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  • Oct 4 / Girls Varsity Water PoloArchie Williams High School - 0, Redwood High School - 3
  • Oct 1 / Girls Varsity GolfArchie Williams High School - 238, Marin Catholic High School - 203
  • Oct 1 / Girls Varsity Water PoloArchie Williams High School - 11, Terra Linda High School - 6
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  • Oct 1 / Boys Varsity Water PoloArchie Williams High School - 15, Terra Linda High School - 10
  • Sep 28 / Girls Varsity Water PoloArchie Williams High School - 11, Davis Sr - 10
  • Sep 28 / Varsity FootballArchie Williams High School - 7, Novato High School - 10
  • Sep 26 / Girls Varsity Field HockeyArchie Williams High School - 0, Tamalpais High School - 8
The pinnacle of Falcon journalism

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The pinnacle of Falcon journalism

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Elliot Smith

Elliot Smith, Photographer

Elliot is a senior, in his third year of journalism. He loves eating chicken pot pie and playing soccer. You can often find him watching Spongebob. He joined journalism because he enjoys photography and working with people.

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Archie Williams senior Caden Guzman passes a hacky sack during a game.

[Photo] Five months post-phone ban: Impact, attitudes, and hacky sack

Luca Roy, Editor-in-Chief
June 12, 2024
Senior Charlie Butler and junior Zach Wulff jump to block a ball from a Tam hitter.

[Photo] Tamalpais Hawks take down Falcons boys varsity volleyball in MCAL semi-finals

Maya Evans, Reporter
April 26, 2024
Archie Williams seniors Charlotte Gerner and Isabelle Connolly recieve gifts during senior night.

[Photo] Archie Williams girls varsity lacrosse handles Lowell on senior night

Sean Chamberlin, Sports Editor
April 25, 2024
Oakland community members celebrate during Fab Week '24 on Jan. 27.

[Photo] Lowriding legalized: lowriders cruise freely now that ban is lifted

Audrey Tucker, Designer
April 19, 2024
Senior Eliza Austin drives towards the goal during the second half of Tuesday's game.

[Photo] Girls lacrosse blows out The Bay School

Ethan Frankel, Reporter
March 27, 2024
Archie Williams sophomore Yumea Sakai and AVID teacher Kathleen Brennan work together during Tutorial.

[Photo] AVID aids students in future college endeavors

Stuart Pratt, Reporter
March 26, 2024
Archie Williams seniors Gilly Roth and Sam Black high-five after tagging a Wildcat runner out at home plate.

[Photo] Falcons baseball falls short at home against the Wildcats

Jordan Oliver-Roa, Reporter
March 14, 2024
Archie Williams Bridge Program takes the court for an entertaining halftime show.

[Photo] Falcons soar past Bulldogs in overtime thriller

Silas Eyler and Sean Chamberlin
December 15, 2023
Revolution 9 in Fairfax is packed with potential gift options.

[Photo] Ho-ho-ho-liday gift guide: local business edition

Corina Karr and Mia DeNunzio
December 15, 2023
“Thank you for standing up against genocide, for all those who don’t have a voice.”

[Photo] Marin teens peacefully protest for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict

Jasmin Desruisseau, Reporter
November 30, 2023
Archie Williams senior Lindsay Jones serves a ball during the second set.

[Photo] Falcons keep their season alive and head to the regional semi-finals

Leo Grandmaison and Devin Moss
November 13, 2023
Archie Williams Varsity volleyball celebrate after a good play on Tuesday.

[Photo] Falcons fly past the Indians in their first CIF game

Devin Moss, Reporter
November 13, 2023
Junior Vincent Krilanovich steadies himself before firing a shot on goal during the second quarter of Saturday's game.

[Photo] Boys Falcons Water Polo loses overtime thriller in MCAL championship

Maya Evans, Reporter
November 3, 2023
Graffiti by an unknown vandal on the back of Contratti Park's scoreboard reads: "Your shoes R Brighter than our FUTURE."

