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Picture of a Red Cross truck with a sign urging people to give blood.
The overlooked national blood shortage
The AWD and Cyberbeast truck models are now available under Tesla’s leasing options. Photo used with permission from Maxim via Unsplash
Tesla introduces new leasing options for their Cybertruck
Avian influenza can be a highly pathogenic virus that spreads among birds and rarely to humans with a mortality rate of over 50 percent in both humans and birds. Photo used with permission from Will. H McMahan via Unsplash.
Rare outbreak of bird flu occurs in North America
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
Nine green hope students participate in the NC Honors Chorus performance. Photo used with permission from Mr. Allen Botwick.
Green Hope students hit a high note: NC honors chorus
Take time to celebrate after submitting early action and early decision applications.
Senior guide: What to do after fall applications
Actors and the stage crew worked tirelessly to produce the emotional play, Anon(ymous). Photo used with permission from Peter Comperatore.
A perfect performance: Green Hope theater stages Anon(ymous)
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
Coach Jacob Shulfer looks to lead Green Hope wrestling to a great season.
Green Hope welcomes new girls’ wrestling coach
Participants in the golf tournament pose for a group photo. Photo used with permission from Anita McClernon.
A hole in one: The Green Hope golf tournament
Jack (left) and JT (right) Sarchet stand together after both placing second in a tournament. Photo used with permission from Jack Sarchet.
Super Siblings: Jack and JT Sarchet
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
A picture of a dream catcher, a net or web woven on a handmade willow hoop, which is a popular art from the indigenous community. Photo used with permission from JC Gellidon via Unsplash.
Native American Heritage Month commemorates indigenous histories
A scene from the film “Fight Club” featuring the character of Tyler Durden, famously portrayed by Brad Pitt.
25 years of “Fight Club”
The market showcasing multiple vendor tables and their arts to the visitor inside the Northwest YMCA.
Trips in the Triangle: Northwest YMCA vendor market
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
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
Spongebob Squarepants has recently celebrated the show’s 25th anniversary with 15 seasons, 303 episodes, four movies and more to come in 2025. The common agreement amongst fans of the show is that everything got worse AFTER season three and “The Spongebob Squarepants Movie,” which was released in 2004. However, are their opinions valid?
Is modern SpongeBob as bad as everyone says it is?
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
Caffeine is a morning staple for millions of Americans, but they are not aware of the lasting adverse effects of their morning pick-me-ups. Photo used with permission from Jonathan Cooper via Unsplash
Your daily energy drink may be doing more harm than good
Black Friday used to be a highly anticipated holiday where shoppers could get coveted items at a fraction of their price; however, in recent years, can "anticipated" still describe this holiday? Photo used with permission from Artem Beliaikin via Unsplash
The downfall of Black Friday
Fashion choices are massively influenced by the economic state in times of recession. Photo used with permission from Clem Onojeghuo via Unsplash.
Recession core: The impact of the economy on fashion
Politics is very taboo topic to bring up in conversation is politics, but that should change
Talking about politics should not be so taboo
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?
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2024: November monthly playlist
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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
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Gossip Girls: Blake Lively’s backlash
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Gossip Girls: Blake Lively’s backlash
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Campus Chronicles: Just the beginning
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The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Fall sports midseason recap
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The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Spring sports recap
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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
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2024: October monthly playlist
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Quiz: Which Starbucks seasonal drink should you order?
Quiz: Which Starbucks seasonal drink should you order?
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?
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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+.
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The GH Falcon

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Raj Kirtikar

Raj Kirtikar, Staff Writer

Raj is a junior at Green Hope, and is in his first year with The GHFalcon. Born in Kobe, Japan, Raj has also lived in New Mexico.  He moved to Cary when he was seven. Raj enjoys soccer, video games, hanging out with friends, reading, watching TV, and robotics. He plans to go to college to study mechanical or aerospace engineering. Raj is also a world traveler, having visited five of the seven continents, most recently traveling to the Himalayas!

