• November 19Basketball doubleheader on Thurs Dec. 5
  • November 18Speech info. meeting on Dec. 2
  • November 18Thanksgiving break is Wed Nov. 27-Sun Dec. 1
  • November 18Musical performances Thurs-Sun
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The Lantern
The Student News Site of CFHS

The Lantern
The Student News Site of CFHS

The Lantern
Grace Miller

Grace Miller, Editor-in-Chief

Salutations! I am Grace Miller, the editor-in-chief for the Lantern. I am heavily involved in FFA, speech, and my job as a barista, but my true calling is cherishing factual news sources, delving into American scandals, and appreciating corn. When I have free time, I play with my poodles. They also like scandals.

All content by Grace Miller
Satire week interactive

Satire week interactive

Grace Miller, Editor-in-chief
April 10, 2024
The unnamed lemonade dealer is suspected to be dealing in the ITV room.

A sour surprise

Grace Miller, Editor-in-chief
March 31, 2024
Mrs. Loeschke shows her love for her fiancé.

Making sports history (literally)

Grace Miller, Editor-in-chief
March 31, 2024
The whole Cannon Falls Speech team posed at the Cannon Falls tournament.

Early season success

Grace Miller, Editor-in-chief
February 25, 2024
Bowen Maki poses with the scholarship packet.

[Photo] Local scholarships due February 26

Sara Auger, News editor
February 22, 2024
There are many components that make up agriculture, including traditional crop and livestock farming, as well as aquaculture, biotechnologies, and cultivation of natural resources. Photo Illustration

Young agriculturalists change the world

Grace Miller, Editor-in-chief
December 26, 2023
At the FFA National Convention, the national officers and their advisor, Dr. Travis Park, called a session to order.

Larry Cleveland shows the mats in which the fish lay their eggs for hatching.

The fish at Ozark Fisheries swim in pools before they are shipped to customers, either through wholesale or e-commerce.

The fish at Ozark Fisheries reside in ponds for the majority of the year before they are sold to customers.

Farm productivity has tripled in recent years, but the total amount of farms is decreasing.

[Photo] Packing meals for a cause

Hilari Palodichuk, News writer
December 13, 2023
The National FFA officer team called a general session to order by tapping the larger-than-life gavel.

Convention success

Grace Miller, Editor-in-chief
November 13, 2023
Taylor Swift captivated stadiums during her Eras tour, and again captured the attention of audiences at Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour.

[Photo] The Eras Tour

January 26, 2024
The fruit arrives en masse, and each FFA member picks up and delivers their respective orders.

FFA fruit for sale

Grace Miller, Editor-in-chief
November 12, 2023
The four American Degree recipients posed with Cannon Falls FFA advisor Duane Pliscott.

Convention commendation

Grace Miller, Editor-in-chief
November 7, 2023
Movie-goers strapped in for a captivating three hours. Photographed by Grace Miller.

In her Eras era

Grace Miller, Editor-in-chief
October 15, 2023
CFHS Speech team members who competed at the state tournament: Top: Cannon Quade, Micah Katterjohn, Ava Brokate, Tristin Qualey, Fletcher Churchill; middle row: Kendahl Zimmerman, Grace Miller, Sara Auger, Teagan, Strecker, Lauren Capelle; Bottom row: Bowen Maki, Lydia Pedersen, Grace Parks, and Lauren Ritz

Speaking of success…

Grace Miller, Editor-in-chief
May 3, 2023
All speakers from the Cannon Falls Speech Team that competed at sections posed along with coaches Holly Winget, Cal Vande Hoef, and John Fogarty.

Statebound

Grace Miller, Editor-in-chief
April 21, 2023
Speech team members smile for a picture after their subsection success.

Strong voices

Grace Miller and Lauren Ritz
April 11, 2023
Things get violent as Lauren Ritz and Grace Miller argue whether it is GIF or GIF

Causing GIFGIF

Grace Miller and Lauren Ritz
April 1, 2023
It Ends With a Clean Carpet is the best book to come out of the romance genre ever.

Hoovering the bestseller lists

Grace Miller, Editor-in-chief
April 1, 2023

Guess the audio

Grace Miller and Tristin Qualey
April 1, 2023

GIF

Grace Miller, EIC
March 30, 2023
Times for each college or business presentation are detailed in a scheduled chart.

Connecting with careers and colleges

Grace Miller, Editor-in-chief
March 14, 2023
Grace Miller working on her project for the high school Humanities class.

[Photo] Humanities students share their projects

Tristin Qualey, Special projects editor
January 23, 2023
CFHS Humanities students adored The Veiled Lady by Raffaelle Monti for its demure expression and expertly carved features.

