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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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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Isabel Ji
Isabel Ji, Writer
Sitting in cafes and sipping on matcha lattes is a common environment to see Isabel Ji, a sophomore at TPHS and a first-time Falconer staff writer. Outside of the Falconer, Ji loves to play volleyball, draw and cook food from a variety of cuisines for her family — especially Chinese. She moves throughout her day with a growing imagination, expectation for the future, and sweet tooth for ice cream. Ji looks forward to growing as a writer, artist and social media manager. Passions of hers includes expressing her creativity through managing social media for DECA, a business club, Psychology club and Roboctopi, a robotics team. 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, Writer
An equal parts music and riddle enthusiast, sophomore Claire Zhou enjoys listening to Clairo, Big Thief or ​​Adrianne Lenker while solving daily New York Times sudoku puzzles. For her first year on the Falconer, Claire is thrilled to find a writing community while covering stories on the Carmel Valley community in addition to picking up new skills and perspectives along the way. She is also involved in TPHS Math Club as well as Youth Care Club. When she’s not in school, Claire enjoys reading work by Paige Lewis, attempting to write poetry, and growing her collection of annotated Jane Austen books. Otherwise, Claire can be found volunteering at the local food bank, senior center, or binging Gilmore Girls. Someday, she will attend culinary school with her younger sister.
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