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English 11 teacher and Yearbook adviser Brandon Keller visits the iconic blue and white buildings of Santorini, Greece. Many of his travel destinations were inspired by past students. Photo Courtesy of Brandon Keller.
Lesson plans from life
April Kato, News Editor • March 20, 2025

While students go through the standard four year cycle in high school, others choose to step into the next part of their lives early. Summer Brandt (11) and Samantha Herman (12) were among those who chose to graduate early.
A flock ahead
February 24, 2025
Left to right: Anita Qian (10), Grace Xu (10), Isabel Do (10) and Jade MacInnis (9) smile for the camera in their parkas while waiting for the meet to begin. They attended the Del Norte High School dual meet on March 13. Photo courtesy of Layne Lozano.
Day in the Life: Swimming & diving
Claire Zhou, Staff Writer • March 25, 2025

Varsity girls swim team member Katerina Wietfeldt (11) begins her day at 4:40 a.m., when her first alarm, “Style” by Taylor Swift, “jolts” her awake. She has three more alarms, five minutes in between, to different iPhone sounds, as she tends...

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The goal of Falcon History Club is to give back to the community while learning about the past. The club started two years ago. Photo courtesy of Chase Clabo.
Video: Falcon History Club
Falcon Vision Staff, Producers • March 25, 2025
The string orchestra performs 'Of Glorious Plumage' by Richard Meyer and 'Luberon Dances' by Martin Ellerby during the Spring Concert. The concert took place on March 12 in the Performing Arts Center. Photo courtesy of TPHS Music Department.
2025 Spring Concert
Sarina Feng, Feature Editor • March 24, 2025
The cultural bizarre is a district wide event held yearly. This year's bizarre was held at Canyon Crest Academy. Photo courtesy of Nathan Pham.
Video: Cultural bizarre
Falcon Vision Staff, Producers • March 24, 2025
Anchors Catalina Baraya and Katerina Wietfeldt host today's show. The package introduced was on the district's cultural bizarre. Phot courtesy of Chase Clabo.
Video: March 21, 2025 Falcon Vision
Falcon Vision Staff, Producers • March 21, 2025
A student is behind the counter, working a shift after the bell rings. Having a high school job contributed greatly to their money-managing skills and their understanding of hard work.
Find a penny, pick it up
Cass Love, Staff Writer • March 21, 2025
In this month's episode, hosts interview Santiago Bosch about the business of his golf career. Bosch started considering golf as a future career at 6 years old.
High School Side Hustles Podcast, Episode 3: Business of golf
Daniel McKie and Antonio Mazo February 26, 2025
A&E
The string orchestra performs 'Of Glorious Plumage' by Richard Meyer and 'Luberon Dances' by Martin Ellerby during the Spring Concert. The concert took place on March 12 in the Performing Arts Center. Photo courtesy of TPHS Music Department.
2025 Spring Concert
Sarina Feng, Feature Editor • March 24, 2025

The lights of the Performing Arts Center dim. A hush spreads through the audience. All eyes fall on the conductor. The marimba lays down an insistent...

"$ome $exy $ongs 4 U" comprises collaboration between Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR that serves as an homage to the artists' homes in Toronto, Canada. The album was released on Feb. 14. Photo Courtesy of Spotify.
Album Review: ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’
Kai Strzelecki, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025

With a slower tempo and an introspective tone “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” by two famous Canadian artists, Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR is not the usual...

A student is behind the counter, working a shift after the bell rings. Having a high school job contributed greatly to their money-managing skills and their understanding of hard work.
Find a penny, pick it up
Cass Love, Staff Writer • March 21, 2025

As she walks, a dollar bill falls out of her pocket. He watches as it floats to the pavement. Will he pick it up? I know I might have, especially...

April Kato (12) crouches near a bush of flowers. In her personal perspective, Kato reflected on the experience living between two worlds — Japan and the United States, which came to construct her identity.
Personal Perspective: April Kato
April Kato, News Editor • March 19, 2025

Every time I notice more white hair on my dog’s face, everytime my great grandmother’s dementia worsens, everytime a new baby is born into...

The goal of Falcon History Club is to give back to the community while learning about the past. The club started two years ago. Photo courtesy of Chase Clabo.
Video: Falcon History Club
Falcon Vision Staff, Producers • March 25, 2025

In this week's episode, highlight a club on campus, Falcon History Club. This story aired in the live show on March 21.

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