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Smoke coming from The Academies of Loudoun seen from where students were standing after evacuation. Photo provided by Jacob Roberts.
Welding Class Sparks a Fire at The Academies of Loudoun
Seniors Jordyn Covey, Avery Greenfield, Madeline Fox, Emma Thacker, Lauren Parker, Mallory Bymers, and Peyton Kerns cheering for Freedom football at the Homecoming game against Riverside High School.
Freedom Jumps into Another Homecoming Spirit Week
Seniors Mahi Parikh and Alison Mun enjoy senior sunrise before the first day of school starts
FHS Students Return to School for the 2024-2025 School Year
Graduates Ryan Brown and Brandon Shen meet for a celebratory handshake as they enter into the ceremony to take their seats.
Class of 2024 Graduates Receive Diplomas at Eagle Bank Arena
Class of 2024 Senior Map
Class of 2024 Senior Map
Flag supporting Taylor Swift on sophomore Anika Dutt's ceiling.
Students Share Opinions About Taylor Swift
Picture of Romcom novel Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
Rise And Fall Of The Rom-com
Dragon Ball Z main character, Goku, has a pair of wings and a halo to represent Akira Toriyama passing.
The Impact of Akira Toriyama Creativity
Venture Jazz Collective at Battle of the Bands on March 15, 2024.
Venture Jazz Collective Plays at Numerous FHS Events
Olivia Rodrigo set having "malfunctions" during her performance at the VMAS.
A Look Into The VMAS
The new FHS library opens after 7 months of renovations
FHS Library and Main Office Open After Renovations
Siblings senior Keira McDowell and freshman Ian McDowell on vacation together. Photo provided by Keira McDowell.
Siblings Tackle High School Differently
Freedom High School CAMPUS Seniors, CAMPUS counselor and CAMPUS teacher taking a group picture after graduation.
CAMPUS Graduation: Seniors Take The Next Step
Special education encompasses many different fields of study for students that are educationally challenged. Image credit to Adwait
Empowering Students: Special Education Thrives at Freedom High School
Image of Junior Carrieann Kerolos' senior course request classes. Provided by Carrieann Kerolos.
Juniors Decide on Taking it Easy Senior Year, Pushing Through One More Year
73 Questions with Ms. Speirs
73 Questions with Ms. Speirs
Ganesan's business sells jewelry that she had made. Screenshot taken by Pratha Ravani.
Ganesan’s Hobby Turns into a Business
Nanda has a Instagram page for her business. Screenshot taken by Pratha Ravani.
Nanda Starts Business for Her Sweet Treats
Ramboyong spends between 5 to 15 hours on each piece of art. She keeps her Instagram as a virtual portfolio for her memories. Photo provided.
Ramboyong’s Lifelong Hobby Turns Into Side Hustle
73 Questions with Mr. Tremblay Pt. 2: At Home Edition
73 Questions with Mr. Tremblay Pt. 2: At Home Edition
Sophomore Josh Johnson participated in the 100 meter dash and the 200 meter dash. Johnson made it to finals for the 200 placing 7th place.
Freedom Track and Field Takes Home Wins at States
Freedom Girls Soccer Team holds the Regional 6B Champions poster after winning the Regional Championship game.
Freedom Girls Soccer Score a Win to be the Region 6B Champions
Freedom's Girls Tennis having a team meeting before the start of the match.
Freedom’s Girls Tennis Defeats Long-Time Rival School Battlefield
From left to right: Freshman Ellie O'Shea, senior Emma Kwitkiwski, and freshman Alexia Portabanco running to the opposite net.
Freedom’s Girls Lacrosse Claims Victory Against Champe
Freedom Girls Varsity Basketball Team playing against Patriot in a home game.
Women’s March Madness Rises in Popularity
Screenshot of the FAFSA website's opening screen.
Combatting Rising College Costs
Photo of rejection letter from University of Southern California
College Acceptances Raise Controversies
Friends adventuring at D.C. at night.
Students Aim for the Best Summer Plans
Image Created by Surabhi Komanduri Via Canva
Name Pronunciations Difficulties Reach an All Time High
American citizens protest against Right-to-work laws on the streets
Right-To-Work Laws Affect Minority Communities
Summer Activities of Teachers and Students
Summer Activities of Teachers and Students
Popular skincare products on social media from a beauty store.
Social Media Focus on Makeup Influences Children
Graphic representing career paths and opportunities.
Students Pursue Various Fields of Study
The beach is a common destination for many Freedom students!
Freedom Students Spring Break Festivities
Photo of Taylor Swift at Eras Tour, provided by Harper's Bazaar
Reasons for Taylor Swift’s Popularity

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Rebecca Cherian

Rebecca Cherian, Editor-in-Chief

Hi, My name is Rebecca and I’m a senior at Freedom High School. I am currently serving as Editor-in-Chief of our school publication, Uncaged. I love to read, write, and learn more about our school community. Outside of school, I enjoy playing basketball, and spending time with my friends and family.