[Photo] Structure in a Homeless encampment adjacent to Peri Park declared uninhabitable

Stuart Pratt, Reporter
October 30, 2023
Sophomore Alyse Rosen prepares to serve during the second set of the Falcons' Wednesday game in San Anselmo.

[Photo] Archie Williams Girls Volleyball dominates on Senior Night

Sean Chamberlin, Sports Editor
October 18, 2023
Vape detectors were installed in bathrooms school-wide in Aug. 2022.

[Photo] One year later: How vape detectors at Archie Williams have affected bathroom vapers

Lucas Gallagher, Opinion Editor
October 1, 2023
The Fairfax Theater, in Fairfax advertising "A Haunting in Venice," a 2023 horror film.

[Photo] Five fall horror movies for a cozy day in

Hanna Cortright, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 28, 2023
The FSACC facility was condemned as unfit to host a child care facility in 2022, and they now hope to find a new location for the center.

[Photo] Fairfax-San Anselmo Children’s Center faces eviction

Charlie Fee and Ben Luka Sheddrick
September 22, 2023
Archie Williams sophomore Alyse Rosen jumps to serve a ball to the Hawks.

[Photo] Tamalpais Hawks soar to victory in first league game in the “battle of the birds” against Archie Williams

Sean Chamberlin, Sports Editor
September 17, 2023
Senior Elinori Guidinger putters his way to his seventh period class during Tuesday's Happy Gilmore Day.

[Photo] Spirit Day Two: Happy Gilmore

April 27, 2023
The Archie Williams tardy policy changed on March 16, to begin calling home for students who are late to or absent in class.

[Photo] Archie Williams combats student tardiness with new robocall system

Lucas Gallagher, Opinion Editor
March 25, 2023
During STAAR's Black Futures event, attending students crowd around the friendship bracelet making table.

[Photo] STAAR hosts vibrant lunchtime event celebrating Black futures month

Ava Alsterlind, Jr. Copy Editor
March 15, 2023
Archie Williams junior Luca Bartolomi found in-person schooling a difficult adjustment after a year of online instruction.

[Photo] Stanford study: stress due to COVID-19 lockdown physically aged teens’ brains

Isa Mclachlan, Charlie Fee, and Ben Luka Sheddrick
March 2, 2023
While Tiffany Howell never anticipated becoming a high school teacher, she has become an integral part of the Archie Williams teaching staff.

[Photo] A Feature on a Teacher: Tes Howell

Allison Bredow and Kyra Featherstone
February 7, 2023
Freshman Georgia Silva is refreshed by the relaxed dress code at AWHS compared to her previous school, White Hill.

[Photo] Archie Williams does have a dress code, and it’s stricter than you think

Sophia Lopez, Reporter
February 1, 2023
Alan Nealley is the Dean of Student Success at AWHS.

[Photo] Why can’t students wake up in the morning?

Grace Sykes, Designer
February 1, 2023
Senior Beth Brisson clears the ball during the first half of Saturday's game.

[Photo] Girls Varsity soccer looks to secure playoff berth after draw with Branson

Carolyn Morris, Sports Editor
January 26, 2023
A herd of Walter Whites overtakes the runway as their audience treads lightly.

Halloween costume contest gives students a howling good time

Elliot Smith, Photographer
November 4, 2022
Senior Class President Micah Sher rocks out in the student center on Monday.

Sophomore Alex Rossi, or Buddy the Elf, expresses his joy as the holiday season approaches.

Junior Kai Daniels avenges his village with mighty moves during Monday's costume contest.

Gunnar Koenig strains to lift the burden of having a fantastic costume.

Freshman Hanna Janson strikes a pose as Carrie, a Stephen King character.

Senior Avery Chapman dressed as Lady Liberty raises her torch.

Junior Brody Rhodes steals the moon as Vector on Monday at lunch.

A fence separates San Anselmo Avenue from the Creek Park picnic area.