A rare glimpse

Grace Miller, Editor-in-chief
January 23, 2023
During the general session, the National FFA president addressed the stadium.

Road to Indianapolis

Grace Miller, Editor-in-chief
November 18, 2022
The FFA members pose outside of the convention center with their new aviator sunglasses.

[Photo] The journey begins

November 18, 2022
Cameron Addington accepts his first place award at state convention last April.

Riding the waves in the sea of blue

Grace Miller, Editor-in-chief
October 24, 2022
Teaching staff are wanted nationwide for various positions and school administrators struggle to find qualified candidates.

As teacher shortages soar, schools pay the price

Grace Miller, Editor-in-chief
September 28, 2022
Leadership day attendees pose for a picture in their FFA garb.

[Photo] A day of development

Lauren Ritz, Editor-in-chief
September 23, 2022
Students use their time to catch up on assignments

WINning time

Grace Miller, Editor-in-chief
September 9, 2022
Robin grins on her last day of employment, decked out in her retirement sash

Final farewell, adventures await

Grace Miller, Editor-in-chief
September 7, 2022
Posters for this year's musical auditions can be found all over the school.

Cut loose

Grace Miller, Editor-in-chief
August 24, 2022
The Cannon Falls High School building will open early next fall.

Entering class early

Grace Miller, News editor
June 3, 2022
Inducting the inductees

Inducting the inductees

Grace Miller, News editors
May 25, 2022
This year's state participants in speech pose for a picture after earning 5th place in state competition.

A season to remember

Grace Miller, News editor
April 29, 2022
The addition of the fire pit in the IMC has had some wonderful benefits.

Heating innovation

Grace Miller, News Editor
March 27, 2022
Members of the American Red Cross set up for a day of blood collection.

Bleeding for a cause

Grace Miller, News editor
March 8, 2022
Last year's speakers gathered at Red Wing's invitational tournament for a picture.

Sustaining a strong speech season

Grace Miller, News editor
March 2, 2022
The newly decorated FFA rock greets students and visitors alike.

A week for future farmers

Grace Miller, News editor
February 21, 2022
After placing at the John Marshall tournament, CF speechies pose for a picture.

A season of speaking

Grace Miller, Sara Auger, and Lauren Ritz
February 14, 2022
Referendum 2022

Referendum 2022

Bianca Caputo and Grace Miller
February 7, 2022
Students work furiously during WIN time even though their teacher didn’t request them.

A WIN win

Grace Miller, News Editor
January 17, 2022
The choir sings under the instruction of their conductor, Mrs. Franke.

Carol of the choirs

Grace Miller, News editor
December 15, 2021
While traditional jazz instruments are preferred, other instruments can also be played in Jazz Band.

Building a band

Grace Miller, News editor
December 6, 2021
The cast of Frozen Jr. bows together at the conclusion of their performance.

A magical performance

Grace Miller, News Editor
November 15, 2021
The high-school choir claps at the end of their last arrangement titled "Walk in Jerusalem".

A musical medley

Grace Miller, News Editor
November 2, 2021
Cannon Falls FFA members are selling fruit to the community starting November 1st.

Fruit from future farmers

Grace Miller, News Editor
November 2, 2021
Mr. Legvold directs the junior high band in a 2020 concert

Fall Concert

Grace Miller, News Editor
October 29, 2021
The courtyard looks very different after the project was completed.

Courtyard Conundrum

Grace Miller, News Editor
October 28, 2021
On audition day, CFHS students acted their hearts out in an attempt to get their choice roles in this year's musical.

Taking the stage by (snow)storm

Grace Miller, News editor
October 1, 2021
Environmental Club students gathered in the Atrium after school.

Going green

Grace Miller, News editor
October 1, 2021

Vax facts for students

Lauren Ritz and Grace Miller
May 26, 2021
Cannon Falls Schools are currently operating under a hybrid learning model.

May 19 Covid update

Grace Miller, Torch Editor
May 19, 2021
Cannon Falls is currently operating on a hybrid learning model.

May 11 Covid update

Grace Miller, Torch Editor
May 12, 2021
Pfizer is still the leading distributer of the Covid vaccine.

May 5 Covid update

Grace Miller, Torch Editor
May 6, 2021
On Thursday, CF athletes will be able to resume practice.

Apr. 27 Covid update

Grace Miller, Torch Editor
April 28, 2021
The school year started off in a hybrid learning model, then moved to fully in-person for a bit, and now all students are back at home for the time being.

