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Wearing student attire for staff dress up day, ASB Accounting Assistant Heather Dugdale works in the student store. Dugdale arrived at the store before 8 a.m. to set up and assist students.

Day in the Life: Heather Dugdale

Cass Love, Staff Writer January 15, 2025

Heather Dugdale opens up the student store each morning at 7:30 a.m. If you look closely at her hand as it turns the key, you will probably see a fun design on her nails.  “It is definitely a creative...

Left to right: Riley Tone (12) and Thomas Maher ('24). Student manager Tone holds up the 2024 CIF Open Division trophy with Maher. Tone became a manager for the boys varsity basketball and boys varsity baseball team after suffering an ACL tear  his freshman year. Photo courtesy of Riley Tone.

Managing morale

Makaylah Gerling, Editor-in-Chief January 10, 2025

Amid the chaos of the sidelines, players and coaches pace back and forth while their student managers work behind the scenes to ensure everything from film sessions to game days runs smoothly. While their...

Add to your holiday festivities this season with the purchase of an advent calendar. Advent calendars inspired buyers to purchase a range of products from their companies.

Countdown to holidays with advent calendar

Cass Love and Sarina Feng December 19, 2024

Five, four, three, two and one. As the days pass and the seconds tick down, do you watch the clock? Can you make it move quicker if you stare at it for long enough? The holidays are approaching, so perhaps...

A bright cardinal graduation cap flies into the air. Graduated high school students, like Jocelyn Kim ('23), entered a different dynamic of student life in college.

Falcons fly the nest, looking to what’s next

April Kato, News Editor December 18, 2024

As bright cardinal caps fly into the air, seniors conclude years of tireless work to achieve their dreams. For many, that dream is getting into college. But once college is in reach, what comes next? As...

Ayla Tang (11) and Somie Tang ('24) pose on Ed Burke Field after the graduation ceremony. Somie began her schooling at the University of British Columbia this school year. Photo courtesy of Ayla Tang.

Far from the nest

Liv Weaver, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Workflow December 2, 2024

For many siblings, growing up together means sharing secrets, inside jokes and everyday memories. But as high school and college pull their bond in different directions, the distance can feel more like...

Speech and language pathologist, Brian Bobyak, takes notes and prepares lesson plans. Last year, Bobyak worked in speech therapy at San Dieguito Academy.

Fresh Face Friday: Brian Bobyak

Sarina Feng, Feature Editor November 22, 2024

Finding Brian Bobyak’s office feels like a mini quest. Past the chatter of classrooms and the buzz of busy hallways, his room is tucked away in a quiet corner of the B Building. For those who don’t...

From left to right: Taylor Steele (‘90), Eric Hirshberg (‘86), Rachel Buechler (‘03) and Dan McGuire (‘84) are inducted into the school's Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held during halftime at the football game against Poway High School on Oct. 25. Photo courtesy of TPHS Foundation.

Hall of Fame announced first four inductees

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

Every generation has its icons, those exceptional enough to rise to the top of societal success. However, behind every individual's story is a foundation that eventually led them to end up where they did....

Lauren Golafshan (11) bakes halloween-themed sugar cookies for Love, Lolo, her small business. Golafshan posted the cookies on her Instagram. Photo courtesy of Lauren Golafshan.

Warm ovens, chilly days: Student baking businesses

Sophia Gorba, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

As fall turns into winter, the last red leaves disappear from trees, the weather gets colder and festive lights illuminate neighborhoods. The air fills with the scent of rain and home cooked meals. Lauren...

Dave Schmitz owns a Little Free Library in the Del Mar Heights Community. Schmitz's library started as a collection of children's books, but grew to include a vast range of genres.

Take a book, share a story

Joanne Liu, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

A cozy house-shaped wooden box stands by the sidewalk, welcoming curious passersby to explore its contents. Behind its transparent frame sits a modest collection of books, nice and snug in their small...

Jennifer Boranian writes upcoming dates for her students on a classroom board. This year, Boranian stepped into the role of education specialist at the school.

Fresh Face Friday: Jennifer Hernandez Boranian

Cass Love, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

Jennifer Hernandez Boranian is something of a veteran in the education world, with nine years of experience in teaching Spanish, English learner and most recently, special education classes, although this...

The Falconer's international correspondent Reese Carsley (11) is studying abroad in Zaragoza, Spain through the School Year Abroad program. Carsley bonded with fellow students in the program through shared experiences. Photo courtesy of Reese Carsley.

Somos familia

Reese Carsley, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

One of my new teachers threw a ball of yarn at the girl next to me, muttering instructions in Spanish that got returned with confused looks from my classmates. The girl next to me somehow understood and...

Left to right: Sarina Peterson ("Petunia") and Brianna Rapini ("Pinky") are the people behind the Amoeba Sisters YouTube channel that educates viewers about STEM courses. Through a Q&A session, the Falconer took a look behind their creative processes. Photo courtesy of the Amoeba Sisters.

Q&A with Amoeba Sisters

Liv Weaver, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Workflow November 8, 2024

With over two million subscribers, it’s safe to say the Amoeba Sisters — the educational, science-related YouTube channel headed by siblings Brianna Rapini (“Pinky”) and Sarina Peterson (“Petunia”)...

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