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Letters From Santa: Davie Students Spread the Spirit of Christmas
Across Davie High, bathrooms have been vandalized and filled with trash, leading to repeated closures since October.
The John is on a Break, and It’s Not Getting Better
Graphic designed by Salem Taylor
Davie Hosts 2024 HOSA Regional Competition
Zach Wood poses in front of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
History Teacher Zach Wood Gives Speech at Vietnam Veterans Reunion
Senior Logan Tronsen and other members of the Stock Market Club participate in a simulation at their meeting on Monday, December 2.
Club Spotlight: The Davie High Stock Market Club
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
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
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
Makenzie Gentry spots the lane and runs in for the layup.
Men’s and Women’s Basketball Take Down North Iredell in Home Openers
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
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
Graphic designed by Salem Taylor
The Smith Family Cookbook: Tis the Season for Eating
Graphic designed by Kate Price
“Squid Game:” A Look Back on the TV Show That Ruined Children’s Games
Andy Davis poses with chorus teacher Brittany Darst at the North Carolina Honors Chorus
Andy Davis Selected for North Carolina Honors Chorus
Vocal Ensemble performs at the 2024 Winter Chorus Concert.
A Night of Music and Holiday Cheer: Davie High Winter Chorus Concert
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour came to a close after breaking numerous records.
The End of an Era(s Tour)
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 designed by Kate Price
“Squid Game:” A Look Back on the TV Show That Ruined Children’s Games
Graphic by Emma Waddell
Moana 2: A Reflection of Disney’s Dying Creativity
Image: Universal Studios
“Wicked” Was Wicked: Exploring the Ozian “Animal Farm”
Finding Shows So You Don’t Have To: “The 100,” Season 1
Finding Shows So You Don’t Have To: “The 100,” Season 1
“It’s a bad idea, right?”: Olivia Rodrigo releases new concert film
“It’s a bad idea, right?”: Olivia Rodrigo releases new concert film
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
"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)
Talon Talks: We Were On a Break
Talon Talks: We Were On a Break
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
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
What Terrified Talon?
What Terrified Talon?
"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)
Talon Talks: We Were On a Break
Talon Talks: We Were On a Break
Graphic designed by Grace Carroll
Parking Lot Talks: “You Know What”
Graphic designed by Grace Carroll
Parking Lot Talks: “You Know What”
"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)
Talon Talks: We Were On a Break
Talon Talks: We Were On a Break

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