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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

“My motto this year is, ‘Were going to do the best we can,’” counselor Ms. Michelle Berry said.

Amid National Staffing Shortage, La Salle’s Counseling Department Feels the Effects

Lillian Paugh, Editor September 14, 2022

With schools across America being hit hard by the current national staffing and teacher shortage, La Salle’s counseling department is not immune, beginning the new school year with only two counselors...

“Im going to trust that the Spirit is going to lead me where Im needed,” religion teacher Mr. Tom MacLaughlin said.

Mr. Mac Steps into Position of Director of Faith

Haley Golden, Staff Reporter September 14, 2022

Following the departure of former religion teacher and Director of Faith Dr. Gary Hortsch last spring, religion teacher Mr. Tom MacLaughlin has taken on the position with hopes of becoming a spiritual...

While 9/11 may have been 21 years ago, memories of one of America’s darkest days still linger in the minds of millions.

On Its 21st Anniversary, Three La Salle Teachers Reflect on 9/11

Brooks Coleman, Staff Reporter September 14, 2022

September 11, 2001 is one of the most infamous days in American history. The attack that shocked the nation saw its 21st anniversary come and go on Sunday. Three La Salle teachers sat down with The Falconer...

Students Roscoe Mithoefer, Kamryn Houghton, and Vicki Poletiek are in charge of planning the school supplies drive, along with help from Director of Service Ms. Maher.

La Salle’s Leadership Class Holds a School Supply Drive for Those in Need

Maddie Burns and Clare Daudelin September 7, 2022

La Salle’s Leadership class is partnering with Clackamas Women's Services and local elementary school Lot Whitcomb to provide school supplies to families in need via a supply drive. The goal of this...

With La Salle modifying its health and safety practices to match those of local health authorities suggestions, many students and staff are beginning the school year without masks.

Mask On, Mask Off: La Salle’s COVID Procedures Adjusted for New School Year

Lillian Paugh, Editor September 7, 2022

Alongside the beginning of a new school year at La Salle, changes have been made to the school’s remaining COVID-19 procedures and protocols to align with the updates and advice from the Oregon Health...

“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

For Director of Faith and Religious Studies teacher Dr. Gary Hortsch, his first experience of a Journey retreat similar to those the La Salle community sees today came from the Catholic high school he...

“I’ve learned that it’s more important to develop relationships first and then teach from that relationship,” math teacher Mr. Larry Swanson said.

With Hope and Gratitude for the Future, Math Teacher Mr. Larry Swanson Begins His Retirement Journey

Lucy MacNeela, Assistant Editor June 1, 2022

After 43 years of doing something every day, many people would fall into a pattern, a yearly routine — and some might argue this is particularly true when teaching a subject like math.  But for math...

I have been on a school schedule ever since I was in kindergarten,” President Dr. Andrew Kuffner said. Something’s going to be missing in the fall.”

“Trusting in Providence,” Dr. Andrew Kuffner Enters a New Role at the Lasallian District of San Francisco New Orleans

Avery Rush and Mary Loeb June 1, 2022

Many educators' careers bring them to a variety of different schools, sometimes in a variety of different states, teaching different age groups and different subjects from place to place, but for La Salle’s...

“I’ve learned that we underestimate young people a lot,” Mr. Devine said.

After 17 Years at La Salle, Mr. Brian Devine Embarks on a New Professional Journey as an Aspiring Counselor

Lucy MacNeela, Assistant Editor June 1, 2022

As a student sitting in his classroom at La Salle High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Vice Principal of Student Life Mr. Brian Devine never predicted his path would end up how it did.  Although...

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

Each year, La Salle’s valedictorians and salutatorians are chosen by the administrative team and Academic Council, “a group comprised of teachers who are department chairs of the nine academic departments,”...

“I was pretty shocked, especially at an elementary school,” said freshman Sayre Albert, who attended the walkout on Thursday after reading about the school shooting at Robb Elementary School online. “I just kind of wanted to show my support to the community and to the families that suffered this loss.”

Student-Led Walkout Honors Lives Lost in Texas School Shooting

Lukas Werner and Brooklyn Chillemi May 27, 2022

In stark contrast to the typical cheering and yelling from students on La Salle’s field, on Thursday, a group of students stood silently for 21 minutes to honor the 19 students and two teachers who...

“Unfortunately, sometimes crime does happen,” Vice Principal of Student Life Mr. Brian Devine said. “Our hope is that we can minimize that and reduce the impact of that.

Car Break-Ins Around Campus Raise Concern Among Students

Megan Snyder, Assistant Editor May 25, 2022

Junior soccer player Clare Daudelin immediately noticed something wrong when walking through the La Salle parking lot after school this past fall. The right front passenger window of her car was shattered,...

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