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The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon
The student news site of Argyle High School

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Ashlynn Roberts

Ashlynn Roberts, Director of Productions

Ashlynn Roberts is the Director of Productions for The Talon News. Since joining staff freshman year, she has been named Fourth Place Writer of the Year at the 2019 NSPA  Awards and earned Superior in the 2019 TAJE Contest for Feature Writing. Ashlynn is also a part of the UIL team and was the first alternate for State in News Writing during her sophomore year. In her free time, Ashlynn enjoys trying new coffee shops, spending too much time on Tik Tok and going on adventures with her Ford Explorer named Dora.

All content by Ashlynn Roberts
The Majestics earned many awards at their first contest (Photo courtesy AHS Majestics).

Majestics Sweep

Ashlynn Roberts, Editor in Chief
March 1, 2021
Seniors signed their National Letter of Intent on Feb. 3 at Argyle High School (Josh Fritz / The Talon News).

Nineteen Seniors Sign Despite COVID-19 Challenges

Ashlynn Roberts, Editor in Chief
February 12, 2021
The Argyle Eagles narrow down the competition in a wild and harrowing round of senior assassin, photo replicated in Argyle, Texas on January 15, 2021. (Katie Ray | The Talon News)

Senior Game Promotes Unity

Sarah Crowder, Trinity Flaten, Ashlynn Roberts, Katie Ray, and Sloan Dial
January 20, 2021
Virtual students meet through google meets (Nicholas West/The Talon News)

District Approves Four Virtual Instruction Days For Spring Semester

Ashlynn Roberts, Director of Productions
January 5, 2021
The Argyle band claimed the 4A State Marching Band Championship on Dec. 14, 2020 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX (Photo Courtesy of Britt Flaten)

Band Wins State, Avenges Second Place Finish in 2018

Ashlynn Roberts, Director of Productions
December 17, 2020
The town turkey stands outside a business in Argyle, TX (Photo Courtesy Argyle PD).

Town Mourns Turkey Death

Ashlynn Roberts, Director of Productions
December 10, 2020
Senior Regan Ruffner signed her NLI to pole vault at Texas A&M University on Nov. 11, 2020 at Argyle High School in Argyle, TX. (Sloan Dial / The Talon News)

Five Seniors Sign on National Signing Day

Ashlynn Roberts, Director of Productions
November 12, 2020
Argyle cross country competes at North Lakes Park on Sept. 12, 2020 in Denton, TX. (Rylie Halk / The Talon News)

Girls Cross Country Qualifies for State; Boys Team Finishes Fourth

Ashlynn Roberts, Director of Productions
November 10, 2020
The Debate team competed in a virtual contest on Nov. 9, 2020 at Argyle High School. (Photo Courtesy AHS Debate)

Two on Debate Team Qualify for State

Ashlynn Roberts, Director of Productions
November 10, 2020
Argyle fell to Decatur in the Regional Quarterfinals on Nov. 5, 2020 at Weatherford Ninth Grade Center. (Katie Ray / The Talon News)

Volleyball Falls in Regional Quarterfinals; Finish as Area Champs

Ashlynn Roberts, Director of Productions
November 6, 2020
Argyle faces off against Lake Worth on Sept. 15, 2020 at Argyle High School. (The Talon News)

Tennis Team Finishes Season with Highest Ranking in Program History

Ashlynn Roberts, Director of Productions
November 6, 2020
The Lady Eagles swept Benbrook at Castleberry High School on Oct. 29, 2020 and will advance to Area. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

Lady Eagles Sweep Benbrook, Named Bi-District Champs

Ashlynn Roberts, Director of Productions
October 31, 2020
Senior Photography Director Katie Ray's Superior rated photo for the TAJE Contest. (Katie Ray / The Talon News)

Staff Members Earn Awards at TAJE State Journalism Competition

Ashlynn Roberts, Director of Productions
October 31, 2020
New Assistance Principal Taylor Gilbreath learns how to navigate a new school during a pandemic. (Josh Fritz / The Talon News)

New Students, Teachers Deal with COVID-19 Precautions

Sarah Crowder and Ashlynn Roberts
September 3, 2020
AHS Teacher Jeanna Sutton speaks to students and parents at the new student orientation on Aug. 15 at Argyle High School (Katie Ray / The Talon News).

