In the same way her 13-year piano journey crescendo towards a finale, April Kato is intent on making her last year as a falcon and a staff on the Falconer a balance of memorable, accent-like events and legato-like relaxed moments. Joining the Falconer her junior year and being inspired by the wonderful community, Kato furthered her love for journalism by securing a position as news editor her senior year. This year, she hopes to take on more stories than she did last year, as her goal is time management and fighting the urge of procrastinating, all of which she fell captive to junior year. Outside of the newsroom, Kato enjoys quiet moments of reading at home and playing classical and modern music on her piano, a treasure passed down from her mother. On the weekends, she can be seen volunteering at a Japanese language school, drafting editorials for her internship at a local community journal or roaming Barnes & Noble. Throughout the years in high school Kato’s interest for international relations and global topics has grown, linking to her hopes of pursuing such fields after graduation.
For years, humans dreamed about the flying cars from “Back to the Future,” and the simulated reality from “The Matrix,” wondering if we will ever live in such a society. But as these films reveal,...
The Pacific Highlands Ranch Library opened on Nov. 9, becoming the 37th location in the San Diego Public Library System.
The library is a result of a $28 million project, fully funded by Facility Benefit...
Food cans from students in Yanire Cercet-Martinez's fifth period class pile in a corner of the classroom. A total of 689 cans were collected schoolwide through the annual Canned Food Drive.
In Stephanie Pearson's Personal Financial Literacy class, students acquire financial knowledge for practical applications. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2927 into law in June.
Jennifer Boranian stands beside a giant coloring page. Boranian began working in the district five years ago, with nine years of total experience in education.
In a society that highlights the extreme — high-income families that can afford college tuition and lower-income families that are more applicable to need-based financial aid — the middle-class is...
Under the Friday night lights, students can find the October male Athlete of the Month Will Schreckengaust (12) dominating the defensive line at Ed Burke Field, the number 50 gleaming on his uniform. On...
A computer screen shows both candidates' Instagram pages. The 2024 election was marked by political activity across various social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok.
With the switch back to standard time after nearly eight months of daylight saving, we gained an extra hour of sleep yesterday morning. But is that worth the disruption in sleep schedules, multiple health...
In an annual ceremony hosted by the San Diego High School Sports Association on Oct. 7, the school was ranked the No. 1 public high school for athletics in San Diego County.
Last school year, the school...
Since entering the Major League Baseball franchise in 1969, the San Diego Padres have been bringing heat and excitement to Petco Park and the coastal city. While the team has had periods of extensive...
Education Specialist Monetta Hare co-teaches English 9 with English teacher Marie Black in this classroom. Cozy light illuminated the creative messages and bookshelf in the corner.
A student works on schoolwork in the presence of their phone. Governor Newsom signed the Phone-Free Schools Act on Sept. 23, which requires all California school districts to create and adopt a policy...
A student goes on their smartphone instead of working on schoolwork. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Phone-Free Schools Act on Sept. 23, which requires all California school districts to create and adopt...
TPHS Philanthropy hosts the annual Fall Blood Drive. The drive was held on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the gym, organized through the American Red Cross.
On a quiet Saturday morning, a group of students, parents and community members dispersed throughout the school with black trash bags, blue gloves and miscellaneous tools, ready to revitalize the campus.
The...
Student volunteers help pick up trash in front of the Falcon Eatery. Volunteers helped clean a variety of areas across campus. Left to right: Finnegan Gizzi (9) and Warren Loftsgard (10).
Students from the school's lacrosse team help clean the campus. Various student groups participated in the event. Left to right: Reid Habas (12), James Wenger (11), Foster Huang (11) and Bridger Stockton...
Student volunteers pick up trash and weeds in front of the lecture hall. With trash grabbers and garbage bags in hand, participants roamed around the campus, looking for areas that need most attention....
Members of the JustServe club pose at the check-in booth. The event was open for student organizations like clubs and sport teams to participate. Left to right: Lucy Conover, Elizabeth Conover (12), Cordelia...
A group of students help collect trash around the English building. The campus cleanup experienced one of the best turnouts so far. Left to right: Cole Sozinho (9), Will Kenney (9), Ali Hussainy (9), Cade...
Multiple garbage bags became full with weeds and trash. The parking lot, stadium and front entrance were few of the many areas that were considered in need of focus during the cleanup.
Four hours after instructions ended, the whole school sits in silence — except for the Performing Arts Center. Up on stage, student musicians, dressed in black, are busy rehearsing. Doors open, and...
Becoming a physical education teacher was not a part of the plan when Lacey Sovacool was looking to major in Spanish during college. However, after experiencing a fateful injury during her college...
Pro - by Joanne Liu
From the peak of the Himalayan Mountains to the depths of the Mariana trench, plastic bags have expanded their territory to nearly every corner of the Earth. They wreak an alarming...
Fans lined up at stores worldwide on Sept. 20 as Apple launched its new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models.
A year after the release of the iPhone 15, Apple came back with its newest model, which...
The school's varisty hip hop team performs at the Fall For Dance performance. Dancing to Grillz by Dem Franchize Boys, Nelly, Paul Wall and Ali & Gipp, the team closed out the show.
At 1:05 p.m., the Falcon Eatery overflows with students, encouraging many to cut the lunch line. Reporters defended whether lunch periods should lengthen for increased student and teacher productivity...
Anna Regula, English 9 Honors and AP Language and Composition teacher, stands in front of a wall of student work with string lights twinkling overhead. Regula joined the school's English department this...
Pro — by Sneha Lele
Knee-deep in college applications, seniors look ahead to the next step in their academic career. When it comes to selecting a university, one of the larger questions students face...
The modern world introduced the praising of women that embodies expectations of a post-feminist world. This led to society's rejection of traditional feminism.
Crafting Kindness promotes their club. The club shared their aim to use creativity to craft things for charity and donations. Left to Right: Ekaterina Karyakina (10), Olive Cooper (12).
Stanley McInnis (11) smiles by the TPHS Gender and Sexuality Alliance booth. Club Rush consisted of various booths presenting their club through posters and giving out complimentary snacks.
The SBCC club promotes the SurfRider Beach Cleanup Club. This year, around 200 clubs were registered. Left to right: Natalia Powierza (12) and Bradey Taub (12).
The TP Turkish Community is open to any student interested in the culture and embraces it through various activities. Club rush included booths of different culture clubs. Left to right: Melisa Bilgi (10)...
Club leaders smile by their club booth. They advertised the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Club. Left to right: Asha Gollapudi (12), Ava DeSanti (12) and Anika Iyer (12).
Two students promote their club. The Ninth Society explored literature, aiming to enlight and unite human beings. Left to right: Shyan Maan (10) and Rongze Ma (10) .
Two students stand by their booth. The Psychology Club's goal is to explore and foster interest in psychology. Left to right: Chloe Kim (10) and Baylin Tsai (10).
History teachers Austin Wade, Jeffery Owen and John Milner pose for the camera, dressed in Rock 'n' Roll clothing. They performed together as a rock band.
Students and staff are experiencing various issues in their classrooms. Since the start of the school year, they dealt with ant infestations, broken air conditioning units and ceiling tile damage.
