The Talon News Senior Edition 2020

CONTENTS The Talon A Letter From the Editor 1 Jaclyn Harris, Director of Web and Print of The Talon News, looks back on her experiences at Argyle High School and in the Talon, especially the experiences that helped her become the person she is today. Growing Pains 18-19

Students and administration reflect on the drastic growth of the school district in the recent years and the loss of the small town feel. Argyle will soon be classified as a 5A school district and with that comes new competition. 2019-2020 Highlights COVID-19 Causes Uncertainty 9 Next Man Up 11 College Bound Map 13 K-12 17 Problems with Parking 19 Drive to Succeed 20 Record Five Advance to All-State Choir 21 Senior Plans and Crushes 22 Persistence 24 Senior Lookalikes 28 Lady Eagles Take Second at State 33 Boys Basketball Advances to State 35 Congress Team Makes History 37 Labor of Love 39 School Establishes GSA Club 43 The Talon News Staff 47 Go Eagles! The Talon | 3

Letter From the Editor Jaclyn Harris The butterfly effect is and journalism with an em- my confidence in both my administrators, and peers defined as how one small phasis in strategic commu- writing and interpersonal that instilled in me a strong change can lead to an nications at the University skills. work ethic and pushed me unexpected outcome. In of Missouri in Columbia. I have lived in Argyle out of my comfort zone to my case, a schedule mishap I’ve had the opportuni- since I was four years old, pursue things in my life led me to a community ty to travel across the state and I have had the privilege that I otherwise might have that would become one of been too nervous to chase. the most important parts I believe that the class of my life. I had no idea of 2020 has the drive and Talon would introduce the passion needed to make me to some of the greatest a difference in the world. I friends, opportunities, and am honored to have report- experiences of my high ed for my class as they took school career. on volunteer projects, won I began my journalism state championships, and adventure by trying out ev- grew into the incredible ery aspect of the discipline I people they are today. It is could. Photography, writ- evident by not only their ing, broadcast, I loved it all. superficial successes, but As I progressed through the and the country to compe- of growing up and evolving also the kindness present class, my passions became titions in Dallas, San An- alongside the community in their day-to-day actions more fine-tuned. I directed tonio, Chicago , New York, that is so important to me. that the class of 2020 is a my focus toward writing and most recently, Wash- I can say with confidence truly special group of peo- and digital media, and now ington D.C. These trips and that I would not be where ple. I am planning on pursuing the competitions taught I am today if it were not a dual degree in marketing me to branch out, growing for the incredible teachers,

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COVID-19 Causes Uncertainty in Student Body Sarah Crowder, Trinity Flaten & Ashlynn Roberts Senior year is the ner, and the finish line for over these last 12 I’ve been here I’ve always culmination of 13 years (educationally speaking) years,” an anonymous wanted to know what it’s Seniors’ Thoughts of hard work and dedi- is in sight,” King said. senior said. “I won’t have like to walk down the cation. It’s supposed to “The coronavirus has my last day and my last halls for the last time Sonali Gandhi be a time of celebration, definitely put a damp- chance to say goodbye and to walk on the stage “The negative effects of the coro- a time to say goodbye to er on things and has and thank you to all my at graduation, screaming navirus have allowed me to val- your old life and hello caused uncertainty for teachers and friends who and clapping for all my ue my peers even more and take to new adventures and our seniors. Everything have helped me these friends as they get their a moment to reflect on what is opportunities. that was once so clear past four years.” turn to walk down the really important in life. All in all, However, the and close to happening The virus also has stage but at the moment corona has led to many disap- outbreak of the coro- seems unclear now.” impacted students’ lives all of that is a blur.” pointments, but it has also made navirus and Governor In addition to all outside of the social Besides missing me value my time in high school Greg Abbott’s orders of the possible cancel- aspect. out on the final weeks even more than before.” have caused school to be ations, seniors have not “TMSCA’s cancella- of their last year of high closed for the remainder been able to find com- tion prevented me and school, students also of the year. fort with their peers due other seniors from get- have to deal with the Katie Boyzuick “I want the seniors to social distancing. ting scholarship money,” fear and chaos the virus “It turned a memorable and ac- to know that our goal is “Normally, most senior Ryan Ross said. brings in its wake. complishing year into one filled for all of their normal people would be ec- “Graduation may not “I think the fear of with fear and disappointment. end of year activities static at the prospect even happen which, to what comes next is more It’s a shame.” to continue,” Principal of missing school for a me, would undermine disheartening and diffi- John King said. “We may month or more,” senior the many years of study- cult to grapple with than Maddey Martin have to be flexible and Elizabeth West said. ing we’ve dedicated.” anything,” senior Tatum “For the last four years, we have adjust, but we will do “But instead, this period The final week Earp said. “So many ru- all worked for one thing. Senior everything in our power spent in isolation to of senior year is one mors are spread through year was supposed to be the to make these things lessen the effects of a filled with bittersweet the media about what prime year and for all of it to happen as planned.” pandemic has felt like moments that the class the next steps could be— end from a virus, crazy.” Although the coro- anything but a break. of 2020 may not get to government sanctioned navirus has impacted These next few months experience. quarantine and the con- everyone on campus, it which were supposed to “Most of us have tinued downward spiral Hannah Wood has affected the senior be one of the best times been walking down of the economy. I think “For all the senior spring ath- class most of all. of our lives are instead the same halls for six we’re all definitely sad- letes, we may never get to play “Each year, the se- full of panic, chaos, and years now,” another dened by the possibility our last season with the team- nior class looks forward loneliness.” anonymous senior said. of not going to prom or mates we love. This is really hard to the last quarter of To many students, “Seeing all the seniors walking across the stage knowing all of this could be over their senior year: grades high school feels incom- before us walking down at graduation, but more and we will never have gotten are frozen for class rank- plete without all of the the halls with their fam- than that, I think we’re to spend our last few months ing purposes, UIL events “lasts” of senior year. ilies, getting a rose at the afraid for our families together with all of our friends.” are headed toward state “The coronavirus rose ceremony, and then and the wild world we’re championships, prom is has completely changed seeing them graduate. about to enter.” Anonymous just around the cor- what I’ve been working Throughout the six years “It has worried us and made us question if we will have our senior prom or if we’ll be able to walk the stage for graduation. It has taken away all of our last memories together.”

Anonymous “It made a lot of my lasts come sooner than expected, and I just wasn’t ready for it. There’s also the chance that I’ll never see some of my friends or teachers again.”

With school currently closed due to the coronavirus, many seniors worry that graduation will be canceled. (Georgia Penn / The Talon News) The Talon | 9

