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The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

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Helene held the position of News Editor for The Falconer.

Helene Burch, News Editor

Hello, I am Helene Burch! I am a senior, this is my first year working with the Falconer, and I am the News Editor. I have always loved writing, so during my sophomore and junior year, I participated in classes dedicated to writing research papers, AP Seminar and Research. I wanted a chance to do what I loved in my senior year, so I joined journalism. My other hobbies include horseback riding and listening to music. Currently, I work as a babysitter for two three-year-olds on asynchronous instruction days. I hope to study journalism in college and continue it as a career in the future.

Everything by Helene Burch
Senior Meghan Harrington has been playing softball since she was five. She's looking forward to her team at Princeton University.

Seniors Take on Sports Seasons

Helene Burch, News Editor
May 10, 2021
The newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" is a moving series about healing after the death of Captain America, life surviving trauma, and living as an African American man near the stars and stripes.

Latest Marvel Series Provides New Perspective on Humanity

Helene Burch, News Editor
May 10, 2021
In our community, students and businesses are dealing with hate crimes every day.

Hate Reaches Rural Virginia

Helene Burch, News Editor
May 10, 2021
Lined on every page of Ms.Gibson's bible are photos of her loved ones. This newspaper cut out shows her family member, Marian Yates. Gibson fondly remembers the ice cream truck and the local general store on Frytown Road.

The Survival of Oliver City

Helene Burch, News Editor
May 10, 2021
The pandemic has caused shame about contracting COVID-19, making it hard to seek help and tell loved ones.

Shame Clouds COVID-19

Helene Burch, News Editor
May 10, 2021
FHS will be implementing a 1:1 student-to-device program starting this week.

1:1 Student:Device ratio coming to FHS

Helene Burch, News Editor
April 8, 2021
NoVA Vaccine Hunter and FHS Librarian Mary Jo Sears uses her resources to help others make vaccination appointments.

Cannot Load Photo A NoVA Vaccine Hunter Making a Difference

Catherine Smith, Managing Editor
April 7, 2021
BTS' new song "Film Out" provides a gentle, maybe even sad, listen.

“Film Out” of BTS is Calming and Full of Theories

Helene Burch, News Editor
April 7, 2021
Cheerleading Competiton season kicked off this past weekend at FHS.

Competition Cheer Season Springs into Action

Helene Burch, News Editor
March 15, 2021
The Warrenton Hunt will be holding their Point-to-Point race on March 13 and 28, upholding a two-hundred-year-old sport.

Warrenton’s Point-to-Point Races

Helene Burch, News Editor
March 8, 2021
This week seven FHS students will compete in the Virginia DECA State Leadership Conference.

DECA State Leadership Conference

Helene Burch, News Editor
March 2, 2021
Scholarships are an important way to save money on college costs.

Senior Scholarship Information

Helene Burch, News Editor
February 27, 2021
Students will have the option to return to school four days a week after Spring break.

FCPS Moves to Four Days a Week of In-Person Instruction After Spring Break

Helene Burch, News Editor
February 27, 2021
Join the Library's Black History Month poetry celebration, open until February 28 at 12 p.m.

Black History Month Poetry Event

Helene Burch, News Editor
February 27, 2021
At FHS COVID-19 continue to be reported.

FHS COVID-19 Cases Continue to be Reported

Helene Burch, News Editor
February 23, 2021
Freshman Jake Heston Miller

Humans of Fauquier

Helene Burch, News Editor
February 19, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine is being distributed throughout North America, including in Fauquier County, Va.

New COVID-19 Vaccine Center

Helene Burch, News Editor
January 28, 2021
Former President Donald Trump faces an impeachment trial for the second time.

Former President Faces Second Impeachment Trial

Helene Burch, News Editor
January 26, 2021
Pro-Trump rioters descended on the Capitol building during the ceremonial counting of the Electoral votes.

Timeline of the Pro-Trump Riots

Helene Burch, News Editor
January 6, 2021
Governor Ralph Northam's new restrictions will be in effect starting Monday and will last until January 31.

Governor Ralph Northam Issues New COVID-19 Restrictions Starting Monday

Helene Burch, News Editor
December 11, 2020
Historians suspect the first Thanksgiving took place to make an alliance between the Wampanoag and Pilgrims.

Thanksgiving: A Day of Tradition and History

Helene Burch, News Editor
November 26, 2020
At the entrance to The Falcon Sports Spot, Principal Kriag Kelican officially opens the field with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The Falcon Sports Spot Grand Opening

Rachel Singleton and Helene Burch
November 23, 2020
November 19 concludes the FHS FFA and, partners, Florida Indian River Group's annual fruit sale.

FHS FFA Annual Fruit Sale

Helene Burch, News Editor
November 12, 2020
Cheering for a worlds level team, All-Star Cheerleader Ryleigh Shackelton is flying in a partner stunt.

Devastastion, an Athletic Injury

Helene Burch, News Editor
November 12, 2020
The 46th presidential race has come to an end, with Joe Biden as the winner.

Former Vice President, now President, Joe Biden Won the Popular Vote

Helene Burch, News Editor
November 8, 2020
Virginia has voted Democratic in the 2020 Presidential race.

Virginia’s Votes Show a Democratic Majority

Helene Burch, News Editor
November 4, 2020
Students all over Fauquier County have been working virtually, but on November 9 some students will be returning to in-person, classroom, instruction.

What to Expect as FCPS Schools Reopening

Helene Burch, News Editor
November 1, 2020
Nov. 9: FCPS1 Reopening Plan

Nov. 9: FCPS1 Reopening Plan

Helene Burch, News Editor
October 20, 2020
"The Social Dilemma" sounds an alarm about social media to the world.

“The Social Dilemma”, a chilling realization about social media

Helene Burch, News Editor
October 11, 2020

Update on Suspicious Death Causing Lockdown

Helene Burch, News Editor
October 9, 2020
FCPS Re-Opening Update

FCPS Re-Opening Update

Helene Burch, News Editor
October 9, 2020
Ban on TikTok Updates

Ban on TikTok Updates

Helene Burch, News Editor
September 24, 2020
Reported right is internment camp and left is detention center in Kumukusa'erxiang, Makit County, Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang, China

Spark for Debate: “Mulan” Cultural Cleansing & Communism

Helene Burch, News Editor
September 24, 2020

Underclassman Picture Day Information

Helene Burch, News Editor
September 22, 2020

3rd FHS “Falcon Flyer” Summary

Helene Burch, News Editor
September 21, 2020
"Notorious RBG" passing

“Notorious RBG” passing

Catherine Smith and Helene Burch
September 18, 2020
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