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DRI awardees Jackson Barrett and Ali James receiving their awards at a ceremony with Mocksville Mayor Will Marklin. | Photo courtesy Davie County SURF Board.
Jackson Barrett Receives $1000 Grant for SkillsUSA Signing Day Project
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
Superintendent Jeff Wallace exits Davie High on his final official walkthrough of campus before his retirement. Students applauded Wallace as he left the building on the morning of April 14.
A Superintendent’s Student Send-Off
Davie students pose along with English teacher Erica Spry with their chosen prom dresses at the second annual prom pop-up shop organized by Davie's Travel Club.
Glam It Forward: Davie Hosts Annual Cinderella Project
Soaring Eagle student BJ Holleman struts his stuff with the support of a Heroes of Hope club member.
Superhero Spotlight: Fashion Show Highlights Students and Supports the Community
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 and Supports the Community
Members of Davie's HOSA chapter pose for a picture at the state leadership conference.
Future Healthcare Leaders Shine at 2025 North Carolina HOSA State Leadership Conference
Participants of the inaugural Davie High Symposium of Academic Scholars sit among an audience of their peers, parents, teachers, and community members as they await the beginning of the event.
Davie Hosts Inaugural Research Symposium
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
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 Clara Phelps clears the bar in the high jump at the CPC Quad Meet 1 at Davie High.
Don’t Get Cold Feet: Davie Runners Power Through Windy First Meet
Junior Makenzie Gentry lines up for a free throw shot.
Hard Work Pays Off: Women’s Basketball Season Recap
Senior, Elliot Erlandsson goes up for a tough shot against three defenders.
2025 Davie High Men’s Basketball Recap
The competition cheer team poses following their victory at the NCHSAA State Championship December 7, 2024.
Leave it All on the Mat: Competition Cheer Season Recap
Junior Ethan Lakey runs his last lap in the 4x800 relay.
Cold Outside, Fast Inside: Davie County’s Indoor Track Season Recap
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
Graphic by Hailey Welborn via Canva.com
5 Years On: Life In Lockdown
History teacher Kamryn Harris at her graduation from Davie High School stands on left with her mother, Kim Harris.
The Women Who Changed Their Worlds
Graphic by Rylie Yount via Canva.com
Women Who Changed the World
Original art by Luca Lopez-Hernandez.
What We Know About the Nintendo Switch 2
Original art by Luca Lopez-Hernandez inspired by "Invincible."
Not So Invincible, But That’s The Point
Patrick Osteen of professional theater company RhinoLeap sits center stage in Davie's auditorium ahead of his performance of "An Iliad."
A One-Man Trojan War
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 Lila Moore via Canva.com
Tropes, Trends, and TBRs: How BookTok is Shaping a New Era of Literature
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
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
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North Carolina Senate Passes Controversial Bill Banning DEI In Public Schools
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“He’s Not A Victim”: The Impact of the “Protect Our Students” Act
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Sacrificing Identity at the Hands of a “Lover”
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
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 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)
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
Graphic designed by Grace Carroll
Parking Lot Talks: “You Know What”
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)
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)

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Rylie Yount, Staff Writer

Rylie Yount is a staff writer for The Weekly Talon for the 2024-2025 school year. Her main strength resides in writing, especially in regards to social issues as well as arts and culture, but she also enjoys photography and graphic design. After graduating high school, Rylie plans to attend Davidson-Davie Community College and then transfer to UNC Charlotte to major in English with a minor in journalism.

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[Photo] Calls for Impeachment of Federal Judges: A Dangerous Game

Sylas Johnson
March 20, 2025
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

Rylie Yount
April 30, 2025
Dream Float Alani | Photo by Rylie Yount; Graphic by Rylie Yount via Canva.com

[Photo] Top Alani Flavors 2025

April 24, 2025
Graphic by Rylie Yount via Canva.com

Ranking (Almost) Every Alani Nu Flavor So You Don’t Have To

Rylie Yount
April 25, 2025
Watermelon Wave Alani | Photo by Rylie Yount; Graphic by Rylie Yount via Canva.com

Hawaiian Shaved Ice Alani | | Photo by Rylie Yount; Graphic by Rylie Yount via Canva.com

Cherry Twist Alani | | Photo by Rylie Yount; Graphic by Rylie Yount via Canva.com

Dream Float Alani | Photo by Rylie Yount; Graphic by Rylie Yount via Canva.com

Pink Slush Alani | Photo by Rylie Yount; Graphic by Rylie Yount via Canva.com

Orange Kiss Alani | Photo by Rylie Yount; Graphic by Rylie Yount via Canva.com

Cosmic Stardust Alani | Photo by Rylie Yount; Graphic by Rylie Yount via Canva.com

Cherry Slush Alani | Photo by Rylie Yount; Graphic by Rylie Yount via Canva.com

Juicy Peach Alani | Photo by Rylie Yount; Graphic by Rylie Yount via Canva.com

Sherbet Swirl Alani | Photo by Rylie Yount; Graphic by Rylie Yount via Canva.com

Patrick Osteen of professional theater company RhinoLeap sits center stage in Davie's auditorium ahead of his performance of "An Iliad."

A One-Man Trojan War

Rylie Yount
April 24, 2025
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

Rylie Yount
April 22, 2025
Superintendent Jeff Wallace exits Davie High on his final official walkthrough of campus before his retirement. Students applauded Wallace as he left the building on the morning of April 14.

A Superintendent’s Student Send-Off

Rylie Yount
April 21, 2025
Davie students pose along with English teacher Erica Spry with their chosen prom dresses at the second annual prom pop-up shop organized by Davie's Travel Club.

Glam It Forward: Davie Hosts Annual Cinderella Project

Rylie Yount
April 17, 2025
A stack of books featured at the Scholastic Book Fair sit atop a table in the Davie High Learning Commons.

[Photo] The Banned Books at Your Local Scholastic Book Fair

Grace Carroll
April 3, 2025
Graphic by Rylie Yount via Canva.com

Sacrificing Identity at the Hands of a “Lover”

Rylie Yount
April 2, 2025
Graphic by Rylie Yount via Canva.com

[Photo] Women Who Changed the World

Meghan Russo
March 21, 2025
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Noah Kahan: The Voice of an Emotionally Evolved Generation

Rylie Yount
March 19, 2025
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[Photo] When Fans Feel Like Friends: The Psychology Behind Parasocial Connections

Sylas Johnson and Piper Schilling
March 17, 2025
Graphic by Rylie Yount | Image by Dana Jacobs/FilmMagic

The Queer Pop Perfection of Chappell Roan

Rylie Yount, Noah Harper, and Hailey Welborn
March 13, 2025
Graphic by Rylie Yount via Canva.com

The ACT is March 26: Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Rylie Yount
March 12, 2025
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Summer School & Credit Recovery: Here’s What You Need to Know

Rylie Yount
March 7, 2025
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[Photo] Anyone Can Be a Reader (and Why You Should)

Olivia Rareshide
February 26, 2025
Original art by Luca Lopez-Hernandez based on "Arcane: League of Legends"

“Arcane”: The Spellbinding Animation of Colorful Chaos

Rylie Yount
February 25, 2025
Graphic by Clancy Morris via Canva.com

“Hear Me Out:” Talon Childhood Crushes

Rylie Yount
February 13, 2025
"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

Alana Stewart and Rylie Yount
February 6, 2025
Drag performer Anna Yacht reads at Drag Story Hour at Elderflour Baking Co. in

“Love Will Always Win”

Rylie Yount
February 3, 2025
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

Rylie Yount
January 16, 2025
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