Next Man Up - Dec. 17, 2019 Max Van Drunen | Contrbutor The Argyle Eagles’ undefeat- ed season came to a close on Fri- day, Dec. 6, when they lost to the reigning 4A state champion, the Waco La Vega Pirates, 44-20 in the fourth round of the playoffs. Though the Eagles didn’t get the results they were looking for, the season was record-breaking. Senior Bo Hogeboom made history in the passing game, fin- ishing the season as the all-time touchdown passer in school his- tory, with 102 in his career. His season consisted of huge amounts of scoring, throwing 57 touch- downs, along with 3,274 passing yards (a 352-yard improve- ment from his junior season). Hogeboom threw 13 intercep- tions, 21 in his career, including three in the team’s season finale. Hogeboom will stick to his primary sport, baseball, when he goes on to college. On Nov. 13, he The Argyle Eagles run out of the tunnel to face the LaVega Pirates in their final game of the season at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas. (Sloan officially signed to play baseball Dial | The Talon News) at the University of Houston. The those games. However, after the rick. Kirkpatrick was a touch- down the passing game. Seniors quarterback position will be in Melissa game, the Eagles relied down machine this season, catch- Jake Sullivan and Riley Hartman the hands of either CJ Rogers or on him to make plays down the ing 29 passes in the end zone, were very important players Jett Copeland in the 2020 season. stretch and into the postseason. breaking the previous record of against the pass, collecting six The running attack at the He ran for over 100 yards six 19 which was set by Dillon Carter interceptions (four by Sullivan), beginning of the season was times, two of which he ran for last season. and defending 20 passes between dominated by junior running over 200 yards. He scored 19 Senior wide-outs Alex the two. Hartman was also third back Tito Byce. Unfortunately for touchdowns and had 1,263 total Gonzales and Cade Merka also on the team in tackles with 81. Byce, his season came to an end scrimmage yards. ended their football careers in a One of the biggest contri- after tearing his ACL in the first The wide receivers on the great way. The Eagles will need butions came from sophomore half of a game against the Melissa team made it really easy for to find replacements for Gonza- Will Ramsey, the young brother Cardinals. The NextManUp men- Hogeboom to complete his les and Merka, because if next of former Argyle defensive back tality really came into play when passes, especially when he found season is anything like this year, Blake Ramsey. He was able to senior Luke Farris took over and junior Cole Kirkpatrick. The Kirkpatrick will be getting dou- effectively stop the opposing of- had the best game of his career. connection between the two was ble-teamed a lot. fense on the ground and through Farris was not used very of- a regular occurrence this season, It’s one thing to have excel- the air. He had 72 tackles, three ten in the first six games, rushing completing 68 passes to Kirkpat- lent running backs in the back- games of 10+ tackles and six for less than 40 yards in four of field, wide receivers dominating tackles for loss. Ramsey’s best downfield, and a true gunslinging game of the season was in a win quarterback to get the ball to the against Liberty-Eylau, where he wide receivers, but to have great had eight tackles, four tackles for offensive line is a quintessential loss, an interception, two passes part of an offense. The youth of defended, and a forced fumble. this o-line is bright, with the lone He was also able to be active on senior guard, Micah Hiter. Ju- special teams, blocking a punt niors Jack Tucker, Caden Reeves against Melissa. and Blake Spence, along with The dynamic duo of junior sophomore Sheridan Wilson will Davis Elsey and senior Braiden all return to play next season. Rexroat was a nightmare for A stellar offense was com- opposing offensive lines. Rexroat plemented with a classic “Black led the team in tackles (88), sacks Swarm” defense. The defense was (8), tackles for loss (19), forced able to be aggressive on the line fumbles (3) and having the team’s Fan seniors Kassidy Reeves, Victoria Locastro, Megan Russell and Grace Rash show up to of scrimmage, to tackle in the only pick-six. support the team as they face the LaVega Pirates at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas. (Sloan open field, and was able to shut Dial | The Talon News) The Talon | 11

COLLEGE BOUND THE CLASS OF 2020 plans to attend Universities that span 2,626 miles, from Texas to New York, Utah, Florida and Iowa.

MOST COMMON STUDENTS TRAVELING COLLEGES FURTHEST

COLLEGE #ATTENDING COLLEGE MILES STUDENT

University of Arkansas 20 Northeastern University 1,555 Isabel Lechowit Oklahoma State University 12 FIT New York 1,382 Jon Hopper Texas A&M University 11 Ringling College of Art and Design 1,199 Amber Monticino Texas Tech University 8 Arizona State University 1,053 Campbell Wilmot / NCTC 7 Kyle Surles University of North Texas 7 Central Arizona College 1,018 Talia Mclughlin Texas Christian University 6 Utah State 995 Haley Fisher University of Oklahoma 5 Luther College 919 Caden Hardy University of Texas at Austin 5 Florida State 875 Austin Odom Tarleton State 5 Savannah College of Art and Design 834 Paige Pakebush

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Changes Billy Mykel Reporter For most people, high pletely loyal and dedicated to dodged seniors as middle lived and outshined any fear school is much more than just Argyle. schoolers and terrorized fresh- or hardship, have allowed this a buffer before college and Growing up in a difficult men as upperclassmen. special group of people to al- time of learning. High school time in not just local but also For this group that has ways find light in the darkness is a time for students to find national history is not an easy shown such great strength, and to always find a smiling who they are, make lifelong feat for any group of people. nothing is more important face in the middle of tragedy. friends, and create unforgetta- Born into a time of fear and than those around them. For The sense of community that ble memories. violence, this class found hap- many, the friends they end has bound Argyle together As this school year draws and become the defining trait to a close during this time of of our town truly is greatest great uncertainty and pan- among these students who ic, this year’s senior class is have opened their hearts to painfully aware of the im- each other and lived their lives portance of these final school together. memories that they might As these amazing stu- not experience. Despite this dents begin to forge their own however, this class is pushing paths in this uncertain world, ahead. With great character they might not remember the and strength, the 2020 class K-12 difficult times, they might not is thriving in the midst of remember the uncertainty of tragedy. Among this class, the piness and comradery. Living this year with are the ones the current world, but they greatest strength and charac- through economic hardship they forged on the jungle gym will never forget the friends ter can be found among the and recession, this class forged of Hilltop Elementary or on they have, the memories they K-12 students, who in an ever hope and happiness. Watching the spherical swings of the created, or the home they changing and fast motioned their hometown grow slowly Intermediate school. These made. world, have remained com- and painfully, they happily friendships, which have out-

K-12 students left to right (bottom row): Aidan Pipkin, Blake Sullivan, Prabhav Joshi, Yvete Montes, Taylor Childress, Jon Hopper, Alysa Sharp, Jaclyn Har- ris, Abby Williams, Lanie Rodgers, Diana Padron; (second row): Braiden Rexroat, Grace Freeman, Kassidy Reeves, Brooklyn Carl, Allie Jones, Riley Lyng, Chris Yonce, Cade Merka, Jake Sullivan; (third row): Christian Dodd, Ethan Stokes, Lucas Bitter, Brandon Dodd, Josh Hicks, Ava Curran, Campbell Wilmot, Kiley Lavelle, Carson Funck, Cole Jones, Aaron Suarez; (top row): Michael Cosentino, Collin O’Connell, Jack Sisk, Sarah Splain, Amber Monticino, Tatum Pilawski, Kallyn Mills, Olivia Burkhart, Rachel Davis, John Robertson, Dylan Hargroves, Ethan Fisher. (Jordyn Tarrant / The Talon News) The Talon | 17 Growing Pains - Feb. 13, 2020 Jaclyn Harris | Ashlynn Roberts As the district mer is to flip-flop approaches its final campuses,” King years as a part of the said, “so the middle 4A classification, ad- school will come ministrative leaders up here and the are taking measures high school will go to ensure that the down there.” future of the district The new high is not lost in its rapid school campus will expansion. have tennis courts A school board and practice base- election will be held ball and softball in May to vote on fields. The band how citizens want will have a practice the district to look area and the foot- in the future and ball team will have to further expand a couple practice the current middle fields as well. The school campus. only thing missing “If you live in This aerial drone shot shows the current high school, the new wing, and will be the large any part of Argyle parking March, 2020, Argyle, TX. (Nicholas West | The Talon News) stadium. ISD, you need to be “If you’re registered to vote and you so the growth is really The two fastest growing familiar with the middle need to be planning to vote astronomical at this point neighborhoods, Harvest school campus, right now in our election for school compared to where we have and Canyon Falls, have they have one big academic board in May of 2020,” Su- been.” 2,000 future lots to develop wing, and there’s another perintendent Telena Wright Prior to 2010, the dis- and are expected to build full academic wing iden- said. “As a citizen in Argyle trict experienced an annual a combined 300 homes tical to that one that will ISD, you need to have your loss of enrollment. That annually. be built,” King said. “The voice heard through your changed in 2010 when the “I think the growing cafeteria will be expanded vote.” school district implemented enrollment can benefit the to accommodate the high The district has grown a the Limited Open Enroll- district provided that the school needs and there will record 12.9% in the last year ment (LOE) program. growth is managed, and so be an auditorium.” and has received about 400 “We allowed students far we have done a great job The new high school move-ins from surround- to transfer in,” King said. of that,” Wright said. “This building is set to be com- ing districts. When current “We had an application that district can well be 5A in pleted by August of 2021 Principal John King joined you could fill out, and if 2022 after the next align- and will hold 1,750 stu- the district in 2007, there you were selected you got to ment.” dents. The current high were roughly 400 students come into the district. Once To accommodate the school enrollment sits at enrolled at the high school. you came in, as long as increasing enrollment, 1,052 students. “To date, we have 1,052 there were no discipline or the district opened a new “When we had 400 [students], so it has more attendance concerns, then middle school for the 2016- kids, I knew every face and than doubled—pushing you got to stay and your 2017 school year. In the fall almost everybody’s name,” tripled since I’ve been here siblings could come as well.” of 2018, a wing was added King said. “With over 1,000 in 13 years,” King said. “We After open enrollment, at the high school to cope students, it’s hard for me. gained about 120 students the population boom be- with growth and to replace this year and we’ll gain gan, with families entering the portable trailers that Continued on page 19... about 120 more next year, the district and moving into had previously been used. newly built subdivisions. “The plan for next sum- 18 | The Talon Growing Pains - Continued Jaclyn Harris | Ashlynn Roberts …cont. from 18 well over 8,000 by 2029-30. consequences, the school will move I know a lot of faces, but there’s “I don’t know if this is a positive forward with its plans for expansion still days when I walk around and or negative, but [it is] change,” King and use funding from the potential think ‘Is that even one of our stu- said. “If you’re a person who likes a bond package to finish developing the dents?’ There’s got to be a way for us bigger atmosphere, then it’s a positive future high school. to easily identify who our students are for you, but if you’re someone who “All the fine arts halls will be add- and who they aren’t.” wants to keep Argyle small, then it’s ed to this bond package,” King said. Senior Lanie Rodgers has called probably a negative for you. Either “There will be a big, nice competition Argyle home since she was four years way you look at it, it’s just going to be gym added to this package. There will old and has witnessed first-hand how different than what you’re accustomed be some more administrative offices growth has impacted the district. t o.” added and a counseling suite, which “When I started here, we had 45- According to Rodgers, the move- will be very nice for [the counselors].” 60 kids in our kindergarten class and ment towards 5A brings new students For the first several years at the we grew up like that,” Rodgers said. and competition, but the loss of a new campus, high school students in- “It didn’t get big until my eighth grade certain small-town feel. volved in certain sports will be bussed year when a lot of people moved in.” “It’s good because there is harder to the current high school to use the The district growth is not expect- competition, but it’s also bad because large stadium. ed to slow anytime soon, with 430 to the town doesn’t really have that com- “The bond that passed in 2017 was 500 single family homes expected to munity feel anymore,” Rodgers said. a $166 million bond and it did not be built annually over the next five “I feel like Argyle will always have include a stadium,” Wright said. “In years. According to recent demo- that bubble, but with this growing we order to build a stadium, Argyle ISD graphics, the district should hit 6,000 aren’t as attached anymore.” has to pass another bond that we are students by 2025-26 school and be Despite the potential community projecting for May of 2023.”

