• All students: Make sure to check StudentVue in August for class schedules.
  • Students return to school on Tuesday, August 26.
  • Cox Camps will be held throughout the summer for various sports & activities. Call for more information.
  • CHS students, faculty, and staff, have a safe and restful summer.
  • Graduation will be held on Sat. June 14, @ the VBCC @1 p.m.
  • The Jr./Sr. Prom will be held on Saturday, June 7, from 7-10 p.m. @ the 57th St. Wyndham Hotel.
  • Seniors: MANDATORY graduation practice will be Monday, June 9, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center at 10:30 a.m.
  • Senior Day will be held on Friday, June 6; this is the last day seniors must attend school.
  • SOL testing will take place Tuesday, May 27 - Friday, May 30. The test & adjusted schedule can be found on the CHS website.
  • The school's newest type of sports- banquet, referred to as the ESPY's, will be held on Wed, June 11. More information to follow.
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The student news site of Frank W. Cox High School

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Olivia Peterson

Olivia Peterson, Student Life Editor

Junior Journalism III student

I play both Basketball and Softball here at Cox. This is my third year doing Journalism here. My favorite subjects in school are History and Biology.

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THE BOYS LACROSSE team looks to score against opponent Ocean Lakes. The Falcons took over the game with a 15-2 win.

Boy’s Lacrosse looks forward to repeat regional championship

Olivia Peterson, Student Life Editor
May 6, 2024
ST. PATRICK'S DAY ushers in the annual Yuengling Shamrock marathon, bringing droves of people into the city. Shades of green and gold were seen as far as the eye could see.

Annual Shamrock race runs through Oceanfront, St. Patrick’s Day

Olivia Peterson, Student Life Editor
March 21, 2024
PHOTO PORTRAITS REPRESENT realistic views and nuances of the human face. This portrait was created and sent, as part of the Memory Project, to a child in Ukraine in 2017.

Annual Memory Project encourage student creativity

Olivia Peterson, Student Life Editor
March 11, 2024
THE FALCONS SOFTBALL team warms up pre-game before their first scrimmage of the spring season. The Falcons , again, beat the Salem Sun Devils and plan to build on their most recent success.

Winter sports season end, bring warm weather and spring sports

Olivia Peterson, Student Life Editor
February 21, 2024
STUDENTS DISPLAY THEIR love during the spirit week prior to the annual CHKD Love Run. Students and staff were asked to wear red and pink to show their spirit for both the school and the community fundraising event this weekend.

“Spread the love” spirit week set to hit the halls

Olivia Peterson, Student Life Editor
February 9, 2024
JUNIOR SOPHIA SHUPERT locks in just before she attempts to pole vault. Shupert has been pole vaulting since her freshman year and finds it keeps her mind steady.

Indoor Track team moves swiftly to finish line

Olivia Peterson, Student Life Editor
January 25, 2024
YEARBOOK STAFF JUNIOR editors River Aman and Ashytyn Ricks concentrate on their Chromebooks in order to perfect their spreads. Both girls have been on the yearbook staff for two years.

New year brings new “hidden” yearbook theme

Olivia Peterson, Student Life Editor
December 21, 2023
GIRLS BASKETBALL CELEBRATED their victory against Maury High School in their first scrimmage last week. The team went on to win their second scrimmage as well against Portsmouth Christian.

Girl’s basketball welcomes new coaching staff

Olivia Peterson, Student Life Editor
December 4, 2023
FALCON FALL BALL softball players huddle in the dugout before one of their practices. The girls are putting in the extra work in hopes of more "buy-in" during the spring season.

Softball offers extra opportunities; “Fall Ball” season

Olivia Peterson, Student Life Editor
November 2, 2023
ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL Science students saw sea creatures up close and personal in underwater walk through. This was only one of many exhibits the students were able to see from above.

Advanced Placement Biology and Environmental Science students visit the VB Aquarium

Olivia Peterson, Student Life Editor
October 31, 2023
THE GIRLS CROSS country team competes against other schools at one of their meets. Several of the girls moved on to the state championship.

Cross Country “runs” their way to regionals

Olivia Peterson, Student Life Editor
October 24, 2023
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
SENIOR WYATT WILSON shoots a free throw as teammate junior Ben Nacey battles for the rebound. Wilson went on to make the shot putting Falcons in the lead.

Playoff contender Falcon Boy’s Basketball may go all the way

Olivia Peterson, Student Life Editor
January 17, 2023

Students “turn over a new leaf” for the new year

Ethan Casey and Olivia Peterson
January 6, 2023
PREVIOUS "TALON" YEARBOOKS detail previous years' events and happenings. It's a secret as to what this year's 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
ESPORTS RAPIDLY GAINS momentum and is growing in numbers across the country. Now, universities and colleges offer scholarships for their Esports teams and there are also viable career paths in the industry.

E-Sports comes to CHS, growing extracurricular activity across the country

Olivia Peterson, Sports Editors
November 22, 2022
BEACH DISTRICT GIRLS basketball teams competed against each other in a team camp at the end of October. The games were hosted by Kellam High School and gave the girls an opportunity to play pre-season.

Girls basketball attends pre-season play, Beach District Schools

Olivia Peterson, Student Life Editor
November 9, 2022
FALCON STUDENTS RUSH to use their phones and send messages before the bell rings to start class. STudents then know that phones and bags should be put away.

New phone policy, procedures from teacher perspective

Olivia Peterson, Student Life Editor
October 18, 2022
FALCON SOFTBALL PLAYERS meet as a team during a home game last season. The team is working toward bringing progress from last season to "Fall Ball" using mindful activities as a catalyst.

New approach to coaching, hits softball field

Olivia Peterson, Student Life Editor
October 4, 2022
SENIOR SHANE CIOLFI shows his creative style in a shirt that he made himself. The shirt also displays the logo that represents his brand.

Fashion journey may begin career

Olivia Peterson, Student Life Editor
September 19, 2022
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