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The student news site of Richardson High School

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...

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

RHS introduced a new digital hall pass program called Securly Pass last week to manage student movement during class. The system aims to reduce time spent out of class, improve student accountability and...

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...

Senior varsity basketball captains Tristan Aldridge and Averie Farrell are brought to tears in post-game huddle in their final Senior Night game against Lake Highlands High School. Talon photo by Hudson Morris.

Girls Varsity Basketball Goes Undefeated for First Time in 10 Years

Bailey Spence March 6, 2025

Senior varsity basketball captains Tristan Aldridge and Averie Farrell promised each other that they would both score 1,000 points by the end of their season. As Aldridge assisted Farrell in scoring her...

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...

The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2 allowing families to apply for $10,000 vouchers to send their child to private schools. SB 2 was sent to the Texas House on February 6. The House should vote against the bill.

The Talon Votes No for Vouchers

Talon Staff February 16, 2025

The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2 allowing families to apply for $10,000 vouchers to send their child to private schools. SB 2 was sent to the Texas House on February 6. The House should vote against...

Senior Hannah Chapman performs during the Golden Eagle Band's halftimes show: Category 5 at the UIL Area semi-finals. Talon photo by Henry Fair.

Band Places Top Ten in UIL for First Time in More Than Two Decades

Laiba Shehzad February 8, 2025

Senior drum major Jackson Buckley was on the field with the other drum majors praying to hear Richardson when the PA announcer began calling out winners. When he heard that RHS was going to the finals,...

DECA President Thatcher Bartlett lifting the tarp to see the construction of the Roost. Talon photo by Ilan Ahmed.

DECA Builds School Merch Store to Boost Spirit and Fundraising

Laiba Shehzad January 28, 2025

The Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) is building a retail store at the intersection of C and E halls downstairs called "The Roost" for students and teachers to purchase apparel and other...

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