The Talon – The Student News Site of Lexington Christian Academy

Senior Journalists Reflect on High School
May 13, 2020
For their last story assignment, seniors on the Talon staff were asked to write a personal reflection on their high school careers. They turned in deeply personal thoughts,...
What’s Going On?: Graduation, Prom, Awards Day
May 8, 2020
Zach Tackett, Staff Writer
With the school year nearing an end, students are all wondering about the events that traditionally mark the end of a school year. What about Prom? What about Graduation?...
NHS Blood Drive
May 6, 2020
Sarah Childers, Writer
With all the restrictions in place due to the coronavirus, the annual blood drive sponsored by National Honor Society has changed. The club cannot hold the drive in the...
Many Factors Lead to Decision Day
May 5, 2020
Harrison Settles, Staff Writer
Many seniors are upset about how their high school careers are ending. Even with these trying times, many seniors have something else to look forward to: College. May...

May 18, 2020 • No Comments

COVID-19 has been here for a while now. It’s become a part of life that most have come to accept. Closed businesses, stuck at home, wearing masks, and rigorous hand washing all are new routines that have become a way of...

Telehealth Is the New Way to See Your Doctor

Sarah Childers, Staff

May 13, 2020 • No Comments

Since the coronavirus pandemic has caused pretty much everything to close down and we are not allowed to be less than 6 feet apart, doctors have struggled with finding a safe way to see patients. How are you supposed to give...

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Features

Mother’s Day Quarantined

Elijah Hammond, Staff Writer

May 18, 2020

As COVID-19 has showed us, the virus doesn’t care what it cancels or who it hurts. Americans are not ones to just give up, though. When special occasions, like holidays...

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Opinion

It is Time for Churches to Trust God

Zeke Grier, Staff Writer

May 7, 2020 • No Comments

Multiple Kentucky churches have sued Governor Andy Beshear since he banned all mass gatherings in Kentucky several weeks...

Opinion: Wearing a Mask in Public Shouldn’t be “Voluntary”

Mika Maynard, Staff Writer

April 8, 2020 • 4 Comments

In a time of crisis, we often find ourselves looking to our leaders for guidance. However, in the time of a global pandemic,...

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Arts

Climbing the Walls with Art

Zeke Grier, Staff Writer

February 25, 2020 • No Comments

When you walk into LCA this week, there may be a few things that catch your eye. One could be the amazing students we have walking around. Or the caring teachers on staff. More specifically this week though,...

Men’s Chorus Honored to Perform at KMEA

February 5, 2020

Cabaret Makes Music from the Movies

November 29, 2019

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Spiritual Life

Get Up and Move

May 13, 2020

God Working in Hard Times

May 13, 2020

Mrs. Payne and Joy

May 13, 2020

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Upcoming Events

May 8: Last day of classes for seniors
May 12: Senior Parade
May 13-18: Locker Cleanout and Textbook return to ECampus
May 15: Last day of classes for underclassmen
May 15: Underclassmen Parade
May 17: Virtual Baccalaureate posted
July 10: Graduation Ceremony
July18: Prom

Sports

Professional Sports Update

Elijah Hammond, Staff Writer
May 18, 2020

As the COVID-19 rampage shut everything down across the country, sports leagues stood no different. Every one was either postponed or canceled for the 2020 season. However, as some states begin the reopening process, some leagues are determining plans for the return of sports. Starting with the MLB, which probably took the biggest hit of them all as the quarantine orders went into place right as the...

Summer Camps at LCA

Elijah Hammond, Staff Writer
May 11, 2020

Note: As of May 6, 2020, LCA has canceled its Spring Sports Camps. A decision about camps later in the summer has not been made at this time. Are summer camps still going to happen with the COVID-19 pandemic? This is a commonly asked question for anyone looking to send their child to a fun, learning experience. Unfortunately, for LCA at least, there is no definite answer, yet. Summer athletic...

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Entertainment

Movie Review: Wall-E

Zach Tackett, Staff Writer
May 8, 2020

While in quarantine, I have been revisiting old movies that I haven't seen in many years. It has been a great experience being able to watch all of these with all the free time I've had. One that I was particularity excited about was Wall-E. I remember this movie being really cool with the giant spaceships and old-school aesthetic. This movie explores the possible reality of a garbage-covered earth...

The Show Must Go On

Sarah Childers, Staff Writer
April 27, 2020

LCA students planned to present the musical Mary Popplins play this spring semester. The play had been cast, songs and dances rehearsed, and costumes ordered. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond the cast's control, the original dates at the end of February had to be postponed until the end of April. By that time, restrictions related to the coronavirus delayed the musical again. Now, there...

Yummy Recipies to Try at Home

Sarah Childers, Staff Writer
April 21, 2020

All restaurants are closed for dine in and it is risky to leave the house, this means most of the meals we eat are home cooked. There are so many easy recipes that anyone can for a fast yummy meal. Tik Tok has introduced this one website called foodcombo.com. They give you a list of foods and you check off the ones you have at home. They then proceed to give you recipes you can make with the food you...

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