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The Lantern

The Student News Site of CFHS

The Lantern

The Student News Site of CFHS

The Lantern

Winter week dress up days
Winter week dress up days
Winter Week has a variety of fun dress-up days for students throughout the week
Cara Erickson, Editor in Chief • December 17, 2024
The top 3 participants in the VOD and Patriot's Pen collect their checks from the VFW.
Patriotic scribes
The winners of the Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen contests were announced this week.
Amy Fick, Torch Editor • December 20, 2024
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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
Sophomore Livia Tennessen dribbles the ball.
Girls’ basketball starts their season
The team is enthusiastic for the 2024-25 season.
Katie Tipton, Sports Writer • December 18, 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
Weekly poll
New year poll
Charles Fick, Editor in chief • January 8, 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 Hades Kammerude
The Wild Robot: a touching tale
The Wild Robot is a heartfelt animated adaptation of a book trilogy.
Lince Otterness, A&E Writer • December 20, 2024
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
Madison Jeppeson doing an open turn
Best foot forward
The dance team has started their competition season
Torin Strecker, photographer • December 13, 2024
Wil Brokate and Grey Springer warn Addie Anderson of the Plastics while the North Shore dance team dances around them.
A pretty mean performance
Some strong acting performance by a veteran cast coupled with some excellent choreography spell an excellent fall musical at CFHS.
Torin Strecker, Photographer • December 6, 2024
Artwork by Grace Parks
Mean girls – just an act
Thomas Coyle, Grace Parks, and Amy Fick November 19, 2024
Election guide
Election guide
Charles Fick, Editor-in-chief • October 29, 2024

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
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
Kolton Miller prepares to pass the ball to one of his teammates
Pushing through the season
The 7th grade Bomber football team had some tough competition, but worked through the challenges and persevered.
Brekkyn Ayres, Torch writer • December 6, 2024