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Fiona Swan

Fiona Swan

Fiona Swan, is a junior at High School 1327 and this will be her first year in Advanced Journalism. She spends most of her free time surfing, discovering secret spots in Marin County, collecting and learning about plants, discovering and creating yummy vegan recipes and creating art pieces. She is really looking forward to journalism this year and is curious to see how this school year plays out.

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COVID-19 has taken so much away from normal life, making things we once took for granted much more important to us.

[Photo] COVID-19 and what I once took for granted

April 30, 2021
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[Photo] Societal expectations of leadership excludes introverts, embraces extroverts

April 29, 2021
The names Cascade, Red hill, Creekside, Bon tempe, Baywood, Archie Williams, and San Anselmo as options for the renaming of HS 1327

[Photo] Drake Leadership Council members choose a new process for the name change, prioritizing community’s values

April 27, 2021
Side by side comparison of cohorts vs. full time in-person learning.

[Photo] Students express excitement about returning to school, yet are concerned about COVID-19 safety

April 2, 2021
A phone shows the daily health screening on the ParentSquare app, a mandatory precaution that students and staff must complete before attending school.

[Photo] HS 1327’s ParentSquare daily health screener presents unexpected issues

April 1, 2021
An illustration showing a setup of virtual learning for a senior student.

[Photo] Class of 2020 vs. 2021: who had it worse in quarantine?

March 26, 2021
Depiction of an iPhone switching between stock market and reddit apps

[Photo] Gamestop wreaks havoc on the stock market with largest short squeeze since 2019

February 25, 2021
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[Photo] High School 1327 announces plan to return to in-person learning on March 2

February 23, 2021
Illustration of the teal and white cervical cancer awareness ribbon

[Photo] Cervical Cancer Awareness Month recognizes survivors and victims of heartbreaking disease

February 1, 2021
Coast Miwok Tribal Council of Marin thinks of name possibilities for HS 1327.

[Photo] Drake Leadership Council responds to Coast Miwok Tribal Council of Marin’s suggestion for replacement name

January 19, 2021
Olivia Rodrigo, who just released a single, Drivers License, is making waves in the pop charts. Promotional material courtesy of Interscope Records.

Olivia Rodrigo’s hit song “Drivers License” is proof of a pop sensation in the making

Fiona Swan
January 14, 2021
The many challenging steps necessary in the name change process

[Photo] HS 1327 admin considers tournament-style elimination to choose a school name

January 14, 2021
“After” sequel disappoints viewers by romanticizing toxic relationships

“After” sequel disappoints viewers by romanticizing toxic relationships

Fiona Swan
January 11, 2021
Open backpack with cleats, a soccer ball, and a mask showing the supplies needed to play soccer in the COVID-19 pandemic

[Photo] Soccer teams adjust to COVID-19 restrictions as practices ramp up in the Bay Area

January 8, 2021
California’s color coding, a system used to establish safety protocols county-by-county.

[Photo] Marin County enters purple zone threatening reopening of school

December 11, 2020
Struggles on students mental health

Changing Mondays to advisory days would improve students’ schoolwork and mental health

Fiona Swan
October 29, 2020
Students adapt to lockdown life and online learning at home

[Photo] Lockdown forges stronger bonds between students and families

October 13, 2020
Illustration by Fiona Swan showing two first time voters conversing about the upcoming election.

[Photo] First time voters eager to make an impact in 2020 presidential election

October 8, 2020
Voting for Measure M

[Photo] Measure M vote may determine quality of education for future students

October 4, 2020
Alumni from all generations walking towards their new identities and away from the Pirates

[Photo] Drake alumni group opposes name change

September 29, 2020
Former Sir Francis Drake High School signage defaced by anonymous students demanding name change. - September 16, 2020

HS 1327 works toward final name change decision and anti-racist curriculum

Fiona Swan
September 22, 2020
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