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A Thanksgiving feast of turkey, pie, veggies and more traditional Thanksgiving foods.
The false history of Thanksgiving
Opportunity crops are not often seen in American grocery aisles, yet have potential to enhance the country’s response to challenges of climate change and increasing food demands.
All about the crops helping alleviate food crises around the world
Reading thought-provoking literature with heavy themes will make you a better student.
Reading into an emerging issue: Declining literacy rates among college students
Green Hope students explained why the Buffalo Wild Wings menu is a point of concern for their adherence to the religions they practice.
Buffalo Wild Wings menu items spark controversy
Photo used with permission from Ferdinand Stöhr via Unsplash
All about the new constitutional amendment on the North Carolina ballot
Members of the Sports Medicine team pose together for a team photo. Photo used with permission from Shivani Ganer.
The team behind the team: Sports Medicine
Three excellent Green Hope teachers have been selected to potentially become teacher of the year.
Green Hope excellence: Teacher of the year nominees
Green Hope High School student volunteers handed out candy at decorated trunks to children who visited them. Photo used with permission from Karuna Shanmugam (‘26).
Trunk or Treat: Sweet support for Hurricane Helene victims
Green Hope's Student Council plays an extremely important role in ensuring that student life runs smoothly.
Taking the helm: Student council spotlights
During the fall, there are a variety of activities to do with friends and family As the GH Falcon's Advice-Giver-in-Chief, I've compiled ways to enjoy this season!
Felicity Falcon: Fall events guide
While many people see NCAA athletes compete in March Madness, most don't understand the recruiting process.
Tough competition: Stress during recruitment
The Green Hope womens tennis team celebrates their win over Panther Creek. Photo used with permission from Coach Nathaniel Denton.
Womens tennis finishes as 4A east runner ups
The Green Hope mens soccer team poses for a photo, featuring all of the seniors in the front row. Photo used with permission from Gabby Fekete
Green Hope senior nights: Fall sports
Nathan Vo ('28) is the fastest freshman in Green Hope's storied history. His current PR is 16:08. Photo used with permission from Dan Loughlin
Freshman phenom: Nathan Vo
Chloe Burbage ('28) sets up a teammate for a kill. Photo used with permission from Chloe Burbage
Freshman phenom: Chloe Burbage
The Ladies in Red and military march being performed in front of NC State soldiers and the community during the ceremony.
A memorial for all
For students who feel at a loss for what to pursue in their future careers, consider more intersectional or interdisciplinary pathways they haven’t previously considered.
Felicity Falcon: Careers to consider
Nabiha Rahman giving a speech after winning her Emerging stars Award at the Wake Ed Stars Gala. Photo used with permission from Nabiha Rahman.
Nabiha Rahman recognized as a Star of Education by WakeEd Partnership
A great way to fall into autumn is through arts and crafts. Stop by your local JOANN or Michael's and try out some of these ideas.
Six activities to embrace autumn
The Varsity Volleyball team shares their practice with the PEPI students. Photo used with permission from @greenhopevb via Instagram.
Feeling PEPI
Nic Anderson (‘25) seen in the fall ‘23 advanced theater production of “The Terrible Infants.” The upcoming spring musical “9 to 5” will be her eleventh production with the Green Hope Theatre Company. Photo used with permission from Nic Anderson.
Talents of Theater: Nic Anderson
Ria Rohilla (‘24) is seen constructing the set for Green Hope Theatre Company’s fall 2023 play, “Almost Maine.” Photo used with permission from Ria Rohilla.
Talents of Theater: Ria Rohilla