All content by Raj Kirtikar
The 2023 UEFA Champions League final will be between Manchester City and Inter Milan, and will be played on June 10th.

Europe’s biggest soccer showdown is just around the corner

Raj Kirtikar and Amna Ahmad
May 30, 2023
Snapchat rolled out its MyAI to all users regardless of subscription status on April 19th, 2023.

Snapchat’s artificial intelligence chatbot sparks controversy

Raj Kirtikar and Sam Dare
May 25, 2023
Former Alabama quarterback and current NFL draft prospect Bryce Young brought home an estimated $1 million dollars in NIL compensation last year.

How NIL and the transfer portal are changing college athletics

Sam Dare and Raj Kirtikar
April 24, 2023
North Carolina Department of Instruction receives federal money to alleviate the state's increasing number of school suspensions post-pandemic.

North Carolina Public Schools experience surge in suspension rates

Raj Kirtikar, Staff Writer
March 27, 2023
The women's basketball team won against Middle Creek in a game at Green Hope.

End of season sports roundup: Winter edition

Aditi Bhadauria, Y-Nhu Do, Raj Kirtikar, and Peggy Chen
February 23, 2023
Green Hope High School welcomes four new teachers for the new semester.

A new semester brings new teachers

Tanner Kannan and Raj Kirtikar
February 13, 2023
Artificial intelligence has increased in popularity, sparking much debate and controversy.

ChatGPT: AI gone too far?

Sam Dare and Raj Kirtikar
January 24, 2023
Men's Basketball takes the ball down the court.

Midseason sports roundup

Aditi Bhadauria, Aliyah Walker, Y-Nhu Do, Peggy Chen, and Raj Kirtikar
January 9, 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo signs with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo signs with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr

Raj Kirtikar, Staff Writer
January 5, 2023
Raj & Sam recap each week of the NFL season.

NFL Recap: Week 15

Sam Dare and Raj Kirtikar
December 21, 2022
The World Cup teams each have a flag posted on the wall.

The World Cup: Round of 16 recap

Raj Kirtikar, Staff Writer
December 13, 2022
The World Cup trophy is lifted into the sky.

The World Cup group stage: What you need to know

Raj Kirtikar, Staff Writer
December 7, 2022
Green Hope Wrestling won the grapple competing against 21 other schools.

The Green Hope Grapple: Another wrestling win

Raj Kirtikar, Staff Writer
December 5, 2022
The World Health Organization renamed monkeypox to mpox in hopes of reducing racial stigmas associated with the former name.

WHO renames monkeypox to ‘mpox’ over racial stigmas

Raj Kirtikar, Staff Writer
December 1, 2022
The Green Hope Marching Band finished their competitive season on Saturday, October 29.

Green Hope Marching Band ends season on a high note

Raj Kirtikar, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II and the Holocaust, located in Poland.

From darkness to light: A Holocaust survivor’s story

Noreen Mohamed and Raj Kirtikar
October 21, 2022
Raj & Sam recap each week of the NFL season.

NFL Recap Podcast: Week 6

Sam Dare and Raj Kirtikar
October 20, 2022
Raj & Sam recap each week of the NFL season.

NFL Recap Podcast: Week 5

Sam Dare and Raj Kirtikar
October 13, 2022
NASA Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida

What in the Universe has NASA been up to recently?

Raj Kirtikar, Staff Writer
October 12, 2022
Raj & Sam recap each week of the NFL season.

NFL Recap Podcast: Week 4

Sam Dare and Raj Kirtikar
October 6, 2022
Green Hope Men’s Soccer beat rivals Panther Creek to win the Fight for 55.

Men’s Soccer Kicks into High Gear

Raj Kirtikar, Staff Writer
September 23, 2022
Career Services Department Provides A Selection of Resources for Students

Career Services Department Provides A Selection of Resources for Students

Sam Dare and Raj Kirtikar
September 20, 2022
GH DECA members who placed at states and represented NC at the international conference in Atlanta.

HOSA and DECA Focus on Success

Raj Kirtikar, Sam Dare, and Amaya Dockery
September 15, 2022
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