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FSS 2nd Floor Renovation
Friends Select Upper School Will Expand to New Three Parkway Building
Emmy Squared’s “Roni Supreme” and Vodka sauce pizzas. When ordered, Emmy Squared pizza is delivered within an hour warm and fresh, as if it was ordered at the restaurant.
Visiting Philly Pizza Spots: What’s Your Favorite?
Locking In: Where Do Students Study in School?
Locking In: Where Do Students Study in School?
Sights on Site: FSS Artists Featured in Exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences
Sights on Site: FSS Artists Featured in Exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences
People hang a poster off of their balcony with the slogan “Love Hurts,” (A play on words showing support for Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.)
Go Birds!! The Eagles Parade from the Friends Select Student Perspective
Miles Lesser '26 hitting in the batting cages at Marian Anderson Rec Center. Miles spends multiple days a week working on his swing as he prepares for the college recruiting process.
The Anderson Monarchs: Combining Sports, Community to Create a Family
People hang a poster off of their balcony with the slogan “Love Hurts,” (A play on words showing support for Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.)
Go Birds!! The Eagles Parade from the Friends Select Student Perspective
A New Way of Teaching Responsibility: Athletic Uniforms
A New Way of Teaching Responsibility: Athletic Uniforms
Leveling the Playing Field: Addressing Inequality in Girls' Sports
Leveling the Playing Field: Addressing Inequality in Girls’ Sports
Trust the Process No More: Why the 76ers Need a New Beginning
Trust the Process No More: Why the 76ers Need a New Beginning
Sights on Site: FSS Artists Featured in Exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences
Sights on Site: FSS Artists Featured in Exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences
Arcane Season 2: More Than The Sum of its Parts?
Arcane Season 2: More Than The Sum of its Parts?
Winter Concert Review
Winter Concert Review
Filmmakers and Moviegoers are Suffering, It’s Streaming’s Fault
Filmmakers and Moviegoers are Suffering, It’s Streaming’s Fault
Unpacking K-Dot’s “GNX”
Unpacking K-Dot’s “GNX”
Pacific Rim: Action and VFX Done Right
Pacific Rim: Action and VFX Done Right
25 Students Weigh in on AI Use at FSS
25 Students Weigh in on AI Use at FSS
Social Justice Week: Our Experiences
Social Justice Week: Our Experiences
Splitting the Difference: The Argument for Both Gendered and Gender Neutral Bathrooms
Splitting the Difference: The Argument for Both Gendered and Gender Neutral Bathrooms
A New Way of Teaching Responsibility: Athletic Uniforms
A New Way of Teaching Responsibility: Athletic Uniforms
A view from Dún Laoghaire Harbour, Dublin, Ireland.
Photo Series: The Ireland Trip
Frankly Falcon: How Does Fss Prepare You for College
Frankly Falcon: How Does Fss Prepare You for College
Scott Aaronson '24
Photo Series: Varsity Baseball
Podcast: The Breakdown Ep. 1, Philadelphia Eagles
Podcast: The Breakdown Ep. 1, Philadelphia Eagles
Sistah’s Chat: The Podcast, Deneen Young on the Need for Affinity Space for Young Black Women at PWI’s
Sistah’s Chat: The Podcast, Deneen Young on the Need for Affinity Space for Young Black Women at PWI’s
Crossword: Valentine's Day
Crossword: Valentine’s Day
Crossword: How Much Do You Know About Animals?
Crossword: How Much Do You Know About Animals?
Crossword: Global Top Artists 2024
Crossword: Global Top Artists 2024
Crossword: Disney/Pixar Movies
Crossword: Disney/Pixar Movies
Crossword: Musical Artists
Crossword: Musical Artists
Friends Select Student News Media

The Falcon
Friends Select Student News Media

The Falcon
Hannah Sieg

Hannah Sieg, Staff

Hannah Sieg is a senior at Friends Select School and is enrolled in the journalism class. She is interested in studying gender in the newsroom and sports journalism. She plays on the soccer, basketball, and softball teams. Hannah’s hair is NATURALLY blonde (don’t listen to the haters). 

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FSS Students on Best Pizza in Philly

FSS Students on Best Pizza in Philly

Hannah Sieg
April 14, 2020

Order delivery or pickup to support local pizza shops during Covid-19!

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Image Courtesy of FSS Flickr

Varsity Boys Basketball Undeterred by Injuries

Hannah Sieg
February 18, 2020

Despite injuries and the loss of two graduated seniors, the Friends Select Varsity Boys Basketball team pulled out three league wins, the most since the 2003-2004 season. Going into the 2019-2020 basketball...

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Free Use Image Courtesy of Flickr

Wellness Lunches Support Student Mental Health

Hannah Sieg
February 18, 2020

Group wellness lunches provide a check-in on students’ mental health and general well-being. Students from each grade are required to attend wellness lunches, and lunches are divided into smaller groups...

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Hidden Spaces at FSS

Hidden Spaces at FSS

Dean Wang, Justin LaBrusciano, and Hannah Sieg
January 27, 2020

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Fall Sports by the Numbers

Fall Sports by the Numbers

Hannah Sieg
November 17, 2019

This infographic illustrates the number of students who play each fall sport. This information was provided by Bill Klose, the athletic director, and one player from each team. This infographic was...

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Norman Bayard Joins FSS from GFS

Norman Bayard Joins FSS from GFS

Hannah Sieg and Justin LaBrusciano
October 16, 2019

Norman Bayard, the new Upper School Dean of Students, previously held positions as Dean at Khepera Charter School, Dean of Students at Sankofa Free Academy Charter School, and Lower School Dean of Students...

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