Symphonic Band At The Chicago Symphony Center
Yareli Paz, Opinion Editor
May 8, 2013
On April 17 Leyden’s Symphonic Band performed at the Chicago Symphony Center where they opened for the Elmhurst College’s wind ensemble and symphonic band. Many high schools don’t get the opportunity to play at the Chicago Symphony Center because it is very expensive to rent out the facility.... Read more »
Senior Brunch: One Last Hurrah
Emily Chiu, Visuals Manager
April 22, 2013
On Monday, May 20th, seniors will gather at the Rosewood Restaurant to celebrate their final days as seniors. The 2013 East Leyden Senior Brunch, planned by the senior class officers, is a school funded event for all graduating seniors. This is an opportunity for the seniors to have one last day together... Read more »
Last Week’s National Library Week Interrupted
Dulce Monreal, Advertising Manager
April 22, 2013
Last week, the Leyden media centers had students and staff involved in various activities as part of National Library week. The week started off with students taking a reading survey during their second period class on Monday morning. Tuesday was ¨Pack the Place¨ where the objective was to get teacher... Read more »
Leyden Continues The St. Baldrick’s Tradition
Dominick Sarno, Visuals Manager
March 15, 2013
St. Baldrick’s is right around the corner and Leyden faculty, staff, and students have geared up for another year of head-shaving for a good cause. St. Baldrick’s is a head-shaving fundraiser for childhood cancer research. During this event both teachers and students can donate money or their... Read more »
SkillsUSA Test Leads To Increase In Leyden State Qualifiers
Emily Chiu, Visuals Manager
March 11, 2013
26 Leyden students passed a qualifying exam for the annual SkillsUSA Illinois State Leadership Conference. There were 36 students that took the test on February 15th. Students across Illinois took the test to find out who would qualify for state. Only the students scoring the highest are invited to... Read more »
Winter Storm Pictures Document A Calm Snowfall
The Talon Staff, Staff Writer
March 5, 2013
With the weather service making predictions of anywhere from three to ten inches of snow for Chicago and its surrounding areas, several schools and businesses chose to keep students and employees home today. Despite the predictions, snowfall around East Leyden seemed pretty calm as our photographers... Read more »
Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Madeline Obrzut, Contributing Writer
February 12, 2013
While doing your math homework, you write your name at the top, then write the date. 02/13/13. Wait. It hits you! Between all the homework, tests, ACT prep, and course selection, you’ve forgotten about Valentine’s Day! With only one day left to get your special someone something, what do you do?... Read more »
10th Annual Ask The Expert Day Attracted Over 50 Speakers
Tyler Jones, Staff Writer
February 8, 2013
Ask the Expert Day took place at East Leyden on Wednesday and was a huge success. Many students came together to help the 54 speakers find their way around the school and their went to various classrooms to share their expertise in various fields. 81 classes during the day had a expert. With the addition... Read more »
Nation’s Largest Auto Show Set to Kick Off
Przemek Gradzki, Staff Writer
February 8, 2013
The annual Chicago Auto Show will run from February 9 through 18 and will be held at the McCormick Place. The 105th annual show will showcase new cars from some of the big auto companies including: Honda, Ford, Subaru, Chevy, Nissan, Toyota, and Jeep. One new interesting vehicle that will be revealed... Read more »
Two Leyden Wrestlers Moving On To Sectionals
Tyler Jones, Staff Writer
February 6, 2013
Seniors Javier Rhodes (weight class 285) and Tyler Jones (weight class 145) advanced to the IHSA sectional tournament which will take place on Friday and Saturday. The sectional meet, which will take place at Maine East High School, will be broadcast online on High School Cube. Rhodes came away as the... Read more »
