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Gifted Students Feel Shift In High School Services
Gifted Students Feel Shift In High School Services
Mock Interview Day, Dec. 11
Sophomores Have Mock Interviews With Community Members
File Photo: Market Day Dec. 7, 2023
Student Entrepreneurs To Sell Treats At Falcon Fair
Students get hot chocolate during StuCo's hot cocoa day Dec. 9, 2024.
StuCo’s Week Of Giving Is Here
Bring Cash To Falcon Fair Thursday
Bring Cash To Falcon Fair Thursday
'Tropics' at the KC Zoo
You’ve Seen The Animals, See What Else KC Zoo Has To Offer
At the Diversity Assembly Nov. 22, senior Gideon Samuel laughs after social studies teacher Josh Lorenson was pied in the face by another student.
Students Voting To Pie Teacher In Face
"It's A Wonderful Life" Dec. 5
Thespians Perform ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’
Students Observe Day Of Dead On Field Trip
Students Observe Day Of Dead On Field Trip
For Day Of The Dead, Students Honor Forgotten Scientists
For Day Of The Dead, Students Honor Forgotten Scientists
'Tropics' at the KC Zoo
You’ve Seen The Animals, See What Else KC Zoo Has To Offer
Rage Bait: Don't Fall For It
Rage Bait: Don’t Fall For It
NFL Faces Problems With Off-Field Actions
NFL Faces Problems With Off-Field Actions
Worlds of Fun 'Halloween Haunt' Car
Halloween Haunt Productions Steal Spooky Spotlight
Can't Go Wrong With Tay's Burger Shack
Can’t Go Wrong With Tay’s Burger Shack
NFL Faces Problems With Off-Field Actions
NFL Faces Problems With Off-Field Actions
Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Park Hill South High School. Final: 72-38
Varsity Boys Basketball Earns Season’s First Win
Girls Swim and Dive won the Winnetonka Invitational Dec. 7.
Winter Sports Have Winning Weekend
STTV Sports Network's Sophia Stephens and Roger Sielaff sit down to talk to boys wrestling coach Josh Lorenson and senior wrestler Merrik Murray about the season and the sport.
Varsity View: Boys Wrestling
Varsity View: Cheerleading
Varsity View: Cheerleading
Starbucks
Caffeine Craze: Teen Intake On The Rise
Spirit Halloween
Witch Spots For Halloween Fun
Homecoming Photo Booth 2024
Homecoming Photo Booth 2024
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: Exchange Student Jeppe Thomsen Of Denmark
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: Exchange Student Jeppe Thomsen Of Denmark
Hacks Help Save Popular Backpack Tags
Hacks Help Save Popular Backpack Tags
Entrepreneurship students work at the Falcon Fair Dec. 12.
Entrepreneurs Sell Out At Falcon Fair
Mock Interview Day, Dec. 11
Sophomores Have Mock Interviews With Community Members
"It's A Wonderful Life" Dec. 5
Thespians Perform ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’
Artists' Work Chosen For Gallery Display
Artists’ Work Chosen For Gallery Display
Finals day of the 2024-2025 Class 2 Boys Swimming and Diving State Tournament, St. Peters, Missouri, Nov. 15
Boys Swim Earns 2 State Championships
Ellia and Olivia Out Loud!: The Lunch Ladies
Ellia and Olivia Out Loud!: The Lunch Ladies
STTV Sports Network's Sophia Stephens and Roger Sielaff sit down to talk to boys wrestling coach Josh Lorenson and senior wrestler Merrik Murray about the season and the sport.
Varsity View: Boys Wrestling
"It's A Wonderful Life" Dec. 5
Thespians Perform ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’
Varsity View: Cheerleading
Varsity View: Cheerleading
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: Exchange Student Ellen Eriksson
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: Exchange Student Ellen Eriksson
Ellia and Olivia Out Loud!: The Lunch Ladies
Ellia and Olivia Out Loud!: The Lunch Ladies
STTV Sports Network's Sophia Stephens and Roger Sielaff sit down to talk to boys wrestling coach Josh Lorenson and senior wrestler Merrik Murray about the season and the sport.
Varsity View: Boys Wrestling
Varsity View: Cheerleading
Varsity View: Cheerleading
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: Exchange Student Ellen Eriksson
Ellia & Olivia Out Loud!: Exchange Student Ellen Eriksson
Varsity View: Emeralds Dance Team
Varsity View: Emeralds Dance Team
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Fallyn Kowalski

Fallyn Kowalski, Editor-In-Chief, Writer

Fallyn is a senior this year and it is her third year on staff. She is an Editor-In-Chief of StaleyNews.com. She enjoys traveling, reading, walking, and thrifting. Her favorite things are Colleen Hoover books, Crocs, Grey’s Anatomy, and coffee. Her favorite thing about being on staff is sharing people’s stories and opinions through her writing.

