The Student News Site of Dakota Ridge High School

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The Student News Site of Dakota Ridge High School

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The Student News Site of Dakota Ridge High School

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Sports
Camryn Fitzhugh at her poms finals, winning first place.
Camryn Fitzhugh Leaves a Legacy
April 30, 2025
Senior Recognition at the Littleton Champ meet on April 7, 2025. All the seniors from participating schools stood in the center of the field and got their names called for a moment of recognition.
Track Season Update
April 28, 2025
Alijah Sawyer will enlist in the Navy to get more experience with airplanes after he graduates from DRHS.
Alijah Sawyer Leaves a Legacy
April 1, 2025
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    May 7 / Women's Varsity Soccer
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    Eagle Crest
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    May 6 / Women's Varsity Lacrosse
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    May 3 / Varsity Baseball
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News
Homecoming Dance was the highlight of the week that many students was waiting for on Saturday, September 19, 2025. It lasted from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Students could text to request songs during the event. Many of the students removed their heels so they could properly enjoy the dance floor.
DRHS Celebrates Homecoming Week
Kaylee Walls, Editor • October 1, 2025

DRHS seniors gather at Red Rocks before dawn to watch the sunrise on August 22, 2025. Other schools joined this annual event and took pictures to remember the golden moment. From group photos behind a frame to solo shots looking at the sunset, this was a morning to remember for the class of 2026.
Dakota Days
August 26, 2025
DRHS yearbook team distributes The Talon on May 6, 2025.
Dakota Days
May 20, 2025
During the May 2, 2025 moving up ceremony, the Dakota Ridge mascot, Swoop, makes an appearance with his new look.
Dakota Days
May 6, 2025
Features
Purcell runs the Chess and Go Club, a club for chess and the Chinese game Go. The club attends tournaments and participates in events, hence the ten dollar fee to join.
DRHS Math Teacher Says Goodbye to Dakota Ridge
Kaylee Walls, Editor • May 6, 2025

After teaching math in a calm and warm environment and running both the chess club and Far Away Friends, it’s time for David Purcell to say goodbye to Dakota Ridge and hello to Columbine. Q: Why are...

Depop has gained even more following in recent years, with over 919,000 downloads on the Apple App store in March of 2025, an all-time peak for the app. The app is widely popular, so the pretense to second-hand shopping is beginning to fizzle out; it offers the younger generation an opportunity to shop online.
Repop At Depop
May 6, 2025
Senioritis is a term commonly used describe the lack of motivation seniors have at the end of the school year.
Senioritis Isn’t Just for Seniors
April 30, 2025
Each and every individual has their own, unique dream that is tells them about their experiences.
What Dreams Could Mean to You
April 30, 2025
Entertainment
Looking for local Mexican restaurants? Try Tacos Selene in Littleton at 5924 S. Kipling Pkwy, Littleton, CO 80123.
Tacos Selene is Worth a Try
Shayla West Urban, Staff Writer • May 6, 2025

When I first moved out of my old neighborhood, I couldn't help but wonder if I'd find new food locations or have to go back into town just to be satisfied. However, on a random Tuesday, my mom offered...

Project Runway is scheduled to return in the summer of 2025.
Return of Project Runway
May 6, 2025
JISOO, LISA, and Jennie are all members of the K-Pop group "Blackpink" and have started their own careers.
JISOO Takes More Steps in her Solo Career with “AMORTAGE”
May 2, 2025
Disney’s Snow White cost $230 million to make, but only made $43 million USD during the opening weekend.
How to Make a Good Live Action Remake
April 11, 2025
Opinion