• December 19SOL testing will take place Thursday, Jan. 9- Tuesday, Jan. 14. Watch announcements for the adjusted schedule.
  • December 19The annual #lunchbag community outreach initiative will be held on Wed., January 22, after school.
  • December 19Advanced Fashion's annual themed show, "Dressing through the Decades" will be Tuesday, January 14, in the auditorium.
  • December 19Students, faculty and staff return to school on Monday, January 6, 2025.
  • December 3Check out the many ways to help those less fortunate throughout the holiday season.
  • December 2Schools will be closed for Winter Break from December 23 -January 3 of next year!
  • December 2Good luck to winter athletes as they move into their new seasons.
  • November 12Course selections for grades 9, 10, 11 will take place during One Lunch the week of Dec. 9- Dec. 13.
  • October 21Senior night for fall sports, cheer and dance will be held on Friday, October 25, before the home football game.
  • October 21Congrats to the Falcon football team for their Homecoming win over the Tallwood Lions, 23-20 on Friday night.
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The student news site of Frank W. Cox High School

Falcon Press News
The student news site of Frank W. Cox High School

Falcon Press News
Senior Audra Chaffinch

Audra Chaffinch, Editor-in-Chief

Senior Journalism III student

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SENIOR KAITLYN PISTON receives the Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities award from Mayor Bobby Dyer. Piston showed great leadership skills and determination when planning the workshop.

Senior Kaitlyn Piston recognized, Buddies Helping Buddies workshop

Audra Chaffinch, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2020
SENIOR AINSLEY ISENHOUR shows her middle school partner how to make a quilt. The quilts will go to those in need sometime in March.

Operation Smile club visits VB Middle; makes quilts for those in need

Audra Chaffinch, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2020
NAHS STUDENTS RECEIVE an autographed photo from the Michael Kagan: I Was There When it Happened exhibit at the Oceanfront's MOCA museum last week. This particular photo is Kagan's rendition of NASA astronaut Leland Melvin.

NAHS visits Virginia MOCA, meets local artist

Audra Chaffinch, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2020
SENIOR ERIC MICHALS watches TikTok's on his "For You" page during a break in class. Students all around the school can be found viewing and creating these fascinating videos in between classes or during One Lunch.

TikTok takes over, downloaded by millions

Audra Chaffinch, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2020
THE STUDENT COUNCIL Associations at all three high schools work to support CHKD. "We really want to blow last year's goal out of the water" senior Love Run committee member Durant Parker-Ashe said.

[Photo] CHKD Love Run planning, full steam ahead

January 26, 2023
SOPHOMORES WILL BONDE and Abby Spear organize toys collected by the schools's Noble Teens organization. All toys will be distributed to children in need for the holidays.

Noble Teens present annual toy drive

Audra Chaffinch, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2019
SENIOR ALEX PEREZ drops off a toy in one of the Noble Teens' donation boxes, this one located outside of Mr. Horowitz's room. The goal is to fill each of these boxes to the brim by Thursday, Dec. 19, to have enough toys to donate to children in need.

THE CAST OF Silent Sky receives a standing ovation during the curtain call of their production last week. Falcon Stage Company will be producing Flowers for Algernon for their One Act Play competition on Saturday, Jan. 18. Come out to support!

Review: Falcon Stage Company presents Silent Sky

Audra Chaffinch and Alex Perez
December 4, 2019
SENIOR EMILY PRYCE shows off her dancing skills by performing a straddle jump. many The Student for Student Showcase brought out the many artistic talents students often do not showcase at school events.

Falcon Photography club presents Student for Student showcase

Audra Chaffinch, Editor-in-Chief
November 25, 2019
FALCON PRESS JOURNALISM II/III students find inspiration not only within the school, but also within the community. "The paper is a continuous work in progress and is ever-evolving," Tonelson said. "As long as we stay focused on presenting the school and community with more innovative and exciting information, we are doing our job."

Journalism’s Falcon Press wins consecutive national and state gold medal awards

Audra Chaffinch, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2019
STUDENTS AND TEACHERS build a bonfire that will be used to initiate the Homecoming week festivities on Monday. Teacher Mr. Kwiatkowski is monitoring the bonfire itself, while talking to students outside its perimeter.

[Photo] Bonfire kicks off Homecoming, spirit week

October 8, 2019
STUDENTS AND TEACHERS build a bonfire that will be used to initiate the Homecoming week festivities on Monday. Teacher Mr. Kwiatkowski is monitoring the bonfire itself, while talking to students outside its perimeter.

[Photo] Bonfire kicks off Homecoming, spirit week

Skylar Floyd and Zoe Floyd
October 8, 2019

FBLA recruits new members, reviving student interest in business

Audra Chaffinch, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2019
FALCONS STAND TOGETHER on the football field to honor the victims of the recent shooting. The students stood in silence for 12 seconds with posters to share their condolences.

We remember, #VBStrong

Audra Chaffinch, Arts & Entertainment Editor
June 4, 2019
NEXT YEAR'S NHS executive officers meet to prepare next year's activities. The new members have big plans and are excited to implement them in the fall.

National Honor Society elects next year’s officers

Audra Chaffinch and Ashley McGrath
May 2, 2019
A SCENIC JETTY on the coast of Leto Key, FL is photographed at sunset. Florida is a popular destination for many Falcons during Spring Break.