School Plans Re-Opening Amidst Pandemic

Ashlynn Roberts, Director of Productions
August 15, 2020
Seniors sit on the track six feet apart from each other while waiting for their turn to walk across stage at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas on May 18, 2020. (Alex Daggett / The Talon News)

Seniors Cross Finish Line

Ashlynn Roberts, News & Social Media Editor
May 20, 2020
With school currently canceled until April 19, due to the coronavirus, many seniors worry that graduation will not happen. (Georgia Penn | The Talon News)

COVID-19 Causes Uncertainty in Student Body

Sarah Crowder, Trinity Flaten, and Ashlynn Roberts
March 23, 2020
The ACT and SAT tests are college admittance tests that high school students take. (Ashlynn Roberts / The Talon News)

SAT vs ACT: Which Test Is Best For You

Ashlynn Roberts, News & Social Media Editor
February 24, 2020
The current high school will swap campuses with the middle school in the fall of 2021. (Nicholas West | The Talon News)

Growing Pains

Ashlynn Roberts and Jaclyn Harris
February 13, 2020
This year's theatre department will put on the musical Thoroughly Modern Millie. (Photo Courtesy Jessica Reynolds)

‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ Jazzes Up School Musical

Emma Campbell, Rylie Halk, Delaney Lechowit, and Ashlynn Roberts
December 13, 2019
The Eagles fall to the La Vega Pirates in round four of the playoffs with a final score of 44-20. The game was played at McLane Stadium on December 6, 2019. Jordyn Tarrant | The Talon News

Eagles Drop Game, Finish Season As Regional Semi-Finalist

Ashlynn Roberts, News & Social Media Editor
December 6, 2019
The Disney enterprise entertains audiences through theme parks, media and now digital-streaming services. (Trinity Flaten / The Talon News)

Why Disney+ Is Worth Melting For

Ashlynn Roberts, News & Social Media Editor
December 2, 2019
Staff Members attend the annual Journalism Educators Association (JEA) convention on November 23, 2019 in Washington D.C. (Photo Courtesy Jeanne Acton)

Staff Members Compete in Annual JEA and NSPA Competitions

Ashlynn Roberts, News & Social Media Editor
November 25, 2019
The Argyle Marching Band competes at the Sounds of Springtown Marching Competition on Oct. 12, 2019. (Delaney Lechowit | The Talon News)

Labor of Love

Ashlynn Roberts, News & Social Media Editor
October 30, 2019
After some time on the stove, the caramel sauce thickened to a consistency that could be piped. (Ashlynn Roberts/ The Talon News)

While the macarons were resting, we began to make a simple caramel sauce by combining brown sugar, vanilla, heavy cream and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. (Ashlynn Roberts/ The Talon News)

Next, we whipped the egg whites into a meringue, gradually adding in the granulated sugar as we went. We whipped the meringue until it formed stiff peaks, and then we folded in our almond flour and powdered sugar mixture. (Ashlynn Roberts/ The Talon News)

Boys cross country team poses with their 2nd place plaque after qualifying for the regional competition on October 17, 2019 at Argyle High School. (photo courtesy Argyle Cross Country)

Boys Cross Country Qualifies For Regionals

Ashlynn Roberts, News & Social Media Editor
October 17, 2019
The Tennis Team poses after winning the Bi-District championship. (Photo courtesy of Tobi Jordan)

Tennis Wins Bi-District Championship

Jaclyn Harris and Ashlynn Roberts
October 15, 2019
Renaissance Club poses for a group photo while attending a leadership conference in Orlando, Florida this past summer. (photo by: Jeanna Sutton)

Twenty-First Century Renaissance

Emma Campbell, Iyona Bracy, Gracie Hurst, and Ashlynn Roberts
August 30, 2019
A review of six of Sonic's most unusual drinks (Jaclyn Harris / The Talon News)

Mixing it Up at Sonic

Ashlynn Roberts and Jaclyn Harris
July 24, 2019
Junior Colby Raasch enjoys the benefits of his small theater class on Nov. 28, 2018. (Jake Pool / The Talon News)

Does Class Size Matter?

Ashlynn Roberts, News Editor
May 20, 2019
Argyle High School captures its twelfth consecutive district title on March 27, 2019 at Argyle High School. (photo provided by Kimberly Kass)

Academic Teams Soar to New Heights

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
March 29, 2019
Five Feet Apart hit theaters on March 15, 2019. (photo provided by CBS Films)

So Far So Good

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
March 25, 2019
Lauren Landrum and crew pose outside the Paramount Theater in Austin, Texas on March 5, 2019. (Stacy Short/The Talon News)

Landrum ‘Reins’ in Another State Title

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
March 22, 2019
Mr. Frosty's has a fun vintage aesthetic that is visible from the inside and street view. (Ashlynn Roberts/The Talon News)

Mr. Frosty’s Proves To Be a ‘Cool’ Hangout

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
March 4, 2019
Senior power lifter Madison Mills after placing in the Region 6 Division 2 powerlifting meet on February 26, 2019. (Photo by: Kirsten Richardson)

Powering Through the Competition

Ashlynn Roberts, Joe Walsh (Headline Writer), and Andrew Fritz (Interviews)
March 1, 2019
Students access their rank at Argyle High School in Argyle, TX. (Jaclyn Harris/ The Talon News)

Are Class Ranks Important?

