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The Talon

The student news site of Richardson High School

The Talon

RISD Board Agrees to Renovation of Baseball Field from Grass to Turf Field

Jana Pulak October 1, 2022

After several years, the RISD board agreed to provide funding to replace the RHS baseball grass fields with a turf field using the 2020 RISD Bond due to the economic, maintenance, and safety issues arising. "We're...

The Computer Science Magnet competed in the State Farm Hack-a-thon taking home iPads for placing 1st. Photo credit: Jesus Serrano

The CS Swag Team Competes in Annual Hackathon, HackDFW, Placing First and Winning 5 brand-new iPads

Jana Pulak October 1, 2022

Dozing off, Jennifer Raymon almost fell off her seat as they were calling out the winners for the State Farm expo computer science competition. Her team, CONfident, had moved on to the final four, but...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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