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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

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...

Alumni Samuel Cosmi and Patrick Taylor stand with principal Falker as they hold their retired jerseys.

Former Eagles in The NFL Return To Retire Their Jerseys

Hayli Rubidoux, Writer May 23, 2024

The first Go Beyond pep rally featured two special guests straight from the big leagues. Green Bay Packers running-back Patrick Taylor and Washington Commanders tackle Samuel Cosmi returned to campus to...

John Kennedy

2021 Alumni Named Band Company commander at VMI

Marianne Hause, Contributor March 27, 2024

John F. Kennedy has been named Band Company commander. A cello player from Humble, Texas, Kennedy chose to come to VMI because he wanted to attend the toughest school in the nation. He applied for the...

Twitter’s Iconic Logo Undergoes Change

March 27, 2024

When Twitter changed their name to X on July 24, Elon Musk said that the rebranding wasn't just a logo change, it was a change to the overall app to make it the “Everything app.” Ever since Elon Musk...

This sign shows the direction of classrooms in Main Street.

Teacher Relocations Generate Mixed Feelings

Henry Lazarus, Writer November 10, 2023

Over the summer, teachers were relocated to minimize traffic on Main Street. The year before teachers moved classrooms to be within their content areas, but it created a traffic problem where every student...

Engaged in a lively hallway circle discussion about substance abuse, Mrs. Howsmon’s advisory class fosters open communication. With a thumbs-up freshmen, Taytum Kimball passes the talking tool—a red stress ball—to freshman, Haven Harrington, enabling him to contribute thoughtful dialogue and active participation. (Photo by Sarene Andrius-Walker)

Restorative Practices Promote Changes to Advisory Classes

Madison Hunt, Writer November 10, 2023

In order to foster a positive school environment and build stronger communities, teachers will hold restorative practices in their advisory classes. This innovative approach aims to cultivate empathy,...

Junior Brinley West uses Chat GPT on a computer in the school library, as it is unblocked by the school Wi-Fi.

Teachers vs. AI

Caroline Gullion, Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2023

Teachers take action to make sure students can’t cheat using any form of Artificial Intelligence (AI).  AI has been rapidly growing, causing the program to fall in the hands of students. Whether...

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