The Talon | 19 Drive to Succeed - March 19, 2020 Emma Campbell | Junior Reporter Senior Campbell Wilmot won first in the towards this film took “over 100 hours.” UIL Documentary State Film contest for her “I don’t think that the gift of perfection film ‘Drive.’ The film documented the story came to her easily,” Short said. “ When she of Rhyle McKinney who, despite her hearing was a freshman, it wasn’t something that and breathing difficulties, still succeeds in came to her naturally. She truly had to work basketball. Her film received superior in all at it to figure everything out. Her true gift is categories. passion and drive.” “When I joined The Talon my freshman Though she is young, Wilmot has had a year, I started doing more photos than vid- lot of experience and already created a large eos,” Wilmot said. “But as the years went by portfolio of finished projects. She is looking I learned from then seniors Annabel Thorpe to pursue a career in the industry. and Lauren Landrum who taught me a little “She has one video that she did that has more about video and I discovered that that Senior Campbell Wilmot poses with her Division 1 Plaque at the UIL State Film thousands of views, and this one that she Festival. (Gwende Wilmot | The Talon News) was my passion, more than photography won state, which is up to over 2,000 views or writing. So I decided that I wanted to do Wilmot uses the people around her as now,” Short said. “She’s done music videos, film.” inspiration to document high interest level highlight videos, football videos, and even Her journalism and broadcast teacher, stories. started doing some weddings. She’s been Stacy Short, saw the win coming and wasn’t “Rhyle, as it turns out, is one of my best growing and maturing both as a photogra- surprised at all. friends and I had already known her story,” pher and videographer and she’s doing great.” “I knew all of our documentaries this Wilmot said. “We’ve been in school together As someone who has worked hard and year were really strong, and I knew just from since she moved here, which was in early found a passion for film, Wilmot advocates the reactions of people when they saw it that grade school. I had always known her and I that others try their hand at videography. we would place in the top three for sure,” was brainstorming ideas, and she has a really “If anybody wants to try out film, they Short said. “At that point you never know powerful, motivational story so I thought, should definitely go for it,” Wilmot said. “You what the judges are going to like or dislike, who better to film this over than one of my never know what stories you will discover. but I’ve always been confident that they best friends?” It really opens up other doors and gives you would be in the top three at state.” Wilmot says the time and effort put potential to do other things.”