Eva Alperovich (‘24) poses for a photo shoot after her performance of “The Marriage” at her old theater camp in Massachusetts. Photo used with permission from Eva Alperovich.
Talents of Theater: Eva Alperovich
Dianhao Li ('25), portraying "Lendall" in Green Hope's production, “Almost Maine,” acts out a breakup with fellow member of the drama club. Photo used with permission from Dianhao Li.
Talents of Theater: Dianhao Li
Henry Rowen (‘24) assumes the lead role of Franklin Hart Jr., in the spring musical, 9 to 5. Photo used with permission from Mr. Allen Botwick.
Talents of Theater: Henry Rowen
Katie Biddle ('25) serves as co-president of Green Hope's Latin club, an organization that she hopes can increase the popularity of the language at school.
Humans of Green Hope: Katie Biddle
Mrs. Robynn Wilhelmi, the Health Science 1 and 2 teacher and an advisor for HOSA, stands as an icon of inspiration for those interested in healthcare.
Humans of Green Hope: Mrs. Robynn Wilhelmi
Caleb Kim (‘25) - located on the right - and his fellow club members planted seeds as a part of their volunteering. Photo used with permission from Caleb Kim
Humans of Green Hope: Caleb Kim
Mrs. Jaqulyn Ortiz is taking Green Hope students to Italy, France and Spain next summer as a part of Educational Tours!
Humans of Green Hope: Mrs. Jaquelyn Ortiz
Ms. Holland is looking forward to teaching English at Green Hope for semesters to come!
Humans of Green Hope: Ms. Kathleen Holland
Cinematic universes such as the MCU are bringing in nothing but empty theaters, but why do we keep seeing them? Photo used with permission from Erik Mclean via Unsplash
Cinematic universes are dying … get rid of them faster
Godzilla has seen many iterations throughout the years from both Japan and America. How do these incarnations of the classic monster stack up? Photo used with permission from Alex Shalev
Japanese vs. American Godzilla
2024: November monthly playlist
2024: November monthly playlist
Daylight saving time (DST) is an annual practice originally established under wartime conditions in the 20th century.
(Fall)ing back in time
Since Elon Musk bought Twitter from its previous owner Jack Dorsey, things on the platform have taken a toll.
Twitter to X: A major downgrade
No one can deny the popularity of true crime as a genre, but is it really healthy to have too much of it on your mind?
Is there such a thing as consuming too much true crime?
Underage drinking is a massive issue across high schools that cause relationship, health and legal issues. Photo used with permission from Erik Mclean from Unsplash
The sobering dangers of underage drinking
ELA classes have taught classic literature for decades; however, how relevant are they today? Photo used with permission from Annie Pratt via Unsplash
Is classic literature still relevant in ELA classes?
Everyone’s been rage baited before. With makeup artists putting absurd amounts of foundation on their faces or someone cooking in a way that is just unsettling to watch all over social media, how much of it can be avoided just by scrolling up to the next video?
Content creators are profiting off of viewers’ frustration … why is no one stopping them?
Hollywood has a habit of casting lighter skinned people in the roles of darker skinned characters, the most recent example being that of Aaron Pierre as John Stewart in the DC Studios and HBO series, “Lanterns.”
Colorism + Hollywood = Nothing new
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2024: November monthly playlist
2024: November monthly playlist
Art in action: Colorguard
Art in action: Colorguard
AP Environmental Science program nurtures future stewards
AP Environmental Science program nurtures future stewards
Igniting innovation: Economics fair 2024
Igniting innovation: Economics fair 2024
gossip girls
Gossip Girls: Blake Lively’s backlash
gossip girls
Gossip Girls: Blake Lively’s backlash
campus chronicles
Campus Chronicles: Just the beginning
