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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....

The band received first division ratings at UIL this year, maintaining its consistent record of top-tier performances. Talon photo by Ray Brosnahan.

Band Continues Streak of Top UIL Performances

Jaqueline Gomez-Lopez May 28, 2025

Sophomore clarinet player Jake Hopkins, along with his fellow band members, trembled with anticipation but were eager to give their best performance. The band received first division ratings at UIL this...

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...

Principal Chris Choat and assistant principal Bill Parker cut the ribbon for the Perch's grand opening. Talon photo by Ilan Ahmed.

The Roost Opens Its Doors as RHS’s First School Store

Laiba Shehzad May 12, 2025

Before the grand ceremony began, DECA teacher Lee Geffert announced he would be naming the DECA student of the year. Holding the plaques, he called senior DECA president Thatcher Bartlett to the front...

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...

Junior Cindy Lieu attempts to request a bathroom pass through Securly Pass, but an error message pops up— hallway traffic limit has been reached. "It makes me feel frustrated because I can't use the restroom whenever I want," Lieu said. Talon photo by Laiba Shehzad.

RHS Implements Digital Hall Pass System

Excellant Jambo April 6, 2025

Over the past few years, administrators have grown concerned about how long students spend outside the classroom. They have tracked the number of students in the hallways and the loss of instructional...

As the Texas Senate passes Senate Bills 10 and 11, debates among students and teachers spark over the constitutionality of these bills. Photo by Randy von Liski.

Texas Senate Bills 10, 11 Spark Debate Over Religion in Public Schools

Bailey Spence March 29, 2025

Following a senate vote on March 18 and 19, the Texas Senate passed two new bills that would reintroduce religion into public schools. Both bills are in the process of being sent to the Texas House of...

Senior Winnie Goodson holds up the Bi-District championship trophy while celebrating with teammates. Talon photo by Henry Fair

Varsity Soccer Seniors Make Playoffs for Fourth Year in a Row

Cameron Neal March 21, 2025

The stands were dead silent and tensions rose as everyone focused on the pitch. Suddenly, the crowd erupted into cheers as the ball hit the back of the net. As the team broke out into celebration, head...

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...

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