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The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon
The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon
Christian Cockrell

Christian Cockrell, Writer/Reporter

Christian Cockrell is a reporter for The Talon News and is in his first year on staff. Along with being a reporter for The Talon News, he participates in Argyle Theatre and is a part of the National Honors Society. Outside of school, Christian has a passion for the environment, gardening, and the local community. He enjoys thrifting, listening to music, and being around friends.

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The 2024 Argyle High School Homecoming court pose for a group photo. Taken Sept. 4, 2024.

Who Are Argyle’s Homecoming Court Nominees?

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
September 3, 2024
The 2023 Homecoming King, Tyler Westrom and Queen Laiken Zamzow. Taken Oct. 113, 2023.

Argyle High School Tennis Team poses together in a group photo. Courtesy Adam Mihok.

Argyle Tennis Faces Season Head On

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
August 18, 2024
Rewilding Station 511 grows roots and flowers. Taken July 13, 2024.

Emilia Hernandez wrestles at the Argyle Eagle meet.

Argyle Wrestling Team Fights to Success

Christian Cockrell and Avaleigh Miller
July 11, 2024
In order from left to right: Argyle Mayor Rick Bradford, Argyle ISD Superintendent Dr. Carpenter, former superintendent Dr. Wright, Board of Trustee Place 3 Sam Slaton, Board of Trustee Place 4 Ritchie Deffenbaugh, Argyle High School Principal John King, and Texas House Rep. Kronda Thimesch accept the UIL Lone Star Cup on Sep. 1, 2023 at Eagle Satdium.

Leading Argyle ISD to Excellence

Christian Cockrell and Avaleigh Miller
July 4, 2024
From left to right, Jack Dillion, Addison High, Caleb Leonard, Grant Parris, and Liyah Cha inside the Texas State Capitol. Courtesy Jessica Reynolds.

Closing Arguments: Senior Debaters Bid Farewell to the Podium

Christian Cockrell, Avaleigh Miller, and Tierney Withrow
June 11, 2024
A tornado damages a shed in Pilot Point. Texas. Taken May 26, 2024.

A tornado destroyed a truck stop and Shell Gas Station with at least 150 people inside, leading to a mass causality event. Taken May 26, 2024.

A powerline is downed near The RV Guys dealership. Taken May 26, 2024.

A piece of sheet metal debris is throw against a fence along Interstate 35. Taken May 26, 2024.

A metal warehouse is mangled after a tornado hits. Taken May 26, 2024.

Residents begin to clear tree debris after a tornado hits their home. Taken May 26, 2024.

A powerline is downed along a gravel road. Taken May 26, 2024.

A metal warehouse has a piece of steel framing bent after a tornado hits. Taken May 26, 2024.

A truck stop is destroyed after a powerful tornado hits it with at least 150 people taking shelter inside. Taken May 26, 2024.

Debris from the truck stop is mangled in a nearby tree. Taken May 26, 2024.

Utility workers begin clean up efforts after tornado. Taken May 26, 2024.

Utility workers begin clean up efforts after tornado. Taken May 26, 2024.

Cars sit under debris after a tornado hits. Taken May 26, 2024.

RV campers are thrown around after a tornado hits The RV Guys dealership off of Interstate 35. Taken May 26, 2024.

The RV Guys dealership is heavily damaged after a tornado hits. Taken May 26, 2024.

A tornado bends a highway sign. Taken May 26, 2024.

RVs were thrown around during a tornado at The RV Guys dealership. Taken May 26, 2024.

A RV trailer bed is sitting on the side of a highway after a tornado hits. Taken May 26, 2024.

Denton and Cooke Counties have emergency services respond to a mass causality event at a truck stop and Shell Gas Station off Interstate 35. Taken May 26, 2024.

The Texas Department of Safety have a helicopter observing the extent of tornado damage south of Valley View. Taken May 26, 2024.

A barn is damaged after a tornado hits. Taken May 26, 2024.

A car has its front windshield destroyed after a tornado threw it from a truck stop. Taken May 26, 2024.

A truck stop and Shell Gas Station is destroyed after a tornado hits. Taken May 26, 2024.

A Cooke County Sheriff directs traffic after a bridge is damaged from a tornado. Taken May 26, 2024.

Cooke County Sheriffs block a bridge over Interstate 35 after receiving damage from a tornado. Taken May 26, 2024.

A mass causality and evacuation ambulance responds to a truck stop where at least 150 people took shelter from a tornado in the late night of May 25. Taken May 26, 2024.

A truck stop and Shell Gas Station sign is destroyed after a tornado. Taken May 26, 2024.

A car is crushed and a truck is mangled after a tornado hits a truck stop. Taken May 26, 2024.

The Denton County Emergency Services Mobile Operation Center responds to a truck stop where at least 150 people took shelter from a tornado in the late night of May 25. Taken May 26, 2024.

A truck stop and Shell Gas Station is destroyed after a tornado hits it in the late night of May 25. At least 150 people working their and traveling on Interstate 35 took shelter in the building when the tornado hit. Taken May 26, 2024.

A Shell Gas Station sign is blown out after a tornado hit. Taken May 26, 2024.

A truck is mangled after a tornado hit it. Taken May 26, 2024.

Car windows are blown out after a tornado hits a truck stop in the late night of May 25. Taken May 26, 2024.

A truck stop and Shell Gas Station convivence store is destroyed after a tornado hits it in the late night of May 25. Taken May 26, 2024.

Cooke County Sheriffs responds to a mass causality event at a truck stop where at least 150 people took shelter from a tornado in the late night of May 25. Taken May 26, 2024.

Solar panels are thrown from the roof of Pilot Point High School, and a tree is destroyed after a tornado hits. Taken May 26, 2024.

