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The Talon

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The Talon

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 building a legacy.Purple Reign is a majorette-style dance team that brings...

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 and make bracelets. The moment captures everything Sharma loves about the club....

Senior Ella Wang rehearses for the "SIX" musical as her character Anne Boleyn. Talon photo by Ray Brosnahan

Senior Pursues Theater Both Onstage and Off

Laiba Shehzad May 28, 2025

When senior Ella Wang walked up to associate producing artistic director JC Schuster in the tech room at WaterTower Theatre, he immediately thought something was wrong. Instead, Wang told him "everything...

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 every eye looking straight through him. He hears the opposing team in the dugout...

AVID Goes to Six Flags Despite Rain

Excellant Jambo May 11, 2025

Rain pelted the pavement as students sprinted for shelter, clutching ponchos and backpacks while shrieking with laughter. What should’ve been a sunny reward for months of hard work quickly turned into...

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...

Paws for a Cause, Animal Science Club Hosts Doggy’s Day Out

Ilan Ahmed April 29, 2025

Before the first guests arrived, Animal Science Club members rushed across the field, setting up booths, arranging dog-friendly activities and finalizing details. Months of planning had led them to this...

Junior Ike Fallin participated in the Japanese Speech Contest along with other students and placed 1st. Talon photo by Ilan Ahmed

Students Participate in State Japanese Speech Contest

Gemma Patterson April 1, 2025

As sophomore Aayan Mithani was sitting on the stage sitting next to the other four contestants, he could hear his heart beating in his ears and feel the blood rushing to his head as he waited for the results....

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....

The RHS boys’ volleyball club has officially started after years of effort from students. With school approval and a group of dedicated players, the team is now training for their first season. Talon photo by Briana Diaz

Boys’ Volleyball Club Takes Off at RHS

Excellant Jambo February 27, 2025

The gym buzzed with excitement as players took their positions, but for senior Sean Fletcher, it was more than just another practice. It was the start of a long-awaited dream. The RHS boys' volleyball...

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