The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

The Falconer

The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

The Falconer

The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

The Falconer

2023-2024 Staff

David Achter
Editor-in-Chief

David Achter

Hey! My name is David Achter, and I'm an Editor-in-Chief. I'm a senior, and this is the third year I've worked with the newspaper. I am a volunteer EMT and enjoy hiking, working with computers, and trivia. I'm excited to be here...

Ali Patusky
Editor-in-Chief

Ali Patusky

Hi! My name is Ali Patusky and I am a senior. This is my third year writing for The Falconer, and I am an Editor-in-Chief. I write for a local magazine in addition to the school newspaper and am excited for my last year on the...

Maggie Arnold
Managing Editor

Maggie Arnold

Hi! My name is Maggie and this is my first year in journalism and I am the Managing Editor for The Falconer. I am a junior here at FHS and as well as working on The Falconer I am apart of two Varsity sports teams and two honor...

Clara Compton
Managing Editor

Clara Compton

Hi there! My name is Clara Compton and I’m a junior here at FHS. This is my second year working with The Falconer. Writing and reading are two of my favorite things to do, so I’m excited to be involved with journalism! I ...

Reese Brown
Sports Editor

Reese Brown

Hi, I’m Reese and I’m a senior this year at Fauquier. This is my first year taking journalism and I’m excited to write for the Falconer! I am a part of the cross country and track and field team as I enjoy running and competing....

Ava Hart
Staff

Ava Hart

Hi my name is Ava Hart and I’m a freshman at FHS and this is my first year writing for The Falconer. I play Volleyball and I like hanging out with my friends and family.

Hank Hethcote
Staff

Hank Hethcote

Hi! My name is Hank Hethcote, and I am currently a freshman. I recently moved from Texas, which has been a major change. I've wanted to join journalism since elementary school, so I obviously joined the second I could. My hobbies...

Matthew Teach
Staff

Matthew Teach

Hi my name is Matthew Teach I’m a junior. My hobbies are video games, anime, manga, and figures. I'll be volunteering at an animal center soon! I like cats, dogs, foxes, wolves, coyotes and all wild and domesticated. Of course...

Jessica Tillman
Staff

Jessica Tillman

Hi, my name is Jessica and I’m a senior at FHS. This is my first year writing for The Falconer and I can’t wait to start! I’m a member of the FFA, SCA, and Volunteer Fauquier. In my free time, I like to read, listen to music,...

Charles Hargrove
Staff

Charles Hargrove

Hi, I’m Charlie, the most average writer ever. I'm a junior, but this is my first year writing for The Falconer as part of journalism I. I run cross country and track, even though I'm not very good. My greatest skill is being...

Caleb Mitchell
Staff

Caleb Mitchell

As you may have noticed, my name is Caleb Mitchell. I’m currently a senior at FHS, and this is my first year working on the Falconer. I’m someone who spends most of their time engaging in some kind of creative outlet, mainly...

Sophia Garcia
Staff

Sophia Garcia

Hi! My name is Sophia and I am a new staff member of The Falconer. I am a freshman at FHS. I love taking pictures, shopping, and hanging out with my friends. I also play volleyball in my free time. I'm so excited to be a part...

Brianna Sandoval
Staff

Brianna Sandoval

Hi my name is Brianna Sandoval and I’m a freshman at FHS. I decided to take the journalism class this year because I love writing and enjoy to journal in my freetime. I love to cook and bake and I am a big animal lover. I’m...

Lillie Joy
Staff

Lillie Joy

Hi! I am Lillie Joy and I am a freshman at FHS. This is my first year in high school and I am excited to be a new staff for the Falconer. I enjoy late-night walks and listening to music. I am looking forward to trying something...

Mailee Perez
Staff

Mailee Perez

Hi, my name is Mailee and I’m a freshman.  This is my first time taking journalism and contributing to the Falconer. I play travel soccer and love to hangout with my friends and family.

Darely Sandoval
Staff

Darely Sandoval

Hi my name is Darely Sandoval, I am a junior here at FHS. I am a new staff member of the falconer. I love to listen to music, play soccer, and spend time with my family. I am very excited to be a new member in the falconer!!

Bailey Hall
Staff

Bailey Hall

Hi my name is Bailey and I am a freshman. This is my first year on The Falconer. I am on the varsity cheer team, and am also on the competition cheer team.

Elena Carino
Staff

Elena Carino

Hi, I’m Elena and I’m a freshman this year at Fauquier. I am in Chamber Orchestra (I play viola and violin) and I also really enjoy listening to music. I am on the Fauquier swim team and also participate in Tae Kwon Do outside...

Audrey Gwennap
Staff

Audrey Gwennap

Hi my name is Audrey Gwennap! I am a freshman at Fauquier High School. I love spending time with family and friends. In my free time I like to play volleyball and hang out with my siblings. This is my first year writing for The...