Covid classroom swap

Grace Miller, Torch Editor
April 22, 2021
The recent outbreak of Covid cases in CF has postponed sports and activites.

Apr. 19 Covid update

Grace Miller, Torch Editor
April 19, 2021
Spring sports will also be on a two week pause.

Apr. 12 Covid Update

Grace Miller, Torch Editor
April 14, 2021
Pfizer is still the leading distributor of the Covid vaccine.

Apr. 5 Covid update

Grace Miller, Torch Editor
April 5, 2021
So far, most vaccinated people are between the ages of 18 and 49 or 65 and older.

Mar. 30 Covid update

Grace Miller, Torch Editor
March 31, 2021
This week, Covid vaccines are being administered at a slower rate than last week.

Mar. 22 Covid update

Grace Miller, Torch Editor
March 22, 2021
Starting on Monday, March 22, students have the option to return to full-time, in-person learning.

Mar. 16 Covid update

Grace Miller, Torch Editor
March 16, 2021
On March 22, students at CFHS have the option to return to a full-time, in-person learning model.

Mar. 10 Covid update

Grace Miller, Torch Editor
March 11, 2021
CFHS is continuing a hybrid learning plan while more and more staff members get vaccinated.

Mar. 4 Covid update

Grace Miller, Torch Editor
March 4, 2021
The covid vaccine is being administered mostly to older folks who are at higher risk.

Feb 24. Covid update

Grace Miller, Torch Editor
February 25, 2021
As more and more teachers get vaccinated, there is an urge to send students back to full-time, in-person learning.

Feb. 17 Covid update

Grace Miller, Staff Writer
February 18, 2021
Currently, the Covid vaccine is being given to older folks who are at the highest risk.

Feb. 8 Covid update

Grace Miller, Staff Writer
February 9, 2021
Currently, the Pfizer covid vaccine is more common in Minnesota than the Moderna vaccine.

Feb. 3 Covid update

Grace Miller, Staff Writer
February 4, 2021
The Covid vaccine is becoming more and more available to individuals in Minnesota.

Jan. 27 Covid update

Grace Miller, Staff Writer
January 28, 2021
A small percentage of people in Minnesota have received the Covid vaccine, and hopefully this number will increase over time.

Jan. 19 Covid update

Grace Miller, Staff Writer
January 19, 2021
While a new strain of the coronvirus makes an appearance in the US, Cannon Falls Area Schools switches back to a hybrid learning model.

Jan 12. Covid update

Grace Miller, Staff Writer
January 12, 2021
Hybrid learning will resume at Cannon Falls next week.

Jan. 7 Covid update

Grace Miller, Staff Writer
January 7, 2021
The new Covid-19 vaccine is becoming more available to healthcare workers, and school sports may return to in-person practices starting on January 4.

Dec. 23 Covid update

Grace Miller, Staff Writer
December 23, 2020
The long-awaited Covid-19 vaccination has been released in the United States in hopes to lower the death toll caused by the virus.

Dec. 15 Covid update

Grace Miller, Staff Writer
December 15, 2020
Last week was the first full week of full-time distance learning at Cannon Falls

Dec. 8 Covid update

Grace Miller, Staff Writer
December 8, 2020
Recently, there has been an increase in the number of people infected with the coronavirus, and as a result, schools are taking precautionary measures to keep their students safe and healthy.

Dec.2 Covid update

Grace Miller, Staff Writer
December 2, 2020
Nov. 23 Covid update

Nov. 23 Covid update

Grace Miller, Staff Writer
November 24, 2020
Nov. 16 Covid update

Nov. 16 Covid update

Grace Miller, staff writer
November 16, 2020
This week's COVID-19 update talks about the current situation of the pandemic at local, state, and national levels.

Nov. 9 Covid update

Grace Miller, Staff Writer
November 10, 2020
Mr. Lindow, a staff representative on the COVID Advisory Committee, has the best interest of his students and community in mind.

Catching up on the covid craze

Grace Miller, Torch Editor
November 5, 2020
The annual science fair is a culmination of hard work.

Science fair switches

Grace Miller, Staff Writer
May 22, 2020
Tracy Kidder's novel is recognized as a New York Times best seller.

Mountains Beyond Mountains

Grace Miller, Staff Writer
April 29, 2020
Once the masks were finished, they were sorted into plastic bags.

Marvelous masks

Grace Miller, Staff Writer
April 14, 2020
Mr. Pottinger was always seen smiling in the middle school hallways.

Brave (and beardless)

Grace Miller, Staff Writer
April 6, 2020
These four sisters are at the heart of the popular film.

Little Women

Grace Miller, Staff Writer
March 12, 2020
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