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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...

With a possible TikTok ban looming around the corner, teens share increasingly similar thoughts about it: they don’t want TikTok gone.

Students Don’t Want To Say Goodbye to TikTok, but They Might Have To

Chloe Beymer and Izzy Garlington November 20, 2024

For most students at La Salle, TikTok, a social media app released by ByteDance in 2016, is the first thing their fingers gravitate towards when they open up their phones.  Easy-to-access and highly-popular,...

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...

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...

At this year’s Open House, many Future Falcons soared through the halls with their families, exploring their future potential in high school.

La Salle Welcomes Hundreds of People at This Year’s Open House

Ava Slater and Maya Calik November 6, 2024

La Salle welcomed approximately 675 individuals — consisting of Future Falcons and their families — during this year’s Open House on Sunday, Nov. 3, according to Director of Admissions Ms. Kelsey...

With the election fast approaching on Nov. 5, staff and students emphasized empathy, perspective, and open dialogue surrounding the election and what it might mean for members of the community.

Concerned, Excited, and Seeking Change, Lasallians Prepare for Nov. 5

Finn Christensen-McElroy, Editor in Chief October 30, 2024

Autumn is a time of change.  Trees lose their foliage; days shorten; temperatures drop and frost creeps over lawns and roofs. School becomes routine as progress reports go home and the rotating cycle...

Students, staff, and parents gathered in La Salle’s gym throughout the day to donate blood to Bloodworks Northwest.

La Salle Students, Families, and Faculty Donate Their Blood to Support the Community in the Fall Blood Drive

Tabitha Obuchowski and Olivia Klein October 30, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, La Salle students, staff, and parents filled the gym as they came to donate blood to Bloodworks Northwest.  With an estimated 30 participants, this semi-annual blood drive...

Many generous guests raised their paddle for Dollars for Scholars, earning more than $283,000.

Believe, La Salle’s Annual Fundraising Auction, Brings in Record-Breaking Donations

Ava Slater, Staff Reporter October 23, 2024

La Salle held its annual Believe fundraising event, its biggest fundraiser of the year, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. This night is dedicated to bringing in donations for financial aid, school programs,...

Director of Community and Student Leadership Ms. Adriana Noesi shared that her hope for the Latiné/Hispanic Heritage Month assembly was to bring focus on a “personal story and then a cultural element.”

The Heart of Heritage: Celebrating Latiné Culture During Hispanic Heritage Month

Harper Coleman and Clover Martin October 16, 2024

Oct. 15 marked the final day of Hispanic Heritage Month, a national honoring of Latiné culture in America. Though it began as a week-long observation in 1968, this period of recognition was extended to...

A lead peer tutor waits for students to check into peer tutoring in the library after school on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Creating Support and Building Community, Peer Tutoring Returns

Sammy Uicker, Staff Reporter October 16, 2024

The La Salle Peer Tutoring Program is back, offering students unique opportunities for personalized assistance. Peer tutoring sessions are held in the library before school on Tuesdays and Thursdays...

Math Department Chair Ms. Kristin Boyle said that she and the other teachers meet formally at least twice a week to plan for the class and make adjustments for future semesters. However, she said often they talk about it in passing multiple times in a day.

Equipping Students For Lifelong Success: Three Teachers and the Class of 2028 Take on New ‘Learning How to Learn’ Class

Harper Coleman, Editor October 9, 2024

For Mr. Chris Long, Director of Academic Resources, the recently developed “Learning How to Learn” class is more than just a new course. It’s the culmination of years of hard work that began during...

Performers from the Danza-Azteca troupe Ollin Yollitzli PDX illustrated an aspect of Latiné/Hispanic culture through music, costumes, and dance at the assembly on Friday, Sept. 27.

Performers and Speakers Bring Dance, Music, and Perspective to Latiné/Hispanic Heritage Month

Finn Christensen-McElroy, Editor in Chief October 2, 2024

During an assembly on Friday, Sept. 27 highlighting Latiné/Hispanic Heritage Month, Director of Community and Student Leadership Ms. Adriana Noesi shared her story of immigrating to the U.S. from...

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