Jaden Cook
Staff

Jaden Cook

Hello Folks, my name is Jaden Cook. I am a Junior at FHS and this is my first year in Journalism and writing for The Falconer as a staff member. I love writing fictional stories and opinion pieces. I also love researching random...

Jane Khyzhniak
Staff

Jane Khyzhniak

Hi! My name is Jane and I’m a freshman here at FHS. It’s my first year working as a staff member in The Falconer and in the journalism field in general. I’m a fashion enthusiast who loves good books, jazz music, and art...

Gavin Hawkins
Staff

Gavin Hawkins

Hi, my name is Gavin Hawkins and I am a freshman at Fauquier High School and a beginner in journalism. I play the clarinet and I have a dog. My favorite subject in school is history and my least favorite is math. My hobbies are...

Rahath Miah
Staff

Rahath Miah

The name’s Rahath Miah. I am a senior at FHS and this is my first year as a staff member for the newspaper. I try to stay busy at all times. Whether it be writing, drawing, yard work, home renovation, or messing with computers...

Isabella Galván
Staff

Isabella Galván

Hi! I’m Isabella Galván, and I’m a senior at FHS. Outside of school, I take ballet and expressive dance classes in addition to having a part-time job. In school, I am a member of DECA, Y Street, and Falcons For Change. This...

Grace Jones
Staff

Grace Jones

Hi, my name is Grace Jones and I'm a senior here at FHS! I love taking photos, dancing, singing, and writing and in my free time I'm usually hanging out with my friends. I'm a part of our yearbook staff and have been throughout...

Jayala Penn
Staff

Jayala Penn

Hello! My name is Jalaya and I am a staff member of the Falconer. I am a senior this year, and this is my first year with The Falconer! I love drawing, shopping, listening to music, and photography. I enjoy being outdoors, I also...

Daniela Sandoval
Staff

Daniela Sandoval

Hi, My name is Daniela and i am a new staff member of The Falconer. I am a freshman here at FHS coming from Marshall Middle School, and this is my first year with The Falconer! I love to listen to music, travel, and ...

Estrella Arellano
Staff

Estrella Arellano

Hi, my name is Estrella Arellano and I’m a senior this year at Fauquier. This is my first year taking journalism and I’m excited to write for the Falconer! I love to swim, travel, sketch, and listen to music. I’m super excited...

Maddie Fox
Staff

Maddie Fox

Hi, my name is Madeline Fox and I'm a senior staff member of the Falconer. As well as writing the newspaper, I am an active member in the National Art Honors Society and love playing volleyball! My favorite show I've watched is...

Staff

Nathan Potes

My name's Nathan and I am a Freshman this year, This is my first year of Journalism! I personally love writing, music, and movies. I love horror movies though! Right now I am actually listening to music! I am very excited for...

Kaitlynn Gray
Staff

Kaitlynn Gray

Hi, my name is Kaitlynn and I am a new staff member of The Falconer. I am a sophomore this year, and this is my first year with The Falconer. I really like to write and love playing video games with friends! I’m excited to start...

Simona Suarez
Staff

Simona Suarez

Hi! My name is Simona, I am a staff member of The Falconer. I am a freshman and came from Marshall Middle. This is my first year in The Falconer. I love the outdoors and my sport is volleyball! I’m beyond excited to be apart...

Tatum Walker
Staff

Tatum Walker

Hi! My name is Tatum and I’m a senior here at FHS. This is my first year writing for the Falconer. I love to swim, travel, workout, and listen to music. I’m super excited to be apart of the Falconer this year!

Addison Heislup
Staff

Addison Heislup

I’m looking forward to these next few years in High school with some of my closest friends. Some things I enjoy include athletics (soccer and cross country), spending time with my friend group, taking care of our pets and listening...

Alec Crandall
Staff

Alec Crandall

Hello! I'm Alec. I'm a sophomore here at FHS. I enjoy writing, and definitely love writing for the school paper. I'm excited to start writing again this year!

Brianna McColl
Staff

Brianna McColl

​​Hi! My name is Bri and I am a senior here at Fauquier. This is my second year in journalism and I am excited to write for The Falconer again!  I enjoy riding horses, writing, reading, photography, and hanging out with friends....

Sebastian Luna
Staff

Sebastian Luna

Hi! My name is Sebastian Luna and I’m a sophomore at FHS. I’ve always liked writing at school so I decided to join the journalism team and try my hand at being a journalist. In my spare time I like playing basketball and s...

Tom Cloud
Staff

Tom Cloud

My name is Tom Cloud and I am a Staff Reporter for The Falconer student newspaper. I am in 12th grade and I enjoy playing Terraria and working on articles. I have a Corgi named Copper and a large collection of legos. I am part ...

Jack Baker
Staff

Jack Baker

Hey! My name is Jack Baker, and I’m a Junior at Fauquier High School. I’m a guitarist, Track runner, and this is my third year writing for the Falconer, and I’m hoping to make this my busiest year so far. I’ve loved worki...

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