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Apr 19, 2020
2 min

A Bittersweet Goodbye to our Editor: JB

When we first came to FCS and started working with the school’s newspaper we were immediately impressed by the exuberant energy of the yo...

Apr 19, 2020
2 min

Thank you Vicky Liu

“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” Although some may interpret the above Tim Notke quote to indicate that perseveran...

Apr 19, 2020
1 min

Thank you Sevag Yepoyan

Arthur Brisbane epitomized the meat of the matter by asserting that “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Every editor admits that despi...

Jan 23, 2020
11 min

FOCUS Editors of the Past Decade

A Note from the Editors’ Desk: As we reflect on the past decade on a national and global level, we thought it would be fitting, as per FO...

Jun 9, 2019
2 min

Adios to Betsy Katzmann

My first impression of Betsy was a little odd. I came from a school in the city and Betsy was on of the first teachers at FCS I encounter...

Jun 6, 2019
1 min

So Long to Mr. Rosenbaum

By: JB '20, Editor- in- Chief Many families choose a school for their child based on the quality of the teachers, while some cite athleti...

May 31, 2019
1 min

Important Statement From Upper School Leadership

In response to the slur written on the artwork of three Middle School students', we quote from our school philosophy: We intentionally se...

Apr 14, 2019
1 min

Goodbye to FOCUS Seniors 2019

A Word of Thanks to our Senior Photographer Dear FOCUS Readers, For the past twelve months, our publication has been fortunate enough to ...

Apr 2, 2019
1 min

Sending Pointless Mass E-mails: STOP

In light of the recent wave of the puke- worthy emails that have been sent to the ENTIRE student body penned by *certain* members of our ...

Mar 20, 2019
1 min

“So, So, Great” -- A Note from the Editor Celebrating with Mr. Morris

In the midst of the hustle and bustle of this hectic month of March, the FOCUS staff takes a moment to extend our most hearty congratulat...

Mar 2, 2019
1 min

Indian Assembly Leaves Community Dancing

This past Friday, March 15th, students and faculty had the privilege of attending the Annual Indian Culture Assembly. Between the enthusi...

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