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The La Salle Falconer

The Heroic Vow assembly is an annual tradition where the Lasallian Educator of the Year is honored.
Honoring Ms. Amy Gantt, La Salle Holds Annual Heroic Vow Assembly
Esmé Ryznar, Assistant Editor • November 20, 2024

On Wednesday, Nov. 20, students and staff gathered in the gym to honor the 2024 Lasallian Educator of the Year, Spanish teacher Ms. Amy Gantt. Seniors also took part in the annual Heroic Vow pledge.  To kick off the...

Now in her 26th year of teaching, Ms. Amy Gantt emphasizes that education is about helping others. “I hope for [students] to see that they had adults in their life who cared about them and who supported them and who were looking out for their wellbeing,” she said.
Conjugation and Collaboration: Ms. Gantt Honored As Lasallian Educator of the Year
Harper Coleman, Editor • November 19, 2024

12 years ago, Spanish teacher Ms. Amy Gantt was trying to get her “foot in the door” in the Oregon education scene after moving from Waco, Texas. Ms. Gantt, an already seasoned educator, hoped to continue pursuing her...

The National High School Journalism Convention is a biannual event sponsored by the Journalism Education Association and the National Scholastic Press Association.
The Falconer Travels to the Birthplace of America for the NHSJC, Returning With Multiple Awards
Kayah Cieslak, Editor in Chief • November 13, 2024

Coming from 600 schools and representing all 50 states and eight different countries, the National High School Journalism Convention brought more than 3,500 high school journalists, advisers, and speakers to Philadelphia,...

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A Dallas Cowboys helmet rests on a football and dead leaves, symbolizing the team’s lifeless and disappointing 2024 season.
The Downfall of America’s Team: Money
Lou Rodriguez, Staff Reporter • November 20, 2024

The Dallas Cowboys are a meager 3-7 after week 11 of the season. The team that had aspirations to make a deep playoff run — which has too often...

Sophomore Gian Manzon prepares for swim meets by getting lots of sleep and listening to his favorite music.
Athlete of the Week: Gian Manzon
November 20, 2024

Faced with the choice of where to dedicate his time, sophomore Gian Manzon chose...

The varsity girls soccer team comes together at halftime against Putnam High School.
From the Classroom to the Pitch
November 13, 2024

After making it to the semifinals of last year's state playoffs, the La Salle girls...

Finals Bound: La Salle Boys Varsity Soccer Bests Wilsonville 2–1 in Semifinals
Finals Bound: La Salle Boys Varsity Soccer Bests Wilsonville 2–1 in Semifinals
November 13, 2024

The La Salle varsity boys soccer team competed at home against Wilsonville High School...

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Falcons Look Forward to Thanksgiving
Falcons Look Forward to Thanksgiving
Zayna Elkhal and Audrey Waters November 20, 2024

With Thanksgiving break coming up, Falcons look forward to the holiday and sharing a meal with their family, sharing their favorite things about...

Beyond the Nest: Lily Walker
Beyond the Nest: Lily Walker
November 20, 2024

As a school, La Salle has six core values, one of which is to Value the Individual....

Living in Oregon for the majority of her life, junior Ayva Alston has grown fond of the fall weather and when the leaves start changing colors.
Student of the Week: Ayva Alston
November 20, 2024

Junior Ayva Alston feels she was welcomed into the Makers Club after she “wandered...

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Thanksgiving Break!
Happy Thanksgiving Falcons!
My quinceañera was a special day that I got to go over the top as I bonded with my family and had a great time.
Walking Into Womanhood
Elena Rodriguez, Staff Reporter • November 13, 2024

Quinceañeras are a large part of Latin cultures, having been around for centuries. They are especially celebrated in Mexico, where fifteenth...

After Journey, students are given a medallion necklace to remember to Live the Fourth.
Participate, Don’t Anticipate: A Reflection on Journey
November 13, 2024

As the school year progresses, whispers of the junior retreat, Journey, enter the halls. Each year...

Within the new Instagram update, parents will have more control over their child’s account, such as access to DMs and the ability to limit screen time.
Safety First: Why Instagram’s New Updates Are Good for Teens
October 2, 2024

Social media is bad for kids. This has been proven. But in the time we live in, for some people, social...

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Theater teacher Mr. Michael Shelton is proud of how the actors have grown through the production of “Lost Girl.” “I think a lot of the actors really matured and improved,” he said.
La Salle’s Theater Department Brings Fall Show “Lost Girl” to the Stage
Rowan Bienapfl, Staff Reporter • November 13, 2024

La Salle’s Theater Department had the opening night of its fall show, “Lost Girl” by playwright Kimberly Bellower on Friday, Nov. 3. The department put on the production...

Since debuting nearly 10 years ago, the K-pop sensation has captured the hearts of fans worldwide, having sold out nine of 10 of their U.S. concert venues this year, headlining Lollapalooza Berlin, and seeing a surge in album sales in recent years in South Korea.
Top-Selling K-Pop Sensation “SEVENTEEN” Plays It Safe With New Release, “SPILL THE FEELS”
October 30, 2024

Since their debut in 2015, 13-member K-pop group SEVENTEEN has taken the world by...

Coldplay also released an extended version of “Moon Music” called “Moon Music (Full Moon Edition)” on the same day as the original.
Exploring the Emotional Journey in Coldplay’s “Moon Music” Album
October 30, 2024

Coldplay, a British rock band with five members including the lead singer Chris Martin,...

Sweet or Sour: “Pulsar” by L’Impératrice with Special Guest, Ms. Alayna Enos
Sweet or Sour: “Pulsar” by L’Impératrice with Special Guest, Ms. Alayna Enos
October 30, 2024

In the fifth episode of Sweet or Sour, Season Two, junior Clover Martin and senior...

Let’s Get Spooky: Four New Horror Movies That Make for a Great Halloween Movie Night
Let’s Get Spooky: Four New Horror Movies That Make for a Great Halloween Movie Night
October 23, 2024

The following article reviews movies that contain graphic content. Fall is in...

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