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The Talon

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...

AVID Goes to Six Flags Despite Rain

Excellant Jambo May 11, 2025

Rain pelted the pavement as students sprinted for shelter, clutching ponchos and backpacks while shrieking with laughter. What should’ve been a sunny reward for months of hard work quickly turned into...

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...

Sophomore Siya Sharma's brother dumps a bucket of water over her head for the USC Ice Bucket challenge. Talon graphic by Laiba Shehzad

Students Takes on USC Speak Your Mind Ice Bucket Challenge

Laiba Shehzad April 24, 2025

Junior Patricio Dominguez sits nervously in front of his phone camera with his hands behind his back and takes a deep breath. In an instant, a wave of ice cold water crashes over his head, soaking him...

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...

Junior Ike Fallin participated in the Japanese Speech Contest along with other students and placed 1st. Talon photo by Ilan Ahmed

Students Participate in State Japanese Speech Contest

Gemma Patterson April 1, 2025

As sophomore Aayan Mithani was sitting on the stage sitting next to the other four contestants, he could hear his heart beating in his ears and feel the blood rushing to his head as he waited for the results....

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...

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...

The line in the cafeteria for B-lunch. Talon photo by Ilan Ahmed.

RHS Implements New Lunch Schedule

Bao Bui January 31, 2025

D-lunch was removed from the schedule to extend cleaning times between the other three lunches and to be more efficient to meet students' needs. Principal Christopher Choat presented the suggestion...

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...

Senior Jaslene Guevara reaches the end of the rope bridge while participating in the 'one rope bridge' challenge at the second annual Raiders Competition in Fort Knox Kentucky. Talon Photo by Ray Brosnahan.

JROTC Officially Becomes an Accredited Program after Passing JPA

Laiba Shehzad January 27, 2025

The Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps passed the Joint Program of Accreditation for the first time on Tuesday and became an official program credited by the United States Army Cadet Command. They...

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