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The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

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The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

The Falconer

Gov. Youngkin speaks with individuals during his campaign for the November Virginia Gubernatorial Election.

Youngkin Signs Several Executive Orders on His First Day in Office

Alex Garcia, Staff January 24, 2022

Glenn Youngkin (R) was inaugurated into office on January 15, after winning the Virginia Gubernatorial Election against Terry McAuliffe (D). Within hours, Gov.Youngkin signed 11 executive orders, including...

Virginia will continue advanced diplomas

Ali Patusky, Social Media Director November 19, 2021

Advanced Diplomas will continue to be offered in all Virginia Public Schools. An emailed announcement by school guidance counselor, Mark Bjorkman, was sent out to faculty and staff on November 10 to dispel...

Discharged on October 30, Josue (left) enjoys recovery time with his sisters Elizabet (center) and Jocelyn (right).

Family seeking support for student’s expenses

Catherine Smith, Editor-in-Chief November 19, 2021

Almost two months after the accident and junior Josue Salamanca’s family is still seeking support for his recovery. The family is asking the community to donate to the GoFundMe at https://www.gofundme.com/f/prayforswayy....

Freedom Riders visit FHS

Freedom Riders visit FHS

Drew Kolb, Viewpoints Editor November 12, 2021

As the parking lot filled with motorcycles, ridden by veterans of the local American Legion, students gathered along the front of the building to thank veterans for their service. The veterans were welcomed...

College essay help

Maddie Bayliff, journalist October 28, 2021

Seniors who need help writing or finalizing their college essays should visit room 318, the conference room in the main building. There will be a designated teacher in the conference room each morning...

Information regarding the PSAT

Ali Patusky, Social Media Director October 25, 2021

Tomorrow sophomores will take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT). Students must be at their assigned testing station or homeroom classroom by 7:25 a.m. Reminder for students, the chromebooks...

Class of 2022 Graduation Update

Tobiey Martinez, Photographer October 19, 2021

The Class of 2022’s last day of school is May 13. The Graduation ceremony is May 17 at six o’clock on the Falcon Football Field. No tickets need to be purchased and no social distancing guidelines...

With the new FCPS1 initiative through FRESH, students had the option to pick up fresh fruits in the cafeteria.

FRESH Presents Farm to School Week

Drew Kolb, Managing Editor October 14, 2021

Celebrating Farm to School Week, FHS welcomed the FRESH program and Jesse Straight, local farmer of Whiffle Tree farm. Straight brought in fresh chicken from his farm to bring more local foods to FHS....

Instructional Schedule Change for 11/1

Sabrina Brooks, Features Editor October 14, 2021

No in-person school on Monday, November 1. Instead, students can schedule time to log-in virtually with their teachers between 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The remainder of the day will be a teacher work day.

PSAT Update

Margaret McGee, Lifestyles Editor October 8, 2021

Juniors who were unable to take the PSAT last year will have the opportunity to retake it on Tuesday, October 26th. Those interested should visit the FHS Counseling Website and click on the link to register...

Josues cross country teammates show their support.

Support for Josue

Drew Kolb, Managing Editor September 30, 2021

On Tuesday, September 21, two FHS students, Josue Salamanca and his friend were in an accident at the intersection of U.S. 17 and Old Tavern Road. Both students were transported to INOVA Fairfax hospital...

Catherine Croft launched her first game, “Cycles,” to Kickstarter on September 14.

Croft Releases New Card Game

Sabrina Brooks, Features Editor September 27, 2021

Catherine Croft published “Cycles” to the creative project site, Kickstarter, on Tuesday, September 14. “Cycles” is a 2-5 player card game. The goal is to capture as many life cycles as possible....

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