How do teachers hold student attention? Is it even possible given how short our attention span is collectively becoming? Maybe the secret is to combat the attention issues with the culprit – bringing...

My mom has always told me, “If you want to be a good writer, you have to read”. She is both an exceptional writer and an avid reader, so I don’t doubt that her sentiment is correct – even so, I’m...

Caffeine intake is on the rise for high school students. According to MedicalNewsToday, the recommended daily consumption of caffeine in adolescents is a maximum of 100 mg or less, but American teens...

Friends Select School’s dining hall is open and operating for the majority of every school day, dishing out a wide variety of meals and snacks to satiate the students and staff.  If the FSS community...

Daniel Pessin: Drugs and Opioids (Track Leader) Leading a track group was a very unique experience for me. As one of the leaders of the Drugs and Opioids track group, I had the opportunity to make...

YES by Janis Ng Which college should I choose? One has a higher ranking, while the other is in my favorite city... This is one of the questions that high school seniors are grappling with, but does...

The Context: Greta Gerwig’s Barbie was released on July 21, 2023. Conveniently, so was Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. Barbie carries the viewer through the trials and tribulations of womanhood,...

The Class of ‘24 was chosen as the first senior class to occupy the facing bench during Upper School Meeting for Worship. After years of deliberation and under the guidance of Quakers who have advised...

Stephanie Kyung Sun Walters, Friends Select’s new Drama Teacher and last year’s Writer-in-Residence, views education as a collaborative process and has big plans for amplifying student voices.  Before...

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...

Dear Friends Select Community, Welcome to a new school year, and with it, a new year of The Falcon. We hope to act as a valuable, exciting, and trustworthy news source for Friends Select and its community...

The FSS history department is seeking ways to educate students on how to work with Artificial Intelligence, like ChatGPT, rather than banning it completely.  Teachers may plan to implement ChatGPT...

Have you ever wished that you had the skill to knit a sweater for a loved one? Do you want to be able to make your own hats, scarves, or even plush animals? Rafi Foster ‘24 has you covered! Welcome...

Recently, I’ve been super interested in making little mood boards (like this one) that represent seasons, holidays, people, and so many more things! This board is specific to fall, and the most comforting...

Fall has officially started. With chilly winds, falling leaves, dropping temperatures, and more, The Falcon team presents you with their favorite aspects of this incoming season. Margot: I am...