New Director of Equity and Inclusion Ms. Kiah Johnson Mounsey Hopes to Normalize Conversations About Race and Identity, Puts Emphasis on the “Sanctity of Human Life”
Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief
October 7, 2020
Ms. Kiah Johnson Mounsey, who graduated from La Salle in 1999 and who was recently hired for the brand new Director of Equity and Inclusion position, didn’t talk about race much when she was younger. No one ever really talked to her about it, either. Instead of being celebrated or even disc...
First-Time Voters and Social Studies Teachers Prepare for a Pivotal Presidential Election
Carlie Weigel, Editor in Chief
October 7, 2020
2020 has been an historic year, one that will not be forgotten. Almost 7.5 million coronavirus cases in the United States and over 200,000 lives lost. The repeated instances of injustice, which have prompted widespread Black Lives Matter protests and spurred the craving that many have for police ...
Shock, Stress, and Smoke Scatter the La Salle Community
Brooklyn Chillemi and Olivia Galbraith
September 29, 2020
40,000 people evacuated. Over one million acres of land burned. The worst air quality of all major cities in the world in Portland. Oregon was ablaze. Wildfires tore through multiple counties in Oregon and all over the west coast in early September, charring land, destroying towns, and forcing people out of their homes — including many members ...
Get to Know La Salle’s Newest Staff Members
Carlie Weigel, Editor in Chief
September 23, 2020
Amid the start of a new school year, digital learning, and the coronavirus pandemic, La Salle is also welcoming five new staff members to the community, including three counselors, a teacher, and a new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion position. To learn more about their past experiences and objectives...
Following George Floyd’s Death, Students Mobilize for a Summer of Protests, While Equity Work Continues at La Salle
Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief
September 16, 2020
The sights and sounds of Portland's summer were seen across the country: people crowding the streets in various areas of the city each evening, brandishing cardboard posters on sidewalk corners or marching through the streets, fists and voices raised to propel a movement that has grasped America’s at...
Students Return to a New System of School, and a Changed School Administration
Carlie Weigel, Editor in Chief
September 16, 2020
While students spent this summer away from academics and other school-related activities, it was a busy time for the La Salle administrative team, as they worked to establish a safe and effective learning system suitable for a school year in which the coronavirus continues to create complications. During...
Students and Staff Express “Rage” and “Sadness” Following the Killing of George Floyd, Encourage Others to Act Against Racism
Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief
June 3, 2020
In the wake of the killing of George Floyd last week, peaceful protests, civil unrest, police brutality, and looting have erupted throughout the nation. La Salle students are among those taking part in the numerous demonstrations occurring in the Portland area, with many more sharing their outrage o...
Social Distancing or Distance Learning: What Will Next School Year Look Like?
Carlie Weigel, Editor in Chief
June 3, 2020
With 10 weeks of remote learning in the books, and the 2019-2020 school year coming to a close, there is one question that many in the La Salle community are wondering about: What will next year look like? To answer that question, The Falconer spoke with Principal and President Mr. Andrew Kuffner, Vi...
Two Years of The Falconer Come to a Close: My Last Photo Story
Reilly Smith, Media Editor
June 3, 2020
During my two years of late nights, early mornings, and jam-packed days on The Falconer's staff, I never really thought about the fact that it would actually end. Yet, here I am, writing this — my last photo story for The Falconer. I knew that I had to do something a little bit different than...
After a State Title and Seven Years of Helping Students, Counselor Mr. Seth Altshuler Departs From La Salle
Carlie Weigel, Editor in Chief
May 27, 2020
After moving to four different countries alone and learning four different languages, all by the time he was 30, counselor Mr. Seth Altshuler said that he had finally developed trust in himself. Now, students, teachers, and staff members who are a part of the La Salle community trust him as well. Mr....
Bengtson, Elkhal, Smith, and Wobig: This Year’s Valedictorians and Salutatorian Reflect on Their Time at La Salle
Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief
May 20, 2020
On Wednesday, May 6, four La Salle seniors got a surprise visit to their house from President and Principal Mr. Andrew Kuffner. When Mr. Kuffner showed up at their door, these four seniors found out that they had been selected as the valedictorians and salutatorian for the class of 2020. Alt...
Next Level Seniors: Lindsay Drango Commits to Whitman College to Continue Her Basketball Career
May 13, 2020
Senior Lindsay Drango spent two years on the sidelines due to injuries, but that didn’t stop her from pursuing her athletic dreams and committing to Whitman College in eastern Washington to play basketball after high school. She is a part of a group of seniors who have signed to play at the collegi...
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