The Talon – A Colonial Forge News Publication

Spring Has Sprung: National Days For April

April 18, 2018

World View: Model UN Expands Students’ Horizons

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Confidence in Speaking Up

Assessing Threats For School Shootings

News

Orchestra and Guitar’s Spring Dinner and Concert

Anne Johnakin, Reporter

May 14, 2018

Orchestra and Guitar will perform their pops concert May 15 at 5. Dinner in the cafeteria will precede the concert. Tickets are 25 dollars at the door. The dinner will be catered by Shane's Rib Shack,...

Parking Lot Enforcement Becoming Stricter

Brenna Kiel, Reporter

May 4, 2018

Students should be aware that parking lot rules are being enforced now more than ever. Vehicles that are not supposed to be parked in the lot will be given one warning before being towed. As well as getting...

Interested in National Business Honor Society ?

May 2, 2018

If you are an upcoming junior or senior and interested in joining the National Business Honor Society, applicant packets are now available. Main requirements...

International Jazz Day

May 2, 2018

April 30th was International Jazz Day, a day where all around the world people come together to celebrate the roots and rhythms of one of the most loved...

Shrek The Musical

April 26, 2018

Shrek performances are on April 26th at 7 p.m, 27th at 7 p.m, and 29th at 2 p.m and 7 p.m. Tickets are being sold for 8 dollars during lunch blocks...

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Features

14 Delicious Pre-Prom Dinner Spots

Grace Mamon, Managing Editor

May 2, 2018

Fredericksburg dining includes an amazing variety of food, guaranteed to satisfy all tastes, so the Talon has compiled a list of 14 great options for pre-prom dinner. Brock's Riverside Grill: located on the Rappahannock river, Brock’s is a great...

Walking On Motivation April 30, 2018
Spring Trends of Decades April 26, 2018

Makayla Rillamas Wins Fredericksburg Optimist Club Student of the Month April 12, 2018

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Student Life

Orchestra and Guitar’s Spring Dinner and Concert

May 14, 2018

Last Minute Prom Hair Ideas

May 4, 2018

Prom season is upon us and last minute planning can be a stressful part about getting ready for prom night. Here are some hair ideas you can easily do on your own or with the help of a friend. Short Hair: Short...

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Opinion

National High-Five Day

Jack Adams, Reporter

April 19, 2018

April 19th is National High-Five Day, and in honor of this National day here is a guide for the perfect high five. Step 1 Find an enthusiastic partner. Step 2 Obtain good...

The Round Table Ep. 3: The Gun Show

April 10, 2018

The Crisis Plan

March 26, 2018

Forge the Future: Raising Awareness for MSDH Students

March 14, 2018

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Entertainment

Orchestra and Guitar’s Spring Dinner and Concert

Anne Johnakin, Reporter

May 14, 2018

Orchestra and Guitar will perform their pops concert May 15 at 5. Dinner in the cafeteria will precede the concert. Tickets are 25 dollars at the door. The dinner will...

National Days For May

Savannah Mitchell and Brenna Kiel

May 2, 2018

International Jazz Day May 2, 2018

Shrek The Musical April 26, 2018
Coffeehouse Clothing Swap April 18, 2018

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Sports

Physical Education Update

Malachi Gatlin, Reporter

May 2, 2018

There is a little change on the calendar about all the upcoming events happening in Physical Education. First start two units, which are Golf and Archery, on Wednesday, May...

Walking On Motivation

Ernesto Bowen, Reporter

April 30, 2018

Being a division-1 walk on for most people is a accomplishment for most its a time to be happy and a time to feel as if you have achieved your goal but not for Leroy Thomas...

Physical Education April 26, 2018
Physical Education April 26, 2018
Volleyball Conditioning Begins on April 24 April 20, 2018

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Blogs

Mad Libs- The Day Off
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Mad Libs- School Sardines
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Soccer Teams Play in OT Thrillers vs North
Both Varsity Soccer teams played in thrilling overtime games Tuesday night against North Stafford, with the Girls game ending in a 0-0 draw, and the B...
Excellence on AP Exams: Keys to Getting a 4 or Above
Game Postponements for 4/16
All sports games for April 16, 2018 have been postponed to later dates. Boys Varsity Soccer will practice in the gym from 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. fol...
Mad Libs – Teacher Problems
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Varsity Softball Earns Tough Road Win
Girls Varsity Softball took down the Fauquier Falcons Wednesday night by a score of 3-0. Megan Schaefer (‘11) drove in two runs and Kyleigh Tier...
Forge Signing Day
Wednesday was a major signing day for Colonial Forge athletes in a number of different sports Congratulations to all 14 Eagle Seniors who made thei...
How Do I… Have a Productive Debate?
Lacrosse Victorious in Season Openers
The Varsity Girls and Boys Lacrosse teams each came away with victories in their season openers against Riverbend on Monday night. The Girls defeat...