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The Class of 2025 processes from the high school to the football stadium through a tunnel of cheering teachers as they prepare to graduate from Davie High School.
Oh, the Places They’ll Go: Davie County High School’s 2025 Graduation
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Announcing the Results of The Weekly Talon’s 2024–2025 Student Choice Awards
SkillsUSA seniors pose with advisors Seth James and Angela Reeves at the first SkillsUSA Signing Day at Davie High
A Different Kind of Commitment: SkillsUSA Hosts First Signing Day
Caleb Wagner sits with his pen pal, Judy, at Davie Senior Services. The two are just now meeting for the first time after months of correspondence.
“Empathy Above Cruelty”
History teacher Zach Wood, dressed in paratrooper gear honoring a deceased veteran, poses with his father, Mark Wood, at the second annual Military History Museum.
“Veterans Die Twice”
The Class of 2025 processes from the high school to the football stadium through a tunnel of cheering teachers as they prepare to graduate from Davie High School.
Oh, the Places They’ll Go: Davie County High School’s 2025 Graduation
As Davie High completes a trial of the app SmartPass, a digital hall pass system, both students and teachers find themselves conflicted about the app's use at the high school. Graphic designed by Lila Moore via Canva.com
SmartPass Tracking System Debuts to Mixed Reviews
One of many images circulating through the Davie High Snapchat story shows a message placed in a spot once occupied by a mirror. The message "putt it back" was written using wet paper towels.
Vanity Versus Vandalism: DHS Removes Mirrors from Bathrooms
Soaring Eagle student BJ Holleman struts his stuff with the support of a Heroes of Hope club member.
Superhero Spotlight: Fashion Show Highlights Students, Supports Community
Members of Davie's HOSA chapter pose for a picture at the state leadership conference.
Future Healthcare Leaders Shine at 2025 HOSA State Leadership Conference
Graphic by Emma Waddell via Canva.com
“We Are The Federal Law”: Executive Orders and the Expansion of Presidential Power
The fourteen-hour TikTok "ban" created confusion for a number of Americans as they contemplated life without their go-to short-form media app. Graphic designed by Grace Carroll via Canva.com
TikTok’s Fourteen-Hour Hiatus: What Did You Do?
Image by Mark Hatfield from Getty Images Signature via Canva.com | Graphic by Carden Stroud & Lila Moore
The Politics of Performance: Calls for Unity or Political Theater?
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
Junior Lanna Robinson charges down the field.
Defying the Norm: Women’s Soccer Recap
Photo by Allan Nygren on Unsplash
Building a Road to Success: Men’s Golf 2025 Season Recap
“One Bite at a Time:” Davie Baseball 2025 Season Recap
“One Bite at a Time:” Davie Baseball 2025 Season Recap
Triumphs and Tribulations: Davie’s 2025 Outdoor Track Season Recap
Triumphs and Tribulations: Davie’s 2025 Outdoor Track Season Recap
The Men’s Tennis Team huddles for a team send off after a successful match of "Rock-Solid Tennis," the team’s motto.
A Season Through The Fence: 2025 Men’s Tennis Recap
History teacher Zach Wood, dressed in paratrooper gear honoring a deceased veteran, poses with his father, Mark Wood, at the second annual Military History Museum.
“Veterans Die Twice”
Skylar Zuleger poses with her gold medal following her victory at the 2025 YMCA Short Course Nationals. | Photo courtesy Skylar Zuleger
The National Standard
Graphic by Grace Carroll via Canva.com
Let’s Talk About Teacher’s Pets (Literally)
The debate over Helen Keller's existence and accomplishments persists on social media, with many Davie High students believing that she "isn't real."
Helen Keller and What We “Learn” From TikTok
A stack of books featured at the Scholastic Book Fair sit atop a table in the Davie High Learning Commons.
The Banned Books at Your Local Scholastic Book Fair
(Left to Right) Senior Cora Nicholson and sophomore Keara Dowd (Sebastian and Ariel) perform "Under the Sea" during Davie High's production of "The Little Mermaid."
From Pit to Playbill: Davie’s ‘Little Mermaid’ Brings Live Music Under the Sea
Graphic by Rylie Yount via Canva.com
When the Saga “Ended:” Twenty Years of “Revenge of the Sith”
Original art by Luca Lopez-Hernandez
Overcoming the Art of Overconsumption
Biology teacher Dr. Georgia Taylor looks over a display of custom erasers along with sophomores Brylie Creel and Lyla Sapp at the Scholastic Book Fair.
The Book Fair Visits Davie
Original art by Luca Lopez-Hernandez.
What We Know About the Nintendo Switch 2
The floral detailing on this dress is absolutely stunning, and it provides a level of elegance that makes this dress fit for any princess out there. The lace-up backing provides a lot of room and capability to cinch up your waist with a cute bow in the back.
Trending in Talon: Sleek Silhouettes & Vintage Variety
Graphic by Lena Parsley via Canva.com
The Best Sweets for Your Sweetheart
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
Original art by Luca Lopez-Hernandez inspired by "Invincible."
Not So Invincible, But That’s The Point
Graphic by Alana Stewart via Canva.com. "To Pimp a Butterfly" Album Cover © Top Dawg Entertainment
Talon Reviews: “To Pimp a Butterfly” by Kendrick Lamar, Tenth Anniversary
Graphic by Rylie Yount | Image by Dana Jacobs/FilmMagic
The Queer Pop Perfection of Chappell Roan
Original art by Luca Lopez-Hernandez based on "Arcane: League of Legends"
“Arcane”: The Spellbinding Animation of Colorful Chaos
"Hit Me Hard and Soft" is Billie Eilish's third studio album. Copyright Interscope Records
“Hit Me Hard and Soft” or Don’t Hit Me At All
Graphic by Rylie Yount via Canva.com
Ranking (Almost) Every Alani Nu Flavor So You Don’t Have To
The floral detailing on this dress is absolutely stunning, and it provides a level of elegance that makes this dress fit for any princess out there. The lace-up backing provides a lot of room and capability to cinch up your waist with a cute bow in the back.
Trending in Talon: Sleek Silhouettes & Vintage Variety
The debate over Helen Keller's existence and accomplishments persists on social media, with many Davie High students believing that she "isn't real."
Helen Keller and What We “Learn” From TikTok
Graphic by Natalie Quance via Canva.com
Is True Love Dead in the 21st Century?
Graphic by Lena Parsley via Canva.com
The Best Sweets for Your Sweetheart
Graphic by Lila Moore via Canva.com
Societal Standards: Through the Ages
Graphic by Natalie Quance via Canva.com
Yes, AI is Changing Your Face
Original art by Luca Lopez-Hernandez
Overcoming the Art of Overconsumption
Original art by Luca Lopez-Hernandez.
What We Know About the Nintendo Switch 2
Image by pkline from Getty Images Signature via Canva.com
The Abrego Garcia Case Reveals Stark Misconceptions of Judicial Authority
Graphic by Rylie Yount via Canva.com
Sacrificing Identity at the Hands of a “Lover”
Graphic by Alana Stewart via Canva.com
Our Trauma is Not a Joke
Thanksgiving: A Picky Eater's Perspective
Thanksgiving: A Picky Eater’s Perspective
Graphic Designed by Kate Price
Facing Thanksgiving: Inside an Eating Disorder
Letters from the Editors: A Final Goodbye
Letters from the Editors: A Final Goodbye
Gigi Burgiss escorts Brody Ward through a tunnel of NHS students into the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Mocksville, for the annual Hope Prom.
Annual Hope Prom Transports Soaring Eagles “Under the Sea”
Graphic by Grace Carroll
Hispanic Heritage at Davie High School
Senior 2 Senior: Connecting generations through writing 
Senior 2 Senior: Connecting generations through writing 
English teacher Erica Spry, organizer of the Cinderella Project, poses with students at the inaugural prom pop-up shop hosted at Davie High School.
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?
Graphic designed by Salem Taylor
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
Original Graphic by Callie Wisecarver via Canva.com
Talon Talks: What Do You Need for College?
Sophomore Abigail Jepsen soaks in all of the cheering as she crosses the finish line to snag the 1st place spot.
“Inclusion is Within Everyone’s Ability”
Original graphic design by Callie Wisecarver & Matt Barker
Theater of Cringe: “The Irish Wish”
Return to the Theater of Cringe with this look at the film "Love & Gelato."
Theater of Cringe: “Love & Gelato”
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)