green hope greatness
The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Fall sports midseason recap
green hope greatness
The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Spring sports recap
campus chronicles
Campus Chronicles: It’s closing time
Art in action: Colorguard
Art in action: Colorguard
AP Environmental Science program nurtures future stewards
AP Environmental Science program nurtures future stewards
Igniting innovation: Economics fair 2024
Igniting innovation: Economics fair 2024
Among the halls: State Fair edition
Powderpuff 2023
Across the Triangle, hundreds of people gathered together to celebrate Asian culture
Gallery: Asia Fest 2024
Following the conclusion of the celebration, the rest of the student body began to trickle into the parking lot. Many had decorated their parking spaces the previous day as part of another senior year tradition.
Gallery: Senior car parade
Various members of the Green Hope community gathered on the Saturday morning of Aug. 10 to clean the football stadium and soccer field in preparation for the upcoming school year. Among those present included the men's soccer and football teams, as well as parents and coaches.
Gallery: Stadium cleanup
Davis Drive Park has fields, Greenways and trails.
Gallery: Parks around town
Sophomore Class President Ian House recieves a round of applause as he opens the 2023-24 Pep Rally.
A day to remember: 2023 Pep Rally Recap
2024: November monthly playlist
2024: November monthly playlist
2024: October monthly playlist
2024: October monthly playlist
2024: September monthly playlist
2024: September monthly playlist
2024: Summer playlist
2024: Summer playlist
2024: May monthly playlist
2024: May monthly playlist
Quiz: Which Halloween candy are you?
Quiz: Which Halloween candy are you?
Quiz: Which scary movie are you?
Quiz: Which scary movie are you?
Quiz: Can you guess the Green Hope athlete from the baby photo?
Quiz: Can you guess the Green Hope athlete from the baby photo?
During the fall season people begin to watch more movies! Photo used with permission from Jeremy Yap on Unsplash.
Quiz: Which movie genre are you?
Quiz: Which Greek God or Goddess are you?
Quiz: Which Greek God or Goddess are you?
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Green Hope’s Wordle 11/15/2024
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Green Hope’s Wordle 11/13/2024
Green Hope's Connections 11/15/2024
Green Hope’s Connections 11/15/2024
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Green Hope’s Connection 11/13/24
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Green Hope’s Connections 11/7/24
Green Hope's Wordle 11/15/2024
Green Hope’s Wordle 11/15/2024
Green Hope's Wordle 11/14/2024
Green Hope’s Wordle 11/14/2024
Green Hope's Wordle 11/13/2024
Green Hope’s Wordle 11/13/2024
Green Hope's Wordle 11/7/24
Green Hope’s Wordle 11/7/24
Green Hope’s Wordle 11/6/2024
Green Hope’s Wordle 11/6/2024
Hollywood has a habit of casting lighter skinned people in the roles of darker skinned characters, the most recent example being that of Aaron Pierre as John Stewart in the DC Studios and HBO series, “Lanterns.”
Colorism + Hollywood = Nothing new
Hurricane Helene swept across Western North Carolina, devastating towns like Canton and disrupting sports teams' seasons. Photo courtesy of Nora McDunn.
Storming back: How a small town football team defied all odds
A city underwater: feet of floodwater drown the historic Biltmore Village in Asheville. Photo courtesy of Ms. Kaylee Jacobs.
“We had no idea”: Western North Carolina’s unexpected plight
September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness in the causes and effects of childhood cancer.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Spotlighting the struggle and support
Girls State attendee Brooke Taylor seen taking a selfie with additional participants. Photo used with permission from Apple TV+.
“Girls State:” A captivating female empowerment story

