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The Talon

Senior running back Keyshon Polk runs the ball in the 4th quarter in a 37-7 win over Irving MacArthur. Talon Photo by Henry Fair

Football Team Makes Playoffs for First Time Since 2020

Laiba Shehzad November 15, 2024

The varsity football team will appear in the playoffs this Friday for the first time in four years and will compete against Haltom high school.The team finished the regular season last week 6-4, their...

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

Principal Choat and Admin Team Prepares 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...

Adriana Calderon embraces her senior band friend in a teary hug after finding out their band has won first.
"Hearing our name made me cry because how could you hold that emotion and not cry," Calderon said. "I knew that all the hard work we had put in, it was worth the win."
The Golden Eagle Band won 1st place at the US Bands Southwestern Championships after narrowly missing State at UIL regionals

After Their Best UIL Performance in Program History, Band Placed First in U.S. Bands Southwestern Championship at AT&M Stadium

Jana Pulak November 20, 2023

As the PA announcement reverberated throughout the stadium, senior trumpet player Joseph Lugo hung his arm around his friend's shoulder, nervously anticipating the results. When the announcement was made...

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, Editor-in-Chief 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...

Mark Hutchins teaching a lesson about theatre sets to elementary students. "It's pretty much performing in front of those kids because you need to be interactive constantly to grab their attention, you've 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, Editor-in-Chief 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...

On Thursday, the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees will vote on a proposal to purchase magnet-locked phone pouches to enforce the district cell phone policy.

District Leaders Propose Pilot Program Prohibiting Cell Phone Use in Secondary Schools

Savannah Armitage August 10, 2022

On Thursday, the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees will vote on a proposal to purchase magnet-locked phone pouches to enforce the district cell phone policy. Interim Superintendent Tabitha Branum, along...

RISD School Board President Regina Harris tearfully reads a statement from Jeannie Stone following the board's vote to accept her resignation as superintendent of the school district. Photo credit: Savannah Armitage

RISD Board of Trustees Votes to Accept Resignation of Dr. Stone as Superintendent

Savannah Armitage December 13, 2021

At an emotion-filled school board meeting Monday night, the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to accept the resignation of RISD Superintendent Jeannie Stone. In a joint statement with...

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, Editor-in-Chief 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, Editor-in-Chief 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 judge's 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, Editor-in-Chief 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...

On Wednesday, November 3rd, Richardson ISD’s updated mask policy went into effect for junior high and high schools in the district. Face masks are now encouraged but optional for all students and staff after the downward trend in active COVID-19 cases in RISD schools.

District Rescinds Mask Mandate for Secondary Campuses, All Campuses After Semester Break

Abigail Smith November 12, 2021

On Wednesday, November 3rd, Richardson ISD’s updated mask policy went into effect for junior high and high schools in the district. Face masks are now encouraged but optional for all students and...

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