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Photo Gallery: Galentine’s Day

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Isabel Ji and Claire Zhou • February 26, 2025

  • The group poses for a Galentine’s mirror picture. In the background, ‘So Many Times’ by Gadjo was playing. Left to right, top row: Anita Abrishami (9), Talia Benhaim (9), Jada Nilsen (9), Sienna StClair (9), Mia White (9), (middle row) Ursula Lanutti (9), Bria Bendarz (9), Dylan Kupiec (9), Tess Franklin (9), Lola Berman (9), (bottom row) Valeria Palma (9), Addie Matthies (9), Valentina Giunti (9), Avery Kapsch (9), Kenna Wilkinson (9), Piper Doh (9) and Samantha Saba (9). Photo courtesy of Eamon Hinton.

  • Galentine’s decorations in theme with pink and red surround the table-setting. One of the many Galentine’s Day parties took place on Feb. 12. Photo courtesy of Jaime Crowley.

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  • The group poses for a picture around a beautifully themed table filled with sweets and snacks. Valentine’s Day took place on a Friday this year. Left to right: Ava Baldi (12), Bradey Taub (12), Natalia Powierza (12), Eloise Cummins (12), Taylor Munsch (12), Charlie O’Connell (12), Sydney Stewart (12) and Audrey Davidson (12). Photo courtesy of Alexandra David.

  • In shades of pink and red, the group smiles for the camera. The girls shared a meal and baked to celebrate the special occasion. Left to right: Ella Wisbach (12), Samantha Herman (12), Tori Norell (12), Ryland Smith (12) and Rilyn Morales (12). Photo courtesy of Ella Wisbach.

  • Joy Ma (12) prepares a dinner spread of pasta, bruschetta, salad and a charcuterie board for her Galentine’s party. Her party took place on Feb. 15. Photo courtesy of Joy Ma.

  • The junior friend group poses in front of their Galentine’s dinner table. Their dress code was Valentine’s Day themed pajamas. Left to right: Kendall Yeager (11), Malia Baldwin (11), Stella Wilken (11), Jamie Crowley (11), Helaina Rokstad (11), Tealy Couzens (11), Paige Stallings (11) and Zoe Jackel (11). Photo courtesy of Jaime Crowley.

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About the Contributors
Isabel Ji
Isabel Ji, Copy Editor
Often found sitting in cafes with a pastry and drink, Isabel Ji enters her second-year on the Falconer and junior year at TPHS. As Copy Editor, Ji hopes to improve the paper through both intricate editing and thoughtful writing. Outside of the Falconer, Ji loves to draw, cook and sip on her vanilla bean frapichino. She moves throughout her day with a growing imagination, expectation for the future, and sweet tooth for ice cream. This coming year, Ji looks forward to improving as a writer, editor and public speaker. Academic passions include robotics, science research, and volunteering as a tutor. Ji loves music of all kinds from rap to indie, including Mac Miller, Dominic Fike and Malcom Todd. She is always ready to learn new things and work through any challenges she comes across.
Claire Zhou
Claire Zhou, Assist. Editor-in-Chief, Design
An equal parts music and riddle enthusiast, junior Claire Zhou enjoys listening to music by Clairo, Big Thief or ​​Adrianne Lenker while solving daily New York Times puzzles. For her second year on the Falconer, Claire looks forward to maintaining the Falconer publication website with the addition of crosswords and other design features while continuing to cover stories on the Carmel Valley community. Outside of the newsroom, she is involved in the TPHS Math Club and Peer Tutoring. When she’s not in school, Claire enjoys reading work by Paige Lewis, attempting to write poetry, and growing her collection of annotated crunchy literature. Otherwise, Claire can be found volunteering at a local senior center or binging Gilmore Girls. Someday, she will attend culinary school with her younger sister.
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