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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...

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...

Senior Rebecca Crasneanu lies on the ground, covered in dirt to shoot a scene for the Weekend Race. Talon Photo by Jordyn McCloud.

Communications Magnet Competes in Annual Weekend Race

Laiba Shehzad December 5, 2024

Senior Lux Walker tells her eight-year-old brother from behind the camera not to smile as do take their seventh take in a traumatic flashback scene. Walker's group tries shooting the scene again but every...

Principal Chris Choat rides on a float with his administrative team in annual Homecoming parade. Talon Photo by Xaviar Sheehan.

Principal Choat, Admin Team Prepare for Homecoming

Laiba Shehzad November 1, 2024

Principal Chris Choat met with his administrative team outside his office on Friday to remind them of the altered schedule and their preparations for the Homecoming events. Despite how excited they are...

Senior Mallory Palacioz watering plants for the Gardening Club. Talon photo by Ilan Ahmed.

Gardening club reopens due to popular demand

Bao Bui October 28, 2024

The Gardening club has reopened this year after being closed for the pandemic because the students' interest in horticulture sparked a demand for a club related to gardening resulting in its quick popularity...

Junior Afraz Islam reaches to unlock his pouch at the front entrance while on his way out of school. 
Photo by Ray Brosnahan

RHS Implements Yondr Pouch Policy After Lake Highland’s Pilot Program

Laiba Shehzad October 10, 2024

The district is implementing a new phone policy this year that requires students to lock their personal devices like phones, wireless earbuds and smart watches in a Yondr pouch during school hours. The...

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