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The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

The Falconer

The pictured solar panels, shown in 1975, were installed as part of a project by the Department of Energy before being subsequently removed.
Group Proposes Adding Solar Panels to FHS Roof
Ali Patusky, Editor-in-Chief

In 1974, when solar power was in its early stages of development, FHS was a frontrunner in the implementation of the new technology. As proudly...

New FHS Principal Announced
Elena Carino, Staff
The Wastewater Treatment Plant that emits bad smells on to FHS campus.
"Unflushed Toilet" Smell: Students Complain of Treatment Plant
Rahath Miah, Staff
Students who fall into the top decile were presented with a certificate.
UPDATED: FHS Announces Top Decile Winners
David Achter, Editor-in-Chief
Students in Flower Design ll working on a vase arrangement.
Flower Design ll is a Blooming Good Time
Darely Sandoval, Staff

FHS offers many engaging classes, one of which is Floral Design ll, where students...

Gillian Hall shows off her beautiful and unique fashion style.
Fashion Spotlight: Gillian Hall
Elena Carino, Staff
While St. Patricks Day results in much fanfare in many parts of the country, Warrentons celebration was more limited among high school students.
Saint Patrick's Day is Falling Out of Fashion at FHS
Charles Hargrove, Viewpoints Editor
Flowers on the trees in the courtyard of FHS start to bloom as the warm weather rolls into Virginia.
The Spring Season is in Bloom
Elena Carino, Staff
The incredible cast of the Upgraded movie was the only good thing about this otherwise boring and run of the mill love story with an ending that flat lined.
"Upgraded" Never Really Takes Off
Bailey Hall, Staff
Games with Triple-A branding mean nothing in terms of quality today.
In Video Games, "AAA" Designation has Lost Its Meaning
Rahath Miah, Staff
A loaded shotgun waits to be used for a game of chance.
Buckshot Roulette Review
Caleb Mitchell, Staff


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An empty hallway, minutes after students are released from their too long school day.
School Days Should Be Shorter
Charles Hargrove, Viewpoints Editor

Students are required to be at school for just over seven hours, a period of time made even longer by after-school activities like sports and...

Students debate whether purple passes are needed or not.
Purple Passes are Beneficial to FHS
Darely Sandoval, Staff

Many think purple passes are annoying and useless, but, in reality, they are very much needed. Purple passes keep the teachers informed about...

Boy's Tennis Looks for a Fresh Start
Charles Hargrove, Viewpoints Editor
A FHS swimmer dives into the pool to start his race during a swim meet.
FHS Makes a Splash at State Swim Competition
Rahath Miah, Staff
The wrestling team made it to states with outstanding results.
Wrestlers Take the Competition to the Mat
Brianna McColl, Staff
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A basic way of showing how encryption and decryption works.
How to Better Secure Your Digital Life After the FCPS Cyberattacks
Jaden Cook, Staff
Ushers Super Bowl LVIII halftime show logo.
Ushers Halftime Super Bowl Performance
Mailee Perez, Staff
(From left to right) Donna Kelce, Ice spice, Jason Kelce, Ashley Avignone, Taylor Swift, Blake Lively, and more celebrate prior to the Superbowl in Las Vegas.
"Swifties" are making their way to a Touchdown
Hank Hethcote and Kat Crandall
The Ahsoka TV Show provides a fulfilling continuation to the stories of many characters within the Star Wars universe.
"Ahsoka" is Another Star Wars Hit
Charles Hargrove, Staff
The cafeteria is left bare following an extremely short lunch period.
FHS Needs Longer Lunches
Bailey Hall, Staff
An array of pastel-colored Stanley Cups belonging to students in the lunch room.
Should Students be Concerned About Stanley Cups?
Brianna Sandoval, Staff
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