[Photo] Creek Park Plaza closure evokes protests from San Anselmo residents

Brynn Galaich, Reporter
October 22, 2022
AWHS freshman read their textbooks in second period World History and Geography.

[Photo] Right out of a Disney movie? Freshmen share their first impressions of high school

Jasmin Desruisseau, Reporter
October 19, 2022
According to Robert King, Highway 101, along with the I-5 and Highway 99, is a common route for the transportation of illicit substances.

[Photo] Cornering the California drug trade

Henry Pratt, Reporter
October 15, 2022
Students of all grade levels crowd the dance floor during Friday's Homecoming dance.

[Photo] Homecoming Dance sets high expectations for future school events

Ben Luka Sheddrick and Charlie Fee
October 11, 2022
Junior John Minutoli uses a coat hanger to carry his school supplies for Wednesday's Anything but a Backpack Day.

[Photo] Students toss aside their backpacks during Anything but a Backpack Day

Ava Alsterlind and Leonardo Olivotti
October 7, 2022
Junior Julian Nichol shoots over Senior Kaleb Simmons during Thursday's upperclassmen basketball game.

[Photo] Jersey Day: day four of spirit week

Allison Bredow, Reporter
September 2, 2022
Ashton Stranton sews patches onto hats for his internship with Tommy Breeze.

[Photo] Pathways: a unique learning experience for seniors

Ariana Pillitteri and Mia DeNunzio
June 11, 2022
Mary Buchanan assists student with their Chemistry work.

[Photo] Farewell to three beloved teachers, traveling into the next chapter of their lives

Corina Karr, Reporter
June 11, 2022
"Its always been my dream to be a homicide detective, so I watch and listen to [True Crime] as a way of kind of like studying for what I want to do in the future." Said Alexis Ayala.

[Photo] True fascinations: what’s up with the true crime obsession?

Georgia Schroeder, Copy Editor
May 17, 2022
"I've worked in a couple of school districts and [TUHSD] in particular has been the most supportive school district and community by far." Said Katrina Southard, Wellness Coordinator.

"There's been a lot of fallout as a result of Covid-19 and students being at home for a year." Said Amy Zlatoper, school psychologist.

"I love it when a student comes to me and they're like 'Hey I just want to let you know that I'm having a tough time at home so if I seem different, here's why.' Then, as a teacher I'm already aware of the student so I can be more sensitive with attention." said Rod Milstead, Applied Tech Teacher.

[Photo] Student mental health resources are abundant; what about teachers?

May 17, 2022
Three students, (from left to right) seniors Eric Overaa, Max Vavrek, and Hugo Leinbach, two unmasked and one masked, collaborate on a science assignment in Barton Clark’s class.

[Photo] COVID-19 cases spike in classroom

Dylan Carson, Reporter
April 29, 2022
AWHS juniors and SEA-DISC members, Hailey Colwell (left) and Stella Theobald (right), present their Energy Solutions and Endangered Species Website project.

[Photo] SEA-DISC holds event in celebration of Earth Day

Ila Rees and Avery Josephs
April 28, 2022
AHWS sophomore Nelly Vlahos studies during her tutorial period without a mask.

[Photo] COVID-19 cases increase after lifting of mask in-school mandate

Dylan Carson, Reporter
April 19, 2022
Manuel Castro, AWHS Spanish teacher, chaperoning at the Spring Fling.

[Photo] Spring Fling

March 31, 2022
Three students, two unmasked and one masked, collaborate on a science assignment.

[Photo] Mask mandate removal met with enthusiasm among Archie Williams community

Charlie Gaebe, Designer
March 22, 2022
Interpreter Danelle Edwards communicates to junior Gia de Palma with sign language.

[Photo] The unheard impact of distance learning on students with impaired hearing

Neve Marin Rue Galmarini and Ezra Thaler
March 14, 2022
AWHS sophomore Charlie Butler spikes the ball over the net, earning the Falcons a point.

Falcons’ Varsity boys volleyball continues winning streak, looking ahead to state

Elliot Smith, Photographer
March 13, 2022
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