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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
Flight Through Neverland: Davie High Winter Dance Concert
Flight Through Neverland: Davie High Winter Dance Concert
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
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
How early is too early to decorate for Christmas?
How early is too early to decorate for Christmas?
Graphic designed by Grace Carroll
Parking Lot Talks: “You Know What”
Fat Bear Week
Fat Bear Week
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)
Flight Through Neverland: Davie High Winter Dance Concert
Flight Through Neverland: Davie High Winter Dance Concert
Graphic designed by Grace Carroll
Facing the Dark Side of Dance
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 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
Image: Marvel Studios
Blind Review: “Agatha All Along:” The Spooky Sequel To “WandaVision”
Graphic by Callie Wisecarver
Talon Talks: Understandably So (Man Crushes)
Talon Talks: We Were On a Break
Talon Talks: We Were On a Break
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
How early is too early to decorate for Christmas?
How early is too early to decorate for Christmas?
Graphic designed by Grace Carroll
Parking Lot Talks: “You Know What”
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?
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”
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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The Student News Site of Davie High School

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Lila Moore, Editorial Liaison

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Across Davie High, bathrooms have been vandalized and filled with trash, leading to repeated closures since October.

[Photo] The John is on a Break, and It’s Not Getting Better

Lilah Keaton and Caroline Bauguess
December 17, 2024
Flight Through Neverland: Davie High Winter Dance Concert

Flight Through Neverland: Davie High Winter Dance Concert

Lila Moore and Andrea Keller
December 14, 2024
Graphic designed by Grace Carroll

Facing the Dark Side of Dance

Lila Moore
December 13, 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

Lila Moore
November 30, 2024
Thanksgiving: A Picky Eater's Perspective

Thanksgiving: A Picky Eater’s Perspective

Lila Moore
November 28, 2024
Ethan Driver recives the ball and runs towards the end zone.

2024 Football Season Recap

Lila Moore, Andrea Keller, and Jacob Patton
November 18, 2024
From left to right, in the front Donna Dunn, Kathy Edminson, Kasandra Pond, Lindsey Custer, and Lynn Wisecarver, and in the back Matthew Barker, Ashley Snider, Tani Cuadle, Erica Spry, and Lindsey Sanchez in their ugliest Christmas sweaters

[Photo] Teachers Participate in Secret Spirit Week

Emma Waddell and Alana Stewart
November 8, 2024
Graphic by Lila Moore and Andrea Keller

Hey Boo, Who’s Who?

Lila Moore
October 31, 2024
Pink-Out Spirit

Pink-Out Spirit

Lila Moore and Andrea Keller
October 17, 2024
The Queen and Her Court

The Queen and Her Court

Lila Moore, Editorial Liaison
October 14, 2024
Graphic by Riley McNeil

The Beginner’s Guide: The Homecoming Dance

Lila Moore, Editorial Liaison
October 3, 2024
Graphic by Andrea Keller

Monday Night Lights

Lila Moore, Editorial Liaison
September 6, 2024
Taking Flight: Davie County High School’s 2024 Graduation 

Taking Flight: Davie County High School’s 2024 Graduation 

Andrea Keller and Lila Moore
June 18, 2024
The Results Are In! Student Choice Awards 2023-2024

The Results Are In! Student Choice Awards 2023-2024

Lila Moore and Andrea Keller
June 10, 2024
A Look into the Freshman Academy

A Look into the Freshman Academy

Lila Moore
June 5, 2024
Softball Season Recap: Breaking Records and Making TikToks 

Softball Season Recap: Breaking Records and Making TikToks 

Lila Moore
May 30, 2024
Women’s Lacrosse Recap: A Season of Breaking Barriers 

Women’s Lacrosse Recap: A Season of Breaking Barriers 

Lila Moore
May 29, 2024
STEM Ambassadors Host 2nd Annual Penny War

STEM Ambassadors Host 2nd Annual Penny War

Lila Moore
February 23, 2024
Davie-High-Hosts-All-District-Band-Auditions-2

Davie High Hosts All-District Band Auditions

Andrea Keller and Lila Moore
February 13, 2024
Students Have Spoken: Favorite Holiday Movies    

Students Have Spoken: Favorite Holiday Movies    

Lila Moore
December 19, 2023
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