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Snow Day Dilemma: “Working from Home” in Davie County Schools
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Fall Semester Exams Are Coming Up: Here’s What You Need to Know
Two Goldendoodles lie together on a blanket in the staff Wellness Center on Monday, December 9, 2024
Davie Doodles
Pen pals meet one another after months of writing letters to each other.
Senior2Senior Pen Pal Project Continues to Connect Community
The Weekly Talon celebrates its accomplishments in 2024
[GALLERY] The Weekly Talon’s 2024 Wrapped
Teachers Participate in Secret Spirit Week
Teachers Participate in Secret Spirit Week
Kate Wilson and Mary Jordan, health science students, volunteer and donate blood at the blood drive.
Davie Hosts Blood Drive in Memory of Masonry Teacher Matt McKnight
Graphic by Lila Moore and Andrea Keller
Hey Boo, Who’s Who?
The Queen and Her Court
The Queen and Her Court
Graphic by Grace Carroll
Hispanic Heritage at Davie High School
Davie Students Cast Their Votes: Mock Presidential Election 2024
Davie Students Cast Their Votes: Mock Presidential Election 2024
Political Participation: What It Is And Why It Matters
Political Participation: What It Is And Why It Matters
Photo by Rob Laughter on Unsplash
A Guide to Voting in the 2022 General Election
Students gather in the courtyard during class change as part of a walkout in response to the shooting at Uvalde Elementary School. | Photo by Matt Barker
A Walkout for Change at Davie High
Image from https://www.history.com/topics/roaring-twenties/scopes-trial. 
Censorship: The Loss of the First Amendment in Public Schools
Hanna Steinour, Carleigh Croom, and Riley Potts celebrate their signing to their respective universities in a ceremony in the Learning Commons.
Triple Threat: Softball Seniors Commit to College
Cooper Williams (center) poses with his family at his signing ceremony for UNC Chapel Hill on January 8, 2025.
Cooper’s Commitments
Junior Jackson Sulecki and senior Chris De Vicente Guerrero push through the last laps of the 1600-meter race.
The Davie High Track Team Races Into The New Year With New PRs
Jackson Powers getting ready to drive the ball to the basket.
Basketball Makes a Comeback Against Central Davidson in Final Non-Conference Game
Avarie Martin dribbles around the court, trying to spot the lane for the layup.
War Eagles Fall Short Against Northern Guilford at Home
Deputy Stutts sits down for an interview about his job with hosts Grace Carroll and Callie Wisecarver.
Talon Talks: Get To Know Your SRO (feat. Deputy Stutts)
Tanicia Jackson poses for a photo outside her classroom.
Teacher Spotlight: Math Teacher Tanicia Jackson Comes Home
Graphic designed by Silas Marion
Christmas and Culture: How Different Countries Celebrate Christmas
Graphic designed by Salem Taylor
The Smith Family Cookbook: Tis the Season for Eating
Club president Casey Cao and advisor Bob Bailey outline the plans for the Heroes of Hope club's participation in Operation Christmas Child during Flex on Monday, December 2.
Club Spotlight: Heroes of Hope
Graphic by Alana Stewart
Talon Reviews: “Chromakopia” by Tyler, The Creator
Billie Eilish, Charlie XCX, Chappell Roan, and Taylor Swift are some of the many female artists who dominated the charts this year.
2024 The Girls
Students prepare to perform at the Winter Band Concert on December 19, 2024.
Winter Band Concert Brings Yuletide Cheer
Graphic by Alana Stewart
Talon Reviews: “GNX” by Kendrick Lamar
Graphic designed by Emma Waddell
“Bells on Shark Tails Ring:” “Santa Jaws” Movie Review
Junior Andrea Keller poses in a dress exemplifying one of many styles of dresses popular for homecoming fashion this year. | Photo and Graphic by Callie Wisecarver
Trending in Talon: 2024 Homecoming Dress Special
Trending in Talon: Easter Elegance & Glitzy Prom Glamour
Trending in Talon: Easter Elegance & Glitzy Prom Glamour
Say Yes to the Dress
Say Yes to the Dress
Image from Ioana Motoc on Pexels
Trending in Talon: Top 10 Fall Outfits
Photo by Toni Cuenca: https://www.pexels.com/photo/two-jack-o-lanterns-619424/
Trending in Talon: Top Ten Female-Presenting Halloween Costumes for 2022
Graphic by Alana Stewart
Talon Reviews: “Chromakopia” by Tyler, The Creator
Billie Eilish, Charlie XCX, Chappell Roan, and Taylor Swift are some of the many female artists who dominated the charts this year.