The GH Falcon

The GH Falcon
Yan Zimnitskaya

Yan Zimnitskaya, Staff Writer

Yan Zimninitskaya is a Senior at Green Hope High School, and this is their first year on the GH Falcon staff.  They are looking forward to sharing their creativity with everyone in the school as well as in the community. When not in school, Yan has a love for writing scripts, and is a classically trained guitarist. They have a passion for drama ,and hopes to push their writing skills further through this community.

All content by Yan Zimnitskaya
Green Hope’s functional Painted Piano “Singing Lillies” at Green Hope Elementary Park until the winter months (Susan Alexander)

Blending Music and Art: Painted Piano

Yan Zimnitskaya, Staff Writer
June 1, 2023
Shreya Ravi being nominated in the top 20 actors, performing the Addams Family Musical at DPAC

Shreya Ravi: Green Hope’s Rising Star

Yan Zimnitskaya, Staff Writer
May 30, 2023
Senior Wyatt Schaffer (middle left) sharing a smile with his fellow senior Cody Kennison (left), and teammates Harrison Brewer (middle right) and Chase Kitchens (right).

Spring sports: End of season recap

Neil Parmar, Aditi Bhadauria, Isabel Westerlund, Peggy Chen, Max Spiegel, Sam Dare, and Yan Zimnitskaya
May 24, 2023
The wheels go round and round; 3 ways to not get caught up in them

The wheels go round and round; 3 ways to not get caught up in them

Yan Zimnitskaya, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023
Green Hope Baseball in front of Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. They traveled there for the Cape Hatteras Surf Sand Service Tournament, where they went 2-0 with wins over Panther Creek and Cape Hatteras Secondary School.

Spring season mid-season sports roundup

Sam Dare, Aditi Bhadauria, Peggy Chen, Max Spiegel, Neil Parmar, Isabel Westerlund, and Yan Zimnitskaya
April 18, 2023
The stigma on periods throughout the country grows with the introduction of new bills like House Bill 1069.

Continued restrictions lead to an increase in activism

Yan Zimnitskaya and Megan Khor
March 30, 2023
Reaching out to support trans youth could save a life.

The power of reaching out: Effects of anti-trans legislation

Megan Khor and Yan Zimnitskaya
March 27, 2023
Pictured: Sarah Richard's ('23) father and aunt in Haiti prior to their move to the United States.

New immigration policy offers hope for Haitian family

Yan Zimnitskaya and Megan Khor
March 15, 2023
The Men's Tennis gives Green Hope another point in the Fight for 55.

Spring sports: Early season roundup

Aditi Bhadauria, Sam Dare, Neil Parmar, Peggy Chen, Isabel Westerlund, Max Spiegel, and Yan Zimnitskaya
March 3, 2023
The famous onion, located on a patch of grass behind Green Hope.

If you like it, put a ring on it! Or multiple, from an onion. [Satire]

Yan Zimnitskaya, Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
The school spirit was shown at the Homecoming pep rally.

A year in review: Green Hope’s 2022 recap

Yan Zimnitskaya and Peggy Chen
January 11, 2023
The influx of industrialization ruined walkability in both cities and suburban areas.

Stay in your lane: America’s diminishing walkability

Yan Zimnitskaya, Staff Writer
December 1, 2022
A red handprint over the mouth is used by the MMIW movement and represents the silenced voices of native women affected by crime.

Investigative report: Cold case crimes among indigenous citizens

Yan Zimnitskaya and Megan Khor
November 30, 2022
ED culture is pushed from all directions, due to this it's not uncommon for such tendencies and thoughts to be internalized.

An unhealthy algorithm: Eating disorder culture

Itziar Carrasco Gomez and Yan Zimnitskaya
November 21, 2022
Men’s Cherokee grass dancer, Lawrence Kee, performs a traditional dance at NCNAYO Conference

Native American Heritage Month: We’re still here

Megan Khor and Yan Zimnitskaya
November 1, 2022
The Green Hope wetland thrived with greenery prior to construction.

Population rises, nature falls

Yan Zimnitskaya, Staff Writer
October 26, 2022
SHS member Alexa Bernard sets up a booth at Green Hope High School to spread awareness about Hispanic heritage.

Celebración de la Herencia y Cultura Hispana

Yan Zimnitskaya and Megan Khor
September 28, 2022
PPNC Ambassadors shown from left to right: Sushmita Nelbotla, Deepa Ramesh, Charlotte Jeffries, Anna Dudley, Gabrielle Kreuter, Megan Khor, and Solbi Ji

period.

Yan Zimnitskaya and Megan Khor
September 12, 2022
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