• February 21Key Club's Annual Blood Drive will be held on Friday, March 14.
  • February 21Students: login to Canvas for assignments, during "Snowmageddon" 2025
  • February 20Congratulations to Falcon wrestlers for regional win, 12 wrestlers move on to state
  • February 3February is African American History month; keep your eyes open for schoolwide displays and celebrations.
  • 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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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
All content by Elaina Hitchcock
VHSL RECENTLY AWARDED the Falcon Press newspaper 1st place in the state for the third year in a row.

[Photo] Falcon press news

Staff
December 6, 2013
SCHOOL OFFICE MANAGER Wendy Matthis will be honored by Mayor Will Sessoms this month.

[Photo] Matthis declared “Virginia Beach Lifesaver” by Mayor Sessoms

Staff Writer
February 25, 2014
SENIOR KALLI DARNELL interviews senior Isaiah Fenner about his favorite holiday tradition.

Beakspeak: what’s your favorite holiday tradition?

Bayli Cook, Kalli Darnell, and Elaina Hitchcock
January 4, 2014
SOPHOMORE ALEX BREWER rocks her white puffer vest with black leggings and tall brown boots.

[Photo] Hot winter fashions

Tyler Yopp, Staff Writer
January 13, 2014
JUNIOR MOLLY DODSON logs into the "Trio" app.

[Photo] “Trio” IPhone app brings the mash-up

Casey Smith, Features Editor
March 6, 2015
FLOWERS DELIVERED ON Valentine's Day make it that much 'sweeter.'

[Photo] He said… she said Valentine edition

Sarah Bryant and Kyle Kirby
February 15, 2014
SENIOR ELAINA HITCHCOCK horseback rides on the beaches of Vieques Puerto Rico for Spring Break.

[Photo] Spring Break destinations

Staff
April 16, 2015

Journalism: time to turn up recruitment

Elaina Hitchcock, Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2015
JUNIOR MOLLY DODSON logs into the "Trio" app.

JAMES "AARON" HARDWICK is the winner of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra's Outstanding Music Teacher's program.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra honors Orchestra teacher

Elaina Hitchcock, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2015
LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP STAFF convene in preparation for Leadership Workshop.

Leaders guiding future leaders

Elaina Hitchcock and Caroline Davis
March 5, 2015
JUNIOR MARGOT DAVIS waits for the VTFT city-wide symposium to begin.

Beach VTFT students prepare for internships

Elaina Hitchcock, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2015
COLLEGE FRESHMAN PANEL, 2014 graduates recently spoke to current seniors about college life.

[Photo] Guidance hosts the Freshman Alumni panel

January 12, 2015

NHS volunteers at preschool holiday party

Elaina Hitchcock, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2014
GERMAN TEACHER LARRY Becker shows students the true meaning of 'Krampus.'

Krampus visits german students

Elaina Hitchcock, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2014
JENNIFER LEE, TONY Class, and Wendy Matthis compile Thanksgiving baskets for distribution this week.

Spreading holiday spirit

Elaina Hitchcock, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2014
AN AMERICAN FLAG illuminates the Virginia Beach oceanfront during the holidays.

Holiday Lights at the Beach are back

Elaina Hitchcock, Editor-in-chief
November 6, 2014
Editorial Cartoon

[Photo] Academic support or academic "blocks"?

October 8, 2014
VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER: together.

[Photo] One program: two teams, together

Collin Sherman, Staff Writer
May 13, 2014
SENIOR SUZIE PILECKAS dives for a ball while playing for her club team.

Suzie Pileckas: an unexpected gamechanger

Elaina Hitchcock, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2014
NEW TROPHY CASES filled with past awards and achievements.

Cases of pride

Bayli Cook and Elaina Hitchcock
May 15, 2014
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Ring Dance 2014 contest video

Elaina Hitchcock and Kalli Darnell
February 14, 2014
FLOWERS DELIVERED ON Valentine's Day make it that much 'sweeter.'

SOPHOMORE ALEX BREWER rocks her white puffer vest with black leggings and tall brown boots.

WINTER SPIRIT WEEK 2014

Winter spirit week

Elaina Hitchcock, Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2014
Editorial Cartoon

[Photo] Video games positive vs. negative: letters to the editor

November 11, 2013

Field hockey trio stands the test of time

Elaina Hitchcock and Casey Smith
October 30, 2013
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