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The Talon Sandra Day OConnor High School Phoenix, AZ
Issue Date: Friday, December 16, 2005 Issue: Volume IV, Issue 3 Last Update: Thursday, January 04, 2007

  • Student survives near-fatal accident

    Wednesday, December 21, 2005 By: Desiree Gamarano

    The last thing junior Arielle Leptich remembers of Oct. 13 was waking up in the morning. Eight days later, Leptich realized she was in a hospital bed with no recollection of the near fatal accident sh

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  • Cancer claims school psychologist

    Wednesday, December 21, 2005 By: Nate Smith

    Susan Miesel, OHS psychologist, died from cancer Nov. 7. She was a very influential, though not exceedingly well-known, staff member at OHS because she worked with students one on one. She was diagnos

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  • Porter becomes new mascot

    Wednesday, December 21, 2005 By: Tyller Kerrigan-Nichols

    After more than three years, OHS has an official mascot — sophomore Jonathan Porter.

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  • Sophomore honors classes write, perform mystery plays

    Wednesday, December 21, 2005 By: Samantha Eddy

    Ben Pincus, sophomore, stands nervously awaiting his time to enter the stage for his group’s murder mystery play, to be performed in front of his class and other spectators.

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  • Powell shadows principal for day: Vice pres. of Shea Homes steps into Dillard's shoes

    Wednesday, December 21, 2005 By: Greg Dillard

    On Nov. 17, Craig Powell experienced something not many people can say they have done. On that day, Powell, the vice president of construction for Shea homes, shadowed Principal Jack Dillard througho

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  • Student employees endure busy retail season

    Wednesday, December 21, 2005 By: Beth Mullins

    Some say trying to find a parking space at the mall during the holidays is like trying to tap dance on a mine field. It’s even worse for the sales associates working at the mall trying to deal with th

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  • Diabetes a common illness among students on campus: Students with the disease have special routines to cope

    Wednesday, December 21, 2005 By: Nicole Valencia

    Imagine having to visit the nurse’s office every day before lunch, or wearing a monitor all day. For at least 10 students at OHS, this is the reality of having diabetes.

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  • Cross Country teams earn 2nd, 12th place state finishes

    Thursday, December 22, 2005 By: Megan Young

    The girls’ cross country team came within seconds of becoming the state champions on Nov. 5. The boys also finished the season strong, placing a respectable 12th.

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  • Boys, girls soccer start 05-06 season

    Thursday, December 22, 2005 By: Greg Dillard

    The 2005-2006 OHS girls soccer team has experienced what it is like to do well and succeed, and this year’s team is striving to accomplish that again.

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Diabetes a common illness among students on campus: Students with the disease have special routines to cope
Wednesday, December 21, 2005 By Nicole Valencia
Imagine having to visit the nurse’s office every day before lunch, or wearing a monitor all day. For at least 10 students at OHS, this is the reality of having diabetes.
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Young Life club provides off-campus activities
Wednesday, December 21, 2005 By Megan Young
A new club has some OHS students excited about life. Young Life, that is.
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Pedigree pugs rated 12th canine: Plump, playful pals; pug prestige progressing
Pedigree pugs rated 12th canine: Plump, playful pals; pug prestige progressing
Wednesday, December 21, 2005 By Ellyce Eddy
Pride, self-motivation, bravery, curly tails, snot balls, and bug eyes — clearly the recognizable traits of the noble pug.
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