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The Women’s History Month exhibit aims to empower women and bring attention to their achievements.

Made To Succeed — Student Leadership’s Multifaceted Women’s History Month Exhibit

Lucas Pinaire, Assistant Editor March 22, 2023

In honor of Women’s History Month, La Salle’s Leadership class has constructed a Women’s History exhibit in the Fireside Room of the La Salle Center, which is open during school hours for the...

By incorporating lessons on French history and culture in addition to teaching the language itself, French teacher Ms. Amanda Barker aims to get students to understand “how powerful language is,” she said.

From France to the Falcons, Ms. Barker Shares Her Love of Language

Megan Snyder, Editor in Chief March 15, 2023

La Salle welcomed several new members to the community at the start of this school year. This story is one of a series of profiles highlighting these people. From growing up in the midwest to living...

Senior Isabella Simonutti performing “Pur Dicessti O Bocco Bella” by Antonio Lotti before singing “Habanera” by Georges Bizet.

Five Falcons Travel to Oregon City for Annual Musical Soloists Competition

Lillian Paugh, Editor March 8, 2023

On Saturday, March 4, a group of La Salle students brought their vocal and instrumental talents to Clackamas Community College to compete against middle school and high school students in their respective...

Career Days existed in the past, but didn’t happen for several years, including during COVID-19. However, the event was able to come back a year ago.

Falcons Figure Out Their Future With Career Day

Josephine Robinson and Megan Snyder March 8, 2023

“What do you want to do after high school?”  “Where do you want to go to college?”  “What do you want to study?” These are some of the stressful questions frequently posed to...

Ms. Sarah Maher has been a part of the Lasallian community for four years.

Faith, Service, and Ms. Maher’s Journey to La Salle

Hannah Whiteside, Staff Reporter March 8, 2023

Religious studies teacher and Director of Service Ms. Sarah Maher began her faith journey in Twin Cities, Minnesota, where she grew up.  During her senior year, while attending Mahtomedi High School,...

English teacher Mr. Greg Larson has had a passion for storytelling since he was young.

Led by a Love for Literature: Mr. Larson’s Journey to La Salle

Vanessa Su and Lillian Paugh March 1, 2023

From Oregon City to Boston, to China and the Dominican Republic, English teacher Mr. Greg Larson has brought many of his experiences to La Salle’s classrooms. Mr. Larson’s experiences, interests,...

Ms. Boyle loves traveling around the world, with places such as Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam being her favorite countries that she has visited. She hopes to be able to take her kids to all of the places that she was able to visit in the near future.

Mathing While Laughing — Ms. Boyle Shares Her Passion for Teaching

Rita Tran, Staff Reporter March 1, 2023

Born and raised in Tualatin, Oregon, Algebra and Geometry teacher Ms. Kristin Boyle grew up biking around with her neighborhood friends for hours on end and spending time with her older sister, with whom...

Vice Principal for Student Life Mr. Hollingshead hopes that, through his work at La Salle, he will be able to both promote a positive environment for students as well as nurture strong relationships within the community.

Settling Into La Salle, Mr. Hollingshead Focuses on “Building a Strong School Culture and Climate”

Lillian Paugh, Editor March 1, 2023

La Salle welcomed several new members to the community at the start of this school year. This story is one of a series of profiles highlighting these people. While Mr. Aaron Hollingshead wasn’t sure...

La Salle Marks Beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday Mass

La Salle Marks Beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday Mass

John Pham, Assistant Editor February 27, 2023

To mark the beginning of the Lenten season, La Salle celebrated Ash Wednesday Mass, led by Fr. Paschal Ezurike from St. Philip Benizi Church, on Feb. 22. Members of student leadership marked the...

The Catholic faith has been a part of Mr. Collins’ life since he was young, going on to attend Catholic school throughout his adolescence and ending up working for a few in his adulthood.

From Swim to Scripture: Mr. Collins Finds a Place Among La Salle’s Teaching Staff

Lillian Paugh, Editor February 22, 2023

Having taught and coached football previously at La Salle in the late ‘90s and having helped manage and coach La Salle’s swim team since 2019, Mr. Paul Collins is not an entirely new face, but he has...

International Thespian Society Members Compete and Make It to State

International Thespian Society Members Compete and Make It to State

Seleste Maldonado Ruiz, Staff Reporter February 22, 2023

On Feb. 4, senior William Clem and junior Ashley Nelson competed in the technical theater category at the International Thespian Society (ITS) regionals competition which took place at Oregon City...

Students going on the Dominican Republic service immersion are selling Italian sodas and treats such as muffins, doughnuts, and candy bars through Café Justo to raise money for their trip.

For One Week Only: Café Justo Reopens to Support Dominican Republic Immersion Trip

Josephine Robinson, Editor in Chief February 15, 2023

During the week of Feb. 13 through 17, Café Justo has reopened its windows during both A and B lunches to sell Italian sodas and treats to the La Salle community.  The proceeds from this sale are...

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