Alumnus and world famous comedian Jeff Dunham came back to RHS to film an A&E documentary and present to students. Talon photo by Yessi Lipscomb

The Blue Print art gallery displayed senior art magnet student's work. Art by Lily Flandorfer

Freshman Irene Chao plays the viola at the fall concert, the first school event she ever performed at. Talon photo by Sarah Ventimiglia

Chelsea Cohen performs at the Eagles in the Big City Pearce rival pep rally. Talon photo by Chad Byrd

Chelsea Cohen and Tristan Olvedo stood behind a black curtain with judges on the other side, hands sweating, lips trembling, and stomach turning. Talon photo by Chad Byrd

Senior Morgan Peterson throws her hands up in the number "So much Better" as the chorus bounces back and forth behind her. Talon photo by Daphne Lynd

New law teacher Chris Bufkin listens to his student present a case. Talon photo by Daphne Lynd

After teaching German in RISD for 11 years, teacher Kevin Smith got a call notifying him that German would no longer be offered as a class. Talon Photo by Kathryn Yung Photo credit: Kathryn Yung

Seniors Alexis Koladycz and Sarah Jackson measure soil in the new greenhouse. “We were trying to determine the quality of the soil,” Koladycz said. "It was really cool because you don't think about soil having so many qualities, but there are actually a ton.” Talon photo by Lea Von Toerne

Physics teacher Derek Hammons explains gizmos activity, a lesson where students interact on their computers and follow along with the board, on his last day as an RHS teacher before leaving to work for NASA. Photo by Chad Byrd.

Senior Esgar Angel works on car during first period auto tech class. Photo by Chad Byrd