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Moving their arms in a wave motion at the Ability Arts Festival in the Falcon Field House April 11, students dance together. The festival was planned by Public Service and Communication Pathway students and social studies teacher Kendall Benner. “The students were so fun to be around and I also got to experience it with the people in my classes,” sophomore Kalea Scrivner said.

Crafts Festival Held In Falcon Field House

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Staff Reviews Popular Shows

Staff Reviews Popular Shows

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Changing Demographics Bring New Student Unions

Changing Demographics Bring New Student Unions

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Photo courtesy of Jerrilynn Phillipi

Sisters Share Experiences Diving Together

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Seniors Share Post-High School Plans

Seniors Share Post-High School Plans

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Staying On Track

Staying On Track

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New WIN Time Requirement Invades Home Life

New WIN Time Requirement Invades Home Life

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Disney Announces 'Little Mermaid' Remake

Disney Announces ‘Little Mermaid’ Remake

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On the court, sisters senior Ava Gates and sophomore Ella Gates dance Sept. 30 at Park Hill High School during individual districts. Varsity won 6-3. “Having my sister be my doubles partner this year has made me become a stronger player,” Gates said.

Girls Tennis Racks Up Wins

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Scarers Share Experiences Working At Haunt

Scarers Share Experiences Working At Haunt

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Pumpkin Inflatable: Caroline Ray, 12

Falcons Dress For Halloween

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During the flag football game against North Kansas City High School Sep. 2, the team huddles in discussion. The flag football team lost 6-13. “It was really nice, just playing with them and getting to know them to the level that we did," Katy Taylor said.

Flag Football Reflects On Pilot Season

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“For The Love of Kansas City,” created by artist Mollie Hanselman, was inspired by the Kansas City skyline. Her design used simple primary colors and shapes. “I hope that because of how simple the shapes are and elementary the color scheme is that they become in tune with their inner child and are able to see the world through them,” Hanselman said.

Hearts Around KC

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Teachers Ban Cell Phones In Class

Teachers Ban Cell Phones In Class

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In a HOSA meeting Feb. 22, seniors Kiana Terrell and Kylie Rothberger work on their project.

HOSA Moves On To State

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100 Wins: Milestone Reached

100 Wins: Milestone Reached

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Hyped TikTok Books: Worth The Read?

Hyped TikTok Books: Worth The Read?

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At the first informational meeting for e-sports, coach Janet Sobbe goes over a presentation Jan. 26 in the Innovation Center. Sobbe and teacher Sherri Butts coach the new sport together. "I thought it would be a cool experience for kids, and I was excited to be a part of making that happen," Sobbe said.

Leveling Up: Gamers Now Have Varsity Sport

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Is Boba Worth The Hype?

Is Boba Worth The Hype?

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#SignalForHelp: Viral TikTok Helps Save Lives

#SignalForHelp: Viral TikTok Helps Save Lives

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Members of the HOPE Squad work during a field trip Nov. 2.

Hope Squad Works To Change Stigmas

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Time To Pack A Lunch?

Time To Pack A Lunch?

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[Photo] Mask Up -- All The Way Up -- To Stay In School

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Junior Aubrey Williams demonstrates how to incorrectly wear a mask.

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Junior Aubrey Williams demonstrates how to incorrectly wear a mask.

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Mask Up -- All The Way Up -- To Stay In School

Mask Up — All The Way Up — To Stay In School

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Bookin' It To The Library

Bookin’ It To The Library

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Achieving Higher Education

Achieving Higher Education

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It's Time For Change In U.S.

It’s Time For Change In U.S.

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Who's Got Spirit!?

Who’s Got Spirit!?

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