The Falconer

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...

Thirsty Thursday Shut Down

Maggie Arnold, Editor-in-Chief • December 18, 2024

Fauquier High School’s (FHS) library has taken steps to ensure an open environment for all students to feel welcome. One of these steps was the opening of Thirsty Thursday. Thirsty Thursday was a way...

Electronic Passes Coming to FHS

Audrey Gwennap, Staff • December 18, 2024

The admin team at Fauquier High School (FHS) has decided, amidst controversy, to make the transition from purple paper passes to electronic passes. These new passes are expected to be in full use by the...

Warrenton Christmas Parade Spreads Holiday Spirit for the Winter Season

Gavin Fried, Staff • December 17, 2024

On Dec. 6, 2024, Warrenton, Va., held its annual Christmas parade in Old Town Warrenton. Many have grown to look forward to the Warrenton Christmas Parade over the years, with some even making it part...

Lantern Flies Plague Fauquier

Dawson Stidham, Staff • November 26, 2024

Lantern flies are an invasive species plaguing North America, and Fauquier County is no exception. These “harmless-looking” flies can wreak havoc on our environment. The flies do this by sucking the...

Police Stand-off in Marshall Neighborhood Leaves Neighbors Looking for Answers

Gavin Fried, Staff • November 22, 2024

Nov. 10, 2024, an intense police stand-off occurred in a Marshall, Va. neighborhood. The stand-off lasted for several hours and involved the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO), Virginia State Police...

Fauquier Boys and Girls Club is Coming to an End

Gavin Fried, Staff • October 29, 2024

The Boys and Girls Club has been an important part of the lives of many students and parents alike. Fauquier County has had a Boys and Girls Club of its own since 1997, which has provided many after-school...

New NHS Advisor

Maggie Arnold, Editor-in-Chief • October 27, 2024

After former National Honor Society (NHS) sponsor Catherine Croft left Fauquier High School, the honor society has been desperate for a new advisor. Thankfully, English teacher, Cathleen Beachboard stepped...

New Phone Policy Creates a Controversy in FHS Community

Jane Khyzhniak, Managing Editor • October 27, 2024

On July 9, 2024, Governor of Virginia, Glenn Youngkin, issued Executive Order 33, instructing the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to create guidelines for public school divisions to implement local...

New Senior Privilege Alert: Painting Parking Spots

Clara Compton, Editor-in-Chief • October 25, 2024

In late May 2024, upperclassmen received a survey to collect interest about a few upcoming events provided by the Student Council Association (SCA) and the new principal, David Ferguson. One of the ideas...

Therapy Dogs & Doggy Daycare Have been Removed

Jaden Cook, Staff • October 25, 2024

Therapy dogs have been removed from FHS as per a new school board policy. According to Dr. David Ferguson, the principal at FHS, “...Everything regarding therapy dogs is coming from school board policy.”...

New Color Passes

Alec Crandall, Staff • October 25, 2024

For the past few years, FHS has been using purple passes as a hall pass for any type of use. However, a new pass has been introduced to FHS that will be used specifically for academic enrichment (AE)....