Duc Tran ‘26  I was a member of the Healthcare track. In SJW, I learned a lot of interesting things like how to perform CPR and first aid correctly from Rae Asbridge. I also had a crazy time at the...

Social Justice Week is a week-long, student-led exploration of a topic. With assistance from staff and faculty, students will have guest speakers, field trips, projects, debates, etc. This school year,...

Kit Kat: Jessica Li ‘27 and Abby Davenport ‘27 “Have a break, have a Kit Kat!” This catchy slogan was first invented in 1958, twenty-three years after the candy was created. The British company...

Just in time for the start of the 2024-25 school year, at least 13 U.S. states, including Pennsylvania, have passed laws or policies restricting phone usage in schools. Pennsylvania allocated millions...

What are some movies/music/books/TV shows (ideally summer-themed, summer vibes) that you’d recommend people check out over the summer? Sam Goldwert I’ll admit I am still making my way through...

What have been some of the best moments or classes this school year? Sam Goldwert A highlight of mine has been my history classes this year. I’ve really enjoyed U.S. History a lot more than...

The 23-24 school year was only the second year under the updated Upper School service program, rehauled by Sarah Kelly, the Upper School Service Coordinator. Writers for The Falcon reflect on the most...

Hello freshmen, We are almost into our final quarter, with pressure rising we’re here to offer some fresh advice! By now you should know the rules - but if not : Submit a question We answer...

Spring break is approaching, and students have lots of time to fill. The Falcon has recommendations for nicer days and not-so-nice days. We hope you enjoy these ideas from our staff!   Lila: While...

Welcome to the Newly Friends Show!  A spin-off of the Newlyweds Show: We interviewed two pairs of new friends, people who only met this year, to figure out how well they really knew each other.     Today's...

Will Perkins: In Lab Band, we are learning about how to cover songs properly and how to write song charts for our instruments. It is interesting to me because I've wanted to learn how to write song...

An oddly glimmering, almost metallic-looking circular blob dripping in chunky, light brown sauce sat on my plate the first Thanksgiving I was a vegetarian. Needless to say, I did not eat or even taste...

Most of the 9th grade English class has finished reading The Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger. The book follows a boy named Holden, who spends a couple of days in New York alone, after his expulsion...

Yo, freshies. We’re almost one quarter in and doing great, but the work this week has been more strenuous than the freshmen are used to. So we asked our peers if there were any questions they had...

Welcome to Super Fresh! Super Fresh is a column that covers all things freshmen. We plan to cover things such as freshmen sports, freshmen athletes, freshman elections, and freshmen teachers. In between...

Niamh Williams I love cool weather. Above 40 degrees and below 70 is the perfect range. The first step outside of the house, when the temperature has finally dropped, is a moment of pure joy. I love the...