20 | The Talon Students Advance to All-State Choir - January 28, 2020 Trinity Flaten | Co-Writing Editor After 10 students know what you are up auditioned at the area against and you don’t round of choir on Jan. know what results you 11, five students will be are going to get.” advancing to TMEA Including all-state, making school Rosengren and Pabst, history as the largest freshman Aimee Gray, amount of students to junior Austin Rusk, advance. These students and junior Ethan Van- will attend the all-state derwerken all made clinic in San Antonio the all-state choir. from Feb. 12 to 15. “Last year when “We will all travel I went to state I was to San Antonio to join all alone,” Rosengren all the other all-state said. “I was so lonely musicians, from orches- because I was the only tras to bands to other one from Argyle that choirs,” choir director made it and I didn’t Will Griswold said. know anyone. Now “Those five students I get to go with four will go through two other people. I’m and a half days of Five students advanced to the all-state choir and will be attending the all-state clinic Feb. 12 to 15. (Photo courtesy really excited about of Will Griswold) rehearsal to perform the fact that I am able a concert on Saturday to just be with my afternoon for all the parents and single part and make sure what with your friends from school friends and sing really challeng- choir directors throughout the I am going to do on every single and you get to meet other people ing music.” state.” note that I sing,” freshman all- from other schools.” At the all-state clinic, these The auditions include three state qualifier Levi Pabst said. Griswold attempts to get as students will get to work with rounds: region, pre-area, and “Because that’s going to be the many students as possible to au- Dr. Ken Fulton from Louisiana area. After each round, several difference between who gets in dition to help them in the future. State University to further their students are selected to advance and who doesn’t.” “Yes those five students musical abilities. until it’s narrowed down to 112 These students dedicat- worked their tails off to get to “When you look across the students in the state. ed most of their free time to this point,” Griswold said. “But country, there’s really nothing “They have to go in and perfecting their audition pieces, if it weren’t for the other 80 like the Texas all-state experi- sing for five judges,” Griswold including practicing before and students in the program who ence,” Griswold said. “It’s truly a said. “Those scores are then after school and attending sec- were also working hard and also unique once in a lifetime experi- combined to find the top singers tionals during lunch. pushing these students to be ence. It’s bigger and better than for that round, and after each “As we got closer, we would better every rehearsal and every all the other states, just because round, there are fewer and fewer rehearse with everybody as a full class, I don’t think we would there are so many high-quality that move on. It’s a pretty diffi- ensemble,” Griswold said. “But have that many students make directors working with these cult process.” lots of individual time and me all-state.” students.” For auditions, students encouraging them to practice This was not Rosengren’s As the choir program con- prepare multiple pieces and at at home to put in that extra first year making the all-state tinues to grow, Griswold expects each round, a selection from time went in so they could be as choir. She will be returning after more and more students to those pieces is chosen for them comfortable as possible in the qualifying last year as a sopho- make the all-state choir, as two to audition with. audition.” more. students were alternates this year “Sight reading is another At the beginning of the “I was really nervous be- and several others were only component of the process,” process, close to 3,000 students cause I didn’t know if I prepared four or five chairs away from junior all-state qualifier Kassi- enter and are narrowed down as well as I did last year and I making it. dy Rosengren said. “Once you to the final members at the last didn’t know if I was going to be “I’m just really proud of the arrive at the audition, they’ll give audition. able to compare to what I did students,” Griswold said. “Just eight measures of music you will “I feel like you would kind last year,” Rosengren said. “It’s so proud of them dedicating have to sight-read during your of expect it to be super com- kind of hard because I would themselves to something that’s audition.” petitive but it’s not,” Rosengren always ask Griswold ‘Do you feel super difficult and something To prepare, students not said. “Honestly, people are a like I am ready? Do you feel like that regardless of whether they only practice their sight-reading little nervous before auditions, I am all-state material?’ because make it or not, will turn them skills but also attended a sum- especially before sight reading you’re going against different into better musicians.” mer camp to learn their three or because it’s something you can’t people every year and audition- four audition pieces. control, but you just kind of walk ing for a different panel of judges “I sing and work out every around hangout. You get to chill every year. You really don’t 21 | The Talon LAST NAME FIRST NAME FUTURE PLANS SENIOR CRUSH Adamson Kayla College N/A Adoue Isabelle University of Arkansas Grant Mirabal Akos Billy Be Happy and Rich Unknown Allen Alec Oklahoma State or Baylor N/A Allen Kennette Real Estate Certification Jude Sullivan Anderson Cambrie Texas Tech University None Anderson Payton Community college Luka Doncic Arnett Clayton Abilene Christian University N/A Arnold Emily Texas Tech University or TCU Colby Brock Arriaga Jose N/A N/A Baker Ben Texas State N/A Befort Tiffanie Move to Costa Rica and become a local Cannon Patterson Bitter Lucas Texas A&M University Fiona Crawford Blachowitz Nate HSU, Baseball Brooklyn Greer Blackwell Kira Paramedic Kelly Oubre Boone Cortlynn McMurry University, Soccer Tate Van Poppel Boyzuick Katie University of Arkansas Darrin Hogeboom Bragg Taylor College to be a teacher NLE Choppa Burkhart Olivia University of Arkansas John Milton Calabrese Melina Nursing School Tito & Shane Caldwell Keaton College N/A Carl Brooklyn University of Oklahoma, Boomer Sooner Eli Valentino Chapa Rosalyn N/A Rafael Hernandez Childress Phoebe Texas A&M Galveston Myself (duh) Childress Taylor Music Conservatory and be in an orchestra Matthew Darnell Collins Sam Texas A&M University Ms. T Cooles Kendall University of North Texas, Journalism Idk, but I've always admired John Robertson Copeland Alex Harvard University Hudson Powell Cosentino Michael N/A N/A Crawford Colin University of Texas at Austin Mrs. Truebenbach Cruson Savannah Texas State, med school Kyle Banar Curran Ava University of Arkansas, nursing Mark Mirelez Dahl Julia Move out, finish college, get job, get married Jett Bays Darnell Callie N/A N/A Davis Rachel Kilgore College, Rangerettes N/A Dawson Noah University of North Texas Myself Dearing Cayden Lose more money at college than at a casino I'm not allowed to cheat on my girlfriend Deffenbaugh Grant Texas A&M University Coach T Demarsh Lee North Central Texas College Gunner Divecchia Dylan N/A N/A Dodd Brandon Abilene Christian University N/A Dodd Christian EMT N/A Doggett Kamryn Tarleton State University, nursing Vega Dorton Frank University of Belmont Lauren Metcalf Earp Tatum University of TX or Vanderbilt, music The band mascot Mr. Clean Farris Luke Texas Christian University Megan Fox Feltes Aubreigh Cosmetology and Run my own salon ASAP Rocky Fielek Thomas College N/A Fisher Ethan college Rafa Fisher Haley Utah State University Gibby Fisher Hannah Texas A&M University Ryan Ross Fornoff Ryan Welder / Technician Luise Ringel Freeman Grace Dallas Baptist University Colin Fields Fritz Andrew Oklahoma State University N/A Funck Carson University of Oklahoma Younger Jessica Alba 22 | The Talon LAST NAME FIRST NAME FUTURE PLANS SENIOR CRUSH Gahlawat Kunal College, video game developer My computer and some other people. Gandhi Sonali University of Texas at Dallas Hasan Minhaj Germer Trinity Tarleton State University Blake Sullivan Giangiulio Eric Texas State University Zach Yates Giangiulio Jacob College French Teacher Gibson Will College, learn to become a director Gabriella Guidry Gonzales Alex Baylor University, baseball Maggie Standridge Gonzales Daniella Preschool teacher Tom Holland Gonzalez Mia N/A None Goyette Doreen Columbia College Chicago BTS Greer Alyssa Oklahoma University, marketing Mr. Cade Stone Guidry Gabriella Union University N/A Gustin Garrett Texas Tech University, Business Marla Warden Hains Hailey University of Alabama Harry Styles Hamblin Luke Own a car dealership Brenda Knight Hardin Kella University of Oklahoma Maddie Saldivar Hardy Caden Luther College, basketball Alexandra Daddario Hargroves Dylan Texas Christian University Mr. Williams Harris Jaclyn University of Missouri Jacob Richey Hartman Riley University of Arkansas Guinevere Beck Haught Michelle College N/A Haxhiaj Henri Be rich Ashli Sambaluk Haynes Liam N/A N/A Hendricks Josh Texas Tech University Mystery Henexson Tyler Get Married to GiGi Robertson GiGi Robertson Hernandez Rafael N/A Ethan the fish Hesselgesser Mariah Volleyball at Arkansas State, Volleyball Coach Stone Hicks Josh Live life to the fullest None Hill Avery University of North Texas Jayden Holland Hindman Mackenzie College Hayden McCray Hiter Micah University of Arkansas AP Delay Hogeboom Bo University Houston, Baseball Peyton List Holland Jayden Graduate with a Major in Computer Science Brett Vaughn Hopper Jon Fashion Institute of Technology, New York Lindsey Kennedy Johnson Corbin Get money Tyler Johnson Gracie Accepting my Tony for lighting design Jordan Maron Jones Allie University of Texas Jacob Dye (Viper) Jones Colton Wherever fate takes me. Probably vibin' in Mexico. Coronavirus Jones Matthew University of North Texas Howard Phillips Lovecraft Joshi Prabhav Southern Methodist University N/A Keith Edward Work with my dad and make my own career. None. Kennedy Lindsey Be a kindergarten teacher Jon Hopper Kilgore Connor University of Arkansas Corin Sullivan King Macy Texas A&M University Travis Bitter Kirkpatrick Jackson Community College Samuel L Jackson Knight Conner College Eric Giangiulio Kuhn Mckenna North Central Texas College / University of North TX Coach Wallace LaCrosse Zackary North Central Texas College The SoundCart Lambert Garrett North Central Texas College Coach Martin Lang Mia Move to LA Rand Nash Lavelle Kiley Northwestern State University, Volleyball Scout Farda Laws Grace Texas A&M University N/A LeBoeuf Landon Texas A&M University John Taunton Lechowit Isabel Northeastern University My Book Lessley Savanna University of Texas at Austin N/A Future Plans | 23 Persistence Sarah Crowder, Trinity scoring 19 touchdowns their success in the ongoing Morse and Hudson Powell Flaten & Ashlynn Roberts over the course of the spring season. were all selected for the Ac- season. The “Black Swarm” The band competed ademic All-State Wrestling Writing Editors defense, led by seniors Jake in multiple competitions Team - Second Team. “It’s my very fervent Sullivan and Riley Hart- during the fall marching The cheerleaders placed belief that the more ex- man, stopped a total of 20 season, placing first in the fourth overall at State and posed to outside cultures passes between the pair. Sounds of Springtown and received second in band you are, the better you are The record-breaking season earning a first division at chant. At the Grapevine In- if you understand that not ended after falling to the the Region UIL marching vitational, the girls earned everyone sees the world reigning state champion, contest. During the con- Best Crowd Leading team through the same lens as the Waco La Vega Pirates, cert season, senior Preston and Best Fight Song and you,” AP World History with a score of 44-20 in the Rushford advanced to the were named Grand Cham- teacher Matthew Woody fourth round of playoffs. ATSSB All-State band for pions. The team was led said. “Not only is that about The varsity volleyball the second year in a row. behind seniors Mia Young, understanding the diversity team advanced to the The debate team made Hailey Hains, Alyssa Greer, that exists here at Argyle regional semifinals before school history by breaking Mary Beth Sullivan and but also understanding that falling in five sets. The team to finals at the State Con- Caitlyn Taliani. this diversity is Argyle.” was led behind seven key gressional Debate. Senior The girls’ basketball Despite the threat of seniors, three of which Savanna Lessley and junior team made it to State for World War III, the chaos of signed to play Division 1 Billy Mykel placed 15th and the seventh year and fin- impeachment, and a pend- volleyball at the college 16th respectively. Seniors ished the season second in ing global pandemic, the level. Seniors Kiley Lavelle, Alec Allen, Landry Mc- State. The team was led by Class of 2020 managed to Allie Jones and Kassidy Lure, and Savanna Lessley SMU commit and TGCA earn numerous district ti- Reeves made the TGCA and sophomore Tristan All-State player Rhyle tles, bring home state med- All-State team, while Ball advanced to state in McKinney. McKinney was als, and ultimately continue Kassidy Reeves also earned Cross-Examination debate named the TGCA 4A-un- to build upon the tradition Setter of the Year for the and hope to compete in the der Athlete of the Year for of success that is prevalent Area. currently postponed state the second year in a row. In in our community. The girl’s cross-coun- tournament. The Extempo- addition, McKinney made Varsity football fin- try team qualified for state raneous and Lincoln-Dou- the MaxPreps All-State ished their season as State and placed fourth over- glass teams also hope to do first team. Senior Brooklyn Quarter-Finalists and put all. Senior Lanie Rodgers well in their season once Carl also made the TGCA their new motto of “Next placed in the top 25. The the date for district is an- All-State team. Seniors Man Up” to the test. Senior boy’s cross-country team nounced. Abby Williams, Brooklyn quarterback Bo Hogeboom qualified for the regional The wrestling team Carl and Kiley Lavelle broke numerous personal meet after placing second at made it to state once again made First Team All-Dis- and school records, includ- their district meet, thanks this year. However, senior trict, with McKinney being ing an all-time touchdown to seniors Jake Sutherland and two-time state cham- named the District’s MVP. record while also winning placing fourth, Dylan Har- pion Heath Roth was hurt Overall, the team finished the “Ford Built Tough groves placing sixth, and and unable to compete this the year strong with a final Player of the Week” and Josh Hendricks finishing in year. Roth had an overall record of 33-8. Mid-Season Player of the tenth. record of 164-2 upon get- “For three years we Year. After junior running Tennis broke school ting injured. The remaining shouldn’t have won,” West- back Tito Byce tore his records during the fall wrestlers still managed to moreland said. “Nobody ACL, senior Luke Farris season by finishing second have a successful season, picked us to and everybody stepped up and took over, in region at Texas Tech. with four members quali- in that room is a champion. 