2024 The Girls
Graphic by Alana Stewart
Talon Reviews: “GNX” by Kendrick Lamar
Graphic designed by Emma Waddell
“Bells on Shark Tails Ring:” “Santa Jaws” Movie Review
Graphic designed by Kate Price
“Squid Game:” A Look Back on the TV Show That Ruined Children’s Games
Hosts Hayden Smith and Riley McNeil discuss "Sidelined: The QB and Me" in this episode of "Theater of Cringe."
Talon Talks Theater of Cringe: “Sidelined: The QB and Me”
Sophomore Alyssa Hinson plays a round of "Block Blast" during Flex Time.
“Block Blast” Takes Over Davie High
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Christmas and Culture: How Different Countries Celebrate Christmas
Graphic designed by Salem Taylor
The Smith Family Cookbook: Tis the Season for Eating
"Talon Talks" Season 2, Episode 3 features Grace Carroll, Emma Waddell, Raela Wanek, and Alana Stewart "yucking" each other's "yums" when it comes to their favorite and least favorite foods.
Talon Talks: Yucking Your Yum
Graphic designed by Grace Carroll
Facing the Dark Side of Dance
Photo by Manny Becerra on Unsplash
America’s Neglected Elections and Why They Matter
Thanksgiving: A Picky Eater's Perspective
Thanksgiving: A Picky Eater’s Perspective
Graphic Designed by Kate Price
Facing Thanksgiving: Inside an Eating Disorder
Graphic created by Grace Carroll in Canva
‘It Ends with Us:’ There’s Still a Problem with Colleen Hoover
Thanksgiving: A Picky Eater's Perspective
Thanksgiving: A Picky Eater’s Perspective
Graphic Designed by Kate Price
Facing Thanksgiving: Inside an Eating Disorder
Graphic by Grace Carroll
Hispanic Heritage at Davie High School
Senior 2 Senior: Connecting generations through writing 
Senior 2 Senior: Connecting generations through writing 
The Magic of The Cinderella Project
The Magic of The Cinderella Project
From left to right: Ambassadors of Respect Mary Cain, Journey Bowman, Savannah Ivey, and Salem Taylor, with DRI reps Julia Lauwers and Julia Burazer at the 2021 Mocksville Christmas Parade.
What is The Davie Respect Initiative?
Senior Brooklyn Lakey receives a Grant from the SURF Board for the EC Program in Davie County alongside her sister Annabelle Lakey.
Empowering Davie County’s Future: The SURFBoard Grant Cycle
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Snow Day Dilemma: “Working from Home” in Davie County Schools
CTE teacher Will Marrs sits on top of a pile of donations. The items, initially intended to go to Watauga County, were rerouted to Newland Fire Department (Avery County, NC).
The Davie High Community Rallies in Support of Western North Carolina
Making Sense of Hurricane Helene Misinformation
Making Sense of Hurricane Helene Misinformation
Davie Students Cast Their Votes: Mock Presidential Election 2024
Davie Students Cast Their Votes: Mock Presidential Election 2024
Political Participation: What It Is And Why It Matters
Political Participation: What It Is And Why It Matters
Host Grace Carroll is joined by DHS teachers Matt Barker, Collin Ferebee, & Zach Wood to learn about Gen Z slang and life in the 2000s.
Same Guy, Different Font (feat. DHS Teachers Zach Wood, Collin Ferebee, & Matt Barker)
Hosts Hayden Smith and Riley McNeil discuss "Sidelined: The QB and Me" in this episode of "Theater of Cringe."
Talon Talks Theater of Cringe: “Sidelined: The QB and Me”
The Weekly Talon celebrates its accomplishments in 2024
[GALLERY] The Weekly Talon’s 2024 Wrapped
Deputy Stutts sits down for an interview about his job with hosts Grace Carroll and Callie Wisecarver.
