![Sophomore Lily Bell posing as a player in the senior assassin game. Seniors participating in the game eliminate others by squirting them with a water gun, and can wear goggles for immunity against others. “People did have to go out and buy [water] guns, but most people have the googles at home, but you don’t even have to use a gun, you can use water of any sort,” senior Gwyn Christensen said.](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/unnamed-1-1-900x1200.jpg)
![The shadows against a captivating blue are a nod to the “Catch Me If You Can” musical poster, both for this performance and the blue from the Broadway show. The detectives in this scene are at shooting practice, in preparation for when they finally encounter Frank Abagnale Jr. “We always say our motto is ‘theater is a team sport,’ and really just emphasizing to our students that everyone is welcome in the drama department. There's always a role for you, whether or not, on stage or behind the scenes, in the costume shop, in the scene shop. [There are] all sorts of different things that go into bringing a show to life. So we love our drama hawks and welcome everyone to drama,” Drama Director Mollie Jo Blahunka said.](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/cmiyc-1200x800.jpg)
![Henry, Emily (2021). People we meet on vacation [Book cover]. Berkley Books. Image used under fair use for purposes of commentary and review. Haley, Brett (2026). People we meet on vacation [Movie poster]. Movie poster courtesy of 3000 Pictures and Temple Hill Entertainment. Made by Adilyn Hoop using Canva.](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/vacay1.png)
![Lockhart, E. (2025). We fell apart [Book cover]. Delacorte Press. Image used under fair use for purposes of commentary and review. The newest book in the “We were liars” collection was released Nov. 4.](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/wefell1.png)
![A Group of PEOPEL PE students and helpers set up an obstacle course during class. The “Amazing Race” unit had started in PEOPEL PE where the students and helpers got to compete in a variety of different activities and games. “We try our best to make [inclusion] a school-wide event, but it's just so much more different when you actually engage with the students hands-on and actually get to know them as people.” Sophomore Bree Christensen said. Photo Taken by Ada McNulty.](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/unnamed-12-1200x900.jpg)
Join Journalism!
Be the eyes and ears of Ankeny High.
2021 Talon Staff
October 29, 2021
Why Journalism?
Be a voice for the community and the Hawk Nest.
Cover real topics for real audiences using real skills. Not everyone who takes journalism goes on to pursue it after high school, but the skills gained transfer over into all fields and careers!
- It is STUDENT RUN.
- You MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
- We go on TRIPS.
- COLLEGES LOVE it.
- You make a TON OF FRIENDS!
Journalism offers journalistic writing experiences such as: news, sports, opinion, features, entertainment, survey polls, infographics, photography, design, and so much more!
- You have the opportunity to be published,
- Gain writing/interviewing experience needed for publications,
- Report on school events,
- Go on field trips, host events, and participate in contests,
- Looks great on college applications & scholarships,
- Attend summer workshops/camps (MediaNow! At Drake) to gain and hone skills, network, and meet friends,
- Resume builder,
- Gain writing and interviewing skills (21st Century skills),
- Write about issues that are important to you,
- Meet new people,
- Gain a sense of responsibility and respect.
Come visit us 2nd period in room 2413 to see what we do. Interested, come talk to a Talon staffer and adviser Mrs. Hansen for more information.
The Talon newsroom
Room 2413
![Sophomore Lily Bell posing as a player in the senior assassin game. Seniors participating in the game eliminate others by squirting them with a water gun, and can wear goggles for immunity against others. “People did have to go out and buy [water] guns, but most people have the googles at home, but you don’t even have to use a gun, you can use water of any sort,” senior Gwyn Christensen said.](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/unnamed-1-1-225x300.jpg)
