SCPS Passes Nondescrimination Bill 4-3
Aynsleigh escher, Editor
September 12, 2019
At yesterday’s school board meeting, a new policy that adds sexual orientation and gender identity to the list of things protected by the nondiscrimination policy was passed 4-3. Those who voted in favor include Vice Chair and Falmouth representative Sarah Chase, George Washington representative Dewayne M...
And Scene: The Cast Of The Addams Family Reflects On Their Experience
Melanie Thomas and Brianan Chubb
May 9, 2019
On May 2, 3, and 4, Forge Drama performed The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy. The cast members had been working hard for a long time to put their best foot forward. These are some of their favorite memories from the musical this year: Chance Stephens('19) - ("Gomez Addams"): “Seeing all these new people, learning all these new skills,...
5% Teacher Raise Approved on April 30
Anne Johnakin, Editor
May 1, 2019
In the past few months, Stafford county teachers have been fighting for a 5% raise that was finally granted on April 30. The School Board passed the motion 6-1. The Stafford Education Association (SEA) and individual teachers have been showing their support for the Red for Ed movement by wearing...
20 Well-Paying Jobs that don’t Require a College Degree
Melanie Thomas, Reporter
April 25, 2019
This list contains a number of jobs and careers that are well paying, can fit many interests, and do not require any degree higher than a high school diploma, and sometimes not even that. A college degree is not essential in life or in making a good living and these jobs/careers are just some of many...
Do AP Exams Impact College Admissions?
Aynsleigh Escher, Editor
April 23, 2019
Applying for college in the twenty-first century is a strenuous process. Seniors have to select, tour, and apply to schools and even once they apply, they still have to keep up good grades and activities as well as handle the stress caused by waiting for decisions. The process isn’t entirely a senior-specif...
Life as a Dancer
Melanie Thomas, Reporter
April 8, 2019
Olivia Burton (‘19), the Colonial Forge Dance Team captain, has had a passion for dance since she was one and a half years old. Her dream has always been to make a living in the professional dance world as a backup and Broadway dancer. She works hard toward that dream, spending about 42 hours per week...
Boys Varsity Soccer Has Team Spirit
Brianan Chubb, Reporter
April 4, 2019
“Do it for yourself and not for anyone else” said Coach Spinelli. Starting out the soccer season, our varsity boys soccer team has a spirited attitude. “We all go to the locker room and play music and just chill and get ready for the game” said Jack Lausten(21). ...
The Ultimate Burrito Showdown
Anne Johnakin, Aynsleigh Escher, Editor
March 29, 2019
We (Aynsleigh and Anne) have decided to embark upon the ultimate quest: find out which burrito reigns supreme. Everyone has their favorites, but which one is actually the best? We decided to try out the three most popular burrito places in Stafford County and give our honest reviews. To maintain an ...
March Athlete of The Month: Mackenzie Watterson (’19)
Emily Imes, Reporter
March 29, 2019
Since there was no female Athlete of the Month selected for March 2019, the staff of The Talon has chosen one of our own: We would like to congratulate Mackenzie Watterson (‘19), gymnast and scholar, for being our AoM. Mackenzie has been doing gymnastics since she was two years old, and started compet...
How To Register To Vote
Connor Merk, Editor
March 27, 2019
Rules: Be a citizen of the United States Be a resident of Virginia and of the precinct in which you want to vote Be 18 years old (any person who is 17 years old and will be eighteen years of age at the next general election shall be permitted to register in advance and also vote in any in...
Down The Rabbit Hole of The Mandela Effect
March 25, 2019
*This is a theory, not fact. The Mandela Effect refers to the conflict between the past and peoples’ memory of the past. The idea was constructed by Fiona Bromme, a paranormal consultant in late 2009. Fiona Broome and many others believe that the Mandela effect originates from the passing from one a...