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The Talon Sandra Day OConnor High School Phoenix, AZ
Issue Date: Friday, March 03, 2006 Issue: Volume IV, Issue 5 Last Update: Friday, March 03, 2006

  • World-famous astronomer visits campus

    Friday, March 03, 2006 By: Everett Lively

    Thomas Bopp, well-known for being the discoverer of a comet, delivered a guest lecture to earth science classes Feb. 2.

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  • Athletes encouraged to take systematics classes

    Friday, March 03, 2006 By: Nicole Valencia

    As registration began, many OHS athletes signed up for another way to extend their athletic practice — systematics class.

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  • Student not easily forgotten: Friends, family mourn loss of dear friend and family member

    Friday, March 03, 2006 By: Everett Lively and Nate Smith

    Lyndsay Masters enrolled at OHS after attending school at North Canyon High School. In the short time that she attended school here, she had made a lasting impression on all those that she met with he

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  • For some students, after-school jobs prepare for future: These students work part-time while attending school, extracurricular activities

    Friday, March 03, 2006 By: Beth Mullins

    One of the purposes of high school is to prepare students for the future, so it comes as no surprise that having an after-school or weekend job is part of a full-time agenda.

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  • Vegetarian students want more food choices: Cafeteria officials say several non-meat options are available;

    Friday, March 03, 2006 By: Rob McLelland

    Taco bowls, pepperoni pizza, cheeseburgers, meat, meat, and more meat.

    For some at OHS, the cafeteria lacks options that they feel adequately support their vegetarian lifestyle.

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  • Rivalry between fellow teachers results in pranks: Language arts teacher Henry falls victim to laser-perimeter alarm system

    Friday, March 03, 2006 By: Greg Dillard

    Rivalries are a significant part of high school, for teachers and students. For language arts teachers Susan Henry and Ronda Cunningham, their target is science teacher Jody Evans. Over the past yea

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  • HACKAMORE: Roadway causes students both woe and frustration

    Friday, March 03, 2006 By: Matt Burke and Valerie Haugen

    Frustrated and in a hurry, senior driver Mike Manheimer drops his head into his hands as he comes to a complete stop.He mumbles under his breath as his car moves slowly across the last stretch of Hack

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  • Drum Bumz enthusiastic in creating future programs

    Friday, March 03, 2006 By: Allen Wichmann

    The Drum Bumz, a group of dedicated musicians that use everyday objects as drums, are making a name for themselves in 2006.

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At-a-glance
Softball preps for season
Friday, March 03, 2006 By Greg Dillard
The 2006 OHS softball season has finally arrived, and with the first game held Feb. 28, the teams are practicing hard and preparing for the challenging season ahead.
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Dempsey undergoes knee surgery: Coach remains on crutches as he recovers from microfracture procedure to repair knee cartilege
Friday, March 03, 2006 By Kevin Word
Every athlete has been hurt at one point in his or her career. Athletes always hope to avoid such tragedies. Some have gone full careers without injury, others are not so lucky. This is the case fo
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Boys b-ball loses at state
Friday, March 03, 2006 By Kevin Word
A fun and successful season has ended for the OHS boys varsity basketball team, losing to Ironwood, 77-65, in the first round of the state playoffs.
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Lady Eagles soccer finishes season with loss in second round of playoffs
Friday, March 03, 2006 By Ben Santerre
The varsity girl’s soccer season ended in second round of state, after suffering a tough lose to region opponent Deer Valley, 1-0, on Feb. 4.
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Hockey currently at 2-7-2
Friday, March 03, 2006 By Allen Wichmann
Hockey is now 2-7-2 as the varsity C team learns to work better together and improve their record for a shot at regionals.
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Lady Eagles basketball finishes with best record in program history
Friday, March 03, 2006 By Kevin Word
The girls varsity basketball team finished their season at 15-16 losing to Deer Valley in the first round of state playoffs.
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Tennis teams nab victories: Both teams defeat Camelback, Yuma
Friday, March 03, 2006 By Scott Robinson
The boys and girls tennis teams were both successful in defeating their opponents from Camelback High School on Feb. 14.
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Boys v-ball headed for breakthrough
Friday, March 03, 2006 By Kira Decker
With great anticipation and eagerness the varsity volleyball boys are ready to win.
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Baseball has high hopes for spring
Friday, March 03, 2006 By Kira Decker
Eagerness, determi-nation, and talent are all qualities that the baseball team needs to have heading into its upcoming coming season. They have three stacked teams ready to play hard with hopes of goi
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Football program builds on seniors' legacy
Friday, March 03, 2006 By Zachary Maki
As the OHS Eagle football posted a stellar 6-5 winning record this season, they also advanced for the first time in school history to the 5A Division II state playoffs. The question on many students’
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