• 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
Erin Bailey

Erin Bailey, Editor-in-Chief

Senior Journalism IV Student

 

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Tragedy strikes residential Great Neck community, category EF3 tornado

Tragedy strikes residential Great Neck community, category EF3 tornado

Erin Bailey, Editor in-Chief
May 20, 2023
FALCON ORCHESTRA PLAYED at the famous Carnegie Hall venue in New York City after months of preparation and fundraising prior to the trip. Orchestra director Mr. Fields prepared his students to play in one of the most famous musical venues in the world.

Falcon Orchestra takes on Carnegie Hall, performance to remember

Erin Bailey, Editor in-Chief
April 21, 2023
FALCON ORCHESTRA MEMBERS rehearse for their upcoming performances led by director Mr. Fields. Orchestra will have the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York in the spring.

Falcon Orchestra chosen for national stage, Carnegie Hall bound

Erin Bailey, Editor in-Chief
April 3, 2023
BEST OF COX contestants celebrate the completion of the 25th annual event. They are proud to be part of the legacy.

‘Best of Cox’ and the annual fashion show collaborate, comeback of traditions

Erin Bailey and Cassie Carbonneau
March 31, 2023
COQUETTES DANCE TEAM turns on stage during jazz routine. The Coquettes hosted the first ever VBCPS dance team showcase.

Coquettes host first ever Virginia Beach dance team showcase

Erin Bailey, Editor in-Chief
January 23, 2023

Journalism’s Falcon Press student newspaper recruits, a day in “the classsroom”

Erin Bailey, Editor in-Chief
December 9, 2022
LADY FALCON FIELD hockey team brings home their 5th back to back state championship win, bringing them to 24 total state titles. The girls hold up five fingers to represent their five consecutive titles.

Lady Falcon field hockey team achieves greatness, five consecutive state titles

Erin Bailey, Editor in-Chief
November 17, 2022
SENIOR ERIN BAILEY stands united with her students from Green Run elementary school post dance class. The students learned about important life skills to become successful.

“Dancin’ for Success,” impacting children’s education

Erin Bailey, Editor in-Chief
September 26, 2022
THE BLUE ANGELS jet sets the scene for the annual NAS Oceana Air Show. These F/A-18 Super Hornets are flown by some of the greatest pilots the Navy has to offer.

NAS Oceana Air Show signals return of the Blue Angels flight squad

Erin Bailey and Michael Hillier
September 19, 2022
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[Photo] New traditions include combined effort, “Best of Cox”

Amelia Keck, Student Life Editor
May 10, 2022
JUNIORS ALLI KASSIR (left), Olivia Harriman, (middle) and Amelia Keck represented the Class of 2023 at the Oceanfront's annual Shamrock Marathon last year by volunteering their time. This year, all three will return as volunteers, lending their time and effort to a necessary and fun 51st Anniversary race.

[Photo] Shamrock Marathon turns Oceanfront green

Claire Moorehead, Student Life Editor
March 22, 2022
JUNIORS ALLI KASSIR (left), Olivia Harriman, (middle) and Amelia Keck represented the Class of 2023 at the Oceanfront's annual Shamrock Marathon last year by volunteering their time. This year, all three will return as volunteers, lending their time and effort to a necessary and fun 51st Anniversary race.

[Photo] Shamrock Marathon invites volunteers, supports local causes

March 13, 2023

Falcons and Cavaliers plan 18th annual CHKD Love Run

Erin Bailey, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2022

Best local fish tacos search ends at “Bros”

Erin Bailey, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2022
ART TEACHER EXTRORDINAIRE Jessica Van Veenhuyzen received the Secondary Art Teacher of the Year last weekend for her continuous excellence in and out of the classroom. Van Veenhuyzen is known for encouraging her students to take their art to a new level and all of the contests her students have won over the years are a testament to her stellar teaching.

Art Teacher Mrs. Veenhuyzen receives Secondary Art Teacher of the Year award

Erin Bailey, News Editor
October 20, 2021

SCA plans Homecoming spirit week, first since pandemic began

Erin Bailey, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2021
SENIOR KATIE GEN wins her tennis match against long time rival First Colonial High School. Gen's goal is to continue on with the team and win the coveted state championship.

Senior Falcon Katie Gen expresses determination, successful season ending

Erin Bailey, News Editor
May 27, 2021
FALCON ALUMNUS CAM Bailey reveals the secret he has kept for the past four year, as UVA's "Cav-Man" mascot. Bailey works at sporting events and is a crucial asset to the UVA community.

Alumnus Cam Bailey reveals as UVA’s mascot “Cav-Man”

Erin Bailey, News Editor
April 30, 2021
SENIOR TYLER POOLE prepares to serve the ball to the opposing team, hoping for an ace. Thus far, the boys have gone 5-1 this season.

Senior Falcon volleyball player Tyler Poole shares hope, a successful senior season

Erin Bailey, News Editor
April 1, 2021
FIRST BLOCK JOURNALISM students socially distance during class, while virtual students are live on screen. Students are becoming more adjusted to the new rules and regulations that have been put in place as safety precautions.

[Photo] Falcons live 'new normal' everyday

March 15, 2021
COQUETTE DANCE TEAM prepares for a halftime performance in 2019 before the pandemic. The team will show their award winning kick dance.

Coquettes dance squad participates as club, not a sport

Erin Bailey, News Editor
March 9, 2021
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