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April Poland smiles with her joyful theatre students.

Falcon Fresh Faces: April Poland

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Will Jenkins graduating from Shenandoah University in 2025.

Falcon Fresh Faces: Will Jenkins

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New gym coach and driver's ed instructor Sabrina Phillips shows excitement for the upcoming year.

Falcon Fresh Faces: Sabrina Phillips

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Austin Evans is ready to bring science to students' desks.

Falcon Fresh Faces: Austin Evans

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Assistant Princial Brousse settles into his new role at his desk, ready to lead with purpose.

Falcon Fresh Faces: Meet FHS New Assistant Principal, Mr. Brousse

Jim Raines speaks at the May 2024 graduation ceremony.
Live From the Lawn: Graduation at Jiffy Lube
Clara Compton, Editor-in-Chief

Jiffy Lube Live has gone from being the hot spot for summer concerts to now hosting all three Fauquier County high school graduation ceremonies....

News
FHS Welcomes New Assistant Principal, Nick Brousse
Gavin Fried, News Editor
Paul Reynolds sits at his desk.
Fauquier Faces Decline in Staff
Naomi Weber, Staff
Kelican Field prior to renovations for the expected turf field.
New Turf Field Expected
Maggie Arnold, Editor-in-Chief
Features
Dr. Sara Ansteatt stands proudly showing her excitment to join the science department at FHS.
Falcon Fresh Faces: Sarah Ansteatt
Lela Hutt, Staff

Dr. Sara Ansteatt is a first-year chemistry teacher in Fauquier High School...

Krista Burkhart smiles with her two boys on the first day of school.
Falcon Fresh Faces: Krista Burkhart
Hollyn Brown, Staff
FHS math teacher Polyn Ean showing off what his classes are working on.
Falcon Fresh Faces: Polyn Ean
Elizabeth Berman, Staff
Austin Evans is ready to bring science to students' desks.
Falcon Fresh Faces: Austin Evans
Caylee Hunt, Staff
Lifestyles
Nina Woodside flaunts her trendy, white linen skirt paired with her blue and white striped tube top.
Summer Fashion Trends for 2025
Clara Compton, Editor-in-Chief
Young Life campers enjoy a day in the sun.
Flying into Summer— Fauquier Falcons Go To Camp
Zuzu Lang, Staff
Sophmore Vivienne Noel shops for dorm essentials.
Buy or Bye Dorm Essentials
Elizabeth Sirene, Staff
Entertainment
“KPop Demon Hunters”: Flashy and Fearless, or Dramatically Overrated?
Hannah Raad, Editor-in-Chief
Despite being a bad movie by traditional metrics, "A Minecraft Movie" delivers an extremely fun viewing experience.
The Minecraft Movie, a Hilarious Disaster
Charles Hargrove, Viewpoints Editor
"Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead" is a beautifully somber album which ties in 5 new tracks that are perfectly integrated.
Ariana Grande’s “Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead” is an Emotional Addition to her Discography
Maddie Shreve, Staff
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Viewpoints
The new P.E. make-up policy has proven effective in simplifying the make-up process for both students and coaches.
Gym Make-Up Policy: Too Strict?
Caleb Sharp, Staff

With the start of the 2024 fall semester, the Physical Education (P.E.) class at Fauquier High School (FHS) introduced a modification to its...

The new and improved Switch 2's design was recently announced.
Is the Switch 2 Going to be Worth the Price?
Hayden Case, Staff

Nintendo has its community outraged with the release of the Switch 2. This release will have a heavy impact on the prices of games and consoles...

Sports
FHS volleyball team celebrates their accomplishments after a game.
No Replacement for the Girls Varsity Volleyball Team
Kaitlynn Gray, Staff
Aliana Hawkins playing hard during her game.
Athlete Spotlight: Aliana Hawkins
Vivienne Noel, Staff
Dr. David Ferguson shakes hands with senior Dylan Donner and his mom on senior night.
Senior night, Commemorating the Senior Athletes
Charlee Talomie, Staff
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April Poland smiles with her joyful theatre students.
Falcon Fresh Faces: April Poland
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Will Jenkins graduating from Shenandoah University in 2025.
Falcon Fresh Faces: Will Jenkins
Jesse Hall, Staff
New gym coach and driver's ed instructor Sabrina Phillips shows excitement for the upcoming year.
Falcon Fresh Faces: Sabrina Phillips
Charlotte Martin, Staff
Assistant Princial Brousse settles into his new role at his desk, ready to lead with purpose.
Falcon Fresh Faces: Meet FHS New Assistant Principal, Mr. Brousse
Hannah Raad, Managing Editor
Principal David Ferguson showing his positivity with a bright smile.
Principal Ferguson’s First Year
Audrey Gwennap, Staff
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Viorica Dudash, Staff
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