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Kelican Field prior to renovations for the expected turf field.

New Turf Field Expected

Maggie Arnold, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2025

After years of waiting, Fauquier High School (FHS) will finally begin constructing a turf field. The new turf is set to replace the previous low-quality glass field that occupied Kelican Field. This new...

The National Debate Over TikTok

Rueaa Ebrahim, Journalist March 21, 2025

TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has raised fears amongst our nation’s congressmen. Many in Congress worry that TikTok could pose a risk to America’s national security, compromising...

An aerial view of the roundabout depicts the construction plan on Lee Highway and Blackwell Road.

Roundabout Construction Causing Issues for FHS Students

Gavin Fried, Staff March 21, 2025

The new construction of a roundabout on Lee Highway and Blackwell Road is causing commuting issues for FHS students. The construction has led to more traffic congestion which has led to many problems for...

The football team is full of energy as they run out from under the inflatable falcon.

Middle School Football Controversy

Elizabeth Sirene, Staff March 20, 2025

Many school sports are available to students in both middle and high school. At Fauquier High School, a wide variety of sports are offered for all three seasons and grades. Some of these sports include...

Virginia Royalty Cheer team taking a group picture after being given their awards at National Cheerleading Association Competition.

NCA Cheerleading Chaos

Charlee Talomie, Staff March 20, 2025

On March 1st an incident occurred at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. The incident involved a parent altercation at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) cheerleading...

First responders working on one of many scenes reporting gas odor.

Multiple Gas Leaks Reported in Warrenton Worries Fauquier County Citizens

Gavin Fried, Staff March 19, 2025

On Mar. 5, multiple reports concerning a strong gas odor in and around Warrenton were made. The first reports were made at 11:55 am and grew rapidly, with over 300 reports being made by the end of the...

Paul Reynolds sits at his desk.

Fauquier Faces Decline in Staff

Naomi Weber, Staff March 19, 2025

As Fauquier High School celebrates its 61st anniversary, the rapid decline in teachers is becoming increasingly evident. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the teaching profession is currently...

A bright colorful rooster searching for grain in the grass.

Bird Flu Back Again at Fauquier

Simona Suarez, Staff February 27, 2025

Bird Flu, or avian influenza, has made a massive comeback this year and has reached Fauquier County. It is a disease caused by avian influenza A viruses that usually spread between birds, not people, but...

Jennifer Major working at her desk in her classroom.

Jennifer Major Wins Teacher of the Year Award

Naomi Weber, Staff February 19, 2025

Jennifer Major, secondary English teacher and head of the English department, wins the Teacher of the Year Award after being voted by the faculty of Fauquier High School (FHS). Major has consistently shown...

The "Securly" layout for the electronic passes is delayed until February.

Delay of Electronic Passes

Hank Hethcote, Staff February 18, 2025

The electronic passes, which were supposed to be used in FHS by the last week of January, have been delayed until the end of February. This postponement comes as a shock to some, as the system would be...

Principal Dr. Ferguson outside Fauquier High School as snow prompts schedule questions.

Snow Days: Will School Be Extended?

Hannah Raad, Features Editor January 17, 2025

After a week off of school from Jan. 6 through Jan. 10, extending winter break to three weeks, Fauquier County Public School (FCPS) students were surprised with extra time away from school due to snowy...

DECA goes to states

Clara Compton, Editor-in-Chief December 18, 2024

FHS’ Distributive Education Club of America (DECA) team once again shows how impressive their skills are in the District Leadership Conference on Nov. 20, 2024, as they work to compete in the State Leadership...

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