Foreign Exchange Students

October 12, 2018

Filed under Falcon People, Front Page Feature, Out of the Ordinary, Showcase

This year, our school has 9 foreign exchange students. We are presenting you their American experience for their first several weeks in the USA.   Wirada Thammathiwat (Kim), Thailand 1.In which school do you go to in Thailand? What is the most interesting place in Thailand?  I used to go to Chalermkwansatree School. I would definitely take you to Pattaya, it's fantastic. 2.What...

A fundraiser brawl you won’t want to miss!

March 1, 2018

Filed under News, Showcase

This weekend at Heights will be the fundraiser based around the popular Nintendo game "Super Smash Bros!" Anyone can participate for only $10. The anticipated field is 64 competitors, they will face each other in games and try to earn prizes from local game stores. The event will take pl...

Help pick the yearbook cover

November 9, 2017

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The Talon staff is giving the student body a chance to help pick the yearbook cover. From now until December 1 students can vote for the cover of their choice. The first option is “Once a Falcon, always a Falcon.” It is based on the Pop Art movement and playes on Andy Wahol’s iconic image of Marylin Monroe.       &nbs...

The Falcons beat the Grizzlies with a score of 63-49

Anthony Cuevas

February 10, 2017

Filed under Basketball, Featured Sports Story Carousel, Showcase, Sports

The Heights Falcons pulled off a win against the NorthWest Grizzlies with a score of 63-49. After the first quarter the Falcons were up by nine points with a score of 19-10. At halftime the Falcons were up 32-20. At the end of the third quarter the Falcons were still winning with a score of 46-40. ...

Forensics Science Mock Accident

Kerry Dunn and Dayton Ward

October 5, 2016

Filed under News, Showcase, Video

The Forensics Science class participated in a mock crime scene. This event took place in the drama room. The science class had two police officers come in and the officers gave details about the crime and the crime scene.  Some of the kids were confused or speechless, while others dove right in and...

‘Broadway and Blue Jeans’ is Sept. 29 & Oct. 1

September 23, 2016

Filed under A&E, News, Showcase

The Heights Choir Department is producing the first show of the Year “Broadway in Blue Jeans” on Thursday September 29th at 7pm and Saturday October 1st at 3 and 7pm. Featuring Broadway Musicals such as The Wizard of Oz, Wicked, Mary Poppins and The Lion King. Stop by Mr. Walker’s room in F105...

Yarn art Installation

Rachel Reeder, A&E Reporter

November 17, 2015

Filed under A&E, Showcase, Slideshows

Many are  wondering what is happening in the courtyard just outside the commons area, it is the Untitled Art Installation. The AP art class (Mackinzie Cline, Maci Cushenbery, T’ea Yates) is creating a non objective piece of art. it is up to the the viewer to decide the purpose and idea of the ...

Falcon overrun Aces 41-7

October 7, 2015

Filed under Featured Sports Story Carousel, Showcase, Sports

Rarely on the high school level does a defensive player have as big of night as Aaron Bechtel had against East. Bechtel returned two pass interceptions for touchdowns in the Falcons 41-7 rout of the Blue Aces. After giving up 155  yards in the air  to Carroll’s Jake Allen the previous week, fans wer...

Falcons out score Dodge to win homecoming 53-48

September 23, 2015

Filed under Featured Sports Story Carousel, Football Team, Showcase, Sports

Sometimes the key to winning is scoring–scoring a lot. In a game where both teams defenses struggled, the Falcons and Dodge City Red Demons combined for 101 points. Fortunately, the Falcons got 53 of the points and the Demons managed only 48.   With so much scoring, something as simple as...

Futures Fair gives opportunity to meet college reps

September 20, 2015

Filed under College and Career, News, Showcase

Futures fair is coming up ! Futures fair gives juniors and seniors an opportunity to start conversations with college admissions reps and to look at choices deciding what campuses to visit.  The date for Futures Fair are October 5 in the evening, and all day Tuesday, October 6. Over 100 colleges...