24 | The Talon The team hopes to continue fying for state. Roth, Colby They’ve got gold medals and they’re champions. So overall and 7-0 in district. Best in Class Officer Novel- and multiple other cast that’s what we’re going to Baseball started their ty, Best in Class Team Pom, members received All-Star be defined as.” season off strong with a Best in Class Team Jazz, Cast and Honorable Men- Boys’ basketball team record of 7-3-2. Softball Best in Class Team Novelty, tion All-Star Cast awards. advanced to the State Tour- enjoyed similar success Judges Award and Overall “I hope that when peo- nament for the first time with a record 7-4-2. Both Technique Jazz, Danceline ple come to the show, not since 2016. Unfortunately, teams are waiting to con- Gold Officer Novelty, and only are they entertained the game was temporarily tinue their season. Overall High Point Team but they realize how much postponed due Track season started Pom. Additionally, senior work goes into a theatri- to COVID-19. right before the school shut Amelia Williams placed in cal production,” Theater The boys are the top ten in the soloist Director Melissa Toomer looking to portion of the competi- said. “It’s not just the kids compete in the tion. They were led by their on stage, but it’s technicians semi-final senior team captain Rachel who create the lights and game in the Davis. They then qualified who run the microphones coming for the national competi- and build the sets and do tion in California. all the costumes. It’s a lot The ever-growing that goes into a show.” choir program had a Seniors Campbell record six students Wilmot and Hannah Wood make it to state this both had a film advance to weeks. year. Remedy entered the UIL State Film Compe- With their third year, tition in the documentary the golf state tournament taking sec- category. Wood’s film “Mis- being in the spring, the ond sion of Love” received fifth teams do not know if place and Wilmot’s “Drive” their season will con- received first place. tinue. However, senior place UIL academics dom- Hannah Wood set the at the Tex- as inated during the invita- New School 18 Hole Vocal Arts Con- tional season, but district, record with a 72 and vention, recording region, and state have all has committed to their second album, been postponed until fur- Harding University and performing on live ther notice. to continue her golf television. The class of 2020 career. The theater de- powered through hit after Boys’ and partment premiered hit this year, and managed girls’ soccer both their winter musical, to do more than just sur- enjoyed success Thoroughly Modern vive through all of it. They in the early down, going Millie in January to exemplify perseverance, season before to only three audience acclaim. which will help them im- games were meets. The classic musi- mensely as they go out to postponed The cal is set in the conquer college and then until further Majestics won roaring 1920s the world. notice. The Grand Champion and is filled with boys had Officers and Team smart dialogue and fun a record at the Danceline dance numbers. Senior of 14-7 State Competition Avery Winter led the cast and went after only being an organi- as the starring role. The one 4-3 at zation here for two years. act play also advanced to district, At the competition, they the bi-district level. Senior with two district received Platinum Sweep- Gracie Johnson was award- games left. Girls went 19-3 stakes Team and Officers, ed Outstanding Technician The Talon | 25 LAST NAME FIRST NAME FUTURE PLANS SENIOR CRUSH List Annika Colorado State University Eli Randall Locastro Victoria University of Arkansas Jake Tarrant Lund Kiernyn Austin College, soccer Jack Tucker Lyng Riley Win the lottery Brooklyn Greer MacGregor Alexis Texas Woman's University, nursing Channing Tatum Marlow Ainslee University of Arkansas Coach Martin Marshall Grayson Hawaii/ Swim with Dolphins Mrs. Sambaluke Martin Madeline Biomedical Sciences, enlist in the United States Navy Zach Payne Marusa Elliana Texas Tech University Carson Rosckes Marzano Megan University of Arkansas Matthew Shaneyfelt Mashrouteh Grey College N/A Massey CJ University of Oklahoma, Marine Officer Campbell Wilmot Maupin Jackson Kansas Wesleyan, basketball Jacob "Viper" Dye McAlister Presley Texas Christian University Theo James McClure Landry United States Navy The bag with ranch inside of it. All nasty. McCutcheon Gage Texas Woman's University Bald Head of King McDaniel Brent North Central Texas College Coach Fischer Mckenna Milan Oklahoma State University Coach Martin Mckinney Rhyle Southern Methodist University, Basketball Darrin Hogeboom Mclaughlin Talia Central Arizona College Jax Ernest McNulty Carter Wichita State University John Thomas Robertson Merka Cade Texas A&M University, Baseball N/A Metcalf Lauren University of Arkansas Scarlett Massey Miller Maggi Aesthetician school Payton Davis Mills Kallyn Austin Jonathan Burke Mitcham Danielle Business owner Stoney boy Montes Yvete Asl and Spanish interpreter Ellen Johnson Monticino Amber Ringling College of Art & Design Howard Phillips Lovecraft Moreno Jazmin University of North Texas, then move to Mexico N/A Morse Colby Physical therapist Mrs. Sambaluk Moses Preston TBD Thats kinda a rip given shes my ex XD Mosley Jaden University of Arkansas Caden Reeves Munera Daniel North Central Texas College Tyler Henexson Nazar Ashley College No one Norton Julie Tarleton State University N/A O'Connell Collin University of Alabama Harvest moms Odom Austin Florida State University Carter McNulty Olsen Levi Central College, wrestling, business Mrs. Degroot Padron Diana Be successful and own my own business Coach Vega Pakebush Paige Savannah College of Art and Design N/A Parris Hunter Be happy and to Achieve my Dreams Faith Mack Patrick Jason Disregard females acquire currency Vanessa Doofenshmirtz Pilawski Tatum I plan to study psychology and sociology Ty Hudgens Pipkin Aidan Pre-Med at University of Arkansas Alexandria Daddario Pope Kenneth N/A Ryan Ross Powell Hudson Computer Science Alex Copeland Pruner Ethan University of Arkansas Marla Warden Raasch Colby Acting Cody Bear Ragsdale Ethan United State Air Force Danny Devito Ramsey Rachel Princeton University, Physiology Hudson Powell Rash Grace Oklahoma State University Blake Kelly Reed Jaylen Tarleton State University Riley Van Poppel Reeves Kassidy Arkansas State, Volleyball Jaxon Mosley Rexroat Braiden Benedictine College, pre-med Brett Vaughn Rice Alden College N/A 26 | The Talon LAST NAME FIRST NAME FUTURE PLANS SENIOR CRUSH Robertson Gillian (GiGi) Get money and get married to Tyler Henexson Tyler Henexson Robertson John University of Texas at Austin for Engineering Carter Stephenson McNulty Rodgers Lanie Oklahoma State University Vidit Tripathi Rogers Dysheanna College N/A Romero Brandon Work None Ross Ryan Actuary at Goldman Sachs Kenneth Pope Roth Heath Oklahoma State University Laini Ledet Rudesill Samantha Texas Christian University Samantha Rudesill Rushford Preston Texas Lutheran University ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Russell Megan Oklahoma State University Eli Valentino Saldivar Madison Baylor University Coach Lundy Schindler Le Nora MSU, English degree My Girlfriend Shaneyfelt Matthew Benedictine, Lacrosse The Giangiulio twins Sharp Alysa Blinn N/A Sherley Cameron Oklahoma State University N/A Sisk Jack University of North Texas / Oklahoma State University N/A Splain Sarah Hardin Simmons University, special education Nobody Stokes Ethan Bodybuilding N/A Stowell Thomas Tarleton State University Eli Randall Suarez Aaron Go home and make a sandwich Probhav Sullivan Blake College, Business Management. Trinity Germer Sullivan Jake Louisiana State University, Construction Mngmt Teagin Tarrant Sullivan Jude University of Southern Mississippi Allyson Medici Sullivan Marybeth University of Arkansas, pre med. Chase Reno Surles Kyle Arizona State University Madison Lidster Susong Benjamin Trade School For Commercial Diver I have one just dont know how to spell her name Sutherland Jake Oklahoma State, Join a frat Shakira Taliana Caitlin University of Arkansas N/A Tarrant Jordyn Louisiana State University Jsully Taunton John Auburn University Alli Johnson Thrash Marshall Texas Tech University, business entrepreneurship Megan Marzano Tjandramulia Shay Major in Japanese Girls who do TikTok Van Poppel Tate Midland College, baseball Megan Fox Vining Trinity University of Arkansas Slate McMellian Watkins Elia Harding University The Majestics Webb Jenna North Central Texas College Devon Murphy Webster Riley North Central Texas College Connor Webster Weitzer Parker college Sindy Haxhiaj Wellborn William Blinn Margot Robbie West Elizabeth University of Texas at Arlington Caffeine West Miranda University of Texas at Austin Gracie Johnson White Michael University of Arkansas Stella Bella Williams Abby University of Arkansas, Woo the pig Jacob dye Williams Amelia Texas Christian University Harry Styles Williams Gracie Texas A&M University, accounting Nate Atwood Wilmot Campbell Arizona State University Kamden Roberts Winter Avery Singer/songwriter Coach Stoney boy Woelfel Jake Texas Tech University The French Teacher Wood Hannah Harding University, Golf Gaven Lane Wood Jessica Oklahoma State University Will Ramsey Yates Zachary United States Navy New French Teacher Yonce Chris University of Arkansas Kylee colon York Madison College N/A Young Mia Oklahoma State University I can tell you who it's not... 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Lady Eagles Take Second in State - March 8, 2020 Jaclyn Harris | Web and Print Director The Argyle Lady Eagles took second place in the UIL state tournament with a 40-39 loss in overtime to the Fairfield Lady Eagles. “This season has been incredible,” Senior Rhyle McK- inney said. “Our bond this year has been the best it’s ever been from the beginning to the end. Just after this game, we’re all here for each other.” Argyle gained a quick lead in the first quarter, with Mckinney sinking the first shot and going on to lead the team in scoring with a total of 25 points. The quarter ended at 16-3 with Argyle ahead. “I think we were just in that fine line of being up 14 points and asking ‘do you keep attacking and making layups,’” Head Coach Chance Westmo- The Lady Eagles show off their runner up trophy at the UIL state basketball tournament on March 7, 2020 at the Alamodome in San reland said. “I thought we did a Antonio, Texas. (Sloan Dial| The Talon News) pretty good job. We didn’t turn throws and a layup by McKinney led with a layup and free throw record of 33-8. over a whole lot and we were just allowed Argyle to maintain their shot by Jada Clark, after which “For three years we in that situation.” lead at 27-22. Argyle did not pull ahead, ulti- shouldn’t have won,” Westmo- Fairfield attempted to close “We thought if we could mately winning the game with a reland said. “Nobody picked us the gap beginning in the second win the third quarter we’d have a score of 40-39. to and everybody in that room quarter, but Argyle kept the lead good chance to win,” Westmore- “The first two [free throws in is a champion. They’ve got gold with a score of 25-11 at the half. land said. “They made some plays the fourth quarter] went in and I medals and they’re champions. “We played a great first half at the end and never gave up and didn’t make the second one and So that’s what we’re going to be and at halftime we talked about their defense really turned it up I figured it would happen that it defined as.” it,” Westmoreland said. “We in the second half.” would go off the side and I would Earning second place will talked about the score being With two seconds left in try to get it,” McKinney said. “I end the Lady Eagle’s streak of zero to zero but they came out the fourth quarter, Fairfield’s just wasn’t able to put it in. It was five-consecutive state champion- with a one-two-two and we quit McKinna Brackens made a layup a hard loss for me, being my last ship titles. attacking.” that tied up the game and led the game and all but I couldn’t have “I’ve been in this situation The third quarter marked teams into overtime with a score asked for a better season.” and I know how hard it can be,” the beginning of a comeback by of 34-34. The game was a contrast Westmoreland said. “We’re not Fairfield, but three missed free “I thought to when the team took on the going to be defined by this game the first half our Canyon Lady Eagles at the region because they did what I asked. man-to-man tournament, when Argyle came Even at the end of regulation I defense was back towards the end of the told them, we were up two points, so good that if game. I said. We’re not going to be we could keep “Against Canyon, we had a defined by this loss. It hurts, It’s doing that we one-point lead with three and a not fun, but my goodness, what a could win,” half minutes left and we held the three-year ride we’ve been on.” Westmoreland ball,” Westmoreland said. “Stalled The Lady Eagles did not said. “They it, took the air out of it, and they achieve their sixth state title but made adjust- fouled us with 55 seconds left. did accomplish one goal, accord- ments too. They Rhyle makes both free throws ing to McKinney: being together. kept driving and and we played the free throws “Throughout this season our started posting game from then on out and got motto,” McKinney said. “We’ve 21 up, got us the win. We were trying to get the been together, and our coaching in foul trouble last shot, but hats off to them. I staff, trainers, and managers, ev- and that helped should have made some adjust- erybody, we’ve all done it togeth- Southern Methodist University commit Rhyle McKinney drives them.” ments” er. We’re going to take this loss up the court the UIL state basketball tournament on March 7, In over- Following the loss, Argyle together. It was a great season.” 2020 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. (Sloan Dial | The time, Fairfield ended the season with a final Talon News) The Talon | 33

