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The Talon

The student news site of Atascocita High School

The Talon

The student news site of Atascocita High School

The Talon

Band and Choir representatives heading their way to TMEA in San Antonio Texas.

All-Staters Participate in TMEA in San Antonio

Gabriel Soto, Writer March 18, 2025

Both band and choir representatives advanced to state. Senior trumpet player Rylan Nunez, sophomore trumpet player Evan Salas, senior flute player Axel Guzman and senior treble choir singer Daniella Delgado...

The Full Symphony Orchestra poses for their official Midwest Clinic and Conference photo. (Photo provided by the Atascocita High School Orchestra Instagram)

Full Symphony Orchestra Improves in Third Year

Henry Lazarus, Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2025

In its third year, the Symphony Orchestra, composed of both the top orchestra students and the top band students, received sweepstakes (division one ratings from all judges) at UIL on Tuesday, Feb. 25. In...

After a successful competition, all 12 DECA state qualifiers pose with their medals. (Photo provided by DECA Instagram)

DECA Excels at Regionals, 12 Advance to State

Henry Lazarus, Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2025

In just its first year, the Distributive Clubs of America (DECA) sent 12 students to the State Career Development Conference, which will take place March 6-8. There are 52 active members of DECA currently....

Audio/Video Students Make Hype Video Timeless

January 17, 2025

The hype video from the A/V production team has been going on for years, but the video that most are familiar with now with colored lights and smoke machines all started with two students: class of 2023...

Jazz Band Begins Festival Preparation

Gabriel Soto, Writer January 17, 2025

With jazz starting up, the band is preparing their year with festive classics. This helps new students be familiar with this new type of music. “We’re preparing for concert music more geared on...

Counselors Help Students with College Applications

Henry Lazarus, Editor-In-Chief November 18, 2024

To combat the stress that comes with the college application process for seniors, Blue 2 counselor Kelley Jayne hosts a college application workshop in the library three times a year. It was offered Sept....

Sophomore Allen Gomez does push-ups after the football team scores a touchdown at Turner Stadium.

JROTC Program Adds Equipment, Commander

Henry Lazarus, Editor-In-Chief October 1, 2024

The JROTC program has made some new additions: new equipment and new Major Marcus Carlstrom. The old JROTC equipment had two walls and ropes. This year, the district installed new equipment, headlined...

Senior Aiden Espino

Speech/Debate Coach, Students Have High Hopes for This Year:

Princess Dixon, Writer October 1, 2024

Speech and debate coach Dillon Rogers has been teaching students the art of structured argumentation and confidence in speaking for eight years. He coordinates after school practice schedules and tournaments...

AP Biology teacher Adam Bowling works with sophomores Jacob Ayson and Amer Amer.

New “Go Beyond” Advisory Debuts

Henry Lazarus, Editor-In-Chief October 1, 2024

The extra 30 minutes of time in fifth period, commonly used for advisory, has a new look this year. Instead of this advisory period being used for homework or socializing, it is now being used for the...

Small American flags were planted by the JROTC around the flagpole on Sept. 11.

9/11 Ceremony Honors Both Victims, Veterans

Henry Lazarus, Editor-In-Chief October 1, 2024

This year marked the 23rd anniversary of the tragic events that unfolded on Sept. 11, 2001. In comme- moration and remembrance of the lives lost and all those affected by the historic date, the...

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