Nerf Warz 2013
Talawanda students say they look forward to this time of year. Not for the typical reasons, such as, Christmas, presents and new years, but for another reason. That reason is Nerf Warz. Nerf Warz is played all across the country, and that tradition is no different at Talawanda. According to the school’s Nerf Warz website, […]
New Club at Talawanda Focuses on Technology
The Talawanda Coding Club had its first meeting on Wednesday, November 13, led by Assistant Principal Chris Rhoton, Jessica Maggard, Talawanda Gifted Coordinator, and Norm Krumpe, Miami University Computer Science Professor. Coding Club is for students interested in learning computer programming, a process where a sequence of instructions is created to enable the computer to […]
Stink Bomb Epidemic
Is it the sewers, skunks, or stink bombs? According to many Talawanda students, a horrendous smell has been sweeping the hallways on a now-and-then basis. Last year, the high school dealt with many sewage problems that left an unpleasant scent lingering in the hallways. Plumbers worked on the pipes numerous times to solve the issue, […]
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 […]
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 […]