The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

The Falconer
The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

The Falconer
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The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

The Falconer

Catherine Arellano, Editor-In-Chief

Hi! My name is Catherine and I am Editor-in-Chief of the Falconer. I am a senior this year, and this is my third year with The Falconer! In addition to the newspaper, I am a member of NHS. I love baking, shopping, listening to music, and gardening. I enjoy watching movies and TV, and right now I’m watching “Better Call Saul”. I’m very excited to start another year with The Falconer!

Everything by Catherine Arellano
End the Screen Routine

End the Screen Routine

Catherine Arellano, Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2023
Woodside participates in a lab during a Science National Honor Society meeting.

Club President, Varsity Athlete, and MVGS Student

Catherine Arellano, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2023
Practicing Photography Skills with a Job at McClanahan Camera

Practicing Photography Skills with a Job at McClanahan Camera

Catherine Arellano, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2023
Replace the Electoral College with Ranked-Choice Voting

Replace the Electoral College with Ranked-Choice Voting

David Achter and Catherine Arellano
March 13, 2023
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iOS vs Android: Which is the Better Operating System?

David Achter and Catherine Arellano
December 12, 2022

PRO: iOS

Catherine Arellano, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2022

Nevill Wins Race for Mayor by 11 Votes

Catherine Arellano, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2022
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The Most Popular Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah

Catherine Arellano, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2022
Athlete Spotlight: Lindsey Cree

Athlete Spotlight: Lindsey Cree

Catherine Arellano, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2022
Fauquier County Public Schools is struggling due to staffing shortages halfway tgrough the school year.

Cannot Load Photo Fauquier is Still Grappling with a Teacher Shortage

Sophia Long, News Editor
December 12, 2022
A thoughtful story about overcoming the uncertainty of life.

Cannot Load Photo “Good Will Hunting” a Movie that will Stick with you for Years

Harrison Fox, Journalist
October 27, 2022
"Finch" is a lovely story that depicts how to not only survive, but live in a post-apocalyptic world.

Cannot Load Photo “Finch” a Wonderful Story with Human and Robot Characters

Harrison Fox, Journalist
October 27, 2022
The Darjeeling Limited was a fantastic cultural and character-driven movie, that is one of Wes Anderson's best.

Cannot Load Photo “The Darjeeling Limited,” a journey through culture, family, and experience

Harrison Fox, Journalist
October 19, 2022
Many colleges are promoted to FHS students.

College is Overrated

Catherine Arellano, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2022
The GSA club has put up posters around the school to celebrate LGBTQ+ history and National Coming Out day.

Cannot Load Photo October is LGBTQ History month

Tom Cloud, Journalist
October 14, 2022
A mold swab from the celling of David Smith's room shows massive amounts of growth.

Lab Results Confirm Mold in School

Catherine Arellano and David Achter
October 13, 2022
Black and green spots have appeared around the vents in government teacher David Smith's classroom, room 210.

Black and Green Ceiling Spots: Mold Possibility at FHS

Catherine Arellano, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2022
Spikes are put in place throughout major cities to deter the homeless population from spending extended periods of time in public places.

The Homelessness Crisis in America

Catherine Arellano, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2022
Director William Bell's "Orphan: First Kill" is available to stream on Paramount+.

“Orphan: First Kill” Leaves Viewers Feeling Unfulfilled

Catherine Arellano, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2022

Celebrating Women: Dr. Catherine Croft

Catherine Arellano, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2022

Celebrating Women: Dawn Brown

Catherine Arellano, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2022

Celebrating Women: Rebecca Issac

Catherine Arellano, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2022

Celebrating Women: Jennifer Major

Catherine Arellano, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2022
Director Daniel O'Hara's "Stay Close" was released on Netflix on December 31.

“Stay Close” Shatters Expectations

Catherine Arellano, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2022
Every day a new candle is lit each with its own special meaning.

Community celebrates Hanukkah

Catherine Arellano, Staff
December 8, 2021
Halloween Kills was released on October 15.

Halloween Kills: A failure of the Haddonfield horror series

Catherine Arellano, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2021
Guests waiting to be terrified at Buckland's Haunted Farm.

Buckland Haunted Farm reviewed

Catherine Arellano, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2021

PRO

Catherine Arellano, Staff
September 28, 2021
Dan Sirignano is proud to be a part of the FHS community.

Dan Sirignano

Catherine Arellano and Maddie Bayliff
September 27, 2021
Visiting his favorite country, Sweden, Mesfin Tadesse captures the moment.

Mesfin Tadesse

Catherine Arellano, Staff
September 27, 2021
Jocelyn Stanton shares her outlooks on fashion and its impacts on society.

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Maddie Bayliff, Staff
September 27, 2021
FCPS1 FCPS1 provided this graphic at the beginning of the year.

FCPS1 Quarantine

Catherine Arellano, Staff
September 27, 2021

How to Attend School in 2021

Catherine Arellano, Staff
September 27, 2021
August 13 School Board Meeting Updates Mask Policy Under New Public Health Order

August 13 School Board Meeting Updates Mask Policy Under New Public Health Order

Catherine Arellano, Staff Reporter
August 14, 2021
COVID-19 has caused there to be a reduction in material taught, but that doesn't seem to effect SOL testing. SOLs should be waived for this year because of the current situation.

OPINION: Eliminate SOLs for this School Year

Catherine Arellano, Staff Reporter
December 15, 2020
Supreme Court Justice nominee Amy Coney Barrett.

Judge Amy Coney Barrett, Not the Right Candidate

Catherine Arellano, Journalist
October 11, 2020
Street Memorial to Ruth Bader Ginsburg in front of the Supreme Court.

Life and Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Catherine Arellano, Journalist
October 11, 2020
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