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The La Salle Falconer

The student news site of La Salle Catholic College Preparatory.

The La Salle Falconer

The student news site of La Salle Catholic College Preparatory.

The La Salle Falconer

As Nichols time at La Salle comes to an end, he reflects on the best of high school as well as looking forward towards his college-bound journey.

Student of the Week: Breslin Nichols

Jonah Ward, Staff Reporter April 17, 2024

17-year-old Breslin Nichols is a native Oregonian who, prior to high school, attended Southeast Portland's Winterhaven K-8 school. While many of his classmates opted to continue their education at the...

Bánh xèo is a savory pancake-like dish originating from Central Vietnam. It is most often found as a street food, typically filled with various ingredients such as pork belly, shrimp, bean sprouts, and more.

Stick a Fork in It: Haylee Nguyen’s Bánh Xèo

Kayah Cieslak, Assistant Editor April 17, 2024

Welcome to the sixth edition of Stick a Fork in It, the series where we explore the foods that La Salle loves. Each week’s new piece features a different dish volunteered by La Salle’s students and...

Students can choose to engage in a variety of activities during Flex Time, including Uno, slime-making, bracelet-beading, hacky sack, decorating lunch sacks, asking their teachers questions, reading, and test and quiz corrections.

Photo Story: Exploring Flex Time at La Salle

Lucy Loeb, Editor April 17, 2024

On Wednesday, April 17, students of all grade levels participate in Flex Time, a school-wide scheduled academic support session. Students can choose sessions to sign up for depending on which classes...

The group met on 23 March at Portland International Airport after being dropped off by parents. Many of the students had never flown without their parents before, so it was a new, interesting experience for them.

Taking Language Class Abroad, Falcons Fly to Germany Over Spring Break

Julianne Rast, Staff Reporter April 10, 2024

During spring break, 18 students from German 2, 3, and 4 traveled to Germany through La Salle’s immersion program. La Salle’s German immersion trip took place from March 23 to March 31. German...

Senior Athan Van Sickle’s life motto is, “just be positive,” he said. “One little moment does not define you.”

Student of the Week: Athan Van Sickle

Rita Tran, Assistant Editor April 10, 2024

Born and raised in Oregon, senior Athan Van Sickle first attended Alliance Charter Academy in Oregon City for elementary and middle school before coming to La Salle.  At Alliance Charter Academy, Van...

Sophomore Kyra Nguyen knows how to keep her life intact by utilizing her time management skills. “I have an equal balance of school and sports right now,” she said.

Student of the Week: Kyra Nguyen

Julia Hoesly, Staff Reporter April 3, 2024

Updated: April 5, 2024 Born and raised in Oregon, sophomore Kyra Nguyen is hoping to continue her educational journey in the state she calls home.  She wants to eventually major in dentistry and...

Junior Sam Casey loves to travel. Her favorite trip that she has taken was her trip to Cabo, sparking her interest to travel around the world.

Student of the Week: Sam Casey

Taryne Steinman, Staff Reporter March 20, 2024

Before coming to La Salle, junior Sam Casey went to St. John the Baptist Catholic School for all of middle and elementary school. She was originally brought to La Salle because of it being a convenient...

Students at La Salle enjoy some time outdoors with a recess session during Flex Time to reconnect with their inner child and under the sun’s warm rays.

Photo Story: The Recess Revival

Cadence Wooden, Editor March 20, 2024

On March 15, La Salle hosted a recess session during Flex Time, inviting students to soak up the sun and reconnect with their youthful spirits. Students could select a session with a specific activity...

It’s better to spend one hour each day studying versus five the night before. Cramming can result in more stress and can tank your overall outcome according to the American Psychological Association.

Study Habits: Students’ Tips for Success

Julianne Rast, Staff Reporter March 13, 2024

Often, high school students are faced with a fork in the road when it comes to time management: study in advance or cram the night before? While thinking about studying might conjure images of working...

Several new students transferred to La Salle at the start of second semester looking for a new beginning at a new school.

New Beginnings: Several of La Salle’s Newest Falcons Join the Nest This Semester

Sayre Albert, Staff Reporter March 13, 2024

As the second semester for La Salle’s 2023-2024 school year is underway, students may find several new faces in our community, as students from both local and international schools join the flock. Jimmy...

Pursuing many interests, freshman Lila Kim keeps her plans for the future open and strives to push herself in her academics.

Student of the Week: Lila Kim

Anne Rust, Staff Reporter March 13, 2024

When considering which high school she would attend, freshman Lila Kim was very sure that she would choose La Salle because of her familial ties to the school. “I chose La Salle because my brother goes...

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