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

The Talon
Kaitlyn Smitten

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor

Kaitlyn Smitten is a senior at Sandra Day O’Conner high school. This is her third year on The Talon and her second year as the Sports Editor. In her spare time, she plays club softball. She joined the newspaper to help shed light on lesser known stories/perspectives and is intending to major in journalism throughout college.

 

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Brayden Perry, senior, celebrates as he signs to play collegiate soccer at Paradise Valley Community College.

OHS’ very own future collegiate athletes

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
May 16, 2023
Student at OHS scrolling through an online shopping platform.

Technology’s fast and inevitable takeover

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
March 12, 2023
Mia Martinez, senior getting her hand raised after winning a match.

OHS girls wrestling makes its debut

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
March 9, 2023
Nicholas Clark, junior, presenting the American flag at the winter assembly.

[Photo] ROTC radiates success at OHS

True Van Dyke, Features Editor
March 19, 2023
Emily Osborn, senior, reflects on her performance after a rigorous soccer practice.

Inside the mind of a student athlete

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
January 23, 2023
Fentanyl: the hidden killer

Fentanyl: the hidden killer

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
January 18, 2023
Braedan Judge (left), sophomore, and Ryan Morris (right), sophomore, defend the ball against Hamilton.

OHS winter sports prepares for success

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
January 11, 2023
Sports Medicine staff at Cesar Chavez High School after a varsity football game.

Sports Med: more than just a class

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
November 5, 2022
OHS golf continues its dynasty

OHS golf continues its dynasty

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
November 3, 2022
OHS football prepares to score against their opponent, Brophy Prep.

O’Connor football defies odds

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
October 29, 2022
Hamilton Football appeals AIA’s decision to withhold the team from postseason

Hamilton Football appeals AIA’s decision to withhold the team from postseason

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
October 4, 2022
Photo courtesy of imdb.com

“Nope” is definitely a yep

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
August 25, 2022
Coach Cassidy Chriest (left), Kaycee Coty, senior, (middle), coach Josh Gibbs (right).

OHS athletes on their collegiate journey

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
May 15, 2022
The OHS boys volleyball team in action against Liberty High School.

Boys volleyball jumps into first

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
May 13, 2022

Hollywood is poisoning today’s youth with bad influences

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
April 19, 2022
Samantha Bowman, counselor, helps students pick their classes for next year.

OHS counseling paves the way for students’ futures

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
April 2, 2022
Boys soccer dribbles up the field at a game against Pinnacle.

Boys soccer navigates new coaching staff

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
March 28, 2022
“Uncharted” is off the charts

“Uncharted” is off the charts

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
March 18, 2022
Photo courtesy of nypost.com

2022 Winter Olympics: is it too soon?

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
February 1, 2022
OHS girls soccer preparing for their first game of the season.

OHS winter sports makes its debut

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
January 12, 2022
Audiences reminisce with “Ghostbusters Afterlife”

Audiences reminisce with “Ghostbusters Afterlife”

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
December 17, 2021
OHS fall sports 2020-2021 come to a close

OHS fall sports 2020-2021 come to a close

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
December 14, 2021

COVID-19 numbers kill Halloween

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
November 16, 2021
Swim: The return of a legacy

Swim: The return of a legacy

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
November 13, 2021
On My Block season four; hit or miss?

On My Block season four; hit or miss?

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
November 10, 2021
Emily Smitten, freshman, stretches after playing tennis.

The ins and outs of an injured athlete

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
November 10, 2021
Paralympics: a golden history

Paralympics: a golden history

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
September 21, 2021
Kanye's new album “Donda” disappoints fans

Kanye’s new album “Donda” disappoints fans

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
September 21, 2021
Football players rest after an intense practice on Aug. 28.

What to expect from fall sports in 2021

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports editor
August 30, 2021
Coach Cole's dazzling debut

Coach Cole’s dazzling debut

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
August 26, 2021
Tokyo 2020: the true athletic battle

Tokyo 2020: the true athletic battle

Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor
August 23, 2021
The bachelor’s views on objectification

The bachelor’s views on objectification

Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer
May 10, 2021
Sevastian Malcom, junior, preparing to serve against his opponent, LHS.

Boys volleyball dives into a new season

Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff writer
May 10, 2021
Landon Turnage, sophomore, preparing to throw a pitch.

Baseball strikes back with ardor and appreciation

Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer
May 10, 2021
Sexual assault and harassment: the unnoticed

Sexual assault and harassment: the unnoticed

Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff writer
May 10, 2021
Patrick Fattu, junior, prepares to throw the discus.

Track sprints into a new season

Kaitlyn Smitten and Conner Stegen
May 10, 2021
Comparing and contrasting pandemics over time

Comparing and contrasting pandemics over time

Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff writer
April 21, 2021

Talking about dreams, the future, and videography with Nathan Edlebeck

Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer
March 3, 2021

What’s New With The DVUSD Board

Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff writer
February 18, 2021
Joseph Riccelli, sophomore, pinning his opponent in a match against PHS.

Wrestling Grapples With COVID

Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer
February 4, 2021
OHS football preparing for a play, facing off against Willow Canyon high school on Nov. 13.

Fall Sports Make History

Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff writer
December 11, 2020

NHL and NBA’s approach to Covid-19

Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writter
October 15, 2020

Views on Online Learning

Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writter
September 30, 2020
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