Spring Break comes to an end

Audra Chaffinch, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 24, 2019
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CURRENT FALCON TEACHERS wait patiently for their turn to share their story at Falcon Forum.

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MR. COX CONTESTANTS line up after their performances. The boys gave it their all the entire night, and they ended the successful show with the formal wear section.

[Photo] Racing 'fast and furious', Mr. Cox pageant

March 14, 2019
SENIOR KAVON "KJ" Jones (center) plans to attend Lynchburg College in the fall on a basketball scholarship. Jones signed his Letter of Intent, along with 20 other student-athletes on Wednesday morning in the auditorium during the National Signing Day event.

[Photo] Kavon James dribbles, shoots through senior year

February 14, 2019

VBCPS chooses three, ‘great dreams need great teachers’

Lindsey Hunt and Audra Chaffinch
February 7, 2019
VARIOUS STUDENT-ATHLETES gather in the auditorium to sign to their [respective] colleges for their chosen sport next fall. Parents, teachers, coaches, friends, and family were invited to join in the festivities.

[Photo] National Signing Day, athletes sign for future

Nyah Jana and Anna Merklinger
February 6, 2019
SOPHOMORE SHANE WHITNEY (195 lbs.) overshadows his opponent on the mat. The tournament took place at Kellam and included all VBCPS schools.

SENIOR DALTON LoALBO (152 lbs.) takes the mat in his defensive stance to continue his match. The Falcons competed in the Beach District tournament this past weekend.

[Photo] Falcon wrestlers compete, place in Beach tournament

January 8, 2019
JUNIOR IAN BALIK (160 lbs.) quickly overtook his rival. Balik controlled the mat with his skillful methods.

SENIOR DALTON LoALBO (152 lbs.) stopped to catch his breath in between rounds. The Falcons were on their top game at the competition.

SENIOR DALTON LoALBO (152 lbs.) got caught in the action during this intense round. He held his own against the cutthroat Lions.

SENIOR DALTON LoALBO (152 lbs.) holds his own against the tough competition. The boys suffered a hard loss against the Tallwood Lions.

JUNIOR IAN BALIK (160 lbs.) dominates the mat against his competitor. The team fought hard against Tallwood at the tournament.

SOPHOMORE AUSTIN MANNING (132 lbs.) started out strong in the beginning of his match. The boys great effort and determination was very apparent.

SOPHOMORE WES SCHLEMMER (138 lbs.) uses great strategy and quick movement to surprise his competitor. The young athlete quickly pinned his opponent and took the win for his match.

SENIOR DALTON LoALBO (152 lbs.) takes the mat in his defensive stance to continue his match. The Falcons competed in the Beach District tournament this past weekend.

[Photo] Falcon wrestlers compete, place in Beach tournament

Isaiah Franqui and Nate Unger
January 8, 2019
SENIOR BASKETBALL PLAYER Kavon James makes his way down the court during one the games overtime periods. James and the team played and beat the Princess Anne Cavaliers.

SENIOR JORDAN LEWIS shows assertive defensive moves toward a rival Princess Anne varsity player. The boys took the lead during overtime, winning by just one point.

SENIOR SOUTH TRIMBLE runs to set up defensively during the game against Princess Anne. The Falcons won 81-76 in the second overtime on Tuesday, December 11.

[Photo] Falcon boys basketball, defeats PA Cavaliers

Isaiah Franqui and Nate Unger
December 14, 2018
DIVE TEAM MEMBER completes a complicated maneuver during a meet. The dive team competed against high schools throughout Virginia Beach.

[Photo] Winter sports preview, looking good for Falcon athletes

Anna Mason, Features Editor
December 12, 2018
GET INTO THE holiday spirit with these five favorites. These movies have been hits since the day they came out, and are sure to impress any audience.

Editors’ choice: watch top five holiday movies

Audra Chaffinch, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 10, 2018
THE GIRLS HUDDLE up to discuss their next play during a time out. They have had a successful season with a 17-6 record.

Lady Falcon volleyball face Chantilly Chargers at state championship

Audra Chaffinch, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 16, 2018

Honor code revisited, fair or unfair

Audra Chaffinch and Lindsey Hunt
November 8, 2018
JUNIOR JORDAN ESTES holds her check for scoring well on lone her AP exams last year. NMSI awarded approximately 50 students these checks yesterday at a ceremony in the auditorium.

[Photo] NMSI offers incentives for AP exams

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November 2, 2018
SENIOR CAPTAIN JOSE Benjumea prepares to serve the ball. Benjumea has been the team's starting libero for four years.

SENIOR CAPTAIN BRAD

FALCON STAGE COMPANY students in mRs. Machay's upper level theater class will attend a major competition next weekend. These students were chosen based on previous performances.

Falcon Stage Company asked to compete in major competition

Audra Chaffinch, Features Editor
September 27, 2018

Recent updates made to campus

Audra Chaffinch and Lindsey Hunt
September 24, 2018
PRINCIPAL DR. KELLY spoke to faculty, staff, parents, and those who donated time, effort and resources to the "epic" ground breaking of the Falcon Wing.

Groundbreaking progress begins on the “Wing”

Audra Chaffinch, Features Editor
September 20, 2018
SENIOR MERRICK GESSLERS shows off his 80s style for decade day!

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