• June 22Cox Camps will be held throughout the summer for various sports & activities. Call for more information.
  • 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.
  • May 7The school's newest type of sports- banquet, referred to as the ESPY's, will be held on Wed, June 11. More information to follow.
  • April 11Best of luck to all spring sports student-athletes as they continue in their regular season play.
  • September 1All students will attend conduct assemblies on Thursday, Sept. 5, throughout the morning.
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
The student news site of Frank W. Cox High School

Falcon Press News
Elyse Unger

Elyse Unger, Editor-in-Chief

Senior Journalism III student

I write about a variety of topics, but I most enjoy making videos and reviews for local businesses in Virginia Beach. I participate as a member of Leadership Workshop staff, a Quill and Scroll Honors Society, Science National Honors Society, and National Honors Society member, and I am a Varsity Field Hockey Captain. I will be attending and playing field hockey at Davidson College in North Carolina next fall.

All content by Elyse Unger

“One Lunch” returns, student opinions on the new schedule vary

Elyse Unger, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2023
MEMBERS OF NEWLY developed CHS business Key To The Heart placed third overall at Stihl "Shark" Tank event. "I can't wait to use this opportunity to advance our business and to see how far we can actually take our ideas," senior Cassie Carbonneau said.

Entrepreneurship class takes ideas to the next level, “STIHL Tank”

Elyse Unger, Editor-In-Chief
April 6, 2023
JUNIOR MEGAN ALLMAN loves the beach and wants to protect our oceans. "I am excited to be a part of this organization and to help keep our coastal waters clean," Allman said.

Surfrider Foundation Club finds CHS, students involved in community

Elyse Unger, Editor-In-Chief
March 22, 2023
NEW TO THE small business scene, "Session" offers a superior vibe with great eats. This is the perfect spot to listen to music, as well as unwind with a casual brunch with friends.

“Session”, a groovy, local brunch spot offers good eats and beats

Elyse Unger, Editor-In-Chief
February 10, 2023
JUNIORS GIANNA VISCONTI (left) and Evelyn Johnson (right) love SZA's new album SOS. They agreed the best song on the piece is definitely "Low."

Falcon students listen to current, favorite tunes

Christine Powers and Elyse Unger
January 27, 2023

Winter pep rally brings holiday, school spirit to student body

Amelia Keck and Elyse Unger
January 3, 2023
GIFTING THIS HOLIDAY season seems easier with this gift guide. These updated miniature Ugg slippers are on many peoples' wish list this year.

[Photo] Holiday gifting guide gives ideas, more traditional and practical gifts

Cassie Carbonneau and Christine Powers
December 15, 2022
SENIOR LAUREN MARKS assembles trendy jewelry for her small business MadeByLaurennn in her office at home. She has spent hours in this creative space to construct new ideas for her business.

Small town passion turns into small business, MadeByLaurennn

Elyse Unger, Editor-In-Chief
November 28, 2022

Class of 2023 graduates five sets of twins in June

Elyse Unger, Editor-In-Chief
October 19, 2022
VTFT STUDENTS SNOOZE the day away. Pajama day is a school favorite for staying comfortable in class.

[Photo] Homecoming spirit days return to Nest

Amelia Keck, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2022

CHS welcomes new teachers

Claire Moorehead and Elyse Unger
September 20, 2022
SENIOR GIRLS WEAR colorful dresses for the first day of school. Girls try to out-do one another to make a statement for the new year.

[Photo] Fall Fashion comes ‘back to school’

Amelia Keck, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2022
LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP COUNCELORS perform a "Despicable Me" themed skit. These skits introduced a problem that the delegates help to solve.

Leadership Workshop returns to face-to-face,Triple R Ranch

Amelia Keck, Mia Michaud, and Elyse Unger
May 16, 2022
VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY players leave their mark on teacher and coach Mr. Hahn's classroom. The team gathered to paint their ceiling tiles after school in the Art room.

Junior Ring Dance fundraiser, painting ceiling tiles for teachers

Amelia Keck and Elyse Unger
March 18, 2022
VTFT STUDENTS AND Coffee Shop workers prepare to learn just how Shorebreak creates their variety of pizzas. The restaurant's chefs taught all students how to prepare some of their secret ingredients.

VTfT and Coffee Shop combine with local business, Shorebreak Pizza field trip

Elyse Unger and Amelia Keck
February 25, 2022
BOYS AND GIRLS swim teams warm up before their upcoming meet. The team is constantly working to achieve the high bar set by previous Falcon swimmers.

Girls and boys swim return, face tough competition

Elyse Unger, Sports Editor
December 20, 2021
AP BIOLOGY STUDENTS observe animal behavior at the Virginia Beach Aquarium. They learned about tropical and local aquatic animals.

AP Biology students visit aquarium; VBCPS dives back in to field trips

Elyse Unger, Sports Editor
December 8, 2021
SENIORS TRADITION REQUIRES each sports season are announced one by one, walking hand and hand with their family. Seniors from football, cheer, and dance were all recognized.

Senior night annual tradition honors: Falcon football, cheer, dance

Elyse Unger and Morgan Lynch
November 15, 2021
SENIORS FIELD HOCKEY players celebrate their last home game as Lady Falcons. Families, friends, and teammates helped to put together the annual 'Senior Night' celebration.

Lady Falcon Field Hockey celebrates seniors

Elyse Unger, Sports Editor
October 22, 2021
SOHPOMORE KATE HOBBS kicks off the game against Salem High School last week. The JV team ended game with a 24-8 win.

Sophomore, Kate Hobbs, newest female football player

Elyse Unger, Sports Editor
October 8, 2021
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