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.
It was just another Tuesday badminton practice. Six courts were outlined with blue Scotch tape on the gym floor, each a bit worn out from players darting between the corners. Rackets extended, wrists flicked...
As a society, we hate social media, or at least we try to. Up until a few years ago, I did not have any form of social media. I knew the consequences, I’ve seen plenty of addiction. Yet, as I progressed...
Imagine that one day, the insects in our yards, the birds above our heads and other familiar species that make up our everyday scenery disappear — completely wiped away from the surface of Earth, never...
A stack of history textbooks lie on a desk. Ethnic Studies was initially introduced as a required course, but will now be optional for the 2025-26 school year due to a lack of funding despite expectations...
Elsa Goodman, Director of Social Media
• May 29, 2025
Students converse with guest speakers at the Fire Rescue and EMT Seminar on April 30. TPHS Counseling hosted four seminar sessions from April 28 to May 1.
English 10, English 11 and Yearbook teacher Brandon Keller poses for a photo with gifts from past students. Staff Appreciation Week was held this year from May 5 to 9.
“Please laugh.” That’s what a cast member told us before we went to the show. We didn’t need to be told twice.
In what would be the final production directed by retiring theater teacher Marinee...
The 2025-26 Associated Student Body executive officers pose for a photo. The executive board includes the ASB President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Student Member of the SDUHSD School Board...
Every time I notice more white hair on my dog’s face, everytime my great grandmother’s dementia worsens, everytime a new baby is born into the family — each moment feels like a testament to the life...
With a nearly undefeated record (16-1), the varsity wrestling team finished their season at the CIF State Wrestling Championship held from Feb. 27 to March 1.
“It was a really cool experience, it...
February Rising Star of the Month Gary Ying (12) poses for a photo. During the ceremony held by the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 5, Ying received the award for his academic excellence and dedication...
A crowd of incoming freshmen and families fill up the B Building. Freshman Welcome Night started with a presentation from the principal and others, ending with the new student group exploring the programs' display area.
Feb. 18 marks 30 days of President Donald Trump's second presidency. Within the last month, he has signed over 70 executive orders, posing major alterations to the policies of the United States.
The typical high school life consists of four years. Carrying that uneasiness freshman year, feeling overwhelmed by the first AP classes sophomore year, gearing up for college junior year and being released...
Two new Career Technical Education Pathways are available starting the 2025-26 school year. The pathways are Professional Theater and Health Science and Medical Technology, introduced in this year's course...
Sometimes, it only takes a few months for a student to fascinate the school with their artwork. That is the story of Sawako Ogino (11), named January Artist of the Month after just six months of studying...
The varsity Academic Team prepares for their match against Carlsbad High School. The match was held on Jan. 30, with the Falcons falling 86-30. Back row left to right: Kei Tashiro (12), Eamon Moore (12),...
Students smile and high-five as they enter Challenge Day. Challenge Day has been held in around 2,700 schools worldwide, with over one million students having participated. Center: Alexa Quinones (10).
From withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement to plans for higher tariffs, the Trump administration has proposed major changes within the first week of office. This article summarized some of these...
TikTok’s continuance is now unclear as it wavers between shut down and constancy in the U.S. This article reviewed the major events in the history of TikTok in the form of a timeline.
A group of students, dressed in semi-formal attire and western hats, smile for a picture. The theme for the Winter Formal was 'Night In Nashville.' Left to right: Lina Jamai (11), Sienna Barry (11), Alisa Galkina (11) and Ava HeSchenk (11).
The Math Club gathers every Wednesday at lunch and solves past American Invitational Mathematics Examination problems in preparation. Nine students qualified for the AIME after taking the American Mathematics...
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...
Stress Less Week took place this week, hosted by PALs in an effort to help students relieve stress with finals week quickly approaching.
“In the PALs room during our fifth period, we [plan] new activities...
Elsa Goodman, Manager of Social Media
• December 4, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump will be the first convicted felon to serve as U.S. president, currently with 34 guilty counts. Trump requested his criminal cases to be dismissed as he takes office, provoking...
Joy Ma, Assistant-Editor-in-Chief, Long-form
• November 22, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump is currently appointing members for his presidential Cabinet. Since the start of the presidential system, Cabinet positions were appointed by the president and later awaited...
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...
Editor’s note: Athlete of the month is released by ASB a week after the month ends. Stories on each athlete are delayed for this reason.
Under the Friday night lights, students can find the October...
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.
