This is What Democracy Looks Like
On January 21st, 2017 the world witnessed something truly historic–the largest protest in United States history. An estimated 4.2 million people across the US marched in harmony with the Women’s March on Washington; sister marches took place in over 500 cities and drew–political scientists claim–1 […]
We’re Gonna Party Like It’s 1999: THS Proms of the Past
Prom has been around for more than 58 years at Talawanda, and it’s about time to look back on all of these memorable moments, which include some familiar faces. In 1959 THS had a French prom and “Un Soir á Paris” was the theme. It included a cafe, a huge hand-made Eiffel Tower, drawing booths, […]
THS Mock Trial: State Bound
On Friday, February 10, 2017 the Talawanda Mock Trial team beat teams from Springfield and St. Xavier High Schools to win their bid to State Competition. Seniors Dakota Bailey-VanKuren (Outstanding Attorney) and Kendall Cramer (Outstanding Witness) and junior Amily ZhouWang (Outstanding Witness) won awards at regionals. On Thursday, March 9 THS Team Io will travel […]
Spring Social Photo Gallery
Read More about the Spring Social! Student shows his moves at the Buddy Dance on March 3, 2017. Awesome moves! Buddies dancing. Aw yeah, a line dance! THS faculty supporting the Spring Social.
Buddy Dance Aims to Bring Community Together
OXFORD – In its second year at Talawanda, the Spring Social Buddy Dance is aiming high to create an inclusive, welcoming environment to anyone that wants to attend. Touting itself as a community-wide celebration, the Dance’s mission is to simply bring people together in a casual environment to enjoy eachother’s company. Sophomore English and Speech […]
It Gets Better Shares Their Message of Equality
On February 23, 2017 the It Gets Better Tour through the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles conducted two performances at Talawanda High School in the Performing Arts Center. The eight actors/singers brought stories and music with an anti-bullying message. Performer Tyler told freshmen and sophomores a story about being bullied by students for his […]
THS Athletes Face Ligamentous Knee Injuries Part II
The following are profiles of the THS athletes that have suffered ligamentous knee injuries: Albert Kirpach is an 18 year old Senior that has played football for two years. His injury, two torn menisci and a torn ACL in his left knee, was the result of a collision with another player during a home game. […]
Braves Face Tribulation at the Trial
On Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 at 7:30 am, the Talawanda Braves Mock Trial team coached by Program director Amanda Weatherwax and Miami University students JP Prusakowski, Spencer Anderson (THS alum), and Sami Baker (THS alum), set out to prove their skills in the second annual Miami University Mock Hawk Tournament. At the beginning of the […]
Holiday in Oxford: Photo Story
Decorated Bodega Sandwich Deli on High St. late afternoon. Municipal Building on High St. The Oxford Lions doing their annual Christmas tree sale in the park. Wildberry’s clever ad along the sidewalk of High St. Christmas flag on the traffic light post in the intersection between S Main St. and E High St. President of Miami’s festive house in […]
THS Athletes Face Ligamentous Knee Injuries
Five students from Talawanda High School, two boys and three girls, have been subject to ligamentous knee injuries over the past four months, all of which required surgery. There are many knee injuries that can be fixed with physical therapy, a brace alone, or simply time, yet our High School has had an alarming number […]