Talawanda Hosts New AFS Students
On Friday, November 22, Talawanda High School hosted 18 additional AFS exchange students for one day. Each new AFS student shadows a student from Talawanda to see what school is like at THS, opposed to their regular school in the Cincinnati area. Paulina Quintana, an AFS student from Chile who attends Walnut Hills high school, […]
Miami Holds Human Rights and Social Justice Program
On the week of November 18-21, Miami University held their 10th annual Human Rights and Social Justice program. The purpose of the program was to raise awareness about social, cultural, and economic human rights violations, and promote social justice action/advocacy. Student and local organizations shared information about their work related to social justice and human […]
MOvember Draws To a Close at Talawanda
‘Tis the season to be burly. Movember is here and Talawanda English teacher Matt Aerni is leading an army of fellow THS teachers and friends into an international battle for mens health awareness, all sporting unique facial hair. Movember is an international organization that stands “to change the face of men’s health” according to their […]
THS Drama’s Production “Alice As In Wonderland” Opens Tonight
THS Drama’s production, Alice as in Wonderland, will run November 21 through 23 in the Performing Arts Center at Talawanda High School. Talawanda’s version is mostly focusing on the original book of Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland, said THS Drama director Andrew Lynn. “There are no elements taken from either of the movies, since the movies […]
Dakota’s Roadhouse
A new restaurant has become the only roadhouse in Oxford. Dakota’s Roadhouse recently opened its doors at 325 South College Avenue in Oxford. Dakota’s Roadhouse features Western decor and an elaborate menu with all the typical food expected of a western-style restaurant. This includes burgers, steaks, prime rib, seafood, barbeque, as well as soft and […]
Switch From Coke to Pepsi Products Receives Mixed Reviews
Talawanda High School has recently made a switch from Coke to Pepsi products. The contents of the vending machines, as well as the drinks available at lunch, have raised both positive and negative opinions among THS students and staff. Math teacher Greg Cawein said that he was disappointed with the switch from Coke to Pepsi […]
Talawanda Marching Band Travels to Indianapolis
The Talawanda High School Marching Band will be attending the Bands of America (BOA) Grand National Championships on Thursday, November 14 at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of Indianapolis’ professional football team, the Colts. Last year the band scored 68.70 points (out of a possible 100) at the 2012 BOA Grand National Championships with their show […]
Issues in the Restrooms
Recently, Talawanda’s restrooms have come to the point of utter messiness. Although it is mainly the men’s restrooms that have proven the boys of THS can’t be trusted alone, what the custodians are cleaning up should not have to be dealt with in any place, according to principal Tom York. Since last year, the men’s […]
Clash of Clans Storms Talawanda
Goblins, archers, and P.E.K.K.A oh my! Multiplayer game for the iPhone, Clash of Clans is spreading through Talawanda High School like a wildfire. Clash of Clans revolves around your village and is a constant game of upgrading your defenses, mining gold, and gaining resources, or as it is referred to in the game, elixir. The […]