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The Falcon
Leia Robinson, New Psychology and History 9 Teacher
Meet Leia: FSS Welcomes New Psychology, 9th Grade History Teacher
Workers on Strike Outside Sheraton Hotel
Behind the Strike: What’s Really Going on at the Sheraton
Tr. Andrew Wood
Tr. Andrew Steps in as Advanced Biology Teacher
Anna Gallagher: New 10th Grade History Teacher
Anna Gallagher: New 10th Grade History Teacher
Renderings courtesy of Ben Cooper
From Old to New: How Friends Select’s Renovation Will Change Student and Teacher Life
Jake Fogg '26 defending a close goal.
Photo Series: Varsity Soccer vs. AFS
Fresh Gym Floor, Fresh Sports
Fresh Gym Floor, Fresh Sports
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Friends Select Soccer, A New Season with New Rules
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Expanded Athletics: New Volleyball Team
Justin LaBrusciano ‘20
Justin LaBrusciano ’20: New Assistant Basketball Coach
Image courtesy of FSS Flickr
Fall Musical to Debut Pit Orchestra
Image Courtesy of FSS Flickr
From Club to Class: The Friends Select Jazz Band
A Peek Behind Curtains, The Musical
A Peek Behind Curtains, The Musical
Celebrating Creativity: Friends Select’s Senior Art Show
Celebrating Creativity: Friends Select’s Senior Art Show
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
Club Roundtable: Interesting Academics
Club Roundtable: Interesting Academics
Welcome Back: Letter from the Editors
Welcome Back: Letter from the Editors
Blauvelt Theater
FSS Theatre Deserves Better
End of the Year Roundtable: Highlights and Favorite Moments of the 24-25 School Year
End of the Year Roundtable: Highlights and Favorite Moments of the 24-25 School Year
The Rising Freshman’s Guide to High School
The Rising Freshman’s Guide to High School
Lab band playing music on the roof during the Spring Fair.
US Spring Fair Photos
Podcast: Senioritis, Sleep, And A Little Sweet Treat, Staying Motivated Through The Home Stretch with Special Guests Elyse Wilson and Natan Gottesman
Podcast: Senioritis, Sleep, And A Little Sweet Treat, Staying Motivated Through The Home Stretch with Special Guests Elyse Wilson and Natan Gottesman
The Triple M Podcast: March Madness 2025
The Triple M Podcast: March Madness 2025
Podcast: Teachers in Their Teens, Interview with Stephanie Kyung Sun Walters
Podcast: Teachers in Their Teens, Interview with Stephanie Kyung Sun Walters
Podcast: Top Five Parks and Nature Reserves in Philadelphia and its Surrounding Counties
Podcast: Top Five Parks and Nature Reserves in Philadelphia and its Surrounding Counties
Crossword: Fall
Crossword: Fall
Crossword: Class of '25 Colleges & Universities Committments
Crossword: Class of ’25 Colleges & Universities Committments
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
Friends Select Student News Media

The Falcon
Friends Select Student News Media

The Falcon
Paloma Herrera

Paloma Herrera

Paloma Herrera is a member of The Falcon. She has been here since 5th grade and is now a senior at Friends Select School. She is the founder and president of Latino Student Union (LSU,) and participates in the “Little Sib” program. Paloma enjoys working with the after-school program and participating in the Speak-Up organization. She is captain of the Varsity Field Hockey Team and plays softball. Outside of school, she enjoys traveling, lifeguarding, listening to music, and being with friends and family.

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Podcast: Teachers in their Teens, Interview with Matthew Rosen

Podcast: Teachers in their Teens, Interview with Matthew Rosen

Paloma Herrera
April 23, 2025

In this four-part series, we will interview Friends Select Teachers about their teenage years. This will include their involvement, school scandals, and social life. In this episode, I will be...

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People working at Starbucks in Center City, Philadelphia

Does Finding Dedicated Study Spots Near School Improve Student Productivity?

Paloma Herrera
March 14, 2025

What are the benefits of finding a good place to work near school? For students, finding a dedicated space to study outside of school, yet close to it, can further their productivity and minimize distractions,...

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25 Students Weigh in on AI Use at FSS

25 Students Weigh in on AI Use at FSS

Paloma Herrera, Khalea Robinson, Maddie Cohen, Daphne Klose, Isaiah Marshall, Sam Goldwert, Liam Danford, Zaire Reid, Sofia Rouco, Cole Semel, Olukayode Ekundare, Susanna Harries, Maya Vakharia, Joely Kaplan, Carl Heyne, Maddie Orr, Anna Masino, Duc Tran, Serena Krouk, Jessica Li, Abby Davenport, Ruby Doggett, Chloe Kozuch, Leah Pessin, and Sophia Le
March 14, 2025

25 students from Journalism and The Falcon voice their opinions on the use of AI at Friends Select. Paloma Puig, Grade 12 I don’t think students should be able to use AI unless appropriate...

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Crossword: How Much Do You Know About Animals?

Crossword: How Much Do You Know About Animals?

Paloma Herrera and Alice Zhang
December 20, 2024

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Do Friends Select Students Get Enough Sleep?

Do Friends Select Students Get Enough Sleep?

Paloma Herrera
December 10, 2024

This infographic displays visuals on the sleep schedules of Friends Select School Upper Schoolers. A survey was sent to the Upper School, and 54 students replied. Using pie charts and graphics, this...

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Rittenhouse Square’s Scarpetta Shines

Paloma Herrera
November 14, 2024

Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting Scarpetta, a restaurant in the Rittenhouse Hotel. When I walked in, my eyes were overtaken by the high beams and detailed architecture. Walking to my table involved...

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