The Falcon
January Issue
Fireworks' Effects on the Environment
By Sarah Douglass ('23)
An annual tradition known to families around the world is celebrating the birth of a new year. Individuals celebrate the new year in a multitude of ways, whether that is counting down to midnight alongside their friends and family or watching the ball drop on TV, but one tradition known to the majority of the population is watching fireworks burst in their colorful glory across the sky. What most people don’t know about this exciting variable in our celebrations is that fireworks are extremely destructive to the health of the environment...
Staff Spotlight
Meet the amazing writers, photographers, designers, and illustrators of The Falcon Newspaper!
Flinn Burrell (24) - Staff Writer & Creator of Music Page
Flinn Burrell is a sophomore at IWA. She is involved in the swim team, Falcon, STH Theatre, and many clubs and organizations around the school, including Teens4Unity and Falcon Ambassadors. Flinn really loves to write, and is very excited to be a part of the team on the Falcon!
Hannah Koepp (22) - Staff Writer
Hannah is a new senior at IWA this year. She has been an editor on the yearbook staff at her previous school for two years, and a photographer and writer for the past three years. She is very excited to continue to explore IWA and find great stories.