 

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Class of 2022 Senior Map

Rebecca Cherian, Editor-in-Chief
June 2, 2022

Freedom Eagle Broadcast 2/11/2022

Rebecca Cherian, Michael Baker III, Courtney Davis, Ella Walters, Emmie Duong, and Lincoln Burkholder
February 11, 2022

Freedom Eagle Broadcast 11/12/2021

Rebecca Cherian, Michael Baker III, Courtney Davis, Emmie Duong, Lincoln Burkholder, and Ella Walters
November 19, 2021

Snow White’s Seven Dwarfs Named Powderpuff Champions

Rebecca Cherian, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2021

Freedom Eagle Broadcast 10/22/2021

Rebecca Cherian, Michael Baker III, Courtney Davis, Ella Walters, and Emmie Duong
October 22, 2021

Freedom Eagle Broadcast 10/15/2021

Rebecca Cherian, Courtney Davis, Emmie Duong, Ella Walters, and Lincoln Burkholder
October 15, 2021

Freedom Eagle Broadcast 10/8/2021

Rebecca Cherian, Ella Walters, Courtney Davis, Emmie Duong, Lincoln Burkholder, and Michael Baker III
October 8, 2021
First Lady of Virginia, Pamela Northam, visits Freedom High School and admires mental health resources offered.

Freedom Rolls out Red Carpet for Virginia’s First Lady

Rebecca Cherian, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2021

Freedom Eagle Broadcast 10/1/2021

Rebecca Cherian, Courtney Davis, Emmie Duong, Ella Walters, Lincoln Burkholder, and Michael Baker III
October 1, 2021
Freedom High School welcomes students back into the building!

Letter from the Editor: Welcome Back Eagles!

Rebecca Cherian
September 22, 2021
Freedom Class of 2021 welcomed student and families to graduation on Saturday, June 12. Photos and videos by Michael Baker III

Congratulations Class of 2021!

Rebecca Cherian
June 15, 2021
A year of unforeseen circumstances now comes to a close. What do students have to say?

Students Reflect On Unique School Year

Rebecca Cherian
June 3, 2021
Seniors Ishan Datey, Annika Srinivasan, Anya Majji, Ahana Sinharoy, Apurva Perla, and Nalin Aggarwal show off where they'll be this fall. They worked hard and can now enjoy the rest of senior year. Photo provided by Apurva Perla.

The Class of 2021 Reflects on an Unexpected Senior Year

Rebecca Cherian
May 18, 2021
Sophomore Finley Gray is seated in the gym with a mask on during class as part of the Hybrid program. Photo provided by Camille Desjardins.

Hybrid: An Uneasy Return to Normalcy

Rebecca Cherian
April 13, 2021
Juniors Divya Kumar, Shruti Adavelly, Khushi Gandhi, and Dhiya Srikanth team up to compete in this years virtual HOSA competition.

Project HEART: Let’s Spread the Word

Rebecca Cherian
February 15, 2021
Photo provided by Getty Images/iStockphotoTaking Breaks help improve physical and mental health. Thus, doing so is becoming more strongly encouraged in this time of distance learning.

The Importance of Taking Breaks in Distance Learning

Rebecca Cherian
January 7, 2021
Biotech company Moderna makes headlines with its development of new COVID-19 vaccine. This "so far so good" vaccine has performed well in clinical trials, yielding a 95% effectiveness. Photo provided by Reuters.

A Glimpse of Hope

Rebecca Cherian
December 1, 2020
Picture provided by Jenna Freilich. Juniors Annabelle Brennan, Sarah Malinowski, Bryn Varanelli, and Jenna Freilich gather to celebrate FOCO.

FOCO to FOMO?

Rebecca Cherian
October 30, 2020
Junior Michelle Frobish releases first single on SoundCloud. She reported using this platform as a means of self expression. Photo provided by Michelle Frobish.

Get Through It – A Message Through Music

Rebecca Cherian
October 21, 2020
Students wear masks for the entirety of their SAT exam. The threat of COVID-19 prompted new safety measures to be set up in SAT testing environments all over the country. Photo provided by forbes.com.

SATs Taking on a Classic 2020 Twist

Rebecca Cherian
October 7, 2020
Graphic provided by Two Minute Parenting. Inclusion is a key component of modern education, as represented in the image. In response to the current situation, educators have stepped up and done their best to accommodate all students.

FHS Special Education Sheds Light on the Struggles of Distance Learning

Rebecca Cherian
September 29, 2020
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