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The Talon

The student news site of Richardson High School

The Talon

AP Literature and humanities teacher David Townsend joins hands with his students as they recite "Auld Lang Syne", a poem often sung for New Year's. Talon Photo by Xaviar Sheehan.

Beloved Teacher David Townsend Retires After 19 Years of Service

Bailey Spence May 5, 2025

As students file into class, the screen projects the day's plans as an ’80s rock song blares, foreshadowing the discussions to come. At the front of the room stands AP literature and humanities teacher...

The AcDec team placed 14th at the Thomas Moseley State Championship and had the highest team score in RHS history. Talon photo by Natalia Pedraza.

AcDec Breaks School Record for Highest Team Score at State

Excellant Jambo March 8, 2025

The Academic Decathlon team stood outside, exhausted but relieved, thinking they were just posing for a final team photo. Their coaches stood in front of them, camera in hand, and told them to smile. But...

Senior Ava Kieffer performs at the fall pep rally. The Eaglettes competed in the annual Celebration Dance Showcase and won third runner up for best overall award as well as the Sweepstakes award for scoring above 90 in all four team routines. Talon photo by Ray Brosnahan

Eaglettes Win Third Best Overall in Celebration Dance Showcase Competition

Laiba Shehzad March 7, 2025

Senior Eaglette captain Ava Kiefer was sitting on the gym floor with her team waiting in anticipation for the results of their performances. For every award announced, the team did one clap to save time...

Sydney and Shianne are cousins who have played soccer together since kindergarten and now play for the varsity soccer team. Talon photo by Hudson Morris.

Lifelong Teammates, Cousins Commit to Same College for Soccer

Laiba Shehzad March 5, 2025

When senior varsity soccer player Shianne Stringer announced to her team that she committed to Southern Nazarene University, senior varsity soccer player Sydney Stringer couldn't contain her emotions....

Junior swim captain Claire Morrison warming up for regionals swim meet. Talon photo by Dash Amburg.

Determined Swim Captain Takes on Inspiring a Team

Ilan Ahmed February 18, 2025

The pool water felt like ice as the team dove in for their 6 a.m. practice. Junior swim captain Claire Morrison led the team during the early morning session just like she always does. Despite the early...

Seniors Rahel Ellias and Kristen Crisp listen intently as they plan for their meeting with the fourth graders. "Our goal as members of Academy 4 is to provide a helping hand to the younger generation," Crisp said. "We influence them in ways that inspire them to be better and want better for themselves and people around them." Talon photo by Zoey Payne. Photo credit: Zoey Payne

AVID Seniors Begin a New Year of Mentoring with Academy 4

Bailey Spence January 27, 2025

As fourth graders charged into the packed cafeteria, AVID seniors held name cards high in hopes of helping them find their designated match. The kids rushed to their mentors, eager to learn more about...

Senior Jaslene Guevara reaches the end of the rope bridge while participating in the 'one rope bridge' challenge at the second annual Raiders Competition in Fort Knox Kentucky. Talon Photo by Ray Brosnahan.

JROTC Officially Becomes an Accredited Program after Passing JPA

Laiba Shehzad January 27, 2025

The Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps passed the Joint Program of Accreditation for the first time on Tuesday and became an official program credited by the United States Army Cadet Command. They...

Senior Rebecca Crasneanu lies on the ground, covered in dirt to shoot a scene for the Weekend Race. Talon Photo by Jordyn McCloud.

Communications Magnet Competes in Annual Weekend Race

Laiba Shehzad December 5, 2024

Senior Lux Walker tells her eight-year-old brother from behind the camera not to smile as do take their seventh take in a traumatic flashback scene. Walker's group tries shooting the scene again but every...

Sophomore August Mexico works on an oil painting for the Emerging Texas Artists competition. Talon photo by Ilan Ahmed.

Students Participate in Emerging Texan Artists Competition

Bao Bui December 3, 2024

Sophomore August Mexico worked on the final touches of her charcoal piece; a mirror of black and white, the larger than life smile, round wire-rimmed glasses, and nuanced contours of her face. "What...

Principal Chris Choat rides on a float with his administrative team in annual Homecoming parade. Talon Photo by Xaviar Sheehan.

Principal Choat, Admin Team Prepare for Homecoming

Laiba Shehzad November 1, 2024

Principal Chris Choat met with his administrative team outside his office on Friday to remind them of the altered schedule and their preparations for the Homecoming events. Despite how excited they are...

Freshman Hannah Hodges watches the solar eclipse as it reaches totality with classmates in the parking lot outside od D-hall. It was the first time since 1878 where Dallas was in the path of totality, and it won't occur again for 300 years. Photo by Leilani Gilmer Photo credit: Leilani Gilmer

Students Witness Solar Eclipse Totality During Extended Fire Drill

Jana Pulak, Editor-in-Chief April 29, 2024

Pushing the solar eclipse glasses against his temple, senior Jonathan Gil peer up at the sky, squinting to see the eclipse Earth and Space Science teacher Trey Pearce had been talking about for weeks. Suddenly,...

Comms Attends Annual Camp-out Where They Host Games and Team Building Activities

Jana Pulak February 25, 2024

The senior communications class scattered across the acres of camping ground, each student eager to win the photography scavenger hunt. "They were excited and so competitive because they wanted to take...

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