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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

Seven students, from the sophomore to senior class, give us a glimpse into their lives, balancing school, work, and often extracurriculars.

Juggling Paychecks and School Papers: The Balance Struggle Teens Often Face

Suzy Valdivia and Kaitlyn Roozen December 18, 2024

High school is an important part of most teens’ futures — it helps to set them up for success. And for many students, pursuing things beyond just the classroom is in their best interests for both the...

The bright lights luminating the Christmas market in Tours, France, which is where French teacher Ms. Amanda Barker lived.

Holidays Around La Salle: Diverse Traditions That Light Up the Winter Season

Izzy Garlington, Mercy Gobana, and Chloe Beymer December 18, 2024

As Christmas approaches, some of the people at La Salle, including several students and staff, reveal their holiday traditions for the season and what it means to them. The Falconer spoke to seven members...

Sophomore Vivienne Bishop enjoys listening to music daily on Spotify, and at the moment, she has a preference for songs by artists Sabrina Carpenter, Chase Atlantic, and Lady Gaga.

Student of the Week: Vivienne Bishop

Kaitlyn Roozen, Staff Reporter December 18, 2024

As often as four times a week, you can bet on finding sophomore Vivienne Bishop spending her free time on a saddle.  An equestrian since she was around six years old, Bishop explained how she got into...

Senior J.J. Kuunifa can play all three saxophones — the tenor, soprano, and baritone.

Student of the Week: J.J. Kuunifaa

Brandon Rairden, Staff Reporter December 11, 2024

When senior J.J. Kuunifa first came to La Salle as a freshman, he knew that his time here was going to fly by. This year, however, as his high school career nears its end, it finally felt real. “It’s...

At the beginning of this year, La Salle welcomed incoming freshmen for the Class of 2028.

Freshmen Perspectives

Elena Rodriguez, Staff Reporter December 4, 2024

At the beginning of this year, La Salle opened its doors to a new group of students. The members of the Class of 2028 walked the hallways for the first time and were introduced to different aspects of...

Junior Sawyer Kerrigan thinks his friends would describe him as outgoing, energetic, and optimistic.

Student of the Week: Sawyer Kerrigan

Gwen Brown, Staff Reporter December 4, 2024

Getting on stage, tying his running shoes, or undocking his ship, junior Sawyer Kerrigan loves to try new things. No matter how scary they are.  Kerrigan began his acting career in his freshman...

Junior Danica Glazier highlights texture in her art to show the complexity of generational trauma.

A Look Into the Work and Inspiration of AP Studio Art Students

Sophia Igarashi, Staff Reporter November 20, 2024

The art program, run by art teacher Ms. Cha Asokan, starts with Art Foundations, where students learn about the basics of art and get to utilize many different mediums, such as drawing, painting, and photography...

Beyond the Nest: Lily Walker

Bella Buss, Staff Reporter November 20, 2024

As a school, La Salle has six core values, one of which is to Value the Individual. As a community built upon the many unique talents of our students and staff, this series intends to highlight skills...

Falcons Look Forward to Thanksgiving by Audrey Waters Zayna Elkhal

Falcons Look Forward to Thanksgiving

Zayna Elkhal and Audrey Waters November 20, 2024

With Thanksgiving break coming up, Falcons look forward to the holiday and sharing a meal with their family, sharing their favorite things about Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving foods that they love, and their...

Living in Oregon for the majority of her life, junior Ayva Alston has grown fond of the fall weather and when the leaves start changing colors.

Student of the Week: Ayva Alston

Ava Slater, Staff Reporter November 20, 2024

Junior Ayva Alston feels she was welcomed into the Makers Club after she “wandered into Ms. Coleman’s room freshman year,” and made a few friends, she said. After slowly starting to help out at the...

Food is at the center of the Asian American Pacific Islander affinity group’s philosophy of inclusion.

Affinity Groups at La Salle Share About Their Culture and Community

Zayna Elkhal and James Garone November 13, 2024

La Salle has six total affinity groups, all of which have unique features and culture. Their purpose is to support students who come from all kinds of different backgrounds. According to the student leaders,...

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