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The Talon Sandra Day OConnor High School Phoenix, AZ
Issue Date: Thursday, April 10, 2008 Issue: Volume 6 issue 6 Last Update: Friday, April 11, 2008
  • School evaluated by 5 representatives from A+ recognition program

    Friday, April 11, 2008 By: Shamarah Shoup

    Some students and teachers may have noticed a small interruption by a visitor wearing a yellow nametag in their classes from March 10 and 11.

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  • Speech & Debate team holds 4A tournament

    Friday, April 11, 2008 By: Samantha Eddy

    Speech and Debate held the 4A tournament at OHS on March 14 and 15.

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  • More than $2k in coins collected for Water for Our World

    Friday, April 11, 2008 By: Shamarah Shoup

    The spare change that used to roll around in OHS students’ pockets and cars amounted up to $2,443.21 in change which will build three wells for villages in Sierra Leone.

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  • Teens of the YearJonathan Porter

    Friday, April 11, 2008 By: Michelle Parks

    “He represents the Best of what young people are capable of,” said Caron Moore of Porter, whom she taught for two years in language arts.

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  • Teens of the YearKatherine Weingartner

    Friday, April 11, 2008 By: Michelle Parks

    Many of the students at OHS know or have heard of Katherine Weingartner.

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  • Student teachers experience teaching responsibilities

    Friday, April 11, 2008 By: Miranda Cain

    The student teachers are more than just rock bands from the 1970; they also happen to be two members of the OHS faculty.

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  • Peer tutor program allows students to aid others in special education: Unique new elective benefits both students, creating bonds of friendship

    Friday, April 11, 2008 By: Tesia Meikle and Renee Peck

    This year, students have had the opportunity to be a part of a new unique elective: the peer tutor program. This program allows regular students to work one-on-one with special education students.

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  • Diverse groups, couples attend prom

    Friday, April 11, 2008 By: Alexandra Newman

    Prom is an elegant celebration dating back to the early 1900s. The evening is notorious for dolled-up, clean-cut juniors, seniors and a few very fortunate underclassmen

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  • Last-minute ideas for a special prom-night dinner

    Friday, April 11, 2008 By: Lauren Rodriguez

    Prom time has arrived. A night of dressing up, dancing, eating and having fun. There are so many things to be done before prom like getting dressed, finding a limo and knowing where to eat.

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  • New Panic CD more unique, mature

    Friday, April 11, 2008 By: Savannah Thomas

    “Things are shaping up to be pretty odd,” sings Brendon Urie as “That Green Gentleman” opens, the cheery second single off of Panic At the Disco’s second album, Pretty. Odd.

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At-a-glance

The future of the high school swim programs in the DVUSD are up in the air, due to lack of aquatic facilities for teams to practice and compete in.
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Do what it takes to save swim
Swimming is more than just a misunderstood, undervalued sport.
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After only its second year in existence, boys volleyball has started something new.
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For some OHS athletes, prom day may be a very busy and hectic day. Three out of the five spring sports have either a game or a meet scheduled on April 12.
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Spring break is known as the time for students to get away from all of the homework, tests and writing. For baseball and softball athletes, it is time for hard work and dedication to their teams.
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OHS female athlete displays skill, work ethic in multiple sports: Csjzlejar overcomes language barriers to succeed in the classroom
“Athlete”—look it up in the dictionary and you might just see a photo of Kristina Csjlejar staring back at you. Sure, she’s not the only multi-talented sports participant who attends this school, but
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Screaming fans, booming bass and heart-pounding rock and roll sounds like the makings of a teenage concert. OHS plans to bring some local talent here on campus for a band showcase on April 21 through
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New Panic CD more unique, mature
“Things are shaping up to be pretty odd,” sings Brendon Urie as “That Green Gentleman” opens, the cheery second single off of Panic At the Disco’s second album, Pretty. Odd.
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Movie '21' a winner
The new movie 21, released on March 26, is an exciting film with twists and turns at every slot machine.
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The curtain goes up and the bright stage lights overflow into the audience. There’s singing, dancing, twirling, jumping, stomping and even playing the wine glass: all of these are performable talents
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