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The student news site of Sandra Day O'Connor High School.

The Talon
The student news site of Sandra Day O'Connor High School.

The Talon
All content by Gabriel de Souza
A student works diligently on her math homework.

To Pre-Calc, or not to Pre-Calc?

Gabriel de Souza, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2023
Open Enrollment harms OHS students

Open Enrollment harms OHS students

Gabriel de Souza, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2023
Evan Day (back), sophomore, and Caroline Macias (front), senior, record the morning announcements in the Media Productions studio.

What classes should I take next year?

Victoria Kirova, Abby Mills, and Gabriel de Souza
January 25, 2023
At the first culture club event, students were able to participate in culture-building games.

O’Connor bounces back with culture club

Gabriel de Souza, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2022
The four national merit semifinalists were treated to a breakfast, celebrating their accomplishment.

OHS announces four National Merit scholars

Gabriel de Souza, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2022
Alison Paulos, junior, and Brooklyn Smith, junior, set up the display case for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Students honor Hispanic Heritage Month

Gabriel de Souza, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2022
Students in the Academy of Civic Engagement and Advanced Studies stop for a picture while on a tour of Princeton University.

The Academy takes on Philadelphia

Gabriel de Souza, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2022
Alexa Lewis, senior, serves the ball during a match against Boulder Creek.

Tennis scores high with team spirit and morale

Gabriel de Souza, Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2022
Wordle has become the globe’s latest obsession. This image depicts a plausible scenario if the word of the day was "Talon."

Wordle captivates audiences young and old

Gabriel de Souza, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2022
Caleb Bautista, junior, stands near his business’ advertisement that he proudly displays on his car.

Students find independence and new skills by starting businesses

Gabriel de Souza, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2022
Captain America and Ironman stand for the national anthem before the 10K rcae begins.

Ryan’s Rally raises awareness for mental health

Gabriel de Souza, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2022
Ryan’s Rally prepares to raise awareness for mental health challenges

Ryan’s Rally prepares to raise awareness for mental health challenges

Gabriel de Souza, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2022
Madison Perrotti, junior, and Connor Davidson, senior, act an emotional scene in Legally Blonde Jr.

Glitter shines as theater performs Legally Blonde Jr.

Gabriel de Souza, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2022
Andrew Cardon, math teacher, displays his disc golfing skills.

Mr. Cardon’s positive classroom culture improves learning

Gabriel de Souza, Editor-in-Chief
December 25, 2021
Aniya King, senior, donates blood at the blood drive.

Students help people in need via blood drive

Gabriel de Souza, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2021
OC Captured: Phoenix Wilcox

OC Captured: Phoenix Wilcox

Abby Mills and Gabriel de Souza
November 17, 2021
OC Captured: Fletcher Griffin

OC Captured: Fletcher Griffin

Abby Mills and Gabriel de Souza
November 16, 2021
Golf teams see remarkable success during 2021 season

Golf teams see remarkable success during 2021 season

Gabriel de Souza and Michael Brown
November 7, 2021
OHS’s mascot poses at the ground breaking ceremony on Sept. 17.

Elementary #32 coming soon, near you

Gabriel de Souza, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2021
Students sit in rows of socially distant desks.

The invisible wall between staff and students

Gabriel de Souza, Social Media Manager
July 14, 2021
Mr. Candela talks to one of his students during tutoring.

Teachers boost learning in new classrooms

Gabriel de Souza, Social Media Manager
July 14, 2021
McDonald's french fries were one of the sampled fries.

French fries that will fry your taste buds

Gabriel de Souza, Social Media Manager
July 14, 2021
Students head to class on a new bell schedule.

New schedule disorients campus

Gabriel de Souza, Social Media Manager
April 30, 2021
Deadly Texas snowstorms cause frenzy

Deadly Texas snowstorms cause frenzy

Gabriel de Souza, Social Media Manager
March 3, 2021
Control of power in Washington transforms American politics

Control of power in Washington transforms American politics

Gabriel de Souza, Social Media Manager
February 23, 2021
Arturo Whipple, sophomore (left), and Samantha Sharlot, sophomore, (right), working hard for FBLA.

Clubs wrestle with stipulations from COVID-19

Gabriel de Souza, Social Media Manager
February 19, 2021
Students and teachers have varied reactions to moving back online

Students and teachers have varied reactions to moving back online

Gabriel de Souza, Social Media Manager
January 19, 2021
Capitol insurrection marks dark day for U.S.

Capitol insurrection marks dark day for U.S.

Gabriel de Souza, Social Media Manager
January 19, 2021
First Presidential debate embarrassing for both candidates

First Presidential debate embarrassing for both candidates

Gabriel de Souza, Social Media Manager
December 11, 2020
Going back in person will help students succeed

Going back in person will help students succeed

Gabriel de Souza, Social Media Manager
October 2, 2020
Online learning brings new challenges

Online learning brings new challenges

Gabriel de Souza, Social Media Manager
September 15, 2020

Staying Occupied at Home

Gabriel de Souza, Social Media Manager
August 31, 2020
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