Eagles Advance to State Tournament - March 8, 2020 Alex Daggett | Reporter Goodson score of 46-29. “[We’ll have the] same mindset finished with 12 “Our kids did a great job,” we had all year: just go out play as points in the game, Perkins said. “Sometimes you relax hard as we can, have fun and win,” earning him “Most and start looking at the score, but the Rogers said. Valuable Player” of clock couldn’t run fast enough. We the tournament. were just trying to get through it.” With the onset of Covid-19 and “It was awe- The Eagles have been through “stay at home” orders by Governer some,” junior center a lot of adversity this season and Abbott, the UIL suspended all athlet- Nate Atwood said. have grown close bonds, which ic competitions. “Grey Goodson helped them to get to this spot on the “To be that close you just don’t couldn’t miss and playoffs. get to to it that often, and for the that was so key for “It went great for us and it’s just seniors it’s their last opportunity.” our victory.” so much fun to be out there with my Perkins said. “I just wish we had Boys basketball beats Pampa in the regional playoff game in The Eagles’ brothers and competing and earning gotten to play our game.” Lubbock, TX and advance to state tournament. (Alex Daggett / strong defense a ticket on the way to state,” Atwood On April 28, Perkins received The Talon News) and rapid scoring said. news from UIL that they would After a narrow victory over allowed them to With the defeat of the Harvest- honor all state qualifiers with gold Clint, the Eagles defeated Pampa 46- lead the Harvesters 28-10 at the end ers, the Eagles will be playing in San medals. 29 in the second round of the region of the half. Antonio for a chance at winning the “UIL is trying to give us a playoffs in Lubbock to advance to the “Last game we played really state title. tangible reminder of what our team state tournament for the first time bad,” Goodson said. “So we wanted “I’m super hyped for next week. accomplished,” he said. “I’m thankful, since 2016. to come out, tough, get ahead and get It’s going to be awesome,” Godson but I am just so dissappointyed our The Eagles jumped out to a fast the lead.” said. “I think we can win the state ti- guys didn’t get to play and be a part start, scoring 18 points in Q1, limit- However, Pampa fought back tle for sure. It’ll be tough, but I think of that experience and all that comes ing the Harvesters to 5 points. bringing the score to 34-19 in we can do it.” with that.” “Our kids came out focused and Argyle’s favor at the end of the third The Eagles will be playing for we did some good stuff,” head coach quarter, despite Atwood and Skylar the state title for the first time since Russell Perkins said. “The defense McCurry combining for six points. 2016, and hope to build on the made the difference.” “Coming out in the third success they have had so far in the The Eagles’ offense thrives when quarter, we struggled a bit,” Rogers playoffs. they are playing with a lead, and with said. “But I think we all remembered “When you get that close to do- Goodson’s 10 first-half points, they Coach Vaughn’s halftime speech, ing stuff, you just want to keep them were able to get ahead. pushing us to the fourth quarter. He going,” Perkins said. “I don’t know “Defense is our main point of told us to just go out and don’t let how fun it is spending spring break emphasis each practice,” junior point anything get past us.” with teenagers, but it’s a lot of fun guard CJ Rogers said. “If we get that The Eagles didn’t let a quarter spending it with these guys.” Senior Eli Watkins celebrates with his down, we know we’re going to do our define them. They played a good Their first semi-final game will teammates after the win against Pampa in own thing on offense, so we just play defense complementing their offense. be against Houston Stafford next the regional playoff game in Lubbock, TX as hard as we can defensively and let The Eagles never lost the lead and Friday at 1 p.m. at the Alamodome in and advance to state tournament. (Alex the offense come to us. went on to defeat Pampa with a final San Antonio. Daggett / The Talon News)

