The student news site of Atascocita High School

The Talon

The student news site of Atascocita High School

The Talon

The student news site of Atascocita High School

The Talon

Band Marching UIL Competition

Band Marching UIL Competition

Amelia Lackey, Editor October 15, 2021

The band has a marching competition this Saturday, Oct. 16. The UIL Marching Band Competition is taking place at Galena Park ISD.  The band will be performing a seven minute drill at 11:30 to the songs...

This year the band welcomed a new head director, Mr. Douglas Grice. He has 33 years of teaching experience in Pearland ISD, Coppell ISD, Dickinson ISD, Clear Creek ISD, and Friendswood ISD.

Meet the Band Directors: Mr. Grice

Amelia Lackey, Editor October 11, 2021

This year the band welcomed a new head director, Mr. Douglas Grice. He attended the University of Houston for both his undergraduate degree and M.Ed. He has 33 years of teaching experience in Pearland...

Class of 2021 inspires perseverance with mural in cafeteria

Class of 2021 inspires perseverance with mural in cafeteria

Brook Klema, Writer September 27, 2021

The new mural in the cafeteria was sponsored by the class of 2021 to remind all students that even through there are tough times, you can still get up and keep going. The 2021 class officers wanted...

The Patriettes wore Gold Fight Win shirts for their performance at the game. This showed their support for pediatric cancer patients.

Gold Fight Win

Amelia Lackey and Jacob Fisher September 23, 2021

The Gold Fight Win game will take place Friday, Sept. 24 between Atascocita and Humble. Gold Fight Win is an annual event that happens during the month of September. It involves the dedication of a district...

SpaceX launches first all-civilian crew into space

Oliver Maldonado September 23, 2021

Four civilians returned from a three day trip in space on Saturday. This was the first time an all-civilian crew has traveled to space.  Hayley Arceneaux was one of the four on board and was a childhood...

13 US service members killed in Kabul attack

Jacob Fisher, Writer September 13, 2021

As the United States attempts to evacuate Afghanistan, a suicide bombing on the Kabul Airport killed 13 American service members, 70 Afghan citizens and 28 Taliban members.  This attack marked the...

The cheerleaders performed in support of the football players. Both JV and varsity cheer performed.

Eagles show spirit at the first pep rally

Amelia Lackey and Idoreyin Eyobio September 13, 2021

The first pep rally of the year took place on Thursday, Aug. 26. The band performed, the cheerleaders did stunts, and the Patriettes danced in support of the varsity football team.  “It was very...

Tropical Storm Nicholas to bring heavy rain to Houston area

Oliver Maldonado, Writer September 13, 2021

Tropical Storm Nicholas will be making landfall in the Houston area late Monday and throughout Tuesday. Nicholas formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday and is the fourteenth named storm of 2021. It is...

Students have the choice to wear masks during the 2021-2022 school year.

The Rise of the Delta Variant

Oliver Maldonado, Writer September 10, 2021

Covid-19 cases have been on the rise over the past month as the delta variant continues to spread. The spread of the delta variant over the past month has led to more than 80 total cases in the first month...

Mr. Balch works with the band and he is the Director of Fine Arts for the district.

Meet the Band Directors: Mr. Balch

Amelia Lackey, Editor September 7, 2021

Mr. Balch is the Director of Fine Arts for the district. He has been assisting the band during this marching season. “My role with the Atascocita High School Band has been and will be a role of...

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