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The Journal Online

News Site of Decatur High School

The Journal Online

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Taryn Holmes, Editor-in-Chief

Hey y’all! My name is Taryn Holmes and this is my fourth year at Decatur High School and my third year writing for ​The Journal​. Besides being the Editor-in-Chief for the newspaper staff, I participate in FFA, the annual musicals, NHS, UIL and varsity tennis. Outside of school, my activities include playing ​the violin, babysitting, reading, writing, archery and horseback riding. At home I live with my parents, four younger siblings, two dogs, two cats and three goats. My favorite things include God, the color green, and giraffes. I aspire to attend Texas A&M and become a professional author, but for now I’m content to write as a journalist. I’m excited for the chance to make a difference through my writing and hope to change the world. Have a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious day!

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Senior Goodbye – Taryn Holmes

Taryn Holmes, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2020
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Sports Commit – Madason Thomas

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May 20, 2020
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Sports Commit – Jordyn Smith

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May 20, 2020

Sports Commit – Chase Oberle

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May 19, 2020
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Sports Commit – Madison Lowery

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May 19, 2020
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Sports Commit – Seth Hakanson

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May 18, 2020
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Sports Commit – Mackenzie Fox

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May 18, 2020
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Sports Commit – Gabriel Embree

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May 18, 2020
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Top 20 Senior Fun Facts

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May 11, 2020
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Nothing Stays the Same

Taryn Holmes, Editor in Chief
April 17, 2020
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New Responsibilities

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April 13, 2020
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Thinking Out Loud

Taryn Holmes, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2020

Red-Nosed Trouble

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January 3, 2020
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Red Ribbon Week

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November 5, 2019
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Welcome Week Boosts Morale

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September 17, 2019
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News on the Blue and Gold

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September 6, 2019
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Seniors Rock September

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September 4, 2019
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New York Abortion Laws

Taryn Holmes, Assistant editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2019
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Lack of Lockers

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February 11, 2019
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Inhale, Exhale

Taryn Holmes, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2018
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Impromptu ‘Fall Break’

Taryn Holmes, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2018
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Lions, Tigers, Lemurs…Oh My!

Taryn Holmes, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2018
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Blasting to New Heights

Taryn Holmes, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2018
Glory Days Gone By

Glory Days Gone By

Taryn Holmes, Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
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DHS Population Skyrockets

Taryn Holmes, Staff Writer
October 24, 2017
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How to Spend 2232 Hours

Taryn Holmes, Staff Writer
September 21, 2017
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