• November 29Orchestra's winter concert will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 19, featuring a guest artist from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
  • November 29Underclass course/elective selection: come to the gym during One Lunch during the week of Monday, Dec. 11- Friday, Dec. 15.
  • November 29Thursday, December 21, will be an adjusted dismissal day for all students and staff.
  • November 29Good luck to all winter teams an athletes as they enter their regular seasons.
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Samantha Radford

Samantha Radford, Editor-in-Chief

Junior Journalism III student

Hi, my name is Samantha Radford. I am an Editor in Chief for the Falcon Press Newspaper here at Cox High School. I enjoy writing, spending time with my family, and going to the beach.

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ORCHESTRA TEACHER MR. Fields and his Chamber Orchestra members performed at the Virginia Music Educators Association Conference in November. According to some of the seasoned members, the venue was familiar and they felt comfortable in their surroundings.

CHS Chamber Orchestra quartet members perform, prestigious Virginia Music Educators Association Conference

Samantha Radford and Jake Colucci
December 4, 2023
JUNIOR CLARA COLEMAN donates blood for the annual Red Cross CHS Blood drive with the help of Virginia US History and Key Club Sponsor Ms. Faircloth. Im really grateful that I have the opportunity to do this, Coleman said.

[Photo] Key Club, Red Cross sponsor annual blood drive

November 21, 2023
NEWEST TEACHER OF the Year (TOY) Jessica Van Veenhuyzen awaits the announcement as to who will be the next TOY. Van Veenhuyzen, also known as Mrs. Fun , is the CHS Art teacher, runs the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) and is the co-sponsor for the Junior Class.

Mrs. “Fun” soars to victory, Teacher of the Year

Samantha Radford, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2023

Letters to Editor: Social Emotional Learning: productive, pointless or somewhere in between

Samantha Radford, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2023
MRS. VAN VEENHUYZEN and her National Art Honor Society (NAHS) students participate, as they do every year, in the annual Bra-ha-ha Awards Show and Auction on Friday, October 13. As NAHS was tasked with making a bra based on a pun, the idea of making a Dracula-inspired bra came alive.

“Bra-cu-la” bra provides spooky Halloween atmosphere, Bra-ha-ha annual event

Samantha Radford, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2023

Letters to the Editor: AI Chatbots and ChatGPT: tool or crutch for students?

Samantha Radford, Editor in Chief
September 28, 2023
GIRLS LACROSSE TEAMS battled it out at home last night when the Falcons took on on the Cavaliers of Princess Anne High School. The game itself was played in effort to gain support for the Go4TheGoal Lace Up 4 Pediatric Cancer Game. The team made a $100 donation and would like to thank everyone for their contributions, Keating said.

CHS hosts Lace Up 4 Pediatric Cancer game, girls lacrosse

Samantha Radford, Student Life Editor
April 7, 2023
FALCON FORUM KEYNOTE speaker Brandon McCall shows the same excitement he generated when he spoke to hundreds of students earlier in the day. “This is one of the coolest schools Ive ever been to, McCall said.

Falcon Forum keynote speaker Brandon McCall discusses leadership skills, any given day

Samantha Radford, Student Life Editor
March 30, 2023
JUNIOR DESIREE BURTON (left) recently earned an award through her service with the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) organization and was praised by her Advanced Placement United States History teacher Mrs. Faircloth. I only hope to pave my own way in the world and continue their examples of where hard work and perseverance can lead. Burton said.

Historian in the making, Daughters’ of the American Revolution

Samantha Radford, Student Life Editor
March 21, 2023
FALCON STAGE CREW readies themselves before the One Act 5A competition on Friday afternoon. Cast and crew paused for a moment to take a breathe before heading off to Salem High School for the VHSL One Act SECTIONAL competition.

Falcons Stage Crew “crushed” the competition,VHSL One Act Sectional Competition

Samantha Radford, Student Life Editor
January 23, 2023
SENIOR WILLIAM BIBEAU, one of many who joined guitar club over the past few years, shows his talent during last years Talent Show. Guitar club welcomes all who enjoy playing or would like to learn how to play the guitar.

Guitar club doubles participants, headlining talent show

Samantha Radford, Student Life Editor
January 18, 2023

[Video] Students “turn over a new leaf” for the new year

Ethan Casey and Olivia Peterson
January 6, 2023
STUDENTS AT CHS share their plans for the holiday break. Whether they celebrate Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, or another holiday, Falcons plan to enjoy their time off with family and friends.

Students share winter break plans

Samantha Radford, Opinion Editor
December 20, 2022
JUNIOR RACHEL HOLROYD takes a picture beside the total board. This years goal was to make 1,200 bagged lunches in 60 minutes, which they happily surpassed.

#Lunchbag assists families in need, annual event

Samantha Radford and Ethan Casey
December 19, 2022
STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS film a spirit day announcement video to advertise the week on social media. Seniors Evan Ruddock (left) and Erin Bailey (middle), along with other SCA members show off their ugly sweaters.

Winter spirit days announced, celebrating Holiday break

Samantha Radford, Opinion Editor
December 14, 2022
JUNIOR REX LEMMON nourishes his body after giving a pint of blood to American Red Cross. The blood given by CHS students will help those who need it in the community.

[Photo] Key Club saves lives, annual blood drive event

November 14, 2022
SOPHOMORE CHRIS WARD takes a recess after having his blood taken. The annual CHS blood drive was a huge success in which many students volunteered their time to help the community.

Key Club saves lives, annual blood drive event

November 14, 2022
MRS VAN VEENHUYZEN and her AP,II, and Core Art students visited William and Marys Muscarelle Museum last week before Thanksgiving break. Students had the privilege to learn printmaking by professional printmaker Stephen Prince (pictured far right).

Distinguished artist Steve Prince inspires art students, William and Mary Muscarelle museum

Samantha Radford, Opinion Editor
November 28, 2022
NATIONAL ART HONOR society (NAHS) students completed the long awaited Library Art Mural after five years of it labeled under construction. The mural gives the library a more old-fashioned atmosphere that Falcons can gaze upon as they complete their class work or utilize the librarys more modern additions.

Library art mural showcased after five years

Samantha Radford, Opinion Editor
October 28, 2022
THE FALCONS TRY to sack the Patriots quarterback. The Patriots were trying to get the ball to the Falcons end zone.

[Photo] Senior’s last home game includes win against rival First Colonial

October 25, 2022
BOTH TEAMS SWITCH the offensive and defensive lines. They are starting new plays of the game.

[Photo]

COFFEE SHOP STUDENTS plan to deliver sweet treats to all that order from their Halloween candy delivery service. Candy such as Whoppers, Starbursts, and lollipops, will be delivered by October 28.

Coffee Shop goes shopping,candy delivery

Samantha Radford, Opinion Editor
October 20, 2022
SCA HOSTED ITS annual Boo Bash event last night for local trick or treaters. to put on the annual Boo Bash. Seniors (left to right) sophomore Leena Harkin and seniors Lizzy Goldstein and Amelia Keck put time and effort into continuing the tradition and to keep everyone that attends safe and happy.

Boo Bash guaranteed tricks and treats, boo bash “trunk or treat”

Samantha Radford, Opinion Editor
October 20, 2022
CLASS OF 2023 senior float won best design during the Homecoming half-time parade. Their float was decked out in the seniors outer space theme.

Grades compete for winning title, float building competition

Samantha Radford, Opinion Editor
October 15, 2022
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