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Joanne Liu and Jessie Chen • April 9, 2025

  • Jesse Zhong (9) meets three-time figure skating World Champion, 2025 Vice Champion and 2022 Olympic Bronze medalist at the 2025 International Skating Union World Championships in Boston. He performed at the closing gala alongside world champions. Photo courtesy of Jesse Zhong.

  • Inside a cave and surrounded by deep blue waters, Ceili McNichols (10) spends quality time with her family on their trip to Hawaii. This cave is located in Kauai which the McNichols visited along with O’ahu. Photo courtesy of Ceili McNichols.

  • Left to right: Conner Tsai (12), Sydney Tsai (12) and Baylin Tsai (10) watch the sunset on a stunning beach in Kapalua with their family. They also enjoyed activities such as sightseeing on the Road to Hana, ziplining and watching Lūʻau. Photo courtesy of Baylin Tsai.

  • On aclear day in San Francisco, Portia Perry (10) smiles for the camera in front of the SkyStar Wheel at Fisherman’s Wharf. Perry’s trip to Northern California also included hikes in Yosemite, Dim Sum in the Chinatown of San Francisco and visiting her childhood best friend in San Jose. Photo courtesy of Portia Perry.

  • In the city that never sleeps, Heidi Giering (10) explores the Museum of Modern Art, standing in awe in Monet’s water lilies room. Giering also visited famous landmarks such as the Empire State Building in New York City. Photo courtesy of Heidi Giering.

  • Sophia Hu (10) smiles for the camera in front of the Taipei 101 on a trail on Elephant Mountain. Hu explored her hometown in Taiwan by subway. Photo courtesy of Sophia Hu.

  • On this relaxing vacation, Chloe Cassidy (10) prepares to strike the ball in a game of beach volleyball. The skies were sunny and the ocean waters were warm on the beaches of Cancun, Mexico. Photo courtesy of Chloe Cassidy.

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About the Contributors
Joanne Liu
Joanne Liu, Opinion Editor
With a pack of gum and her trusty airpods in hand, Joanne Liu is ready to survive the most notoriously grueling school year of them all: junior year. Liu aims to highlight a wide range of student voices and ignite the creativity of journalistic writing in every story during her second year on the Falconer. On top of writing, Liu loves to read about others’ insights and perspectives, so being the Falconer’s Opinion Editor is just the role for that. Outside of the newsroom, Liu is a competitive figure skater, graphic designer for the TPHS Biology Olympiad Club and proud owner of two cats. At home during her spare time, she can be found playing with her cats, watching YouTube, listening to music, drawing or scrolling through Pinterest for all sorts of inspiration, from art to fashion to aesthetic room decor.
Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen, Assist. Editor-in-Chief, Workflow
A junior and this year’s Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Jessie Chen is returning for her second year on staff ready to take on new challenges. Last year, she had an amazing time as a staff writer, guided by an amazing team. This year, her goal is to form a cooperative and welcoming workspace and edit stories to the best of her ability to play her part in helping enhance the publication’s standards. Outside of the newsroom, Jessie is a dedicated figure skater and a proud owner of a mini goldendoodle named Daisy. She is also the secretary of the school’s Biomimicry, Innovation and Entrepreneurship club and volunteers with the nonprofit Food Effect whose goal is to make nutritious meals available to everyone. 
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