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Cole Semel

Cole Semel

Cole Semel, Captain of the Varsity Baseball Team, has been at Friends Select since 2012. He will be contributing photography and sports writing for The Falcon. He is a leader of Jewish Student Union and a senior Class Officer. He is going to play college baseball at Emerson College.

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Social Justice Week: Our Experiences

Social Justice Week: Our Experiences

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...

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Safety On Campus: Do We Need More Security?

Safety On Campus: Do We Need More Security?

Sam Goldwert and Cole Semel
February 20, 2025

Last month, two major safety incidents concerning FSS students were reported within three days of each other: on January 11th, 2025, and January 14th, 2025. No students were seriously physically harmed,...

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Trust the Process No More: Why the 76ers Need a New Beginning

Trust the Process No More: Why the 76ers Need a New Beginning

Cole Semel
February 3, 2025

In the heart of Philadelphia, the familiar sound of disappointed sighs fills the air as the 76ers once again falter. The “Trust the Process” mantra, once a beacon of hope, now feels like a cruel joke...

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The Seniors

Photo Series: Varsity Boys Basketball Media Day

Cole Semel
January 17, 2025

This is a photo series of the FSS Boys Varsity Basketball team and their media day. A media day is when athletes on a team take posed photos to advertise the team and capture the players from a wide variety...

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The Penguin: Power, Betrayal, and Gotham's Darkest Desires

The Penguin: Power, Betrayal, and Gotham’s Darkest Desires

Cole Semel
December 20, 2024

The Penguin plunges into Gotham’s dark underworld across eight gripping episodes, telling the story of Oswald “Oz” Cobb—a ruthless and layered character navigating a chilling world of power and...

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Philly Sports Championship Timeline

Philly Sports Championship Timeline

Cole Semel
November 14, 2024

This infographic is a timeline display of every championship won by a Philadelphia professional sports team. It gives a brief background behind the championship victories by the Philadelphia Athletics,...

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Your Favorite Halloween Candy: What You Didn’t Know

Your Favorite Halloween Candy: What You Didn’t Know

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...

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from The Wessex Wire

Students Weigh in on Upper School Phone Policy

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...

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Soaring to New Heights: The Falcon Nest’s New Look

Soaring to New Heights: The Falcon Nest’s New Look

Cole Semel
October 14, 2024

Last spring, the Falcon’s Nest, located in Friends Select’s basement, underwent renovations led by Sophia Le ‘25 and Friends Select CFO Matt Rosen, with more upgrades planned for the future.     The...

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