Having grown up in Oregon, junior Norah Daley attended Portland Village School before La Salle and noted how it differed from other private or public schools.

“They tried to focus more on hands-on activities than using technology, so the way they did that was sometimes odd,” she said. Besides her final eighth grade project, most of her classes were focused on writing and drawing activities rather than online work.

Daley was hesitant to follow her siblings to the same high school, but after seeing the welcoming community at La Salle, she decided to join.

At La Salle, her favorite class is Advanced Art 2D because “It gives you more freedom in what you can do for assignments,” she said. Daley also appreciates how much her art teacher, Performing & Fine Arts Department Chair Ms. Cha Asokan, cares about the subject.

“She very much wants to teach us different techniques and ways of doing art,” Daley said.

The biggest project Daley has completed so far is a painting of a cathedral, which she noted took a couple months to complete.

Other than Advanced Art 2D, her favorite class is German 2, taught by German teacher Mr. David Lane. She wanted to take the language since it seemed fun, and she is interested in participating in the school’s immersion trip to Germany.

As a kid, she enjoyed swimming and being outdoors. This passion has carried into her life at La Salle, where she participates in both the tennis and swimming teams.

Daley joined the tennis team her freshman year, where she met her tennis coach and current German teacher, Mr. Lane. Throughout high school, she has already competed in several doubles competitions, and as this year’s tennis season starts, she is hoping to be a varsity swing.

Although swim season is already over, she is working to incorporate more time for practice as preparation for next year.

Outside of school, Daley volunteers at the Oregon Humane Society and loves spending time with her own pets: two dogs and one cat.

She enjoys listening to indie music, but she mainly aims to find music that fits the vibe of her day, something that varies widely. 

Daley and her family participate in multiple traditions, including looking at Christmas lights that people decorate their houses with during the holidays.

Daley has an older brother and an older sister who are both out of college, which leads to a big age gap between her and her siblings. However, they still spend time together as a family.

“We like to play games when we’re all together, and we get very competitive,” she said. One of the games they play together as a family is called “Mr. Toast.”

Regarding the rest of her junior year, Daley hopes to do well in her classes and excel in athletics. 

“I’ve changed in knowing where I need to improve with myself,” she said. “I’m trying to become more confident.”