• September 15Underclassmen pictures will be taken in school on Thursday, Sept. 21, -Friday, Sept. 22.
  • September 11Monday, October 9, will be a staff day; schools will be closed for students.
  • September 11Homecoming week will be held the week of October 23 - October 28; stay tuned for more information.
  • August 25Best of luck this season to all fall sports teams and athletes.
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SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER Courtney Bennis introduces Griffin, a service dog in training under her care. Bennis and Griffin are taking a much needed break after a long day at school.
"Griffin" the service dog trains for future service
Olivia Peterson, Student Life Editor • September 22, 2023
A BLUE MOON lights up the night sky in one of its rare occurrences. While the moon does look blue in color, it is actually due to a persons optics and how one perceives color and light.
Blue Moons seen as optical illusions
Connor Worth, News Editor • September 21, 2023
SENIOR PEYTON WILSON celebrates alongside her VTFT internship class and cooperating teacher Ms. Bauer at Linkhorn Elementary. She wont be out of the classroom for long as she was granted a teaching contract with VBCPS after college.
VTFT seniors win VBCPS teaching contracts
Mallory Fisher, Managing Editor • June 2, 2023
Sports
FALCON GOLFERS CELEBRATE on the green after a hole-in-one. Junior Easton Hamrick was an integral player who helped his team take home the match win.
Falcon golfers chase regional and state titles
Christian Devlin and Kris Katabian • September 21, 2023
JUNIOR MAXWELL PALMERTON looks over his fantasy football squad deciding who to put on his team. I think my team is the best in the league, Palmerton said.
Fantasy Football gains momentum, new NFL season begins
Liam Flanary and Braden Lyons • September 19, 2023
FALCON FOOTBALL PLAYERS warm-up before their game Thursday against the Dolphins of Ocean Lakes. The boys were down three starters but still managed to pull off a 10-3 win.
Falcon football reels in Ocean Lakes Dolphins
Ethan Casey, Sports Editor • September 15, 2023
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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 werent sure if the staff interviewed actually knew what the concept of rapid-fire truly means as most answers gave more information than necessary.

Rapid fire questions take teachers to more personal level

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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.

Humans of Cox: February 2023 Edition

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SENIOR DAVID HARTWELL dribbles a futsol ball in preparation for the upcoming season. Hartwells successful soccer career has given him the opportunity to play at the collegiate level in the fall.

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Student Life
JUNES SPOTIFY PLAYLIST features songs geared toward warmer weather, sunshine, and student formals season. Scan the Spotify code to listen to Junes playlist, as well as playlists from the past school year.
June's Spotify playlist welcomes start of summer
Grace Collins, Managing Editor • June 2, 2023
SENIORS PARKER TILLERY (left), Joe McGowan and Michael Hillier give the ins and outs of their last month in high school. Stay tuned as they begin to wrap up their high school days and leave viewers with words of wisdom in the next few weeks.
Falcon Weekly Vodcast 2.0: Monday, May 15 – Friday, May 26
Michael Hillier, Editor-In-Chief • May 23, 2023
FALCONS SOPHOMORES CATHY Paulson (left), Maya Athey, Emma McCormack, and Annie Stephenson show their Ring Dance style. They each show off different popular dress styles this season.
Spring Prom and Ring Dance fashion styles show seasonal shifts
Cassie Carbonneau, Managing Editor • May 19, 2023
SEVERAL CLUBS THROUGHOUT the school showed teachers love during Teacher Appreciation Week. The Coquette dance squad was first to host their teachers with sandwiches from local fave, Taste Unlimited.
Student groups celebrate staff for Teacher Appreciation Week
Amelia Keck, Editor-in-Chief • May 18, 2023
A&E
AWARD-WINNING WORK showcases moving drawings of faces representing the Holocaust. Senior art student Keith Pezzella earned the second-place award with this emotional art piece.
Falcon artists sweep the Elie Wiesel Competition
Mallory Fisher, Managing Editor • May 9, 2023
FALCON STAGE CREW readies themselves before the One Act 5A competition on Friday afternoon. Cast and crew paused for a moment to take a breathe before heading off to Salem High School for the VHSL One Act SECTIONAL competition.
Falcons Stage Crew "crushed" the competition,VHSL One Act Sectional Competition
Samantha Radford, Student Life Editor • January 23, 2023
PREVIOUS TALON YEARBOOKS detail previous years events and happenings. Its a secret as to what this years theme will be and no one who is not on staff will know until June.
Yearbook newest theme, kept secret
Olivia Peterson, Student Life Editor • January 3, 2023
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Humans of CHS
SENIOR CADEN BARLEY plans to walk across the stage with this years graduating class later this afternoon. After coming to the school at the start of his senior year, Barley made his way to the top simply by involving himself in numerous activities.
Humans of Cox: June 2023 Edition
Alli Kassir, Student Life Editor • June 16, 2023
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Opinion
AI Chatbots and ChatGPT: tool or crutch for students?
AI Chatbots and ChatGPT: tool or crutch for students?
Staff • September 21, 2023
Daylight Savings Editorial
Permanent Daylight Savings; is it a good idea?
Staff • April 7, 2023
staff editorial cartoon
Vaping in school: a rising threat on student health
Staff • March 3, 2023
VALENTINES DAY SPREADS love and friendship in many ways; in this case, through food. Here is a recipe for a festive sweet treat: a heart shaped Valentines cake.
Valentine’s How To: make heart cakes, spread the love
Cassie Carbonneau and Mallory Fisher • February 13, 2023
NEW TO THE small business scene, Session offers a superior vibe with great eats. This is the perfect spot to listen to music, as well as unwind with a casual brunch with friends.
"Session", a groovy, local brunch spot offers good eats and beats
Elyse Unger, Editor-In-Chief • February 10, 2023
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