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In regards to his teaching philosophy, Mr. Oey’s core principle is that “We don’t want [students] just to graduate from La Salle. We want them to be ready for college.”

Mr. Oey, Math Master and Cheer Champion, Named As Educator of the Year

Seychelle Marks-Bienen, Assistant Editor November 14, 2023

Every year, the faculty and staff of La Salle Catholic College Preparatory nominates one colleague to receive the Lasallian Educator of the Year award. As stated by the criteria shared with the staff preceding...

Freshman Ella Manson is passionate about making sure that everyone is included in all freshman activities, and that everyone should be treated equally during her time as freshman class president.

Ella Manson: Empowering Freshman Voices as Class President

Rita Tran, Assistant Editor November 8, 2023

Heading into her freshman year, Ella Manson is excited for the opportunities that high school has to offer, one of them being student council.  When Manson was at St. Agatha Catholic School, she was...

Table 10 all set prior to the beginning of dinner.

Believing and Bettering: A Look Into La Salle’s Benefit and Auction Dinner

Kayah Cieslak, Staff Reporter October 18, 2023

Every fall, the La Salle gym is lavishly transformed to host the biggest fundraiser event of the year: the Believe Benefit and Auction Dinner. This year, it took place on Saturday Oct. 14. The goal...

The new logo was made to look more fierce and represent a more modern image.

A Fierce New Falcon Takes Flight: La Salle’s Iconic Emblem Gets a Modern Makeover

Lucy Loeb, Assistant Editor October 11, 2023

La Salle’s current mascot, Francis the Falcon, has been a part of the athletic community, school spirit, and overall representation of the school for many years. Although the mascot was met with cheers...

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...

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...

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...

Olivia Rodrigo has plenty of fans among La Salle’s student population, including seniors Ale Garcia, Andrew Keller, and Addie Moreland. “I just love the mix and the variety [she] always has,” Garcia said. “There’s a fun rock song, and then it transfers into a super sad song, but I just have this connection with all of them.”

“GUTS” Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s Vulnerability Sets Her Apart in an Age of Visibility

Brooks Coleman, Assistant Editor September 13, 2023

Disclaimer: This article reviews an album with explicit content in it. When Olivia Rodrigo broke through with her debut record “SOUR” in 2021, it came as a shock to the rest of the pop scene. For...

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...

“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...

Despite the weight of our experiences, or depth of our argument, any time we speak up or confront our peers, friends, community or the world — no matter who is saying they’re listening — our voices are endangered to falling on deaf ears.

Fed-Up, Fatigued, and Feminine: Existing as a Woman in a World of Men

Clare Daudelin and Maya Raphael May 24, 2023

  Disclaimer — The language used in this article reflects the societal tradition of gender existing as a binary concept. In order to clarify the impact of this binary system, the language used...

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