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The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon

The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon

From left to right, Addison High, Argyle Debate couch Jessica Reynolds, and Grant Parris . Courtesy Jessica Reynolds.

Argyle Debate Competes with Historic Placements

Christian Cockrell, Reporter March 18, 2024

Over spring break the Argyle Debate Team competed at two different state meets in Austin, Texas. These were the TFA (Texas Forensics Association) Debate meet, and the UIL Cross Examination Debate State...

Argyles Powerlifting Team supports sophomore Lauren Mansfield  and senior Cassidy Owens. Courtesy Ben Rudolph.

Argyle Powerlifting Team Competes at State

Christian Cockrell, Reporter March 18, 2024

The Argyle Powerlifting Team had their two State Qualifiers compete this past weekend in the State Powerlifting Championships in Frisco, Texas.  Senior Cassidy Owen, a three-time State Qualifier, finished...

Zoey Bouquio advances to state with their piece Inner Linked.

Argyle Artist Advances from VASE Competition

Christian Cockrell, Reporter February 26, 2024

Argyle High School art students participated in the V.A.S.E. (Visual Arts Scholastic Event) art competition at Timber Creek High School over the weekend this past Saturday. There were 35 students and...

Is 2024 the Year of Country?

Christian Cockrell, Reporter February 23, 2024

This year is looking to be an interesting year for the music industry and may even surpass 2023. 2024 has already seen the release of new music like Kanye West's new album Vultures 1 and Ariana Grande's...

Stacy Short

Stacy Short Receives Edith Fox King Award

February 22, 2024

Our very own Stacy Short, The Talon media adviser at Argyle High School, was named a recipient of the Edith Fox King Award by the  InterscholasticLeague Press Conference. The award will be presented...

Golfer Overcomes Hip Displaysia

Danae Philip, Broadcast Reporter February 14, 2024

When it comes to golf, everything is in the hips. So how does a golfer with a hip disability make their athletic career into something sustainable? Ryan Purczynski, varsity golfer at Argyle High School...

Emilia Hernandez discusses the journey from the beginning of the girls wrestling program as they head to the state tournament this weekend in Houston, TX.

Wrestling With History 

Abigail McCarroll, Daniel Potter, and Sophia Sanchez February 14, 2024

The girls varsity wrestling team made history when they placed first at the district meet held in Birdville. Their success only continued after they claimed Argyle’s first district championship, and...

Junior Miya Nishida talks about overcoming the struggles associated with Type I diabetes while playing varsity soccer on Feb. 5, 2024 at Argyle High School Field House.

Soccer Player Overcomes Adversity on the Field

Bryce Rapp, Broadcast Reporter February 13, 2024

The cases of type one diabetes in the U.S nearly double that of any other country worldwide. Cases are also more frequent compared to years past, and projected to continue to rise. With these increasing...

Wrestling meet held at Argyle High School on January 25, 2024.

Wrestling Headed to State

February 12, 2024

This past weekend, 17 Argyle wrestlers competed in the Region 2 wrestling championships. The Girls team placed 3rd and the Boys team placed 9th. The girls team had 5 individuals that placed in the top...

A halter top swimsuit laying on the ground Wednesday, June 1 at Argyle High School in Argyle, TX. (Faith Stapleton/ The Talon News)

Regional Swim Meet Results

February 12, 2024

The Regional Swim Meet was held in Mansfield this past Friday and Saturday. AHS had four young ladies represent the school in multiple events.  The team consists of ninth graders Haley Travis and Addison...

Photo provided by Jessica Reynolds.

Congressional Debate State Results

January 16, 2024

The past week the Argyle debate team traveled to Austin to compete at the UIL Congressional Debate state meet. For the 3rd year in a row, Caleb Leonard advanced to the final round of debate and had the...

Argyle School District was hit by an ice storm during the last week of Feb. 2015. School was canceled on Feb. 23 and 24  with an early release on Feb. 27 due to the poor road conditions. (Annabel Thorpe /  The Talon News)

El Niño Effects North Texas Winter

Christian Cockrell, Reporter January 14, 2024

Throughout the Autumn of 2023, it was unseasonably warm with North Texas experiencing major rain events, almost wiping out drought from the region. As Texas enters winter, the extreme weather is expected...

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