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
The student news site of La Salle Catholic College Preparatory.

The La Salle Falconer
Categories:

La Salle Students Gather To Hear From Student Body Presidential Candidates, Vote for Zach Davidson Award

Byline photo of Emmett Strackany
Emmett Strackany, Assistant Editor
April 22, 2026

  • After the assembly on Friday, April 17, juniors and underclassmen were given the opportunity to vote for both the presidential candidates of their choosing and two seniors they believe deserve the Zach Davidson Award.

    Emmett Strackany

  • After the assembly on Friday, April 17, juniors and underclassmen were given the opportunity to vote for both the presidential candidates of their choosing and two seniors they believe deserve the Zach Davidson Award.

    Emmett Strackany

  • After the assembly on Friday, April 17, juniors and underclassmen were given the opportunity to vote for both the presidential candidates of their choosing and two seniors they believe deserve the Zach Davidson Award.

    Emmett Strackany

  • After the assembly on Friday, April 17, juniors and underclassmen were given the opportunity to vote for both the presidential candidates of their choosing and two seniors they believe deserve the Zach Davidson Award.

    Emmett Strackany
Navigate Left
Navigate Right

Students and staff headed to the gym for an assembly aimed at both celebrating current seniors and charting the course for student life next year on Friday, April 17.

The main focus of the assembly was for students to hear speeches from the candidates running for election to become a Co-Student Body President — juniors Arsema Abraha, Jacob Broudy, Milo Davidson, and Heremela Solomon, as well as Jack London, who attended virtually. At the end of the day, Abraha and London were announced as the winners and will be next year’s Co-Student Body Presidents. 

Additionally, student ambassadors spoke about recruitment for the program, with students needing to have completed their applications by midnight on Sunday, April 19. 

Principal Ms. Alanna O’Brien closed the assembly by announcing voting for La Salle’s prestigious Zach Davidson Award. For this award, the student body nominates two seniors that they believe have upheld the legacy of Zach Davidson, a former La Salle student who died of cancer shortly after graduating, by being big brothers and sisters to their peers.

More to Discover
More in News
This year’s valedictorians and salutatorians will be attending college mainly in the South and Midwest, with valedictorian Kyra Nguyen headed to Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, valedictorian Adina Dominitz starting at Rice University in Houston, salutatorian Esmé Ryznar traveling to Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, and salutatorian Ali Moran ending up at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska.
Behind the Title: Valedictorians Adina Dominitz and Kyra Nguyen and Salutatorians Ali Moran and Esmé Ryznar Reflect on Their High School Experiences
St. La Salle Day featured a modified version of the standard schedule, with a late start and 1:05 p.m. early dismissal.
St. La Salle Day Brings a Day of Fun to Students’ Home Stretch
Students played a variety of games in the Academic Courtyard such as spikeball, catch, and volleyball.
Leadership Brings Coachella to the Courtyard in Annual St. La Salle Day Dance
After the homily, senior David Sharyan gave advice to each of the classes.
At Annual Founder’s Day Mass, Priest Speaks to the Value of God-Given Sight
Annual St. La Salle Day Talent Show Spotlights Student Musicians
Annual St. La Salle Day Talent Show Spotlights Student Musicians
The decision to implement the phone ban happened over the summer before the 2025-2026 school year, after Principal Ms. Alanna O’Brien met with other principals in the district pursuing similar policies, looking at related research. “It just seemed like a no-brainer,” she said. Now after a year, staff and students have begun to assess the policy’s impacts.
The Phone Ban’s First Year: Students and Staff Assess Successes, Limitations
More in Photos
Seniors congregated on the floor in the gym during the talent show for St. La Salle day on Friday, May 29.
Photos of the Week
Boys and girls tennis conference trophies on display in main hall.
Photos of the Week
Sophomore Lucas Wong and junior Nolan Wong placed third in 5A doubles, while earning the team five points and helping secure the state title during their semifinal match against Corvallis High School on the morning of Saturday, May 23.
Boys Tennis Captures Third Consecutive State Title With Kaiden Harris’ Singles Victory
A vending machine sits outside of the Cafeteria area filled with a variety of food and beverage for students to purchase.
Photos of the Week
The Falcons are currently ranked No. 9 in 5A after advancing their overall record to 18-8 and the league record to 10-5 as they head into their final league match of the season on Friday, May 22, at 5 p.m.
Photo Story: Falcons Softball Celebrate Senior Night Ahead of 5-1 Win
After celebrating Senior Night, the La Salle boys varsity volleyball team beat Hood River Valley High School in three sets.
Photo Story: Boys Volleyball Flies Past Hood River Valley High School in Senior Night Victory
About the Contributor
Emmett Strackany
Emmett Strackany, Assistant Editor
Emmett Strackany, junior, is a proper Portlander. Born and raised on the same three blocks all his life. He loves all seasons here, but his favorite is probably fall. After previously attending Franciscan Montessori Earth School (FMES) for middle school, Emmett came to La Salle with many others from his class. He adored FMES and it had a profound and continuous impact on his life outlook.  At La Salle he greatly enjoys Journalism and it is by far his favorite class. In addition to general writing, Emmett enjoys reading and consuming news articles or listening to the morning news on the radio. Emmett plans to spend a full eight semesters in Journalism, and will be one of the first to do so if he is successful.  Emmett’s hobbies include playing the piano, rock climbing, and of course, writing.  For his college life, he plans to major in Journalism and minor in Theology, then hopefully join the Portland Police Bureau with his sights set on Detective.