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The Talon

The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon

The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon

Chelsea Handler Turns The Tables On Late Night TV With New Talk Show

Chad Lyle, Reporter May 25, 2016

Chelsea Handler has never been one afraid to veer outside of conventional traditions, and her new Netflix talk show, Chelsea, is no exception. Technically a “late night” program, new episodes of Chelsea...

Perfect Attendance Students Honored at 2016 Awards Ceremony

Perfect Attendance Students Honored at 2016 Awards Ceremony

Brayden Ratcliff and Naomi Brooks May 25, 2016

Juggling personal activities, staying studious at home, and showing up to school daily is a routine that all students are accustomed to. For seniors, this task becomes more demanding, and motivation...

Brad Lowry and Jeff Williams were sworn in to the school board on May 18 at the meeting. (Photo courtesy of Greg Royar)

Two New Members Sworn in to School Board

Brayden Ratcliff, Multimedia Editor May 20, 2016

The school board swore in Brad Lowry and Jeff Williams at the board meeting on May 18. Serving for a three year term, the members return the board to having seven members. "I want to do what we...

Top ten graduating students of the class of 2016 stand on stage from left to right: Ashley Ridenour (10), Kaylie King (9), Travis Koczo (6), Lilly Carter (5), Sarah Llewellyn (3), Claire DeSpain (2), Carleigh Klusman (1). (Not pictured: Tanner Boyzuick (4), Brandon Couch (7), Shashwat Tripathi (8)). at the end of the year award ceremony on Monday, May 16 in Argyle, Texas. (Annabel Thorpe / The Talon News)

Argyle HS Celebrates Academics at End of Year Awards Ceremony

Talon Staff May 18, 2016

Over 100 students received recognition for their accomplishments throughout the year at the awards ceremony on May 16. The event celebrated students who maintained perfect attendance, showed excellence...

Challenge Day Club volunteers help out with the elementary schools field day on May 11, 2016 at Hilltop Elementary. (Photo courtesy of Jeanna Sutton)

Challenge Day Club Leads Field Day Events at Hilltop

Brayden Ratcliff, Multimedia Editor May 18, 2016

Volunteers arrived at Hilltop to help with the elementary school field day on May 11, 2016. From 9 am to 2 pm, Challenge Day Club (CDC) members ran multiple stations to help out with the event. The...

Views Lives up to Expectations

‘Views’ Lives up to Expectations

Avery Austin, Reporter May 18, 2016

Recently Drake released his new album "Views". Drake, a singer-songwriter from Toronto, Canada, built anticipation for his new album by releasing 4 songs prior to its debut, April 29. Drake began composing...

Dane Ledford jumps a length of 22 5 in the UIL state track and field competition at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, TX on May 14, 2016. (Annabel Thorpe/The Talon News)

Track Heads Home With Their Heads Held High

Faith Stapleton, Reporter May 15, 2016

Through the miserable heat and raging thunderstorms, the weather had a major impact on the UIL State track and field competition held at Mike A. Meyers Stadium in Austin, TX this weekend. Even with the...

Sophomore Sophie Betzhold takes a shot during an attempt to break the Guinness knockout world record. Despite not breaking the Guinness record they did break the Recordsetter.com record amid the opening of the Alex Betzhold Memorial Basketball Court on Friday, May 6, 2016 at Argyle High School in Argyle, TX. (Caleb Miles / The Talon News)

Shoot for the Stars Gets Ready to Kick Off

Naomi Brooks, Reporter May 11, 2016

This previous Friday, UNICEF sponsored the a knockout competition at the new Alex Betzhold Memorial Basketball court. Even though it was advertised that the goal was to bet the Guinness World Record...

Matt Hynek returns the ball in a district tennis match on September 15, 2015 at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Matt Hynek Advances to the State Tournament

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor May 10, 2016

Matt Hynek will begin the UIL State Tennis Tournament in boys' singles on May 16. Hynek received 2nd place in the regional tournament in order to advance to state. "I am very excited and anxious to...

The boys team cheers after winning the regional championship at Kennedale High School on April 9, 2016 in Kennedale, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Wrap up of Boys Soccer Season

May 9, 2016

The Argyle Eagle soccer team, led by head coach Coach Lundy, made school history this past season, coming short in the state semi-final game against the Progresso Red Ants. "This was my third year playing...

Alabama Shacks plays on in the vinyl tradition on Emma Malones turn table in Argyle, TX. (Emma Malone / The Talon News)

Old Style is Making a Comeback

Emma Malone, Reporter May 5, 2016

There's a new trend sweeping our generation – or rather an old trend. This retro theme is coming into styles of clothing, appliances, and home decor. Our generation has found a love for vintage, and...

The saxophone quartet performs during the Ensemble Chamber Concert on Wednesday, March 9 at Argyle High School in Argyle, TX. (Caleb Miles / The Talon News)

Band Performs at Chambers Concert

Faith Stapleton, Reporter May 5, 2016

The lights beam down on their faces. The band students go over in their heads everything their directors have told them about their music. They take a deep breath and walk onto stage, ready to nail their...

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