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
February 27, 2019
Kai Addison- Muscular Dystrophy

Kai Addison- Muscular Dystrophy

Lauren Landrum, Karina Navarro, and Ashlynn Roberts
February 21, 2019
Since releasing her newest album, Thank U, Next on Feb. 8, singer/songwriter Ariana Grande has received lots of positive feedback. (Photo courtesy of Republic Records)

Grande’s New Album is a Grande Hit

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
February 20, 2019
Mark Mirelez competes in the District Tournament at North Lakes Recreation Center in Denton, Texas, on April, 5, 2018. (Andrew Fritz / The Talon News)

Making a ‘Mark’

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
February 7, 2019
Argyle High School undergoes construction to build a new track for field events. (Lauren Landrum/ The Talon News)

High School Construction Update

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
January 10, 2019
Pictured from left to right are the All State Choir Students: Jackson Barnes, Wade Paquin, Sarahbeth Meraz, Bella Zindel, Kassidy Rosengren and Payton Connatser (not pictured are Grady Henexson and Austin Rusk) at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas, on Dec. 17, 2018. (Ashlynn Roberts / The Talon News)

[Photo] Choir Students Advance to All-State Competition

December 17, 2018
Pictured from left to right are the All State Choir Students: Jackson Barnes, Wade Paquin, Sarahbeth Meraz, Bella Zindel, Kassidy Rosengren and Payton Connatser (not pictured are Grady Henexson and Austin Rusk) at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas, on Dec. 17, 2018. (Ashlynn Roberts / The Talon News)

Choir Students Advance to All-State Competition

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
December 17, 2018
Pictured from left to right are the All State Choir Students: Jackson Barnes, Wade Paquin, Sarahbeth Meraz, Bella Zindel, Kassidy Rosengren and Payton Connatser (not pictured are Grady Henexson and Austin Rusk) at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas, on Dec. 17, 2018. (Ashlynn Roberts / The Talon News)

The benefits of long hours of studying sometimes results in high grades. For many though, studying or lack of studying doesn't always pay off. (The Talon News/ Katie McBee)

Do Grades Define Intelligence?

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
December 14, 2018
Graded paper for article.

Many websites are blocked from students' Chromebooks. (Ashlynn Roberts/ The Talon News)

Too Restrictive?

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
November 14, 2018
New teacher Izzy Fowler poses in her classroom (The Talon News/ Ashlynn Roberts)

Fowler Finds Passion as Science Teacher

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
October 17, 2018
Jon Hopper expresses his love for makeup by competing in an online modelling competition.

Student Pursues Modeling Career

Ashlynn Roberts, Mark Mirelez (Headline Writer), and Joe Walsh (Headline Writer)
September 27, 2018
Mega Lunch starts with a bang, as many clubs make their debut accompanied by clubs making a comeback on Sept. 14, 2018. (Trinity Flaten / The Talon News)

Clubs Offered During Mega Lunch

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
September 24, 2018
Sophomore Gracen Sieben looks star in her first school musical on Sept. 14, 2018. (Lauren Landrum / The Talon News)

Small Roles Matter

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
September 14, 2018
The art hallway offers many unique drawings, paintings and architectural displays. (Ashlynn Roberts / The Talon News)

Fine Arts Classes Deserve Recognition

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
August 31, 2018

Construction Behind Schedule

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
July 31, 2018
Citizens celebrate on July 4th, 2018 with fireworks. (Campbell Wilmot/The Talon News)

Fourth of July Trivia

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
June 27, 2018
Students celebrate their 2017-18 school year accomplishments at the awards ceremony Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas, on April, 14, 2013. (Jaclyn Harris / The Talon News)

Awards Ceremony Celebrates Accomplishments

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
May 22, 2018
Construction underway at the high school as the school year draws to a close. (Ashlynn Roberts/The Talon News)

Renovations Continue Throughout School

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
May 22, 2018

How to Boost Grades at Year-End

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
May 15, 2018

Upcoming Movies For Summer 2018

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
May 9, 2018
Construction is under way at Argyle High School in Argyle, TX on April 18, 2018. (Katy McBee / The Talon News)