Talon Talks: Get To Know Your SRO (feat. Deputy Stutts)
"Talon Talks" Season 2, Episode 3 features Grace Carroll, Emma Waddell, Raela Wanek, and Alana Stewart "yucking" each other's "yums" when it comes to their favorite and least favorite foods.
Talon Talks: Yucking Your Yum
Graphic designed by Grace Carroll
Parking Lot Talks: “You Know What”
Host Grace Carroll is joined by DHS teachers Matt Barker, Collin Ferebee, & Zach Wood to learn about Gen Z slang and life in the 2000s.
Same Guy, Different Font (feat. DHS Teachers Zach Wood, Collin Ferebee, & Matt Barker)
Hosts Hayden Smith and Riley McNeil discuss "Sidelined: The QB and Me" in this episode of "Theater of Cringe."
Talon Talks Theater of Cringe: “Sidelined: The QB and Me”
Deputy Stutts sits down for an interview about his job with hosts Grace Carroll and Callie Wisecarver.
Talon Talks: Get To Know Your SRO (feat. Deputy Stutts)
"Talon Talks" Season 2, Episode 3 features Grace Carroll, Emma Waddell, Raela Wanek, and Alana Stewart "yucking" each other's "yums" when it comes to their favorite and least favorite foods.
Talon Talks: Yucking Your Yum
Graphic by Callie Wisecarver
Talon Talks: Understandably So (Man Crushes)

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January 8, 2025
Two Goldendoodles lie together on a blanket in the staff Wellness Center on Monday, December 9, 2024
Davie Doodles
January 2, 2025
Pen pals meet one another after months of writing letters to each other.
Senior2Senior Pen Pal Project Continues to Connect Community
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Junior Jackson Sulecki and senior Chris De Vicente Guerrero push through the last laps of the 1600-meter race.
The Davie High Track Team Races Into The New Year With New PRs
Hayden Smith • December 16, 2024
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Jackson Powers getting ready to drive the ball to the basket.
Basketball Makes a Comeback Against Central Davidson in Final Non-Conference Game
December 10, 2024
Avarie Martin dribbles around the court, trying to spot the lane for the layup.
War Eagles Fall Short Against Northern Guilford at Home
December 6, 2024
Jaden Sink poses with her parents and brother at her signing ceremony on Tuesday, November 26.
Leaving the Nest: Jaden Sink Commits to Miami University
December 3, 2024
Makenzie Gentry spots the lane and runs in for the layup.
Men’s and Women’s Basketball Take Down North Iredell in Home Openers
November 30, 2024
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Mason A. Baune • January 7, 2025
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“Bells on Shark Tails Ring:” “Santa Jaws” Movie Review
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The Smith Family Cookbook: Tis the Season for Eating
December 24, 2024
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“Squid Game:” A Look Back on the TV Show That Ruined Children’s Games
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Andy Davis poses with chorus teacher Brittany Darst at the North Carolina Honors Chorus
Andy Davis Selected for North Carolina Honors Chorus
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Deputy Stutts sits down for an interview about his job with hosts Grace Carroll and Callie Wisecarver.
Talon Talks: Get To Know Your SRO (feat. Deputy Stutts)
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Tanicia Jackson poses for a photo outside her classroom.
Teacher Spotlight: Math Teacher Tanicia Jackson Comes Home
December 26, 2024
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Christmas and Culture: How Different Countries Celebrate Christmas
December 25, 2024
Club president Casey Cao and advisor Bob Bailey outline the plans for the Heroes of Hope club's participation in Operation Christmas Child during Flex on Monday, December 2.
Club Spotlight: Heroes of Hope
December 2, 2024
Tori Hitz poses with husband, Skyler, for Christmas. Skyler's mustache is a remnant of his Movember participation that same year.
Movember: One “Mo Sister” Preserves Her Husband’s Legacy
November 27, 2024
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Opinion
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Facing the Dark Side of Dance
Lila Moore • December 13, 2024
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America’s Neglected Elections and Why They Matter
December 11, 2024
Thanksgiving: A Picky Eater's Perspective
Thanksgiving: A Picky Eater’s Perspective
November 28, 2024
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Facing Thanksgiving: Inside an Eating Disorder
November 27, 2024
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