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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

9-11: Always Remember

9-11: Always Remember

Matt Davenport, Sports Editor September 11, 2014

The world changed at 8:45 AM, September 11th, 2001. Over 3,000 innocent civilians died at the hands of al-Qaeda members, an Islamic terrorist group in the Middle East. 19 members hijacked four commercial...

Band students practice in the morning at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas on Sept. 4, 2014. (Christopher Piel / The Talon News)

7 New Teachers Join Eagle Staff for 2014-15

Christopher Piel, Reporter September 9, 2014

The halls are full of new faces this year. Some that may have gone unnoticed are the teachers. Seven teachers were hired for the 2014-15 school year including a new Spanish teacher, a strength and...

Junior Josh Hankins stands with friends in Frisco after finishing the Hotter N Hell bike race on August 23. Photo contributed by: Laura Fabian

Hankins Hauls Through 100 Mile Hotter ‘N Hell Bike Race

Brayden Ratcliff, Reporter September 2, 2014

He rode 40 to 50 miles per day in preparation, but tragedy almost stopped him from finishing the race. "Oh, crap!" junior Josh Hankins thought when his tire popped 97 miles into the 100 mile race,...

The Talon News interviews Koy and Kade Randall about their move to Texas at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas on Aug. 27, 2014. (Erin Eubanks / The Talon News)

Nomadic Brothers Find ‘Best School on Earth’

Annabel Thorpe, Managing Editor September 1, 2014

Walking through the doors on the very first day of school, the two brothers knew no one. New school, new grade, new state. This has become the routine. "Moving around when I was younger didn't affect...

First Week of School Finishes with Hectic Friday

Evan Welsh, Senior Writing Editor August 29, 2014

Anticipation for the weekend and the Friday night football game can make any student or teacher antsy to get out of school. Add to this school pictures, a pep-rally, broken intercoms, bus evacuation,...

Argyle students begin their first day of school at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas on Aug. 25, 2014. (Matt Garnett / The Talon News)

Back to School Brings Changes for 2014-15

Matt Davenport, Sports Editor August 25, 2014

New and old faces scatter the halls as another school year begins. Freshmen worry about what high school will be like, sophomores and juniors get ready to tackle another year, and seniors prepare to...

During the band 3-a-days at northwest parking lot on June 5, 2012. (Annabel Thorpe  The Talon News)

Band Begins Steps to #TakeState

Annabel Thorpe, Managing Editor August 7, 2014
As August brings the rolling end of a summer for the student body, it begins the fast-paced, vigorous training camp for the marching band.
Class of 2014 Graduates Ready for Next Phase of Life

Class of 2014 Graduates Ready for Next Phase of Life

June 12, 2014

As usual, graduation day brought no rest for the class of 2014.   The transformation of years worth of hard work and championships culminated in a day of joy with seniors looking ahead and setting more...

Nytomt and Baker Awarded Golden Teacher of Excellence 2014

Nytomt and Baker Awarded Golden Teacher of Excellence 2014

June 9, 2014

Each year the Argyle Education foundation goes on a quest to find the best and the brightest teachers in the district, and all of this is made possible because of an endowment provided by the Lisa M Zimmerman...

Argyle senior, Kirsten Couch, receives her $1,000 scholarship from the Chamber of Commerce

Students Win Scholarships for Bond Essays

May 22, 2014

Among the many highlights at the award ceremony on May 14, senior students Ben Irons and Kirsten Couch were awarded the Argyle Chamber of Commerce Scholarship for $1000. They were selected for their exemplary...

Drum Majors Chosen for 2014-15, Marching Show Alleluia

Drum Majors Chosen for 2014-15, Marching Show “Alleluia”

May 19, 2014

The Argyle Band under the direction of Kathy Johnson decided on the 2014-15 Drum Majors for their State show next year. Juniors Ben Roney, Meghan Starteri, and Madison Gotthardt tried out along with thirteen...

Awards Ceremony

Awards Ceremony

May 15, 2014

On May 14, 2014 Argyle High School held their annual awards ceremony. Specific awards were given out by subject teachers to their elite students.  Also, some seniors were awarded scholarships as a result...

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