Renovations To Be Done First Day of School

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
May 1, 2018
Athletes sign to play sports at their colleges on signing day at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas on April 24, 2018. (Campbell Wilmot / The Talon News)

Six Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
April 25, 2018
Posters hang in classrooms and hallways displaying the tipline students can submit information to at Argyle High School in Argyle, TX on April 18, 2018. (Miranda Downe/The Talon News)

Tipline System to Prevent School Crimes

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
April 18, 2018

STAAR Separates Students By Gender

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
April 16, 2018
Shoot For the Stars will be held on April 7, 2018 at Argyle High School in Argyle, TX. (Gigi Robertson/The Talon News)

Shoot For the Stars Unites Community

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
April 5, 2018
The UIL Math and Science Academic teams take their 16th consecutive TMSCA state title in San Antonio, TX over spring break. (Photo courtesy: Kimberly Kass)

TMSCA Team Wins 16th Consecutive State Title

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
March 22, 2018
A river boat floats next to the river walk in San Antonio, TX on Oct. 16, 2016. (Jaclyn Harris / The Talon News)

Places To Go Over Spring Break

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
March 8, 2018
Junior Lauren Landrum holds up her bronze UIL state plaque at the UIL Young Filmmakers Festival in Austin, TX on Feb. 28, 2018. (Lauren Landrum / The Talon News)

UIL Film Finishes Top In State

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
March 7, 2018
Freshman Peyton Deffenbaugh explains her love for music and singing at Argyle High School on Dec. 6, 2017. (Hayden Calendine / The Talon News)

Acapella In Full Sing

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
February 21, 2018
From left to right, seniors Hannah Gladys, Owen Petrie, Cale Nanny, Wes McCollum, Jon Copeland, Preston Coyle, Ben Pound, and Will Gilster commit to their colleges on National Signing Day at AHS in Argyle, Texas on Feb. 7, 2018. (Campbell Wilmot / The Talon News)

Eight Seniors Commit on National Signing Day

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
February 8, 2018
Students dance at Night to Shine at Argyle High School on Feb. 9, 2018 in Argyle, TX. (Lauren Landrum / The Talon News)

A Night for Kings and Queens

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
February 6, 2018
Nurse Thompson's office has been full due to the recent flu epidemic. (Hayden Calendine / The Talon News)

Flu Continues To Strike

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
January 30, 2018
Senior Gabriella Cate will travel to San Antonio in Feb. as the first percussionist from Argyle High School to be a part of the All-State band for three years. (Photo by: Shelly Cate)

Six Advance to All-State

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
January 22, 2018
Senior Andrew Hennes is awarded for his accomplishments at the UIL State Academic Meet in 2017 in Austin, TX. (Stacy Short/The Talon News)

Senior Looks to Continue Winning Streak

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
January 12, 2018
Texas doesn't have many snow days; however, there are many popular activities to do over holiday break in the Dallas Fort Worth area. (Photo by: Lauren Landrum)

Holiday Break Bucket List

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
December 27, 2017
As they show off their extravagant sweaters, freshman pose for a photo on December 15, 2017. (Katy McBee | The Talon News)

‘Tis the Season of Ugly Sweaters

Katy Mcbee and Ashlynn Roberts
December 18, 2017
The Argyle boys basketball defeat Paris at the region final tournament on Saturday, March at The Fieldhouse in Commerce, Texas. (Stacy Short / The Talon News)

Perkins Reaches 600th Career Win

Ashlynn Roberts, Junior Reporter
December 13, 2017
The Nest, Argyle's student section cheers on the volleyball team in Decatur, TX on Nov. 7, 2017. (Campbell Wilmot/The Talon News)

Student Fanbase Receives Negative Feedback

Ashlynn Roberts, Junior Reporter
December 6, 2017
Members of Younglife participate in Younglife camp, Sharptop Cove, in Jasper, Georgia in June 2017. (Photo courtesy: Kody Delmare)

‘Party With a Purpose’

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
November 28, 2017
The Lady Eagles celebrate after defeating rival Decatur to advance to the next round of the playoffs. (Campbell Wilmont/The Talon News)

Volleyball Advances to Regional Tournament

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
November 10, 2017
Students perform in a rehearsal for their new production, Legally Blonde, at Argyle High School. (Tanner Bubeck/The Talon News)

‘Oh My God,’ Legally Blonde Debuts

Ashlynn Roberts, Junior Reporter
October 5, 2017
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