The Talon

After representing RHS as an AVID demonstration site, 12 students were nominated as finalist for the Dell AVID Scholarship. Talon Photo by Ken Osadon

12 AVID Students Nominated for Dell Scholarship

Isjina Luckett March 10, 2018

After representing RHS as an AVID demonstration site, 12 students were nominated as finalists for the Dell AVID Scholarship. Nominees must maintain a 2.5 GPA, meet certain financial requirements and...

Senior Jack Ramirez works on the robot for the Urban Search and Rescue for the State Skills USA competition in April. Photo by Chad Byrd

Robotics advances to State at Skills USA

Isjina Luckett March 7, 2018

On February 16th, The RHS robotics team competed in Skills USA at Spring Field College and placed first and second in mobile robotics, and first and third in Urban and Search Rescue."I am extremely proud...

Senior Xavier Elam gets hugged and congratulated on a great season by a South Garland opponent after losing 70-56 first round playoff loss. Photo by Chad Byrd

Boys Basketball Falls to South Garland in Round One

Caeden Sargent March 6, 2018

As the boys basketball team tried to leave the court in disappointment, South Garland players chased them down to give them a quick embrace and let them know they played a great game.Drawing the number...

Junior Shooting Nikyla Green fights through two defender for a layup in the second half of the second round playoff loss agianst Tyler Lee
. Photo by Chad Byrd

Girls Basketball Falls to Unranked Tyler Lee

Chad Byrd March 1, 2018

After rising to number four in the state, the girls basketball team fell in the second round to unranked Tyler Lee in over time, 60-57. "I was really just in shock because the whole time I wasn’t...

Principal Chris Choat’s familiar voice rang through the hallways as he announced through the intercom to students and teachers on Thursday that they were officially in lockdown.

A Hoax Gone too Far

Daphne Lynd February 26, 2018

Principal Chris Choat’s familiar voice rang through the hallways as he announced through the intercom to students and teachers on Thursday that they were officially in lockdown. A threat was made...

An impressive run at Regionals for the Richardson High School Academic Decathlon (AcDec) team earned a place for the team at state. “It feels incredible to make to state as we competed in the most competitive Region of the state,” senior Nuha Arefin said. “I’m incredibly proud of the team as we worked hard, and it leaves a good feeling to see it pay off.” Photo Illustration by Chad Byrd and Marian Patterson

ACDEC Earns Spot in State Competition

Deemah Pulak February 15, 2018

An impressive run at Regionals for the Richardson High School Academic Decathlon (AcDec) team earned a place for the team at state.“It feels incredible to make to state as we competed in the most...

New Law teacher Brian Sheguit critiques a direct examination while freshman Natasha Kokkodil acts as the judge. I’ve just been here a semester so far, so I’m still learning the best way they learn, Sheguit said. Ive enjoyed it because they’re all very bright, they’re all very capable, and they’re all very talented. I like seeing that in them [and] being able to further develop it.

New Law Teacher Sets New Precedent

Cathy Agarwal February 15, 2018

As a police officer reads Law teacher Brian Sheguit his Miranda rights, he tightens metal handcuffs around his wrists. Mr. Westfall announces that a substitute teacher is on the way. Shocked, the students...

Senior Jalen Patterson celebrates after putting in a last second bucket for the win in overtime over Rowlett

Playoffs Hinge on Win Against W.T. White Tonight

Caeden Sargent February 13, 2018

With the 23-point loss against Jesuit, the push to make the playoffs got much harder for varsity basketball. While tied with Lake Highlands for the 4th spot in district 10-6A, a win against W.T White,...

Seniors Nathan May and Julia Butcher play Gomez and Morticia Addams during the annual school musical The Addams Family Febuary 1-4. Photo by Chad Byrd

Addams Family

Avocado Marian February 12, 2018

For the annual musical, the theater department put on the "Addams Family" February 1-4 with the help of art department, choir, dance, orchestra and band.The "Addams Family" cast and crew spent about two...

After hearing the news that he was appointed to the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Patrick Mishler congradulates by his mom Elaine Mishler with his Father Randy Misher and head Principal Chris Choat looking on.  photo by Chad Byrd

Senior Accepted to Merchant Marine Academy

Isjina Luckett February 7, 2018

When Patrick Mishler was called down to the front office, he wondered what it could be about. As thoughts raced through his mind he walked into Chris Choat's office and saw his parents. Congressmen Pete...

On January 20th, the Richardson High School DECA team competed at the district conference which took place at North Garland High School.
“I’m very proud. I’m very proud of the leadership that’s been put in place with our DECA officers, Mr. Geffert said.

DECA team advances to state

Noelle Saenz February 2, 2018

Thirteen out of 14 students are advancing to the Delta Epsilon Chi and Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) state competition. This is the most students that have made state since Lee Geffert...

Good is working to bring a new vision to the culinary magnet including an on-campus restaurant and more hands-on experiences for her culinary students.

Its been very exciting, a little crazy and overwhelming, but overall, really good, she said. This environment is a lot different than your normal classroom. Theres a lot of learning by doing. Sometimes we fail, and thats how we learn.

Starting From Scratch

Cathy Agarwal February 1, 2018

Pots and pans clatter as students dressed in white bustle around the kitchen. Amid the sound of chatter and the buzz of appliances, new culinary teacher Kathryn Good helps a student ice a chocolate cake. Good...

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