• September 17Good luck to all fall athletes as they continue regular season play.
  • September 6Report cards for 1st quarter 4x4 students will be available on Friday, September 27.
  • September 6Falcon Forum will now be held in November...stay tuned for details.
  • September 6Homecoming Week will be Monday, October 14 - Friday, October 18.
  • 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.
  • August 19Students return to school on Monday, Aug. 26.
  • August 19Welcome back teachers and staff, Monday, August 19.
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SCA CONNECTED HIGH school students competed in a hula hoop race as one of the featured games of the night. Students will take what they learn back to their home schools to show their peers what they learned about about leadership in their community.
Citywide SCA Olympics brings students together, leadership
Maeve McCormack, Student Life Editor • September 19, 2024
FALCON STUDENTS PACKED the "Nest" last week to show their spirit and cheer on the home team. The "Nest" fell off during COVID and is making a comeback this season.
Falcon's soar into "Nest", bring spirit back
Hunter Thatch and Kalli McIlravy • September 13, 2024
SENIOR ELLIE BUFFKIN struts in her beautiful red prom dress on the CHS stage. Prom dress shopping isn't always easy; however, many of the different styles are often admired for their elegance and variety.
Senior prom's Masquerade Ball theme shows students' elegance, mystery
Ally Belote and Christine Powers • June 6, 2024
E-SPORTS SPONSOR MR. Duggan (left) and the E-sports team celebrated their 2nd place win at the state competition. As the team held the trophy, they were overwhelmed by their accomplishment as the team has only been in existence for three years.
CHS E-sports team makes state championship play
Ethan Casey, Sports Editor • May 24, 2024
Sports
SOPHOMORE DANIELLE MANOR sets the pace in the two mile meet against the First Colonial Cross Country team. The Falcons turn it up to take the lead.
Falcon Cross Country runners prepare for upcoming meet
Sydney Haftel, News Editor • September 18, 2024
FALCON GIRLS VOLLEYBALL huddles to discuss strategy in their recent match against First Colonial High School. The game plan they created led to a 3-1 victory.
CHS Girls Volleyball takes down former state champions First Colonial
Jacob Palmerton and Hudson Bartley • September 13, 2024
FALCONS GATHER AROUND junior Jiwan Mack to celebrate his touchdown during the second half of the game. The boys came back for the win in the end, now boasting a 2-0 record.
Falcons dominate Bayside Marlins, second win of season
Braden Lyons and Hank Brown • September 11, 2024
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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.

Falcons wrestling ends season with the state 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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SENIOR DAVID HARTWELL dribbles a futsol ball in preparation for the upcoming season. Hartwell's successful soccer career has given him the opportunity to play at the collegiate level in the fall.

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Student Life
AP STAT AND Pre-Calc teacher Mrs. Noe sits at her desk and reflects on the day. "Although teaching can be overwhelming, " Noe said. "It's well worth it."
THE BOYS ON the Couch discuss the most important events around the school. In one of the first vodcasts of the year, the boys look comfortable in their surroundings.
VETERAN VODCASTERS SENIORS (left to right) Max Palmerton. Erma Bailey, Grace Lindauer and Blake Heselius enlighten students with insight into the school's events. Check out the weekly vodcast or our Boys on he Couch series to learn about all things Falcon.
THE BOYS ON The Couch crew prepares for their final video of the year. They have enjoyed making these recap videos throughout the year.
A&E
SEPTEMBER'S SPOTIFY PLAYLIST features songs that creates fall vibes. Scan the Spotify code to listen to September’s playlist for the beginning of autumn.
September’s Spotify playlist brings mellow Autumn vibes
Elena Istina, Spotify Editor • September 12, 2024
INCOMING THESPIANS AND "plebe parents" create projects to represent new inductees' interpretations of Alexander Pope's quote: “Act well your part; there all the honor lies.” According to senior Billy Westra, this is one of the most important activities the annual event offers.
Thespians prepare for inductions; "Plebe Day"
Erin Horan, Student Life Editor • May 16, 2024
SENIOR ATTICUS LEWIS finishes his artwork for his final presentation for the Governors School for the Arts(GSARTS). Lewis decided to base his project off of Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, Frankenstein, in which he created Frankenstein's son.
GSART seniors prepare for final presentations
Samantha Radford, Editor-in Chief • April 22, 2024
ORCHESTRA STUDENTS SLAYED various student competition who attended OrlandoFest last weekend. Along with the numerous awards Orchestra won, they were also able to visit and enjoy Disney World, home of Mickey Mouse.
CHS Orchestra attends OrlandoFest, bring home high accolades
Samantha Radford, Editor-in Chief • April 16, 2024
Opinion
SENIORS BLAKE HESELIUS (right) and Max Palmerton discuss their winning Hibachi meal at Shogun. Teppanyaki chefs cook food right in front of customers.
"Foodies" review returns, hibachi style
Maxwell Palmerton and Blake Heselius • September 16, 2024
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Prom dieting: helpful or harmful?
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RING DANCE STYLES such as the brand Faviana bring the latest style trends to Ring Dance this season. Each year there are a plethora of different styles ideas that are seemingly the perfect fit.
Ring Dance's "Enchanted Forest" breaks down thematic style
Ally Belote and Christine Powers • April 24, 2024
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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
Aubrey Swain performed in the Governor's School Spring Showcase last year as a sophomore. Swain has immersed herself in all things theater.
SENIOR ALEX DAVIS directs a Beach Buddies meeting, one of the many clubs he is involved in. He is looking forward to working with the Beach Buddies club this school year.
SENIOR KATIE SAGER reflects on her high school career over the past four years. Sager will begin her next chapter at the University of Virginia in the fall.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Mrs. Meekings returns from a Beach Buddies field trip with student Maggie Shirley. Meekings has been involved in Beach Buddies since she went to the school.
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