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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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Joanne Liu
Joanne Liu, Writer
Embarking on the journey that is her sophomore year at TPHS, Joanne Liu constantly strives to satisfy her craving for creative self expression– and her first year as a member of the Falconer is just the perfect opportunity. As a student athlete seeking balance in her restless life, Liu hopes that she can blend the beautiful choreography of figure skating with the captivating art of journalism to fill this year with passion. Liu is also currently the graphic designer for the TPHS Biology Olympiad Club. In her spare time, Liu enjoys watching video essays, listening to music (such as Laufey and Billie Eilish), playing minesweeper, and creating art in many different forms.
Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen, Writer
As an ISTJ and MBTI enthusiast, Jessie Chen enters her second year of high school with dedication and a strong sense of responsibility. Similar to her ISTJ personality, Chen has integrity and a strong work ethic and is looking forward to her first year on the Falconer. She hopes to use her diligence and attention to detail to contribute to the success of the publication and looks forward to expanding her knowledge of  journalism. Outside of the newsroom, Chen applies the same level of discipline and focus to figure skating and piano. Similar to how she meticulously executes her routines on the ice and plays with precision on the piano, she hopes to bring the same precision and grace to her writing. In her downtime, she finds joy and companionship with her mini goldendoodle, who offers both a comforting presence and a much-needed break from her busy life. 
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