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Davie High seniors walk from the high school to the football stadium as they prepare for their commencement ceremony. As is tradition, students walk to the football stadium through a "tunnel" of teachers who cheer them on and clap for them as they pass by.
Leaving the Nest: Davie County High School’s 2026 Graduation
(Left to Right) Seniors Jackson Barrett, Bryson Lantz, and Meghan Clapper pose with Davie High principal Cindy Stone after participating in the second annual SkillsUSA signing day.
Skilled and Signed: Second-Annual SkillsUSA Signing Day Celebrates Career-Driven Seniors
Juniors Hayden Gavura and Katherine Lakey dance to the "Cha Cha Slide." The dance floor at this year's prom was on the first floor of The Kaleideum, a children's museum in downtown Winston-Salem. This was the first year Davie hosted their prom here.
Dancing the Night Away
Standing at the ready on the course, senior Young Life leader Colson Sink makes it his mission to successfully hand out as many waters to the runners while shouting encouragement as they pass.
Faith Across the Finish Line
Joshua Wilds receives a high five from Davie High School's mascot after wheeling himself across the finish line. While this was not Wilds first special olympics, it was the first time he competed in the unassisted wheelchair race and he came in first.
Soaring Beyond Limits
Senior Clara Phelps vaults over the pole in one of the final meets of the outdoor track post season. Phelps would go on to win the state championship in this event.
War Eagles Leave It All on the Track During a Successful Season
Senior Jack Pisciotta makes a drive for goal, dodging the Lake Norman Defenders, while keeping possession of the ball.
The Road to Victory: 2026 Men’s Lacrosse Recap
Kayden Richardson drives into the 8 meter, scouting out how to make a goal.
History on the Turf
Nautica York takes the leap over the hurdles, attempting to clear it.
Seniors Celebrated as Track Faces Statesville and Mooresville
Hayden Potts gets ready to catch the ball as Tanner Steinour the catcher throws the ball.
Gallery: Baseball vs. Carson High School
The Weekly Talon once again presents its annual Student Choice Awards.
The Weekly Talon Presents: Student Choice Awards 2026
Senior Clara Phelps vaults over the pole in one of the final meets of the outdoor track post season. Phelps would go on to win the state championship in this event.
War Eagles Leave It All on the Track During a Successful Season
Senior Jack Pisciotta makes a drive for goal, dodging the Lake Norman Defenders, while keeping possession of the ball.
The Road to Victory: 2026 Men’s Lacrosse Recap
Protesters from around the state gather at Halifax Mall outside the North Carolina General Assembly ahead of the May Day Protest assembled by the North Carolina Association of Educators. The rally was part of the "Kids Over Corporations" campaign. | Photo courtesy Matt Barker
The Future is In the Classroom: North Carolina Educators Rally for “Kids Over Corporations”
Kayden Richardson drives into the 8 meter, scouting out how to make a goal.
History on the Turf
From excessive texting to public displays of affection and more, relationship "icks" come in many different forms.
Lowkey Irritated: Gen-Z Relationship Icks
Senior Raegan Kreul (left) dances along with the Hot Box Girls during Davie High's production of "Guys and Dolls." Kreul took on the responsibility of choreographing all of the dance numbers for this year's production. | Photo courtesy of Karen Jarvis
Dancing into the Spotlight: Raegan Kreul Leads as Choreographer
Store shelves across the country continue to empty as TikTok feeds and classrooms fill with Needohs, a popular stress ball toy.
Need a Needoh?
Pet peeves pervade in the DHS hallways. Our hosts examine which ones make them the most lowkey irritated.
Lowkey Irritated: Hallway Headaches
"Kiss All the Time. Disco Occasionally" is the 4th release from Harry Styles. | Original art by Natalie Quance inspired by the album (Erskine and Columbia Records).
“Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.” Ushers in New Era for Harry Styles
"Kiss All the Time. Disco Occasionally" is the 4th release from Harry Styles. | Original art by Natalie Quance inspired by the album (Erskine and Columbia Records).
“Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.” Ushers in New Era for Harry Styles
Theater of Cringe: "People We Meet on Vacation"
Theater of Cringe: “People We Meet on Vacation”
After a nearly four-year hiatus, the Duffer Brothers’ culture-defining “Stranger Things” has returned to Netflix’s homepage—and not without controversy.
SPOILER REVIEW: “Stranger Things 5” Had More Spectacle than Substance
Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" is the artist's twelfth studio album. Graphic by Natalie Quance via Canva.com
“The Life of a Showgirl” Album Review
Graphic By Riley McNeil
From Woe to Whoa
In her final challenge of the year, Lila takes on her dreaded enemy: the sandwich.
She Ate: Sandwich Edition
Both the official accounts for The White House and President Donald Trump have shared a litany of A.I.-generated images and inflammatory messages throughout his second term. These messages raise serious concerns about the ethical standards of sharing information through official government channels. | Graphic by Anonymous via Canva.com
A Presidential Standard: What’s Wrong with the White House’s and Trump’s Social Media?
Anorexia nervosa has been identified as the deadliest psychiatric diagnosis because of the way it attacks all parts of the body. Despite the harm it causes, the severity of the diagnosis is still not fully understood by those who haven't experienced it. | Graphic by Natalie Quance via Canva.com
“No One Heals Through Shame”
Misinformation and hallucinations are a fixture of generative AI like ChatGPT and Gemini. The "guardrails" that are supposed to keep these problems from persisting continue to fail, leading to answers that are both comical and harmful.
Confidently Incorrect: AI Failure Makes for Comical Inaccuracies and Real Consequences
Lila Moore's quest to expand her taste buds brings her to an Italian classic that has never been part of her palate.
She Ate: Barbecue Pizza
In her final challenge of the year, Lila takes on her dreaded enemy: the sandwich.
She Ate: Sandwich Edition
Lila Moore's quest to expand her taste buds brings her to an Italian classic that has never been part of her palate.
She Ate: Barbecue Pizza
For many seniors, their final year of high school is about finding the balance necessary to stave off the "senioritis" that threatens to overtake them.
Balancing a Senior Brain
Lila Moore ventures out further into the world of unfamiliar foods to challenge herself to expand her taste buds. | Graphic by Natalie Quance via Canva.com
She Ate: Thai Red Curry
Lila Moore ventures out further into the world of unfamiliar foods to challenge herself to expand her taste buds. | Graphic by Natalie Quance via Canva.com
She Ate: Tomato Soup
The Titian's bus as it was stuck in the traffic circle.
Titans Lost in Traffic Circle, Davie Lacrosse Wins by Default
Ferebee's official signing poster for Harvard University Track. The science teacher recently made a splash with his appearance on a student's viral TikTok.
Collin Ferebee Signs to Harvard University for D1 Track
An aerial view of Davie High shows the school's rooftop pool minus winter-weather-related damages.
Sloshing Into Summer: Rooftop Pool is Under Repair
Former history teacher Zach Wood hides in the walls of Davie High as he plans for school domination.
Disgruntled Former History Teacher Discovered Attempting to Establish Dictatorship Inside School Walls
English teacher Matt Barker in his new home at a Davie County Creek.
English Teacher Recruited to Major Fishing League
From excessive texting to public displays of affection and more, relationship "icks" come in many different forms.
Lowkey Irritated: Gen-Z Relationship Icks
Talon Talks takes on the Met Gala.
Met Gala Mayhem: More Renaissance, Please!
Juniors Hayden Gavura and Katherine Lakey dance to the "Cha Cha Slide." The dance floor at this year's prom was on the first floor of The Kaleideum, a children's museum in downtown Winston-Salem. This was the first year Davie hosted their prom here.
Dancing the Night Away
Standing at the ready on the course, senior Young Life leader Colson Sink makes it his mission to successfully hand out as many waters to the runners while shouting encouragement as they pass.
Faith Across the Finish Line
Joshua Wilds receives a high five from Davie High School's mascot after wheeling himself across the finish line. While this was not Wilds first special olympics, it was the first time he competed in the unassisted wheelchair race and he came in first.
Soaring Beyond Limits
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Annaleigh Deel is a sophomore staff writer for The Weekly Talon for the 2025-2026 school year.

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