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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

Ms. Sarah Maher has been a part of the Lasallian community for four years.

Faith, Service, and Ms. Maher’s Journey to La Salle

Hannah Whiteside, Staff Reporter March 8, 2023

Religious studies teacher and Director of Service Ms. Sarah Maher began her faith journey in Twin Cities, Minnesota, where she grew up.  During her senior year, while attending Mahtomedi High School,...

English teacher Mr. Greg Larson has had a passion for storytelling since he was young.

Led by a Love for Literature: Mr. Larson’s Journey to La Salle

Vanessa Su and Lillian Paugh March 1, 2023

From Oregon City to Boston, to China and the Dominican Republic, English teacher Mr. Greg Larson has brought many of his experiences to La Salle’s classrooms. Mr. Larson’s experiences, interests,...

Ms. Boyle loves traveling around the world, with places such as Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam being her favorite countries that she has visited. She hopes to be able to take her kids to all of the places that she was able to visit in the near future.

Mathing While Laughing — Ms. Boyle Shares Her Passion for Teaching

Rita Tran, Staff Reporter March 1, 2023

Born and raised in Tualatin, Oregon, Algebra and Geometry teacher Ms. Kristin Boyle grew up biking around with her neighborhood friends for hours on end and spending time with her older sister, with whom...

Vice Principal for Student Life Mr. Hollingshead hopes that, through his work at La Salle, he will be able to both promote a positive environment for students as well as nurture strong relationships within the community.

Settling Into La Salle, Mr. Hollingshead Focuses on “Building a Strong School Culture and Climate”

Lillian Paugh, Editor March 1, 2023

La Salle welcomed several new members to the community at the start of this school year. This story is one of a series of profiles highlighting these people. While Mr. Aaron Hollingshead wasn’t sure...

La Salle Marks Beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday Mass

La Salle Marks Beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday Mass

John Pham, Assistant Editor February 27, 2023

To mark the beginning of the Lenten season, La Salle celebrated Ash Wednesday Mass, led by Fr. Paschal Ezurike from St. Philip Benizi Church, on Feb. 22. Members of student leadership marked the...

The Catholic faith has been a part of Mr. Collins’ life since he was young, going on to attend Catholic school throughout his adolescence and ending up working for a few in his adulthood.

From Swim to Scripture: Mr. Collins Finds a Place Among La Salle’s Teaching Staff

Lillian Paugh, Editor February 22, 2023

Having taught and coached football previously at La Salle in the late ‘90s and having helped manage and coach La Salle’s swim team since 2019, Mr. Paul Collins is not an entirely new face, but he has...

International Thespian Society Members Compete and Make It to State

International Thespian Society Members Compete and Make It to State

Seleste Maldonado Ruiz, Staff Reporter February 22, 2023

On Feb. 4, senior William Clem and junior Ashley Nelson competed in the technical theater category at the International Thespian Society (ITS) regionals competition which took place at Oregon City...

Students going on the Dominican Republic service immersion are selling Italian sodas and treats such as muffins, doughnuts, and candy bars through Café Justo to raise money for their trip.

For One Week Only: Café Justo Reopens to Support Dominican Republic Immersion Trip

Josephine Robinson, Editor in Chief February 15, 2023

During the week of Feb. 13 through 17, Café Justo has reopened its windows during both A and B lunches to sell Italian sodas and treats to the La Salle community.  The proceeds from this sale are...

La Salle hopes to meet its student fundraising goal of $120,000 by the end of next week.

All School Assembly Held To Kick Off Better Together Fundraiser

Lillian Paugh, Editor February 15, 2023

On Friday, Feb. 10, La Salle launched its annual Better Together fundraiser with a schoolwide assembly, inviting students across grade levels to compete in activities for participation points going...

Sophomore Phoebe Sandholm, head of lights, worked to personalize the lighting to each scene and mood, like using red lighting when a character died on stage.

Detective Skills Put to Work, Advanced Acting Class Brings “Clue” to La Salle

Hannah Whiteside, Staff Reporter February 8, 2023

On Friday, Feb. 3, La Salle’s theater department held the opening night of their winter show, “Clue.” The murder mystery has been in the making since the fall and is completely student-run, put...

La Salle welcomed slam poet S.C. Says as a continuation of its celebration of Black History Month.

Slam Poet S.C. Says Visits La Salle in Celebration of Black History Month

John Pham, Assistant Editor February 8, 2023

  In recognition of Black History Month, Director of Equity and Inclusion Ms. Kiah Johnson Mounsey invited slam poet Andre Bradford, known by his stage name S.C. Says, to perform his work in...

Principal Ms. Alanna O’Brien introduced a presentation to the student body by talking about a return to pre-pandemic normalcy. “This is not a response to address massive problems,” she said. “This is for clarity.”

Clarity After COVID: La Salle Adjusts Its Behavioral Policies

Megan Snyder, Editor In Chief February 1, 2023

With the start of the new semester, revisions to the behavior response guidelines in the student handbook are now in effect, including changes to the rules outlining iPad usage, other technology use, attendance,...

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