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The Lantern

The Student News Site of CFHS

The Lantern

The Student News Site of CFHS

The Lantern

Addison Miller and Adelaide Anderson cheer as Gavin Johnson goes past them.
Drama class play
The drama class performed on January 15.
Cindy Zheng, Newsflash writer • January 16, 2025
Mr. Hodges explains one of several options for college bound students
Future choices
On Jan 13, students were informed on opportunities for the next school year in a meeting
Amy Fick, Torch Editor • January 15, 2025
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Jan 16 / Girls Basketball
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Jan 15 / Boys' Basketball
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Jan 15 / Girls Basketball
Katie Tipton prepares to shoot the basketball.
Setting goals, getting wins
The Girls Basketball Team is striving to meet their goals for the season.
Katie Tipton, Sports Writer • January 17, 2025
Junior Ryan Hjellming dribbles the basketball.
Courting a perfect record
The only "sinking" for boy's basketball has been the ball in the net.
Karsyn Winchell, Sports Writer • December 19, 2024
(with permission from National FFA)
Knocking out the competition
Cameron Addington won third place overall in the nation for Prepared Public Speaking in FFA.
Hilari Palodichuk, News Writer • December 11, 2024
Ella Aakerlind Nlelsen studys hard in study hall
Welcoming a new student
Cannon Falls High School welcomes a new foreign student from Sweden, Ella Nielsen
Emily Breland, Features Writer • December 5, 2024
Teacher Trivia Unit 4
Teacher Trivia Unit 4
Cara Erickson, Editor in Chief • January 17, 2025
Artwork by Charles Fick
A six-star “Squid Game” season
Season 2 of "Squid Game" provides more than just entertainment.
Charles Fick, Editor in Chief • January 16, 2025
The new Wicked movie debuts in November 2024
WICKEDly perfect?
The movie adaptation of Wicked did not disappoint.
Madeline Olson, A&E Editor • January 7, 2025
Artwork by Aubry Conway
Gemini by Aubry Conway
In the first installment of the Artist Corner we take a closer look at Aubry Conway's Composition
Grace Parks, Arts Editor in Chief • September 30, 2024
The dancers do a right open kick in a kickline.
Kicking their way to first
The dance team got first at a home HVL meet.
Dawson Sanford, Editor in chief • January 17, 2025
Madison Jeppeson doing an open turn
Best foot forward
The dance team has started their competition season
Torin Strecker, photographer • December 13, 2024
Approaching problems from another angle
Approaching problems from another angle
Thomas Coyle, special projects editor • January 17, 2025
Divisional playoff polls
Divisional playoff polls
The NFL is entering its divisional playoff weekend. Vote for your pick to win each game.
Dawson Sanford, Editor in Chief • January 15, 2025
Artwork by Grace Parks
A continuation of playoff season
This is the second in a 2-part series highlighting the progress of Bomber sports teams during the playoff period
Thomas Coyle and Grace Parks October 25, 2024
School fashion Part 2 early 1900s
School fashion Part 2 early 1900s
There was a significant amount of change occurring throughout this period
Lizzie Tipton, Torch writer • January 15, 2025
Director Annie Pederson gives directions to cast members Willow O'Gorman and Adelaide Anderson.
One act to win it all
This year's one act play is called "The Price."
Elliot Iverson, Torch Writer • January 8, 2025
Middle schoolers at the December 6 dance.
Middle-of-the-year middle school dance
The Middle School Student Council put on a dance on December 6.
Addison Wetterlund, Torch Writer • January 7, 2025
Ms. Thompson counsels 6th grade students during lunch.
New faces, new rules, new year
The Cannon Falls High School and Middle School have established many new changes this year
Eleanor Montgomery, Torch Writer • December 12, 2024
Bella Boyum interacts with her cows after school. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Boyum.
Working around the clock
Few people realize how hard farm kids work every day
Lola Winchell, Torch writer • December 12, 2024
Used with permission of Goodhue County Historical Society
School fashions through the ages – part 1 1856-1899
This first segment traces fashions in school during the 1800s
Lillian Olund, Torch writer • December 10, 2024