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LIBBYJANEDESIGN OFFERS CUSTOM made, personalized dog collars such as this one decorated with flip flops. The small business was launched from FaceBook by school security officer Mrs. Carlson and has exploded into a successful small business that also donates to the SPCA.

Carlson creates love through dog collars

May 11, 2020

"I love when clients send me pictures of their dogs wearing the collars I made. It makes me happy knowing I can make something that brightens everyone's day," Carlson said.

CARE BY COMMUNITY leadership workshop staff celebrate the success of their most recent event. The workshop had a positive effect on the underprivileged children within the community.

CBC spearheads new leadership workshop

May 7, 2020

Falcon students hosted the first ever Care by Community (CBC) Leadership Workshop at Cooke Elementary Sc...

ROMAN SENATORS MURDER Julius Caesar before he could, they believed at the time, become a dictator. The date of his murder is now known as the Ides of March.

March brings new methods, bits of mayhem and madness

March 27, 2020

As with every new month, there is history to look back upon and ponder. The month of March is no e...

CHS DECA MEMBERS kick off the weekend at the State Leadership Conference at the Oceanfront's Virginia Beach Convention Center. Participants competed against students from over 150 schools, hoping to become one of the top nine finalists in their [respective] category.

DECA brings home gold at state leadership conference

March 13, 2020

Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) is an organization that is focused on preparing students for careers in various business an...

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF Something in the Water Robby Wells speaks during the community discussion at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Information regarding programming and logistics was presented to the public.

City council releases new information, Something in the Water

March 11, 2020

As the second annual Something in the Water festival approaches, more news has trickled out to include various venues, learning days through...

THE CONCEPT OF Daylight Saving Time undergoes many changes in the law before the newest addition added in 2007. Benjamin Franklin, however, was the first to notice the discrepancy and suggest a change.

Daylight Saving time springs ahead

February 27, 2020

Ben Franklin, the centerpiece of the $100 bill, is known for many of his inventions and ideas. However,...

BEACH BUDDIES FITNESS week gives special needs students a chance to experience fitness activities, as well as interact with other students in the school setting. As the club expands and interest grows, the opportunities the club creates for these students is immeasurable.

Beach Buddies fitness week brings out hidden athleticism

February 27, 2020

The Beach Buddies Organization will hold student "integration days" where students with special needs can further interact with club me...

FAMED MAFIA BOSS Al Capone sends his men to do his 'dirty work' during the Valentine's Day Massacre. Many believe that Prohibition and 'mobs' or 'gangs' led to the massacre.

February, a factually fascinating month

February 21, 2020

In January we gave readers a few bits and pieces that the month has offered over time. So, for all...

SENIOR KONRAD FREISCHLAG pulls a cart of recycled items to be transported to a recycling center. This was the first round of drop-offs for the school in the NexTrex Recycling Challenge.

Sailing Club embraces new recycling challenge

February 14, 2020

“We each have a duty to leave our community and our world a better place than we found it,” Clark said.

THERAPY DOG LEROY Brown visits a club meeting for the Children of the King's Daughters (CHKD) hospital to show the love and affection he provides to children at the hospital. Leroy Brown is just one of the therapy dogs that is certified to be around these children.

Therapy dog ‘Leroy Brown’ visits CHKD club

February 13, 2020

The Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (CHKD) club is one of the newer clubs at the school, sponsored by math teacher...

FASHION STUDENTS HIT the stage this week to practice their routines for the upcoming show. Students and faculty alike have given their time to countless rehearsals and fittings to make this year's show another success.

´Fashion in Film´ showcases iconic movie styles

February 4, 2020

This year’s theme for the school's annual fashion show is “Fashion in Film: Style on the Silver Sc...

THE MONTH OF January marks not only new beginnings and a chance to start over, but proves to be a notable time of year throughout history. Good or bad, January has seen births, deaths and historical events.

January marks several historical events, the good, bad and ugly

January 29, 2020

We are now fully enveloped into the first month of the new year, as well as a new decade. But, before ...