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The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon

The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon

Mr. Griswold introduces his choir at their first concert at Eagle Statium
 on 10/18/16 in Argyle, Texas. (GiGi Robertson and Jaclyn Harris / The Talon News)

Choir Ends First Concert on a High Note, Students Reflect

Jaclyn Harris, Contributor November 4, 2016

For the past few months, the choir has been training their voices; finding the right pitches and setting up equipment for their upcoming productions. Although the choir program is only about a year...

Students participate in Audio Visual Club on Friday, Oct. 28 at Argyle High School in Argyle, TX. (Miranda Downe / The Talon News)

Mega Lunch Sparks Student Involvement

Miranda Downe, Junior Writing Editor October 14, 2016

As a result of the recently implemented mega lunch schedule, existing organizations are rapidly expanding, and new clubs are taking off. “Now that mega lunch is here, [our clubs have] gotten pretty...

Freshly picked pumpkins lay in a pile of leaves at Argyle High School on October 10, 2016 in Argyle, Texas. (Faith Stapleton/ The Talon News)

12 Things to do this Fall

Faith Stapleton, Photography Editor October 12, 2016

Now that fall has finally arrived with some cool weather, here are a few suggestions for places to go and things to do this season: 1. Go to a haunted house, like the one put on by AHS theater.   Haunted...

Band performs at the GT Classic competition on Saturday, Oct. 1 at C. H. Collins stadium. (Photo courtesy of Bojan Gutic)

Members Focus to Maintain Band’s Legacy

Brayden Ratcliff and Lizzie Dagg October 6, 2016

The band program in Argyle has upheld a legacy of four 4A consecutive state championships. With their new show entitled "iGeneration," the program aims to maintain a high level of excellence. "We...

Mrs.Jefferies working hard on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at {Argyle High School} in {Argyle}, TX. (Faith Stapleton/ The Talon News)

A Closer Look at the Front Desk

Faith Stapleton, Reporter August 17, 2016

The continuous sound of fingers hitting the keyboard fills the room as the ladies work in comfortable silence. Head of attendance, Candace Jefferies, takes a break for minute and then gets back to work....

Hudson McCabe feeling stressed on February 17, 2016 at Argyle High School (Photo by Faith Stapleton/ The Talon News)

Who has More Stress, Students or Adults?

Faith Stapleton, Reporter July 17, 2016

Almost everyone in high school has dealt with stress hanging over their heads. The question being brought up nowadays is who has more stress, adults or students, and who handles stress the best?    Over...

NHS officer Gracie Baum  addresses classmates at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas. (Photo by Caleb Miles / The Talon News)

NHS Officers Prepare for New School Year

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor June 19, 2016

As seniors are graduating, it is time to fill many of the vacancies they will be leaving behind. One of the most important ones is the new NHS officers. For the upcoming school year, Gracie Baum, Josh...

Sophomore Haley Emerson warms up before competing in the GTC band competition at C. H. Collins Stadium in Denton, Texas on Oct. 4, 2014. (Erin Eubanks / The Talon News)

Haley Emerson Has a Chance at Major Scholarship

Faith Stapleton, Reporter June 8, 2016

She takes a deep breath and hesitantly opens the door to the french horn audition room. With one last deep breath, she plays her solo with near perfect accuracy. “Trying to get a hold off my nerves...

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...

The Johnny Stallings Learning Garden sits in the background of the invitation on Friday, March 11. (Caleb Miles / The Talon News)

Johnny Stallings Learning Garden Helps Students Grow

Brayden Ratcliff, Multimedia Editor March 11, 2016

Planting seeds for the future of her students is a mission that special education teacher Daina Hunt takes quite literally. The special education classes began planting a garden this past February...

Cafeteria workers clean up after lunch. (Erin Eubanks / The Talon News)

Block Lunch Schedule: Tasty Choice for All

Brayden Ratcliff and Chad Lyle February 26, 2016

Administration has looked into installing a block lunch schedule for the 2016-17 school year. Ideally, the former “A and B” system will be abandoned in favor of this new plan, which extends everyone's...

Haunted Houses Remain Open for Valentine’s Day Scares

Jocelyn Pierce, Reporter February 12, 2016

Many people get in the haunted house spirit during Halloween time. That's not quite the case here in North Texas. Haunted Houses all around the area prepare to open over Valentine's weekend. "I think...

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