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The Falconer
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The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

The Falconer

Drew Kolb, Executive Editor

Hey everyone! My name is Drew and I am a senior and Editor-in-Chief of the Falconer. I joined the paper at the beginning of freshman year and have held the positions of Viewpoints Editor and Managing Editor. In my free time, I love listening to music, cooking, shopping, and teaching yoga.  I am so excited to report on all the exciting things happening in our world and am looking forward to the rest of the school year. 

Everything by Drew Kolb
A Revival of a Classic Show

A Revival of a Classic Show

Drew Kolb, Executive Editor
March 13, 2023
Bill Murray stars in 80's film "Scrooged", a spin-off of "A Christmas Carol", as a grouchy television producer that ruins Christmas.

“Scrooged” is a Christmas Classic

Drew Kolb, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2022
Junior Kayla Grontas poses in a knit dress with loafer Doc Martens in an aesthetic summer outfit.

Fashion Spotlight: Kayla Grontas

Drew Kolb, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2022
Students should have more time to travel between classes.

Cannot Load Photo OPINION: Class change should be longer

Tom Cloud, Journalist
October 19, 2022

Transgender Rights Activists Walkout in Protest Against Gov. Youngkin (R)

Drew Kolb, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2022
"House of Gucci" features the true and scandalous story of the murder of Maurizio Gucci.

“House of Gucci” showcases the tragic murder of Maurizio Gucci through film

Drew Kolb, Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2022
"Don't Look Up" is the film for our generation.

“Don’t Look Up” the Movie for our Current Generation

Drew Kolb, Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2022
Open Mic is hosted in the library every third Thursday of the Month.

Open Mic Brings Fun to the Library Every Third Thursday of the month

Drew Kolb, Managing Editor
March 24, 2022
Saturday, February 26 Fauquier High School will host the Young Writers' Workshop.

Young Writers’ Workshop Set to Take Place at FHS

Drew Kolb, Managing Editor
February 20, 2022
Spring/Summer collection 2021 from LRS, "American Stripe" Dress.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art reviewed

Drew Kolb, Viewpoints Editor
December 27, 2021
“I usually play a in an annual football game with my friends and watch the parade with my family. We also always have my Dad’s parents and his sister over for dinner and have the usual turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and all that stuff. Pretty much a stereotypical thanksgiving,” said Colin Ashby.

Thanksgiving traditions

Drew Kolb, Viewpoints Editor
November 25, 2021
Taylor Swift released “Red (Taylor’s Version)” on November 12.

Swift strengthens old songs in new album release for audience

Drew Kolb, Viewpoints Editor
November 19, 2021
One of Skye's college commit announcements included a post on her Instagram page.

Skye Corum

Drew Kolb, Viewpoints Editor
November 19, 2021
Freedom Riders visit FHS

Freedom Riders visit FHS

Drew Kolb, Viewpoints Editor
November 12, 2021
Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett released their 2nd studio album on September 30.

Bennett and Gaga Release second studio album: “Love for Sale”

Drew Kolb, Viewpoints Editor
November 11, 2021
With the new FCPS1 initiative through FRESH, students had the option to pick up fresh fruits in the cafeteria.

FRESH Presents Farm to School Week

Drew Kolb, Managing Editor
October 14, 2021
Josue's cross country teammates show their support.

Support for Josue

Drew Kolb, Managing Editor
September 30, 2021

FFA Club Update

Drew Kolb, Managing Editor
September 27, 2021
Anime Club meets in room 602 every Friday with advisor Kathleen Fowler.

Anime In Action

Drew Kolb, Managing Editor
September 27, 2021
Natalie in Art III 3-D working on her sketchbook.

Artist Spotlight: Natalie Phillips

Drew Kolb, Managing Editor
September 27, 2021
Directed by Ali Tabrizi, Seaspiracy, a documentary about overfishing, is now available on Netflix.

The Reality Behind the Seafood Industry, a “Seaspiracy” Review

Drew Kolb, Junior Viewpoints Editor
May 31, 2021
Adjusting to American culture, sophomore Abdul Aziz moved to Virginia from Bangladesh a year and a half ago.

Abdul Aziz: From Bangladesh to Virginia

Drew Kolb, Junior Viewpoints Editor
May 10, 2021
Freshman, Deanna Rowley

FHS Mask Fashion

Drew Kolb, Junior Viewpoints Editor
March 24, 2021
The Standardized Test for the Assessment of Reading (STAR Test) is required for all students to take each semester.

OPINION: STAR English Test, Necessary but Not Adequate

Drew Kolb, Junior Viewpoints Editor
March 15, 2021
Ms. Tapscott is wearing two of her favorite clothing items, scarves and a blue jean jacket.

Fashion Spotlight: Ms. Tapscott

Drew Kolb, Junior Viewpoints Editor
February 8, 2021
Rising COVID Cases Send FCPS Back to Virtual

Rising COVID Cases Send FCPS Back to Virtual

Drew Kolb, Junior Viewpoints Editor
December 11, 2020
Fauquier County students had the option to stay home, virtual, or go into school twice a week, hybrid.

Students Return to School on Hybrid Format

Drew Kolb, Junior Viewpoints Editor
December 1, 2020
Every Thanksgiving the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is held on 34th street in New York City.

A Day in the Life: Thanksgiving at Kolb’s House

Drew Kolb, Junior Viewpoints Editor
November 26, 2020
Fauquier High School athletes running on the track.

Winter Track and Field Update

Drew Kolb, Junior Viewpoints Editor
November 17, 2020
The cast of television show "Friends" wearing typical 90's fashion. A trend coming back into the fashion world for teens.

Fall Fashion Trends

Drew Kolb, Junior Viewpoints Editor
October 29, 2020
The information was polled from Instagram with 38 participants (62 percent voted no; 38 percent voted yes), Twitter with 28 participants (68 percent voted no; 32 percent voted yes) and the Falconer Website with 13 participants (67 percent voted yes; 32 percent voted no).

FHS Students Opinion on Returning to School

Drew Kolb, Junior Viewpoints Editor
October 9, 2020
"Keeping Up with the Kardashians" Comes to a Close

“Keeping Up with the Kardashians” Comes to a Close

Drew Kolb, Junior Viewpoints Editor
September 22, 2020
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Grace Jones is a freshman at FHS. She says that one if her fashion icons is Lily Rose Depp. Grace likes to be creative with her style.

Fashion Expansion

Drew Kolb, Junior Viewpoints Editor
September 18, 2020
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