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Classes incorporate their lesson plans using the new Dell monitors on Wednesday, Sep. 6 at Argyle High School in Argyle, TX. (Caleb Miles / The Talon News)

New Monitors Introduced in All Campus Classrooms

Brayden Ratcliff, Senior Reporter September 13, 2016

Every AISD classroom started the year equipped with a Dell C7017T monitor, an interactive screen that can be used by teachers to enhance classroom learning. The district purchased the monitors with...

National News Round-up for the Week of September 5th, 2016

Chad Lyle, Senior Writing Editor September 9, 2016

1. Fox News To Pay $20 Million To Gretchen Carlson To Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit The former co-host of Fox & Friends filed a lawsuit in July alleging that Roger Ailes, the then-Chairman of...

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....

The choir members perform at the Sandy Lake competition. (Photo courtesy of Lynn Zellar)

The Notes to Victory

Naomi Brooks, Reporter July 3, 2016

Choir is one of the many new official programs that have developed within Argyle’s school district. Members recently competed at the Sandy Lakes Competition. “Sandy Lake was very stressful because...

Art and Theater students receive their awards at the end of year award ceremony on Monday, May 16 in Argyle, Texas. Pictured left to right: Javy Govea, Maddison Darnell, Slade Monroe, Luis Robertson, Hannah Greiner, and Connor Nielsen. (Annabel Thorpe / The Talon News)

Murder Mystery Dinner Raises Fund for Theatre Club

Jocelyn, Pierce June 13, 2016

The theatre club held the inaugural fundraiser at the Denton Country Club on May 21. The fundraiser was a huge success. "We are raising funds for our next musical and to send students to the state Thespian...

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...

Shoot for the Stars host charity event Saturday, May {Saturday at {Fuzzys Taco Shop} in {Argyle}, TX. (Blair Bowman / The Talon News)

6th Annual ‘Shoot for the Stars’ Event Maintains Community Fellowship

Micki Hirschhorn, Senior writing editor June 1, 2016

The Shoot for the Stars annual event began at the high school on May 14th at 9am with a balloon release and court dedication in memory of Alex Betzhold, son of local teacher, Mary Betzhold. The new outdoor...

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...

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...

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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