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Argyle UIL academics take district championship title once again on Wednesday at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas. (Photo by: Carly Haynes)

Argyle Sweeps UIL Academics District Meet Again

Faith Stapleton, Photography Editor March 27, 2017

Argyle has continued its legacy in academic excellence, taking home another district UIL win this year. Hoping to make it all the way to state once more, the team will first have to make it through regionals...

Jazz band members practice during mega lunch at Argyle High school. (Photo by Brayden Ratcliff / The Talon News)

Jazz Band to Play at Fine Arts Showcase

Brayden Ratcliff, Senior Reporter February 28, 2017

After a year of absence as a formal group, the jazz band has their first performance at the school's first Fine Arts Showcase on May 4. "The format for that right now is sort of evolving, but the jazz...

Turning on advanced data processors, Mrs. Kass ensures things will run smoothly later in the day at Argyle High School on Jan 25, 2017 in Argyle, TX. (Faith Stapleton/ The Talon News)

Kass Wins UIL Sponsor Excellence Award

Faith Stapleton, Photography Editor February 26, 2017

After being selected as one of the best University Interscholastic League (UIL) sponsors in the state of Texas by a group of judges, Kimberly Kass has been chosen as a winner of the 2016 UIL Sponsor Excellence...

Mrs. Sutton donates blood at Argyle High School on Feb. 22, 2017 in Argyle, Texas. (John Walsh/The Talon News)

Blood Drive Saves Lives

Miranda Downe, Junior Writing Editor February 24, 2017

To increase student involvement in the community and provide the opportunity to save countless lives, Student Council hosted a blood drive in the auxiliary gym through Carter Blood Care Wednesday. "Student...

The UIL CX Debate Teams compete at their District Meet. (Photo courtesy Brian Simpson)

CX Debate Teams Compete at District Meet

Miranda Downe, Junior Writing Editor February 14, 2017

On Friday the three CX teams competed at the Cross Examination District Meet at Cross Timbers.  All three teams went 2-1 and and two of them advanced to the Playoff Rounds because of Speaker Points...

English teacher, Terra Lyon, shows off her Fitbit as she walks the halls in an effort to gain more steps than the fifteen other faculty members enrolled in the Fitbit Challenge, which encourages teachers to get up and move to maintain good health. (Brayden Ratcliff / The Talon News)

Teachers Race to Keep Pace in Fitbit Challenge

Brayden Ratcliff, Senior Reporter February 9, 2017

To encourage being more active in the new year, 16 faculty members began a group "Fitbit Challenge" at the beginning of the second semester. Led by English teacher Leighann Fenter, the 10 week challenge...

The auxiliary gym gets decorated for formal events. (Annabel Thorpe / The Talon News)

Argyle to Host ‘Night to Shine’

Miranda Downe, Junior Writing Editor February 7, 2017

In order to offer special needs students ages 14 to 25 in the North Texas area with a prom-like experience, 'The Well' church will be putting on 'A Night to Shine', sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation,...

Principal James Hill waits in the office before an interview on Jan. 11, 2017 at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas. (Elli Marusa / The Talon News)

TEA Evaluation Reflects on College Readiness

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor February 7, 2017

The Texas Education Agency recently came up with a new accountability system for evaluating schools. It splits up evaluation into five domains, each rated on an A through F scale. Although the system has...

Employees personal information was compromised in a spear phishing incident that occurred on Jan. 18. (Brayden Ratcliff / The Talon News)

‘Spear Phishing’ Scam Takes a Stab at Employees’ Information

Annabel Thorpe, Hannah Wood, and Jaclyn Harris January 24, 2017

A spear phishing email was sent to an anonymous Argyle ISD faculty member on Jan. 18, requesting all current and past district employee W-2 forms. The email appeared to be sent from Superintendent Dr....

Senior Emma Webb plays her clarinet at Argyle High School on Jan. 19, 2017 in Argyle , Texas. (Faith Stapleton/ The Talon News)

Emma Webb Awarded Five-figure Scholarship

Faith Stapleton, Photography Editor January 23, 2017

Emma Webb's mind went blank after the announcement. The accomplished senior stood there flabbergasted, and couldn't begin to process that she had just won the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA)...

The AYAC Warming Hearts event will be held at the Town Hall on Feb. 4. (Caleb Miles / The Talon News)

Youth Organization to Host “Warming Hearts” Clothing Drive Next Month

Brayden Ratcliff, Senior Reporter January 18, 2017

The Argyle Youth Advisory Council (AYAC) was founded last year to teach members about local politics. In addition, the student-run organization has a focus on community service, and will be hosting the...

Lizzie Dagg practices her flute at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas on November 3, 2016. (Faith Stapleton/ The Talon News)

Band Looks Forward to State Auditions

Faith Stapleton, Photography Editor January 13, 2017

After successful region and area auditions, seven students from Argyle High School's Band made the Texas All-State Band: Patrick DeSpain on percussion, Gabriella Cate on percussion, Madalyn Williams on...

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