Jumping out to a 17-11 lead at the end of the first quarter, the boys basketball team never trailed en-route to a 79-58 win against Waxahachie to qualify for the Regional tournament for the first time in 33 years. Talon photo by Leila Saidane

This year Desperados started regularly switching partners because the team is smaller. Desperado members had to develop trust with multiple partners rather than just one. Talon Photo by Ellery Ferguson

Junior Lucy Lavigne and senior Madeleine Jones meet with superintendent Jeannie Stone along with other students to ask questions and discuss important issues as part of RISD Say Something. The PTA organized this event in the library and had popcorn and soda for the students. Talon Photo by Kaitlyn Medina

When senior Jake Parrish had to come up with a project for his Eagle Scout badge, he immediately thought of an old idea he had about providing a place at RHS for students to escape stress and reduce anxiety. Talon Photo by John Hydrick

In an to effort give students an anonymous way to report things like vaping, bullying, and violence, a district committee unveiled an app named "Anonymous Alerts" at the beginning of the school year.

In hopes of more accurately representing the program, The Theatre Magnet changed their name to The Theatre Collective. Photo courtesy of The Theatre Collective

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