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Makaylah Gerling, Editor-in-Chief • August 27, 2024

  • Roma Panchal (12) attended the Univeristy of California, Los Angeles Summer College Immersion Program where she took Intro to Human Physiology. She also worked in a lab focusing on the relationship between the gut-brain axis and Parkinson’s Disease. Photo courtesy of Roma Panchal.

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  • Pari Shahidzadeh (12) studied architecture during a summer program at the University of California, Berkeley. She attended the program for two weeks and was able to learn from her peers, professors and architects from various firms. Photo courtesy of Pari Shahidzadeh.

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  • Edra Bello (12) attended the U17 Women’s Youth National Team training camp in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo courtesy of Edra Bello.

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  • Edra Bello (12) played against Brazil twice in “closed-door” matches. Photo courtesy of Edra Bello.

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  • Sophie Kelly (12) participated in a marine biology program at the University of Miami. She did dissections, explored labs made presentations and toured the Rosenstiel School of Marine Atmospheric and Earth Science. Photo courtesy of Sophie Kelly.

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  • Sophie Kelly (12) presented a project regarding the water quality in the Biscayne Bay in Miami. Photo courtesy of Sophie Kelly.

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  • Lauren Golafshan (11) attended a humanitarian trip to Thailand, building a classroom for underprivlaged kids, while also teaching them English. Photo courtesy of Lauren Golafshan.

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  • Lauren Golafshan (11) also enjoyed island hopping, seeing elephants and getting to know the locals. Photo courtesy of Lauren Golafshan.

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  • Gigi Speziale (12) participated in the National Student Leadership Conference at Yale University. Photo courtesy of Gigi Speziale.

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  • Gigi Speziale (12) attended lectures given by Yale law professors, participated in leadership building meetings and performed in mock trials. Photo courtesy of Gigi Speziale.

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  • Mikayla Mandell (12) attended the National Student Leadership Conference at the University of California, Berkeley. Photo courtesy of Mikayla Mandell.

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  • Mikayla Mandell (12) explored a program consisting of lectures with health care professionals, diagnostic lessons, labs, suturing and dissections. Photo courtesy of Mikayla Mandell.

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Makaylah Gerling
Makaylah Gerling, Editor-in-Chief
Last year, best year. The 2024-2025 school year will serve as Makaylah Gerling's third and final year as a so-called “Falconerd,” as she rises to the challenge of Editor-in-Chief for the nationally-ranked, award winning publication, the Falconer. Gerling is excited to contribute to the immense success of the Falconer and hopefully gain national recognition once again. Last year, Gerling made her mark in the newsroom as the sports editor, as she connected her love for athletics with her growing interests in the journalistic world. During the slight chance that she makes it out of room 311, you can find her competing on Ed Burke field as a senior captain and fourth-year member of the varsity women's soccer team. Despite the growing infestation of senioritis, she is determined and focused to make her last year at TPHS worthwhile by challenging herself with courses aligned with her future career as a registered nurse, following in her mothers footsteps. Outside of TPHS, she can be found in navy blue scrubs as a Palomar Health Pathmaker Intern and a bright orange jersey as a head coach for Soccer Shots. While excited for her next adventure, Gerling is sad to say goodbye to the community she has had the pleasure to call home for these past few years.
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