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JV eagles take on Sanger Indians at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas on Feb. 3, 2015. (Erin Eubanks / The Talon News)

Punxsutawney Phil’s Prediction Calls for More Winter

Erin Eubanks, Reporter February 5, 2015

Groundhog Day has been a popular tradition that originates from the ancient Christian tradition called Candlemas. Candlemas Day was the mid-point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. According...

New foreign exchange student, Alina Mikosch, joins Argyle High School. (Christopher Piel / The Talon News)

Austrian Foreign Exchange Student Comes to Argyle

Evan Welsh, Senior Writing Editor February 2, 2015

5,5o6. That's the number of miles foreign exchange student, Alina Mikosch, traveled to get from her home, Graz, Austria, to Argyle, TX. Graz is the second biggest city in Austria, located in the region...

Jonathan Davis poses for his banner photo Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, at Argyle High School in Argyle, TX. Matt Garnett/Special Contributor

Jonathan Davis: More Than A Game

Matt Davenport, Senior Writing Editor January 22, 2015

Wake up. Practice. Repeat. The only life senior Jonathan Davis has ever known revolves around basketball. He would not want it any other way. Davis has been playing basketball since first grade, and...

Divorce – The Story of a Grief-Stricken Student’s Life Through Her Parents Separation

Annabel Thorpe, Managing Editor December 17, 2014

Defeated. Torn. She walked downstairs to the annual family dinner party looking everywhere for her father. She went outside to where the men were sitting, but he was nowhere to be found. As her friends...

Gloria Arrendondi thanks the community for all their support at the Angel Tree Dinner on Dec. 9 at Argyle High School. (The Talon News / Annabel Thorpe)

Angel Tree Dinner Helps Support Families In Need

Annabel Thorpe, Managing Editor December 12, 2014

With Christmas nearing, tis' the season for neatly wrapped presents to be placed under the twinkling tree. For bus driver Gloria Arrendondi, it is another holiday season struggling to provide for her...

Erich Gibson receives Certificate of Dedication at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas on Oct. 17, 2014. (Annabel Thorpe / The Talon News)

Erich Gibson Wins Student-Inspired Award for School Spirit

Annabel Thorpe and Micki Hirschhorn October 29, 2014

The noise in the stands rose to a roar as the student body rose to their, cheering as loudly as possible. Teachers were on the side line with tears of joy brushing their cheeks. He lifted his wings...

Matt Garnett speaks during the TAJE Fall Fiesta at Wyndham in San Antonio, Texas on Oct. 26, 2014. (Caleb Miles / The Talon News)

Editor-in-Chief Embraces New Challenges with Public Speaking

Annabel Thorpe, Managing Editor October 28, 2014

As the lights dim for the presentation to start, the crowd falls silent. All eyes turn to the front of the room eagerly awaiting the speaker to enlighten or portray a vision. The presenter takes a...

Argyle takes on Wilmer Hutchins at Argyle High School Oct. 17, 2014 in Argyle, TX. (Photo by Matt Garnett / The Talon News)

Two Crowns Create One Lifelong Memory

Micki Hirschorn, Reporter October 22, 2014

One moment. Two crowns. Senior homecoming king and queen Conner Bateman and Kenna Roberts were crowned on Oct. 17 at the Wilmer Hutchins football game. The event will leave a lasting mark on the community. “This...

Halloween Props at (location} in Argyle, Texas on Oct. 15, 2014. (Caleb Miles / The Talon News)

Theater to host ‘Haunted Hallway’ Oct. 24, 25

Christopher Piel, Reporter October 20, 2014

Fright. One of the many feelings humans love and thrive upon. The theater program is having a very creative fundraiser that will open the weekend of the 24th and 25th. The profits will go toward...

Gentry Cole competes in Speed climbing at Noumea, New Caledonia Sept. 19th. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Cole

‘Top of the World’ Students to Compete in Rock Climbing Pan American Championship

Jocelyn Pierce October 16, 2014

There are a handful of people that get to be at the top in the world for a sport. Senior Brendan Mitchell and sophomore Gentry Cole got to experience "being at the top" on Sept. 19-23. Gentry...

Argyle takes on Denison at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Sept. 5, 2014. (Matt Garnett / The Talon News)

Injuries Leave Football Player In The Stands

Annabel Thorpe and Matt Davenport October 9, 2014

Tanner Boyzuick, junior ex-rover, sustained multiple injuries and due to his parent’s decision was taken off the football team this season. He is now rumored to be ‘Argyle’s Biggest Fan’. “The...

Argyle Set to Host First ACT

Evan Welsh, Senior Writing Editor September 12, 2014

Any junior or senior in high school knows the stresses of applying for college. Filling out applications, writing essays, and making sure grades are up to standards are just part of the strenuous process....

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