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The Falcon Press
Art Competition To Be Held For Fitch Concert
Art Competition To Be Held For Fitch Concert
Superintendent of Groton Public Schools, Susan Austin, cuts a ribbon alongside supporters and contributors to the program.
District Holds Ribbon-Cutting For New Hydroponic System
Suspicious Leak Turns Lunchtime Into Slip-and-Slide
Suspicious Leak Turns Lunchtime Into Slip-and-Slide
Film Club Showcases ‘La La Land’ On The Big Screen
Film Club Showcases ‘La La Land’ On The Big Screen
Student projects on display at the 2024 IB Exhibition.
MYP Personal Project Introduced to Class of ‘27
Fitch Cheer Wins Big In ECC Championship
Fitch Cheer Wins Big In ECC Championship
Credit: Fitch Boy's Track Instagram (www.instagram.com/fitchboys.track)
Indoor Track Faces Off in CIAC State Open
Credit: Fitch Boy’s Track Instagram (www.instagram.com/fitchboys.track)
Fitch Indoor Track Takes Third and Fifth At ECC’s
The Chiefs defeated the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII two years ago. Will this year bring the same result?
Super Bowl LIX: Worst Case Scenario
Fencing Competes in 2025 Inigo Montoya Invitational
Fencing Competes in 2025 Inigo Montoya Invitational
Junior Xavier Goode drives downcourt during the CIAC Division III Championship Game against Bunnell.
Falcons Come Up Short In CIAC Division III Championships
Pandemic Reflections
Pandemic Reflections
Coach Ellis receives his honors as the Mike Ellis Gymnasium is named after him. (Credit: Mark Russell)
Fitch Honors Mike Ellis At Renaming Ceremony
2024 Year In Review
2024 Year In Review
The Great Homecoming: A Recap of This Year’s Dance
The Great Homecoming: A Recap of This Year’s Dance
Photo Credit: Natalie Newberry
Club Showcase: Pottery Club
Club Showcase: Puzzle Club
Club Showcase: Puzzle Club
A Guide to Midterms for Freshmen
A Guide to Midterms for Freshmen
Our Favorite Holiday Movies, Part 12
Our Favorite Holiday Movies, Part 12
Our Favorite Holiday Movies, Part 11
Our Favorite Holiday Movies, Part 11
Thoughts on the 2025 Academy Awards
Thoughts on the 2025 Academy Awards
‘Squid Game’ Season 2 Even Better Than The First (Spoiler Alert)
‘Squid Game’ Season 2 Even Better Than The First (Spoiler Alert)
Nintendo is about to upgrade from its previous console (pictured above).
Previewing the Nintendo Switch 2
Credit: halfuur (https://web.archive.org/web/20161020060649/http://www.panoramio.com/photo/64963399)
If I Had a Nickel For Every Time Kevin McCallister Was Left Alone, I’d Have 2 Nickels. Which Isn’t a Lot, But It’s Weird That It Only Happened Twice
A New Shadow Game After 19 Years
A New Shadow Game After 19 Years
Redefining the American Dream: A New Perspective
Redefining the American Dream: A New Perspective
An Open Letter to Rep. Joe Courtney
An Open Letter to Rep. Joe Courtney
I Agree With The Onion on Gun Control
I Agree With The Onion on Gun Control
AI 'Art' Isn't Real Art
AI ‘Art’ Isn’t Real Art
Is 'Die Hard' A Christmas Movie?
Is ‘Die Hard’ A Christmas Movie?
CIAC Division III Championships
CIAC Division III Championships
Mike Ellis Gymnasium Commemoration
Mike Ellis Gymnasium Commemoration
Powderpuff 2024
Powderpuff 2024
Sophomore Bella Ilvento
Fitch or Treat
Northern Lights from Groton, closer to Avery Point.
Northern Lights Over Groton, Mystic
The Onion Buys The Falcon Press
The Onion Buys The Falcon Press
Fitch Students Develop Telepathy To Communicate Following Cell Phone Ban
Fitch Students Develop Telepathy To Communicate Following Cell Phone Ban
Lazy Student Attempts Article For School Newspaper
Lazy Student Attempts Article For School Newspaper
Image taken and shared by students as the plant reportedly yelled ,“Feed me!”