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Congress Team Makes History - Jan. 21, 2020 Sarah Crowder | Co-Writing Editor

The debate team enjoyed great we’ve had them written months the school to break to the final with anxiety, so Reynolds also success while competing at the in advance, but in the three min- round and speaking in the state tries to be as nurturing as possi- State Congressional Debate Meet utes you get to talk per speech it capitol building. ble and see her kids as people first in Austin on Jan. 14 and 15. Se- really comes down to how you “I was so overwhelmed with and debaters second. nior Savanna Lessley and junior present yourself,” Mykel said. “I’m emotions,” Reynolds said. “We “Ms. Reynolds has put a lot of Billy Mykel made school history more thinking about my speak- have been qualifying for this focus on making us better speak- by breaking to finals for the first ing presence - trying to keep my event for state for three years now ers,” Lessley said. “But not only time and ranked 15th and 16th vocals at an engaging degree, and each year have not qualified that, but she has also made this respectively. thinking about my presentation, for the final round. Billy’s name event entertaining and something “I’m just overwhelmed,” debate and trying to fill as much space was called first because they went that we all want to do and she coach Jessica Reynolds said. as I can.” alphabetically by first name and definitely puts a lot of energy “These kids have been making in that. I appreciate Ms. Reyn- history on this debate team since olds as a debate coach and as a I got here. They just always go mentor, she has had a profound above and beyond and each time impact on my debate skills and we break through a barrier that my entire life.” we’ve never been through before Competing at the state level has I’m just so proud that we’re doing given Lessley and Mykel numer- a new thing in Argyle’s history ous opportunities and a crucial and bringing debate up to the lev- skill set. Their knowledge of pub- el everything else at Argyle is.” lic speaking, current events, and Congressional debate models on their ability to view things from a smaller scale the way the United multiple sides will equip them for States Congress runs and works. the real world. Students submit their own legis- “My kids research 20 different re- lation and after debating, vote to al-world issues that our congress pass or defeat the new bills. right now is debating on,” Reyn- “I think congressional debate olds said. “They research that has definitely pushed me in the and had to speak as experts on direction of politics,” Lessley said. all of these subjects and it’s just “Going through the process of so important. I always think that Congress and writing legislation when I go to vote, I would rather has pointed me to understand have one of my debate kids next more about the legislative process to me in the voting booth rather of our government and has defi- than a kid who hasn’t had all of nitely opened my eyes to how our this experience. They’re so well policies and our laws are actually informed and I think it makes coming about.” Senior Savanna Lessley holds the floor at the state meet. (Photo courtesy of UIL Aca- them great productive citizens In preparation for the state meet, demics) when they become adults. “ students prepared and gave mul- The debate team has no plans tiple speeches every day in the Speaking with and competing I gasped and couldn’t communi- to slow down and are already affirmative and negation for 20 against the top debaters in the cate. When Savanna’s name was working on cross-examination, different bills. The bills this year state can be nervewracking. called I’m embarrassed to say I Lincoln-Douglass, extemporane- included proposals to disband “I did feel a lot of pressure cried like a big ol’ baby because I ous, and congress for next year. NASA and Lessley’s own bill to throughout the rounds and it was very proud.” “The competing team next year set standards in space mining. definitely increased the pres- Reynolds has been championing will comprise of Joe Thomp- “That would include doing a lot sure that it was essential my the relatively young debate team son, Tristan Ball, and myself if of background research on the last chance since I’m a senior,” for the past three years. nothing changes,” Mykel said. topics at hand so I could fully Lessley said. “But as the round “It’s still going to be a lot of work understand what I was talking progressed, I realized more that “She likes to joke that she got and we’re going to be putting a lot about,” Lessley said. “As well as it was my last congress round. thrown into this,” Mykel said. of effort into new bills which is understanding the history of the At that point instead of my mind “But when it comes to debate, exciting. With regard to congress, ideas of these bills and resolu- focussing on actually placing she is probably the best coach our future is bright.” tions and looking into any laws and scoring high in the room, I our team could’ve had. She does they may conflict with.” wanted more to just give a good so much for our team, whether Once the speeches were written, speech and represent Argyle in it’s driving us to faraway tourna- students have limited opportuni- the best way possible.” ments, hiring judges, or figuring ties to showcase their skills and Making it to the state level is an out strategies. It’s far beyond win over the judges during the achievement in and of itself, but anything we could’ve asked for.” actual rounds at state. Lessley and Mykel surpassed Debate can be a very stressful “When it comes to the speeches, expectations by being the first in activity, particularly for students The Talon | 37

