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Students stand in line on the morning of February 5 waiting to walk through the new Open Gate metal detectors on the first day of their implementation.
Davie High Introduces Open Gate
Sophomore Mady McVey built a snowman named Jimbob while taking a break from school work on her remote day February 20.
How We Spent Our Snow Days
Judge Carlton Terry advises the plaintiff at the team’s dress rehearsal at the Davie County Courthouse the night before the regional competition.
Mock Trial Claims 2nd Place in Regional Match-Up
Graphic by Grace Carroll via Canva.com
Explore Davie is This Thursday: Here’s What You Need to Know
Popsicle 5K participants run in the 2024 5K. Image by Tami Daniel
S.U.R.F. Board to Host Annual Popsicle 5K to Support Youth Grants
Sophomore Mady McVey built a snowman named Jimbob while taking a break from school work on her remote day February 20.
How We Spent Our Snow Days
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
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
Photo by Rob Laughter on Unsplash
A Guide to Voting in the 2022 General Election
Avarie Martin dribbles around the court, trying to spot the lane for the layup.
Three Offers and Counting
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
Annaleigh Deel completes paperwork at the Valentine's Day Blood Drive sponsored by Davie's Health Science classes.
“A Juggling Act”
Graphic by Clancy Morris via Canva.com
“Hear Me Out:” Talon Childhood Crushes
Freshman musician KatyBeth Carter plays xylophone.
Keys To A Life Without Limits
Jackson Powers collides with the defender as he goes in for the shot.
Living with Dyslexia
Avarie Martin dribbles around the court, trying to spot the lane for the layup.
Three Offers and Counting
Return to the Theater of Cringe with this look at the film "Love & Gelato."
Theater of Cringe: “Love & Gelato”
Graphic by Lena Parsley via Canva.com
The Best Sweets for Your Sweetheart
Freshman musician KatyBeth Carter plays xylophone.
Keys To A Life Without Limits
"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
Hyperpop is a genre of music defined as much by its sound as the aesthetics of its artists and fans.
The Rise of Hyperpop (feat. Charli XCX)
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
Image from Ioana Motoc on Pexels
Trending in Talon: Top 10 Fall Outfits
"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
Hyperpop is a genre of music defined as much by its sound as the aesthetics of its artists and fans.
The Rise of Hyperpop (feat. Charli XCX)
Graphic by Grace Carroll via Canva.com
Netflix Overplays Its Game in “Squid Game” Season 2
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 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 Clancy Morris via Canva.com
“Hear Me Out:” Talon Childhood Crushes
Drag performer Anna Yacht reads at Drag Story Hour at Elderflour Baking Co. in
“Love Will Always Win”
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”
Graphic by Alana Stewart via Canva.com
Our Trauma is Not a Joke
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?
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 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
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 
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?
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
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)
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)
Graphic designed by Grace Carroll
Parking Lot Talks: “You Know What”
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)
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

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An officer looks on as a student approaches the scene of a wreck staged for the "prom promise" event held at Davie High School.

Prom Promise: Bad Weather, Important message

Kat Woodruff-Carter
May 17, 2024
Spring band concert sends off the year with a “Shout!”

Spring band concert sends off the year with a “Shout!”

Kat Woodruff-Carter
June 28, 2024
Letters from the Editors: A Final Goodbye

Letters from the Editors: A Final Goodbye

Bonnie Jo Taylor, Brooklyn Lakey, Sophia Brady, Kat Woodruff-Carter, and Melissa Segovia Hernandez
June 17, 2024
Davie Students Hear from Comedian Trevor Noah in Face-to-Face Speaker Forum

Davie Students Hear from Comedian Trevor Noah in Face-to-Face Speaker Forum

Kat Woodruff-Carter
May 30, 2024
Trending in Talon: Easter Elegance & Glitzy Prom Glamour

Trending in Talon: Easter Elegance & Glitzy Prom Glamour

Kat Woodruff-Carter
April 19, 2024
History teacher Kamryn Harris assists sophomore Nevasia Millsaps on an assignment.

[Photo] In Their History Era: Swift Inspires DCHS

Caitlyn Perry
April 17, 2024
“Banned Books” Foster Collaboration on the Holocaust and Censorship

“Banned Books” Foster Collaboration on the Holocaust and Censorship

Kat Woodruff-Carter
March 27, 2024
Soaring Eagles Trek to Candyland in Annual “Hope Prom”

Soaring Eagles Trek to Candyland in Annual “Hope Prom”

Kat Woodruff-Carter
February 9, 2024
Surprises from Santa and Snider’s Seniors

Surprises from Santa and Snider’s Seniors

Kat Woodruff-Carter
January 10, 2024
Student Organization

[Photo] Student Organizations Support The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program

Hayden Smith
January 6, 2024
Drafting Teacher Will Marrs Awarded Regional Teacher of the Year

Drafting Teacher Will Marrs Awarded Regional Teacher of the Year

Kat Woodruff-Carter
December 5, 2023
Say Yes to the Dress

Say Yes to the Dress

Kat Woodruff-Carter
May 10, 2023
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Let’s Talk About It

Kat Woodruff-Carter and Grace Carroll
April 26, 2023
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Davie Track Hosts Weekend Meet at Home

Kat Woodruff-Carter
April 21, 2023
Davie High's Athletic Superstars and Scholarships Part 1

Davie High’s Athletic Superstars and Scholarships Part 1

Kat Woodruff-Carter
March 16, 2023
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5 Interesting Things You Didn’t Know About the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Ace Rucker and Kat Woodruff-Carter
November 23, 2022
Last Minute Homecoming Prep

Last Minute Homecoming Prep

Kat Woodruff-Carter
October 7, 2022
Homecoming Queen Nominees 2022-23

Homecoming Queen Nominees 2022-23

Kat Woodruff-Carter and Madelynn Keller
September 30, 2022
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

Kat Woodruff-Carter
June 8, 2022
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Preparing for Prom

Kat Woodruff-Carter
April 22, 2022
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