Flesh-Eating Plant Appears at Fitch, Student Population Drops
Teacher Decorates Bulletin Board with Child’s Awful Artwork
Teacher Decorates Bulletin Board with Child’s Awful Artwork
Written by the students of Fitch High School and trusted since 1928

The Falcon Press
Written by the students of Fitch High School and trusted since 1928

The Falcon Press
News
Art Competition To Be Held For Fitch Concert
Art Competition To Be Held For Fitch Concert
Elias Slocum, Staff Writer • March 17, 2025
Superintendent of Groton Public Schools, Susan Austin, cuts a ribbon alongside supporters and contributors to the program.
District Holds Ribbon-Cutting For New Hydroponic System
Zerek Laghari, Staff Writer • March 10, 2025
Suspicious Leak Turns Lunchtime Into Slip-and-Slide
Suspicious Leak Turns Lunchtime Into Slip-and-Slide
Alana Nobles, Contributing Writer • March 6, 2025
Film Club Showcases ‘La La Land’ On The Big Screen
Film Club Showcases ‘La La Land’ On The Big Screen
Luciana Rowsam, Contributing Writer • March 6, 2025
Reviews
Thoughts on the 2025 Academy Awards
Thoughts on the 2025 Academy Awards
Naman Patel, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025
‘Squid Game’ Season 2 Even Better Than The First (Spoiler Alert)
‘Squid Game’ Season 2 Even Better Than The First (Spoiler Alert)
Layla Caramante, Staff Writer • February 24, 2025
Nintendo is about to upgrade from its previous console (pictured above).
Previewing the Nintendo Switch 2
Avery Sanchez, Staff Writer • January 30, 2025
Credit: halfuur (https://web.archive.org/web/20161020060649/http://www.panoramio.com/photo/64963399)
If I Had a Nickel For Every Time Kevin McCallister Was Left Alone, I’d Have 2 Nickels. Which Isn’t a Lot, But It’s Weird That It Only Happened Twice
Reviewing 'Home Alone' and 'Home Alone 2'
Avery Sanchez, Staff Writer • December 17, 2024
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Sports
Fitch Cheer Wins Big In ECC Championship
Fitch Cheer Wins Big In ECC Championship
Isabel Gustavson, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025
Credit: Fitch Boy's Track Instagram (www.instagram.com/fitchboys.track)
Indoor Track Faces Off in CIAC State Open
Milo Chiapperini, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025
Credit: Fitch Boy’s Track Instagram (www.instagram.com/fitchboys.track)
Fitch Indoor Track Takes Third and Fifth At ECC’s
Valerie Codd, Contributing Writer • February 27, 2025
The Chiefs defeated the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII two years ago. Will this year bring the same result?
Super Bowl LIX: Worst Case Scenario
Nolan Borsyewicz, Staff Writer • February 8, 2025
Fencing Competes in 2025 Inigo Montoya Invitational
Fencing Competes in 2025 Inigo Montoya Invitational
Milo Chiapperini, Staff Writer • February 7, 2025
Indoor Track Season Begins for Fitch
Indoor Track Season Begins for Fitch
Milo Chiapperini, Staff Writer • January 9, 2025
Basketball Season Underway at Fitch
Basketball Season Underway at Fitch
Milo Chiapperini, Staff Writer • December 19, 2024
Features
Photo Credit: Natalie Newberry
Club Showcase: Pottery Club
Milo Chiapperini, Staff Writer • March 20, 2025
Club Showcase: Puzzle Club
Club Showcase: Puzzle Club
Milo Chiapperini, Staff Writer • January 28, 2025
A Guide to Midterms for Freshmen
A Guide to Midterms for Freshmen
Avery Sanchez, Staff Writer • January 8, 2025
Our Favorite Holiday Movies, Part 12
Our Favorite Holiday Movies, Part 12
Rick Pecka, Editor-In-Chief • December 20, 2024
Opinion
Redefining the American Dream: A New Perspective
Redefining the American Dream: A New Perspective
Millie DeBell, Staff Writer • March 7, 2025
An Open Letter to Rep. Joe Courtney
An Open Letter to Rep. Joe Courtney
Zerek Laghari, Staff Writer • March 7, 2025
I Agree With The Onion on Gun Control
I Agree With The Onion on Gun Control
Zerek Laghari, Staff Writer • December 20, 2024
AI 'Art' Isn't Real Art
AI ‘Art’ Isn’t Real Art
Avery Sanchez, Staff Writer • December 20, 2024