• April 1The Counseling Office's annual Career Fair will be held all day on Wednesday, April 9.
  • March 24Spring Break will be the week of Monday, April 14- Friday, April 18.
  • March 24Falcon Track heads to first competition at Salem High School on Wed., April 2.
  • March 2Good luck to all spring sports athletes as they enter their season.
  • March 2Congratulations to Falcon wrestlers for back to back state championships.
  • February 21Key Club's Annual Blood Drive will be held on Friday, March 14.
  • September 1All students will attend conduct assemblies on Thursday, Sept. 5, throughout the morning.
  • September 1Open House for parents, teachers and students will be Wed, Sept. 4, at 5 p.m.
  • August 19No school for students, faculty, or staff on Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day.
  • August 19Good luck to all fall athletes as they move into their seasons.
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THE DISPLAY SHOWCASES the insignia and seal of the mother association of the Spanish National Honor Society. The signature colors include red and gold.
Spanish National Honor Society holds annual induction ceremony
Sydney Haftel, Student Life Editor • April 1, 2025
GIRLS AND BOYS LACROSSE volunteered last weekend to work shifts during the 54th Annual Shamrock Marathon in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Players provided water and cheered on the runners as they competed for first place.
Sea of green floods Oceanfront, Shamrock Marathon
Reagan Cho, Student Life Editor • March 25, 2025
MRS. ERSKINE'S 2A Dual Enrollment English class reads their College Readiness books for the first 20 minutes of class. Later in the week, students will begin their infographics, showcasing the knowledge they gained from their chosen book.
Upcoming seniors choose AP Literature or Dual Enrollment English
Serenity Lango, News Editor • March 17, 2025
TIKTOK SOCIAL MEDIA platform came off of a one day ban once President Trump took office in January. China does own the successful social media platform and it remains to be seen if it will be banned once again.
The Fate of TikTok
Hayden Cummings and Chris Prettyman • March 10, 2025
Sports
MARCH MADNESS KICKS off with the first slate of games on Thursday, March 20. This tournament lasts approximately a month.
March brings the madness
Conner Worth, Sports Editor • March 21, 2025
CHS VARSITY BASEBALL players line up in anticipation behind the backstop before the annual Iron Falcon Challenge. Boys are split into teams to complete a variety of fitness competitions; Team Gray won this year.
Falcon varsity baseball looks to regain titles
Conner Worth, Sports Editor • February 26, 2025
CHS FALCON GYMNAST flips off the beam as a finisher to her routine. The team has been practicing all year to perfect moves like this one.
Falcon Gymnastics ends season with major win
Maya Fahy, Arts & Entertainment Editor • February 18, 2025
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JUNIORS SHANE CIOLFI, Michael Hillier, and Aidan Bruehl bring teachers down to a more personal level, asking them what should have been "rapid-fire questions." Ciolfi, Hillier, and Bruehl weren't sure if the staff interviewed actually knew what the concept of "rapid-fire" truly means as most answers gave more information than necessary.

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HEAD COACH DALTON Head stands next to senior Parker Tillery awaiting for the next matchup. Tillery placed highest, earning second place in the tournament.

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SENIOR ERIN BAILEY reflects proudly on the many memories and accomplishments she has made at Cox. Bailey has enjoyed being a leader in the classroom and on the dance floor.

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THE BOYS AND Girls "on the couch" meet in the wing to talk about this week's most important Falcon topics. Topics included were spring sports, college decisions, and the start of senior games.
SOPHOMORES SYDNEY HAFTEL and Rose Holland sport their matching navy blue sweaters paired with blue jeans. Sydney's french braided hair has been seen more often in the CHS hallways.
THE BOYS ON the Couch line the podium just as the back-to-back state championship wrestlers did this past weekend. The boys decided to show their audience the Falcon pride they have for all of the sports programs.
BOYS AND THE Couch returns this week with the most up-to-date information in the "Nest". (left-right) Seniors Grace Lindauer, Erma Bailey, Max Palmerton, and Hudson Bartley discuss everything from last week's "Snowmageddon" to rescheduled state championships to the beginning of spring sports.
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April is in bloom as Spring showers come around.
April’s Spotify playlist embraces spring showers, upbeat tunes
Elena Istina, Multimedia Editor • April 1, 2025
THE MONTH OF March brings students out of hibernation mode and back into the light. With the promise of longer days and warmer weather. this playlist shouts perfection.
March Spotify playlist offers more welcoming, mellow songs
Elena Istina, Multimedia Editor • March 4, 2025
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February Spotify playlist shines in shades of pink and red
Elena Istina, Multimedia Editor • February 3, 2025
JANUARY MARKS NEW beginnings for those who want a "glow up" of sorts in their life. The sunrise, which symbolizes the start of a new day, perfectly symbolizes beauty and upbeat tunes to start the year out right.
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THE FOOD REVIEW squad synchronizes bites of assorted bread at the Nawab restaurant. Junior Jacob Palmerton and sophomore "The General" enjoyed their bread so much that they decided to order more.
NAWAB offers Indian cuisine, spices included
Maxwell Palmerton, Editor-in Chief • March 24, 2025
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Journalism students develop "Bird's Eye View", student run podcast
Journalism students develop “Bird’s Eye View”, student run podcast
Matt Goodman/Cole Ludford, Multimedia Editor • September 17, 2024

  Welcome to the newest addition to the Falcon Press Online News site, home to all things CHS. Staffers recently added a podcast,...

Humans of CHS
ENGLISH 11 TEACHER Mrs. McGovern presents the agenda of the day to her class. McGovern encourages knowledge and one of her specialties is teaching critical reading skills.
SENIOR CONNOR WARREN cradles the ball as he moves toward the goal. The Falcons worked around the Kellam Knights defense for a shot on target.
SENIOR DELANEY MCCONNELL celebrates senior night at her final home meet. The Lady Falcons gymnasts, along with McConnell, looked toward finishing the season with positivity and the dream of going to the state competition at the beginning of March.
HEALTH AND PE II and Driver's Education teacher Mr. Ingram informs students about safety on the roads in one of his 10th grade classes. He pushes his students to drive safely for the sake of themselves and others.
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