Welcome back to the second Photo of the Week! Since there weren’t many submissions this time…anything goes. Vote for your favorite and don’t forget to submit your shot to the Talon’s Insta […]
Claire Powell Doesn’t Judge

Hood River Valley High is a school that is able to fit the needs of a widely diverse group of students. Every student has a unique way of getting around school, while […]
Mr. Glane Keeps His Classroom Fun and Full of Energy

The sound of laughter and excitement floods the hallways as Michael Glane teaches one of his science classes. Most kids wait for the sound of the bell to dismiss them as they […]
Yaya Chavarria helps others on and off the field

You may see Yaya out on the soccer field or running on the track, however there is so much more to this athlete than people may know. Junior Yaya Chavarria is captain […]
Nathan Schmidly Lives the American Life

By Talon Reporter Grace Whitmore When Nathan Schmidly decided to leave his hometown of Leytron, Switzerland and go on exchange, he had no idea that he would end up in Hood River. […]
The Last Nutcracker

Every year for the past 19 years, the Columbia Gorge Dance Academy has performed “Scenes from The Nutcracker” as a benefit for FISH Food Bank and Providence Memorial Hospital. This year […]
What’s Up? Pies, a fire, and a teacher who makes beats

Amber Thorp’s Exchange

A month ago, Amber Thorp, an HRVHS junior, traveled halfway across the world to Taiwan. We contacted her and asked her about her trip so far. Q: What got you interested in exchange? […]
Girls Cross Country wins Skip Sparks meet, boys take second

Skip Sparks Invitational in Hood River was a success for the Hood River Cross Country Team. It was an excellent opportunity for all the runners to show what they got in competition […]
Amanda Orand teaches girls more than just soccer

By Audrey Marble, Talon Staff Reporter High school sports isn’t always about preparing yourself for college. It’s about making new friends and creating a family of your team from team sleepovers filled with […]