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The Talon

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The Talon

Senior Vanina Poulsen used some of the skills that she learned from her sister, a former RHS varsity cheer captain, as she navigated through this cheer season as a captain herself.
“The main thing I learned from my sister was that being a captain means you’re looked up to by the younger girls, and that they rely on you to show them how to become better in both cheerleading and just in regular school,” Poulsen said.

Cheerleaders Find Inspiration from Family Members Who Previously Cheered

Jana Pulak September 17, 2022

Standing side by side, senior Niya Brooks and junior Mia Potter hold their talons up under their pom poms as the Richardson High School Alma Mater plays after the final football game of the season. Several...

Not even five seconds later, Dai started to lose his balance, causing his shoe to fly into the air, landing on the ground behind him soon after Dai himself. His teammates ran past him, barely able to contain their laughter as Dai ran back to grab his shoe before proudly limp-sprinting off the football field with one shoe on.

"We all knew he was going to trip from the beginning," RHS swim team member Megan Tu said. "But seeing it actually happen was really funny."

RHS PTA Helps Out in Preparations of Annual Back to School Picnic

Jana Pulak September 3, 2022

Barely able to hold back, Chase Dai eagerly waited at the mouth of the Eagle's helmet for his swim team to be called out. The moment the announcer called their name, Dai sprinted out of the Eagle's mouth...

On Thursday, the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees will vote on a proposal to purchase magnet-locked phone pouches to enforce the district cell phone policy.

District Leaders Propose Pilot Program Prohibiting Cell Phone Use in Secondary Schools

Savannah Armitage August 10, 2022

On Thursday, the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees will vote on a proposal to purchase magnet-locked phone pouches to enforce the district cell phone policy. Interim Superintendent Tabitha Branum, along...

The night before the competition, the Comp Sci team held a mini cookout with students such as Ludan Alsoudani helping out to prepare for the feast. 
"Just being out after dark with my friends and eating the food we prepared together felt amazing," Alsoudani said.

Computer Science Club Travels to Houston to Compete in Programming Competition

Jana Pulak March 17, 2022

Blasting 'Uptown Funk' from a stereo perched on Computer Science teacher Henry Vo's shoulder, the computer science club got fired up as they threw fake $100 bills across HPE headquarters, causing funny...

At her first in-person tournament of the year, freshman Audrey Norris returned to her team table after finishing her Public Forum event. This is the first time she's been able to compete surrounded by her team, partner and opponents. The catch? It's January, and the season's almost over.

“It’s a lot more personal," Norris said. "You’re in the same space and so the tension is a lot higher, because you can’t just mute yourself and converse with your partner. It just feels more authentic, to be here and have dress pants on instead of sweatpants, to have the judges right in front of you.”

Debate Team Succeeds Despite Numerous Tournaments Going Virtual

Abigail Smith March 5, 2022

At her first in-person tournament of the year, freshman Audrey Norris returned to the team table after finishing her Public Forum event. It was the first time she was able to compete surrounded by her...

RISD School Board President Regina Harris tearfully reads a statement from Jeannie Stone following the board's vote to accept her resignation as superintendent of the school district. Photo credit: Savannah Armitage

RISD Board of Trustees Votes to Accept Resignation of Dr. Stone as Superintendent

Savannah Armitage December 13, 2021

At an emotion-filled school board meeting Monday night, the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to accept the resignation of RISD Superintendent Jeannie Stone. In a joint statement with...

On Wednesday, November 3rd, Richardson ISD’s updated mask policy went into effect for junior high and high schools in the district. Face masks are now encouraged but optional for all students and staff after the downward trend in active COVID-19 cases in RISD schools.

District Rescinds Mask Mandate for Secondary Campuses, All Campuses After Semester Break

Abigail Smith November 12, 2021

On Wednesday, November 3rd, Richardson ISD’s updated mask policy went into effect for junior high and high schools in the district. Face masks are now encouraged but optional for all students and...

Inspired by the TikTok trend called "Devious Licks," students vandalized school property and are now facing criminal charges and school-related consequences. "We are going to prosecute, and enforce the student code of conduct as harsh as we can," Principal Chris Choat said. Photo credit: Shea Southern

Students Vandalize School Following TikTok Trend, ‘Devious Licks’

Jana Pulak, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2021

After several students were caught vandalizing school property, following the TikTok trend "Devious Licks," Principal Chris Choat made an announcement addressing the legal issues that will arise if students...

Esports Adviser Henry Vo and Overwatch Captain Greg Smith whisper to each other before the school board recognizes the team for their victory at Nationals. Talon Photo by Shea Southern

School Board recognizes Nuclear Eagles esports team after winning national tournament

Abigail Smith September 24, 2021

The Nuclear Eagles Overwatch A-team was recognized by the School Board on Monday for their win in last June's Electronic Gaming Federation High School tournament, after closely defeating rival school Crespi...

Class of 2021 Attends Prom Despite COVID-19 Pandemic

Savannah Armitage May 17, 2021

Cheered on by almost two hundred of their peers, seniors Aaron Bertrand and Alexis Harvey took the stage and smiled as they were crowned prom king and queen. Because of district-wide COVID-19 policies,...

While Covid-19 has challenged the district to implement safety measures that make it possible for fall sports to begin on time, coaches and players have felt the impact of changes that the UIL has put in place. Talon Photo by Leila Saidane

Teams Begin Fall Seasons with Restrictions

Mia Lynn September 26, 2020

While Covid-19 has challenged the district to implement safety measures that make it possible for fall sports to begin on time, coaches and players have felt the impact of changes that the UIL has put...

Despite Pandemic, Class of 2020 has Grad Ceremony

Leila Saidane June 7, 2020

On a clear 97 degree day, RHS seniors had the opportunity to walk across one of three stages set up for graduation at Eagle Stadium. RISD administrators came up with a plan for the ceremony while still...

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