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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

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...

La Salle students gathered in the gym on Wednesday, Sept. 25, to listen to Lasallian Brother Nick Gonzalez answer questions about his experience, values, and his journey.

For Lasallian Brother Nick Gonzalez, Faith Is About “Your Journey Toward Love”

Kayah Cieslak, Editor in Chief September 25, 2024

Personal anecdotes, insights, and the importance of faith in our lives were all themes discussed through the lens of love and education when the current Brother Visitor for The Lasallian San Francisco...

College counselors Ms. Jennifer Brigham and Ms. Madeleine Hanley said that visits from schools, such as the one held on Wednesday, Sept. 18, for the University of San Diego, allow students to become engaged with the college admissions process and better understand what they want out of it.

La Salle Kicks Off the Year and the College Admissions Season With a Flurry of College Visits

Finn Christensen-McElroy, Editor in Chief September 18, 2024

One of many college visits that’s occurred since the beginning of the year was held on Wednesday, Sept. 18, with a representative from the University of San Diego (USD) answering student questions,...

La Salle welcomes several new members of the staff, some familiar with the Lasallian community and others experiencing it for the first time.

Welcoming Many New Staff Members to the Nest, La Salle Kicks Off the Year With Faces New and Familiar

As the seasons shift from summer to fall, with temperatures dropping and leaves falling, changes can also be seen within La Salle’s staff and faculty. This school year brings ten new faces, filling diverse...

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