A Pilot Point ISD truck is parked in the parking lot of Pilot Point High School after a tornado hits. Taken May 26, 2024.

Solar panels are thrown off the roof of Pilot Point High School after a tornado hits. Taken May 26, 2024.

Utility trucks respond to power outages in Pilot Point, Texas. Taken May 26, 2024.

Argyle Wins State Academic Meet

Argyle Wins State Academic Meet

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
May 20, 2024
From left to right, Addison High, Argyle Debate couch Jessica Reynolds, and Grant Parris . Courtesy Jessica Reynolds.

Argyle Debate Competes with Historic Placements

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
March 18, 2024
Argyle's Powerlifting Team supports sophomore Lauren Mansfield and senior Cassidy Owens. Courtesy Ben Rudolph.

Argyle Powerlifting Team Competes at State

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
March 18, 2024
Zoey Bouquio advances to state with their piece "Inner Linked."

Argyle Artist Advances from VASE Competition

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
February 26, 2024
Is 2024 the Year of Country?

Is 2024 the Year of Country?

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
February 23, 2024
Wrestling meet held at Argyle High School on January 25, 2024.

[Photo] Wrestling Headed to State

February 12, 2024
Argyle ISD School Board Meeting, taken on Dec. 13, 2023.

Argyle School District was hit by an ice storm during the last week of Feb. 2015. School was canceled on Feb. 23 and 24 with an early release on Feb. 27 due to the poor road conditions. (Annabel Thorpe / The Talon News)

El Niño Effects North Texas Winter

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
January 14, 2024
Jan Deatherage and Barbara Nunneley standing in front of their light up Pecan tree in Bartonville, Texas, taken on Dec. 19, 2023.

Lighting Up Holiday Joy

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
December 23, 2023
Argyle Theatre attends the Texas Thespian Festival from Nov. 15 to 18.

Argyle Theatre Attends Texas Thespian Festival

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
November 29, 2023
A sign showing support for proposed changes for Denton County Emergency Service District 1 during the election of 2023. Taken Oct. 19, 2023.

What’s On the Ballot for 2023?

Christian Cockrell and Elijah Ward
October 24, 2023
Argyle High School students gather at a Hispanic Heritage Month display, taken on Oct. 11, 2023.

Hispanic Heritage Month: A Celebration of Culture

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
October 11, 2023
A Denton County Master Gardener Association sign, sponsoring a educational garden project in Unity Park. Taken on Sept. 2, 2023.

Sprouting Change

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
September 27, 2023
Keep Argyle Beautiful hosting a litter cleanup at Unity Park, on April 27, 2023.

Conserving Beauty Through Keep Argyle Beautiful

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
September 21, 2023
A tree stump from a tree killed during the 2022 heatwave, with dried grass surrounding it during the heatwave of 2023. Taken Aug. 19, 2023.

Texas Heatwave Drys Out Region

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
September 5, 2023
Argyle High School during the heat wave of 2023.Taken Aug. 19, 2023.

Argyle High School's fine arts wing with dried lawn in front of it. Taken Aug. 19, 2023.

A dried lawn fills the entrance to Argyle High School during the heatwave of 2023. Taken Aug. 19, 2023.

A dried lawn fills the entrance to Argyle High School during the heatwave of 2023. Taken Aug. 19, 2023.

Argyle High School during the heat wave of 2023. Taken Aug. 19, 2023.

People celebrate Pride 2023 with a PriDenton vendor event on the Square. taken June 9, 2023.

Former First Lady, Michelle Obama, portrait hangs beautifully along the White House Corridor. Taken on May 31, 2023.

The Lincoln Memorial is filled with tourist taking photos and visiting the Former President statue. Taken on May 30, 2023.

The White House State Dining Room, with Former President Lincolns portrait hanging above the fireplace. Taken on June 1, 2023.

Combat boots, a weapon with dog tags, and a soldiers helmet, sits in front of the entrance into Arlington National Cemetery. Taken on May 29, 2023.

Passengers stand and wait for the DC Metro Blue Line. Taken on May 29, 2023.

A DC Metro Blue Line train enters the Arlington Cemetery Station. Taken on May 29, 2023.

A running path runs along an highway with no barrier. Taken on May 29, 2023.

The U.S. Capitol Rotunda depicts George Washington as a "god" surrounded by Roman and Renaissance themes. Taken May 31, 2023.

The U.S. House of Representatives stands closest to the left with the full U.S. Capitol looming over Washington D.C. Taken May 31, 2023.

Capitol Hill looms over Washington D.C. Taken May 31, 2023.

The U.S. Capitol stands tall, with Lady Freedom topping the dome. Taken May 31, 2023.

The U.S. Capitol looms in the distance, with members of Congress doing important legislation business during the Debt Ceiling Crisis of 2023. Taken May 31, 2023.

The U.S. Supreme Court stands over Washington D.C. Taken May 31, 2023.

The U.S. Supreme Court stands with the saying "Equal Justice Under Law". Taken May 31, 2023.

The Washington Monument stands over the Reflecting Pool. Taken on May 30, 2023.

The Vietnam War Memorial bares wreaths with the Washington Monument looming in the distance. Taken on May 30, 2023.

The Vietnam War Memorial has observes looking for the names of lost soldiers, as information and gifts litter the bottom of the memorial. Taken on May 30, 2023.

The Entrance into the Arlington National Cemetery, with a sign explaining its hallowed grounds. Taken May 29, 2023.

A wreath from the Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America stands in front of the Vietnam Memorial. Taken on May 30, 2023.

Inside the Arlington Cemetery Visitor Center, a information panel explains the unknown soldiers who lost their lives in service. Taken May 29, 2023.

A information panel stands in the Arlington National Cemetery Visitor Center. Taken May 29, 2023.

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