, 2026

As Head Girls Basketball Coach Kelly Dansby chants "Seth" into the microphone while the students try to get a couple more shots in during warmups, senior point guard Lucas Sutherland felt happy to see the school come together to support his teammate. "It...

Assistant softball coach Hailey Winter is the new assistant coach for the softball team this year. “Coach Winter is probably the best new coach I’ve ever gotten,” senior Mia Keeler said. “She has the best energy.” Talon photo by Henry Fair
New Assistant Coach Brings Positive Energy to Softball Team
Ilan Ahmed April 29, 2026

As assistant softball coach Hailey Winter steps onto the RHS softball field for the first time, she feels excited to coach her new team. Winter is the new assistant coach for the softball team this year, bringing a positive energy to the team. Sophomore...

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Sophomore Clay Morgan, who plays Salieri, performs in a scene "Amadeus" where he finds out about Mozart's detailed writing. The Theatre Collective performed the show for the UIL One Act Play competition advancing to the Bi-District round at the Arlington PAC. "I have seen my students grow in a lot of different ways on this production, from the basics of acting and the techniques that they use to their emotional vulnerability on stage," Theatre Director Madison Armstrong said. Talon photo by Henry Fair
Theatre Collective Advances to Bi-District for UIL
Ashlynn King May 6, 2026

When senior Amy Watson realized one of the stage lights was pointing to the side rather than the set, she dashed backstage to fix it. In that moment, she felt all the nervousness set in not wanting the show to get messed up.The Theatre Collective performed...

Art Magnet junior August Mexico holds up one of the sketches he created at the George Allen's courthouse competition for Mock Trial. Mexico is the courtroom sketch artist for mock trial this year and advanced to state where he was considered a "wildcard" because he advanced without his team. "My dream is to be a lawyer, but to be a courtroom artist, that combines both of my interests in law and art," Mexico said. Talon photo by Ryker Pearson
Art Magnet Junior Goes to State for Courtroom Sketches
Ella Demar April 29, 2026

Art Magnet junior August Mexico has always wanted to be an immigration attorney, after growing up hearing the Mexican news that his mom watched. When he joined the mock trial class, he learned that he could use his skills and personal experiences as something...

Senior Katherine Miller sings "Water Under the Bridge" by Adele along with the rest of the Legacy Choir at the annual Legacy Show. Legacy Choir performed their annual Legacy Show on March 6th and March 7th where the theme was award winning songs. "Some of our songs didn't actually win awards but were featured at award shows," Miller said. "So it was kind of a complicated theme, but I think it worked out really well." Talon photo by Henry Fair
Legacy Choir Performs Award Winning Songs at Annual Show
Clara Eves March 18, 2026

As senior Katherine Miller walked up to the microphone, she felt confident in her solo but sad since it was her last performance. Legacy Choir performed their annual Legacy Show on March 6 and March 7 where the theme was award winning songs. Choir...

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