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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

New Faces in the Flock: Get to Know La Salle’s New Teachers and Staff Members

New Faces in the Flock: Get to Know La Salle’s New Teachers and Staff Members

As the new school year starts, eight new faces can be found on La Salle’s staff. Among these new members of the community include those filling positions in the Math and Science departments as well as...

La Salles first open mic night of the year welcomed 14 performers to the stage.

Open Mic Night: Fundraising, Fun, and Falcon Spirit

Emma Smith, Staff Reporter October 4, 2023

On the night of Friday, Sept. 29, La Salle's first Open Mic Night of the year took place, which was also junior Charlie Lewy's Eagle Project. The event occurred in La Salle's theater from 7-9 p.m.,...

Students and staff gathered in the gym for the homecoming Mass.

La Salle Hosts First Mass With “We Are More Than Enough” Theme

Mackenzie Torres, Managing Editor September 27, 2023

As a Catholic institution, Masses are a core part of the student experience at La Salle, and the opening Mass of this school year on Sept. 27 with the theme of “We Are More Than Enough” was the...

Ms. Maher hopes to bring a powerful prayerful community to La Salle. “If I can be authentic in [prayer] for our students, maybe we can do more of that together,” she said.

Ms. Sarah Maher Steps Into New Role as Director of Campus Ministry

Brett Lundgren, Staff Reporter September 27, 2023

After four years leading the service department and immersion experiences, Ms. Sarah Maher has transitioned to become La Salle’s Campus Minister, taking more responsibility for the retreat program, Masses,...

Junior and soon-to-be Eagle Scout Charlie Lewy is holding an Open Mic Night Donation Drive as his Eagle Scout project. “Donate before-hand, come to the event, it’s going to be fun and you don’t even have to come to the event to donate,” he said.

A Falcon Becomes an Eagle: Junior Charlie Lewy Holds Open Mic Night Donation Drive To Earn Eagle Scout Rank

Josephine Robinson, Editor in Chief September 27, 2023

For junior Charlie Lewy, the opportunity to become an Eagle Scout is a “big honor.”  Lewy has been a part of the Boy Scout community since he was in the first grade and has been looking forward...

Ms. Conner, Director of Service, hopes that people in the community can acknowledge that life-saving doesn’t require “wearing tights and a cape and jumping off a building,” Ms. Conner said. It can also look like spending just 30 minutes of your day giving blood.

Facing Fears and Saving Lives: La Salle’s Students and Staff Participate in Blood Donation

John Pham and Kayah Cieslak September 20, 2023

On Tuesday, Sept. 19, La Salle’s new Director of Service, Ms. Olivya Conner, sat in front of the gym, diligently asking any passersby if they had a moment to spare. “I think I created a lot...

Finding something that was durable, lighter in color, and would not look out of date in the years to come were all factors in selecting the new floor. “We wanted something that will stand the test of time,” said Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Mr. Matthew Winningham.

Lights, Floors and Bulletin Boards: Here’s the New Main Hallway

Josephine Robinson, Editor in Chief September 13, 2023

With the start of a new school year this fall, there are once again some noticeable differences around La Salle. Over the past couple of years La Salle’s campus has seen many new updates, with the...

“It has been a blessing to work on a team with Ms. Brigham. A team of two college counselors gives us the opportunity for more outreach to students as well as building additional college application flex times into the fall and spring for juniors and seniors,” Ms. Hanley said.

Steps Toward Success: The College Counseling Department Updates Its Practices

Mackenzie Torres, Assistant Editor May 31, 2023

For many upperclassmen, the college application process is intimidating, excessively time-consuming, and can seem never-ending. Fortunately for La Salle students, the college counseling department is actively...

This year’s valedictorians include Carson Frick, Nate Dominitz, Ellie Sandholm, and Onni Barron. The salutatorians are Gabriel de Leon and Catie Tassinari.

The High School Journey in Academics and Beyond: Class of 2023 Valedictorians and Salutatorians Share Their Stories

As the 2022-2023 school year comes to a close, it's once again time to wish our seniors luck as they get ready to move on from La Salle. Following the yearly tradition, the administration has chosen...

In her three years as Director of Equity and Inclusion, Ms. Kiah Mounsey has dedicated her time at La Salle to making progress in promoting a more equitable and inclusive community.

Leaving Behind a Legacy at La Salle, Ms. Mounsey Prepares To Depart

Lillian Paugh and Lucy Loeb May 24, 2023

Over the last three years in her position as the Director of Equity and Inclusion, Ms. Kiah Mounsey has made strides for La Salle to advance the school’s policies, working to create a more inclusive...

“I think theres a spirit among us that is still very much there that we had when we graduated,” Terry Joy said.

Falcons Return to the Nest for Golden Falcon Luncheon

Seleste Maldonado Ruiz, Staff Reporter May 24, 2023

On Friday, May 19, La Salle hosted its second annual Golden Falcon Luncheon. This year's event reunited the class of 1973 after 50 years. Although this new tradition was originally set to begin...

To end his campaign speech, junior Ezra Moody left the stage saying his campaign slogan: “Fear how much I love you.”

Ezra Moody: Taking a Lead in Leadership 2023–24

Lilah Ruud, Staff Reporter May 24, 2023

Gathering in the school gym for flex time, students talked among themselves before the assembly began. Soon as everyone had gathered, the presentation was underway and campaign speeches for student government...

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