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This year, La Salle welcomed 15 new transfer students from around Oregon and beyond to campus.

La Salle Fills Its Nest With 15 New Falcons

Lillian Paugh and Lucy Loeb
October 5, 2022
Ms. Jane Nitschke teaches religious studies to freshmen and sophomores at La Salle, after finding her love for teaching as a substitute teacher.

Teacher Feature: Ms. Nitschke

Abraham Scales, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2022
“One of the things I love about education is it’s about improving the lives of others,” new president Mr. John Huelskamp said. “I’m in a very different role than I have been for the last 23 years, but that part of the job hasn’t changed.”

With Growth at the Forefront of His Mission, Mr. John Huelskamp Steps Into the Role of La Salle President

Josephine Robinson and Megan Snyder
September 28, 2022
“Everyone is authentically searching for their deeper selves, and connecting with a deeper reality, and to me, I find that fascinating, and incredibly satisfying to do as a career,” Director of Faith and Religious Studies Teacher Dr. Gary Hortsch said.

Closing a 16-Year Career at La Salle, Director of Faith Dr. Gary Hortsch Moves to Seattle, Washington

Brooklyn Chillemi, Editor in Chief
June 1, 2022
This years valedictorians are Reuben De Souza, Mary Loeb, Aidan OBrien, Nyah Torbert, and Seth Wobig, and the salutatorians are Dom Burkhart, Jonny Hortaleza, and Emma Olson.

After Four Years Together, Five Valedictorians and Three Salutatorians Share Their Paths to Earning Their Titles

Avery Rush, Brooklyn Chillemi, Elsie Buczkowski, Anna Waldron, Josephine Robinson, and Andrew Clair
June 1, 2022
“Women’s history month is an opportunity for people of all genders to see the reality of those who identify as female,” said Ms. Sarah Maher, who is the Director of Service at La Salle.

As La Salle’s Director of Service, Sarah Maher Works To Create a School Community Passionate About Service and Social Justice

Josephine Robinson, Assistant Editor
March 16, 2022
Originally, “high school was not at all on my radar” after working at Christ the King, Ms. Alex Blue said. However, “I have been really pleasantly surprised.”

There’s a New Face at the Front Desk: Attendance Secretary Ms. Blue, Who Helps With “Much More” Than Attendance

Brooklyn Chillemi, Editor in Chief
February 9, 2022
“When I do something, I really do it and I really put my heart into it,” said Ms. Shannon Woodworth, who is the new learning specialist at La Salle.

To Learning Specialist Ms. Shannon Woodworth, Normalizing Learning Differences Is “Good For Everyone”

Brooklyn Chillemi, Editor in Chief
February 2, 2022
In her senior year of high school, college counselor Ms. Maddie Hanley was the pickleball champion, earning a 10-foot-tall trophy full of real pickles from her school. “Now it’s become the rage, like everyone’s playing pickleball,” Ms. Hanley said. She originally learned pickleball when she was 10 years old because her grandparents had a court in their backyard.

College Counselor Ms. Hanley Seeks To Create a “Streamlined” College Application Process at La Salle

Brooklyn Chillemi, Editor in Chief
January 5, 2022
Athletics were a big part of Mr. Oey’s high school experience. He participated in soccer, track and field, and cheer.

Mr. Oey Takes Us Back to the ’80s, Sharing His La Salle Student Experience

Brooks Coleman, Staff Reporter
December 8, 2021
The first thing math teacher Mr. Swanson does every morning is “read my Bible, pray, and drink coffee,” he said.

How a Calling Led Mr. Swanson to 43 Years of Teaching

Isabella Simonutti, Staff Reporter
December 1, 2021
Mr. James Morgan conducts the jazz band students during their most recent concert on Oct. 29.

Meet Mr. James Morgan: Long-Term Substitute Teacher at La Salle

Addie Moreland, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2021
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