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Principal Nick Brousse smiles with pride while working with FHS students.
Right Person, Right Time: Nick Brousse Named the FHS Principal
Jane Khyzhniak, Editor-in-Chief

Following the departure of interim Principal Donna Guzman, who briefly stepped in after former Principal Dr. Ferguson, Fauquier High School (FHS)...

FHS Recipients of the Educator Professional Development Grants
Leo Clark, Staff
FHS students at the walk out expressed their feeling about the unfair punishment against three seniors during senior assassin.
Student Code of Conduct and the Inconsistency’s that follow
Charlee Talomie, Sports Editor
FHS Students Face Challenges as Gas Prices Rise
Ciara Tomassini Diaz, Staff
The 2025-2026 School Year in a Wrap
The 2025-2026 School Year in a Wrap
Shelby Minor, Staff

Fauquier High School (FHS) has experienced many changes in the past year. Some...

Live in the Moment: Summertime Fun
Isabella Beachboard, Staff
Reflecting on the lessons I wish I learned sooner.
Letter to My Freshman Self
Hannah Raad, Editor-in-Chief
The Looks Defining Summer 2026
Elizabeth Sirene, Lifestyles Editor
A bookshelf full of books that have become popular on booktok.
The Rise of Book to Movie Adaptations
Charlee Talomie, Sports Editor
The Coachella 2026 roster creates history and crowns new legends.
Chasing Coachella: A Weekend of Music, Magic, and Dust
Arlett Olavarria, Staff
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a dazzling sequel for 2026.
“The Devil Wears Prada 2:” A Blast from the Past
Charlotte Martin, Staff
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Is an Advanced Diploma Worth it?
Is an Advanced Diploma Worth it?
Caleb Sharp, Viewpoints Editor

Before entering into high school, students across the country are given the option to decide between an advanced or standard diploma. An advanced...

Con – Should Valedictorican Replace Top Decile?
Callie Hauer, Staff

The Top Decile system is a method of evaluating student performance by ranking achievement and identifying those in the top 10 percent. The Valedictorian...

GAME ON: a year of sports at Fauquier High School
Sofia Balderas, Staff
Senior Joel Williams posing at his table on signing day.
FHS Athletes Kick Off Their College Careers
Charlee Talomie, Sports Editor
Serving Up a “Love” for Tennis
Charlee Talomie, Sports Editor
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Senior Khloe Poole and freshman Avery Sorrentino share a warm embrace as Poole passes on all that she has learned.
What I Wish I Knew: Seniors’ Advice for Underclassmen
Zuzu Lang, Entertainment Editor
A Productive Summer Payoff
Ciara Tomassini Diaz, Staff
The "Michael" biopic dazzled fans across the world, moonwalking it's way across new records.
“Michael:” A Magical Movie
Audrey Gwennap, Features Editor
Sebastian Prendes is showing off his iconic fashion.
Fashion spotlight: Sebastian Prendes
Isabella Beachboard, Staff
Social Studies teacher Ansley Bogart sits smiling at her desk showing school spirit.
Ansley Bogart Sets a Great Learning Bar for Her Students
Ciara Tomassini Diaz, Staff
A student works on an assignment while feeling the pressure and exhaustion that many students experience during junior year.
Junior Burnouts Bury Students Under a Pile of Stress
Lily Do, Staff
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