• August 19Make sure to check all updates in Falcon Press Online and the Talon Yearbook.
  • August 19Good luck to all fall sports teams as they enter their seasons.
  • August 19Students return to school on Monday, August 25.
  • July 22All students: Make sure to check StudentVue in August for class schedules.
  • June 22CHS students, faculty, and staff, have a safe and restful summer.
  • June 4Graduation will be held on Sat. June 14, @ the VBCC @1 p.m.
  • June 2The Jr./Sr. Prom will be held on Saturday, June 7, from 7-10 p.m. @ the 57th St. Wyndham Hotel.
  • June 2Seniors: MANDATORY graduation practice will be Monday, June 9, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center at 10:30 a.m.
  • May 28Senior Day will be held on Friday, June 6; this is the last day seniors must attend school.
  • May 19SOL testing will take place Tuesday, May 27 - Friday, May 30. The test & adjusted schedule can be found on the CHS website.
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Sydney Haftel

Sydney Haftel, News Editor

I am a sophomore in Journalism II. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, listening to music, and spending time with my friends. I am also a part of the yearbook staff, the track and field team, and Girl Scouts.

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FALCON'S FIRST-EVER "Spring Fling" invited students from the school's Beach Buddies club and students with special needs from schools throughout VBCPS to experience their own Ring Dance/Prom experience last week. The event was held in the gym and included a DJ, games, plenty of room to dance. and a photobooth

‘Spring Fling’ debut takes off, shows inclusivity, positivity

Hadley Fugate and Sydney Haftel
May 28, 2025
THE DISPLAY SHOWCASES the insignia and seal of the mother association of the Spanish National Honor Society. The signature colors include red and gold.

Spanish National Honor Society holds annual induction ceremony

Sydney Haftel, Student Life Editor
April 1, 2025
SOPHOMORES SYDNEY HAFTEL and Rose Holland sport their matching navy blue sweaters paired with blue jeans. Sydney's french braided hair has been seen more often in the CHS hallways.

Photo Gallery: Campus chic blossoms with springtime

Sydney Haftel and Hadley Fugate
March 17, 2025
FRESHMAN GIRLS SPORT a newer trend that includes black and white striped patterns in either tops or bottoms. New spring trends include cool color palettes that ease the transition from heavy layers to warm weather wear.

Photo gallery: Spring brings new fashion trends

Sydney Haftel and Hadley Fugate
February 3, 2025
FRESHMAN CLAIRE RADFORDDFORD heads to class with her fashionable Stanley and cozy UGG slippers. She is also sporting wide leg sweatpants, which are a popular fashion trend in the colder months.

Photo gallery: Fashion evolves as seasons change

Sydney Haftel and Hadley Fugate
December 18, 2024
EXCITED PARENTS FILM their children singing and dancing along to the princess performance. The princesses and bounce castles were a hit this year.

VA Cupcake Festival supports CHKD, third consecutive year

Sydney Haftel, News Editor
October 25, 2024
CHS ART STUDENTS examine a topography map in the aquarium. As they observe, they will be jotting down future reference points.

Art students visit Virginia Beach Aquarium

Sydney Haftel, News Editor
October 9, 2024
SOPHOMORE DAISY KRIZ shows off her cozy outfit that will keep her warm in the upcoming colder months. Her shoes, the Adidas Campus's, have been very popular recently.

Fall fashion seen throughout the halls

Hadley Fugate and Sydney Haftel
September 24, 2024
FALCON GIRLS CROSS country runners sprint across the start line as the gun goes off to sound the beginning of the race. Student athletes will kick off the 2024 cross country season next week.

Falcon Cross Country runners prepare for upcoming meet

Sydney Haftel, News Editor
September 18, 2024
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