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Reminders of Him: Colleen Hoover Does it Again

Reminders of Him: Colleen Hoover Does it Again

Scarlett Schneider and Zoe Siegel
March 18, 2022

Reminders of Him is another riveting and extremely well-written novel by Colleen Hoover. On January 18th, 2022, Reminders of Him was released and it became another hit across social media platforms like...

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Falcon Roundtable: Which Game Pigeon Game is Best?  

Falcon Roundtable: Which Game Pigeon Game is Best?  

Game Pigeon, a mobile, collaborative game for iOS devices released in 2016, consists of 23 games that are shared between 2 or more players on different devices. Writers for The Falcon share their favorites. Lily...

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Roundtable: Scheduling Changes for 2022-23 School Year

Roundtable: Scheduling Changes for 2022-23 School Year

Lily Brin '23: This year’s schedule has received a lot of justified flak. With so many unpredictable four-day weeks there are always full-day schedules missed. Since classes already meet so scarcely,...

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It Ends With Us: A Review

It Ends With Us: A Review

Scarlett Schneider and Zoe Siegel
February 9, 2022

Spoiler Alert:  This article contains significant spoiler alerts for the plot of It Ends With Us. We recommend you read the book before you read this article!  It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover is...

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10th Grade Reflections on Echo Hill

10th Grade Reflections on Echo Hill

From December 8th to the 10th, the 10th grade traveled to Echo Hill in Worton, Maryland. Several students volunteered to share their reflections on the trip with the greater community. Nandi Just...

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Falcon Roundtable: Favorite Novel in the FSS Curriculum

From Journalism to English 9 to Peace and Social Justice, the Friends Select English and History Departments teach, analyze, and share many memorable, well-written, and well-loved books. Teachers show...

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Falcon Roundtable: Candle Scents

Falcon Roundtable: Candle Scents

Many members of The Falcon agree that candles are integral parts of their day, their mood, and establishing certain vibes to match the activities of day or the season as a whole. They share their favorite...

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Falcon Roundtable: Movie Recs

Falcon Roundtable: Movie Recs

Movies have been a part of our lives since before we could remember. From that jaw-dropping twist in a thriller to a gasp-inducing jump-scare in a horror; that tear-jerking, heartbreaking love scene to...

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John Padden, Upper School Math Teacher

John Padden: Bringing Math off the Page

Jakob Miller and Scarlett Schneider
October 8, 2021

Newly hired math teacher John Padden intentionally ran into a wall on his first day of school. He certainly elicited reactions from his students - some were confused, others laughed out loud. He managed...

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Falcon Roundtable: Fun Fall Features

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...

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The Quaker Take: Advice Column #3

Sami Giganti and Scarlett Schneider
January 22, 2021

Do you believe in new year's resolutions? If so, what are your goals for the new year? “No, just do it tomorrow. Resolutions don’t work. Gradually make it a habit.”  I get this mindset!...

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