The Weekly Talon
The Student News Site of Davie High School

The Weekly Talon
Carden Stroud

Carden Stroud, Chief Opinion & Politics Editor

Carden Stroud is Chief Opinion & Politics Editor for the 2025–2026 school year. Along with this role, she is also a member of the SURF Board and Student Council. She is currently a junior and has been a member of the Talon since her freshman year. After high school, Carden plans to attend a four-year university and major in political science.

All content by Carden Stroud
Graphic designed by Riley McNeil via Canva.com

Announcing the Results of The Weekly Talon’s 2024–2025 Student Choice Awards

Carden Stroud and Sylas Johnson
June 13, 2025
History teacher Zach Wood, dressed in paratrooper gear honoring a deceased veteran, poses with his father, Mark Wood, at the second annual Military History Museum.

“Veterans Die Twice”

Leah Gibson and Carden Stroud
May 29, 2025
Graphic by Carden Stroud via Canva.com

“He’s Not A Victim”: The Impact of the “Protect Our Students” Act

Carden Stroud and Olivia Rareshide
April 11, 2025
Graphic by Emma Waddell via Canva.com

“We Are The Federal Law”: Executive Orders and the Expansion of Presidential Power

Carden Stroud
March 11, 2025
Image by Mark Hatfield from Getty Images Signature via Canva.com | Graphic by Carden Stroud & Lila Moore

The Politics of Performance: Calls for Unity or Political Theater?

Carden Stroud
January 20, 2025
Graphic designed by Salem Taylor

Snow Day Dilemma: “Working from Home” in Davie County Schools

Carden Stroud and Olivia Rareshide
January 10, 2025
Davie Students Cast Their Votes: Mock Presidential Election 2024

Davie Students Cast Their Votes: Mock Presidential Election 2024

Carden Stroud
November 5, 2024
Political Participation: What It Is And Why It Matters

Political Participation: What It Is And Why It Matters

Carden Stroud
November 4, 2024
How AI is Changing the Classroom

How AI is Changing the Classroom

Carden Stroud
June 13, 2024
The Tortured Poets Department Breakdown 

The Tortured Poets Department Breakdown 

Hayden Smith and Carden Stroud
April 12, 2024
Making and Keeping New Year’s Resolutions

Making and Keeping New Year’s Resolutions

Carden Stroud
January 23, 2024
When is it the Right Time to Decorate For Christmas?

When is it the Right Time to Decorate For Christmas?

Carden Stroud
November 25, 2023
Top Ten Best Halloween Candies

Top Ten Best Halloween Candies

Carden Stroud
October 30, 2023
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