Labor of Love - Oct. 30, 2019 Ashlynn Roberts | Co-Writing Editor

It’s half-time at the football Childress believes that the seniors The seniors have helped the “I have learned accountabil- game. play an important role in the program start its transition from ity and responsibility,” McNulty They march out in matching band. a small school to a large school, said. “I’d be a lot lazier than I uniforms and shakos, moving “[The freshman] definitely a move that takes time and already am if I wasn’t in band.” in unison across the field to the look up to the seniors,” Childress commitment in order to happen While band students do have rhythm of the drums. The crowd said. “They will remember our successfully. the early practices, the long trav- watches in awe as they perform a leadership styles and personality.” “In the next two or three els and the never-ending chore- choreographed show. By the time ography to memorize, Childress they are finished, the stands have believes it does pay off in the end. erupted into applause. “I have learned what it really Led by 15 key seniors, means to have integrity and that this year’s marching band has your character really shows continued the program’s legacy through in high-stress situa- of greatness. Over their four tions,” Childress said. “It is a lot year campaign, the seniors have of hard work, but it is worth it in led the band to two silver state the end.” medals and an area title. The students who participate “They are not only leaders in band have a special connec- on their instruments, but they tion that is visible even to those also lead by example, showing on the outside looking in. how to behave or what to do,” “It’s family both in a positive band director Asa Burk said. The marching band competes at the Sounds of Springtown Marching Competition on and negative sense,” Earp said. “They have the experience. They Oct. 12, 2019. (Delaney Lechowit | The Talon News) “You really grow towards these just do the things that they’re people and become friends with supposed to do and people follow Being a part of band is not years, we will probably go 5A, them. You have all the normal because they are successful.” an easy extracurricular and which means there is a bigger sibling bickering, and it can be The band program is a something that should not be jump in competition level and really complicated, but it’s so tradition for some families, with taken lightly. requirements,” Burk said. “Our worth it and so fun.” younger siblings following in the “Being in band has taught kind of immediate and near-fu- Many of the seniors plan to footsteps of older family mem- me work ethic,” West said. ture goals are to get the band continue some form of music bers. “During marching season, at prepared for that competition through college, whether it be “My brother was a junior the beginning of the year, you level. We’re not trying to be majoring in band or keeping it up when we moved here, and I was get your music and you strug- competitive and good enough to as a hobby. in fifth grade,” senior ensem- gle through learning it. There’s be considered great for 4A, we “There’s something about ble captain and band president countless hours of playing it over want to be considered competi- just playing music together,” Earp Tatum Earp said. “I was mad and over again and then later in tive for 5A. When we grow to a said. “Performing is one of the that I had to go to every contest the season when you actually 5A officially, we want to compete greatest joys of my life, and that’s because they took forever. But get to see the show, you see that on that level so we aren’t the low why I’m pursuing it in the future.” then we got to the state march- it was all worth it and there are man on the totem pole and we Burk said his favorite part of ing contest, and I saw them, and so many little things that came aren’t behind the curve trying to his job is seeing students “start that’s when they finally clicked together. It’s amazing.” catch up. We want to be just like at square one and watch them as a band. It was super cool to In marching band, bands how Argyle’s always done.” go through their journey to a see their performance. I was like only have the chance to qual- Involvement in band helps performance.” ‘that’s amazing!’ and immediately ify for state every other year. students evolve as both a group “I think there is a bunch of I was like ‘I want to be a part of Although this year is not a state and as individuals. hard-working kids that are super, t h at .’” year, the band has already earned “You learn what your natural super dedicated to music or their Since rehearsals started in first place at three competitions tendencies are as either a leader instrument,” Burk said. “They July, the band has conducted this season, with two of them or a follower,” Earp said. “I tend just enjoy what they do and work practices six days a week, includ- being against 5A and 6A schools. to be a natural leader and I like hard at it.” ing two rehearsals every Monday. “I really consider the state to take charge of things. I had to Although band is not an “Band is a really big com- marching silver medals to be learn to set that aside and say ‘I’m easy commitment, it is one that mitment,” senior band member super important,” Earp said. “I going to follow what this other benefits both students and the Elizabeth West said. “We put a know a lot of people outside the leader is doing’ because that program as a whole. bunch of work and hours into band program, or even inside the cohesiveness is so much more “The big thing about band is it, and sometimes it feels like it program, consider that to be a important than being the person that it’s not about you,” Earp said. isn’t properly recognized. I feel loss for us because the band has at the front.” “You have to sacrifice everything like more people should be aware won gold medals before that. It’s Senior drum major Car- you have. You have to put in the of how much time goes into our really not a disappointment at all ter McNulty is currently in his work and time, but the reward show.” and it’s extremely remarkable to seventh-year of band and believes from all that is absolutely incred- Seventh-year band member even make it to the state march- band has taught him more than i b l e .” The Talon | 39 and current drum major Taylor ing contest.” just teamwork.

School Establishes GSA Club - Nov. 18, 2019 Sarah Crowder and Trinity Flaten | Co-Writing Editors

Argyle’s GSA meets on Mondays in AP World History teacher Matthew Woody’s class. (Nick West | The Talon News) fizzled out, but she was really committed, and ready to work To educate and promote ac- ty to accomplish something they just take it a day at a time and hard to make sure it got off the ceptance, two students founded really wanted to do so I wanted gain a little acceptance here in ground. I think it’s great to see a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) to help them in any way I could.” the classroom and have it spread young people on fire and really club. The club meets during The club, originally planned throughout the school then that’s dedicated to something, and I A-lunch in World History teach- to begin in the winter of last awesome, that’s great.” know I’m going to keep feeling er Matthew Woody’s room. year, was pushed back until the According to the Human like that all year.” “Well, I realized that beginning of this school year. Rights Campaign, 92% of LGBT Already, the club has begun although there are many queer Now that it’s begun, the club is youth say that theyw have heard accomplishing its goal of pro- students at Argyle,” senior largely student lead. negative comments about being moting tolerance and kindness, co-founder Shay Tjandramulia “There are three aspects LGBT. and more importantly, making said, “There wasn’t really a safe to [the club]: social, advocacy, “It’s really so that people students feel like they can em- space for us to talk about our and education,” Tjandramulia feel open and feel like they can brace who they are. issues. I was so surprised no one said. “We’ve been talking about be open,” sophomore Luci Reed “What I do see,” Woody had done it yet so I was like ‘If LGBTQ+ history month and I said. “So its more so for people said. “Is students who don’t someone has to do it, why not was thinking of doing something to know that it’s ok to be who normally participate in class, me?’” for Trans Day of Silence. Trans they are instead of hiding it.” participating in the GSA club. After Shay came up with the Day of Remembrance is coming This is the first time a club Voices that are normally quiet, idea of creating a GSA club, they up in November and we want geared toward LGBT students are no longer quiet, and it’s so approached Woody and librarian to do a vigil for all of the trans has been established at Argyle cool because they may not feel Alicia Montogomery about mak- people who have died this year.” High School. the confidence to speak up.” ing it a reality and discussed how The main goal for the club “I’m incredibly proud of to move forward from there. is to establish acceptance for the the group,” Montgomery said. Sources: The Human Rights “I had a student approach students and a place to discuss “I know that the student who Campaign me, wanting to start the club and these issues. approached me wanting to start being a teacher and an educator “I feel like it achieves its the group really took a risk and I need to be here for kids no mission on day one simply by was really passionate about it, matter what,” Montgomery said. having a space for people to feel and because of her passion is “I knew it was a great opportuni- comfortable,” Woody said. “If we why it got started. It could have The Talon | 43

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