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The Falcon

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The Falcon

Lower school Bennett Compost assembly
Earth Month: Much More Than a Month
Grace Salmon May 21, 2026

Every April, people around the world celebrate Earth Month as a time dedicated to environmental awareness and action. It began with Earth Day, first celebrated on April 22,...

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How Do Cognitive Biases and Social Pressures Influence Our Decisions?
How Do Cognitive Biases and Social Pressures Influence Our Decisions?
Maya Dagli May 21, 2026

When individuals make decisions, there are often internal and external factors that influence their choices and thought processes. These internal and external factors are...

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Maia Weintraub '21 OLY meets with Friends Select students during a recent visit.
Where Are They Now? Four Standout Friends Select Alumni
Bode Wild May 21, 2026

Many graduates of Friends Select School have become very successful in their careers, including CEOs, Olympic athletes, mayors, and entrepreneurs. This article examines the...

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Nature in Philly
Nature in Philly
Harshil Bhatia June 3, 2026

Philadelphia is a city known for its sports, music, and history, among other things. Many residents and visitors alike walk around, often...

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Winter Crossword
Winter Crossword
Grace Salmon January 9, 2026

The Effects of Social Media on High School Athletes
The Effects of Social Media on High School Athletes
Harshil Bhatia May 20, 2026

As social media becomes increasingly influential and dominant in our lives, high school athletes need to learn to manage not only physical pressure...

The Salary Cap Problem in the MLB: Why There Might Be Very Little Baseball in 2027
The Salary Cap Problem in the MLB: Why There Might Be Very Little Baseball in 2027
Miles Lesser May 15, 2026

By spending a staggering $748,947,207 over just two seasons, the Los Angeles Dodgers have turned financial dominance into on-field results, winning...

Mural painted by Tamara Vidal in spring 2021. Photo provided by John Myers.
Finding My Place: From Paris to Philadelphia
Sohane Delabroy June 3, 2026

Introduction by John Myers My name is John Myers, and I am the ELL teacher here at Friends Select School. I’ve been teaching English as...

Mural painted by Tamara Vidal in spring 2021. Photo provided by John Myers.
Finding My Place: A Short Thought on Adaptation
Luca D’Angelo June 3, 2026

Introduction by John Myers My name is John Myers, and I am the ELL teacher here at Friends Select School. I’ve been teaching English as...

Mural painted by Tamara Vidal in spring 2021. Photo provided by John Myers.
Finding My Place: A Vietnamese Student Navigates Friends Select
Duc Tran June 3, 2026

Introduction by John Myers My name is John Myers, and I am the ELL teacher here at Friends Select School. I’ve been teaching English as...

Why School Should Start After 9:00 a.m.
Why School Should Start After 9:00 a.m.
Maya Dagli June 2, 2026

Every morning, we are expected to wake up early just to make it to school on time. This is really difficult, and I often find myself jumping...

Joely Kaplan
Joely Kaplan
Co-Assistant Editor

Joely Kaplan is a Sophomore at Friends Select. Joely came to FSS at the beginning of 9th grade. She is the Co-Assistant Editor of the Falcon and Co-Leader of Admissions Ambassadors Club. In her free time...

Jaylen Hylick is a senior at Friends Select and plays Basketball for the school. Jaylen has been at Friends Select since 11th grade.

Noah Rice is a senior at Friends Select School. He has attended Friends Select School since 9th grade. Noah was a member of the Friend Selects JV Basketball Team since his 10th grade year and a member...