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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

Francis the Falcon poses in front of a balloon display at the entrance to the cafeteria.

La Salle Opens Its Doors for Prospective Students and Families During Open House

Hannah Whiteside, Staff Reporter October 19, 2022

  On Sunday, Oct. 16, prospective students and families came to the annual Open House, where members of the La Salle community spent the day hosting visitors by inviting them into La Salle’s...

“[The] National Honor Society now has a good focus on all the pillars: scholarship, leadership, character, and services,” National Honor Society advisor Mr. Keiron Redford said.

53 Falcons Join National Honor Society at Fall Induction Ceremony

Lillian Paugh, Editor October 19, 2022

The National Honor Society (NHS) welcomed 53 new members into La Salle’s chapter at the induction ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 18 in La Salle’s theater, inviting friends and family to celebrate the...

“The La Salle community was awesome,” science teacher Mr. Eric Roth said. “I really appreciated their efforts to be positive and sweet, I felt a lot of love.”

After Seven Months Away, Mr. Roth Is Settling Back Into Life at La Salle

Kathleen Waldron, Staff Reporter October 19, 2022

A part of the La Salle community returned to a sense of normalcy at the beginning of the school year as science teacher Mr. Eric Roth came back to campus after being in a biking accident last February....

Students gathered on the athletic field for the club fair.

La Salle’s Clubs Kick Off the Year at the Club Fair

Vanessa Su, Staff Reporter October 12, 2022

On Thursday, La Salle had its annual club fair, where leaders had the opportunity to showcase each of their clubs with decorated poster boards and treats to attract new members. There were a variety...

Junior Kaden Nguyen plays “Opus 25 No.1” by Chopin on the piano.

“Low Key, Low Stress, High Fun”: La Salle Hosts Open Mic Night

Lillian Paugh and Seleste Maldonado Ruiz October 12, 2022

On Thursday, Oct. 6, La Salle held Open Mic Night in the theater on campus, inviting members from the community — including both students and teachers — to perform on stage. “It's a fun event...

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

A new school year often brings about many changes — new schedules, new teachers, and, this year, new transfer students.  Here’s a look at 10 of La Salle’s new transfer students, what their experiences...

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

Religious studies teacher Ms. Jane Nitschke was born in Duluth, Minnesota, growing up in a rural area outside the city. “It was very different from what [La Salle students] experience,” she said....

“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

“Let us remember…” Mounted above the office door of La Salle’s new president, Mr. John Huelskamp, this widely known saying among Lasallian students serves as a daily reminder of his faith and...

“I’m really grateful for the ability to just gather all in the gym together and be a community together,” Mr. Banks said.

La Salle Gathers for the First Mass of the 2022-23 School Year

Lilah Ruud, Staff Reporter September 28, 2022

This morning, in the gym, almost one month into the school year, La Salle students, teachers, and staff held the first Mass of the year — the first of many planned for the upcoming school year.  “I’m...

Decorations for La Salle’s homecoming dance, “There Is No Place Like Homecoming,” have started to get set up throughout the school.

There Is No Place Like Homecoming: La Salle Concludes This Year’s Homecoming Week With a Wizard of Oz Themed Dance

Maddie Burns, Editor September 28, 2022

After students were unable to have a homecoming dance in 2020 and had COVID-19 restrictions in 2021, such as getting tested before the dance and having to wear masks, La Salle is now able to return to...

“We do a lot for the community and the country, and I think our presence is really important,” senior Sid Lefranc said.

Unidos Club Members Share Why Hispanic Heritage Month is Important to Them

Lucy MacNeela, Editor September 28, 2022

Every year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 in an effort to honor and acknowledge the many accomplishments of Latiné people in the U.S.  Latiné is a genderless term...

Theres pros and cons to every schedule,” science teacher Mr. Ryan Kain said.

New Year, New Schedule: Students and Staff Share Their Thoughts

Lillian Paugh, Editor September 21, 2022

Returning from summer break this year, La Salle students and staff were met with a new bell schedule, and the change has caused an array of mixed reactions and feelings from members of the community. However,...

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