Student of the Week: Aiden McGuire
Andrew Clair, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2020
As time seemed to lag behind, Aiden McGuire hit a home run, sending the ball soaring through the air. The spectacle filled both McGuire and his fellow teammates with pride, the surreal moment forever cementing itself into his mind. It was his first, but surely not his last. A team player, a strai...
Humans of La Salle: Students Share Their Favorite Electives
Mallory Middendorff and Mandy Sisul
February 19, 2020
We asked students to tell us about their favorite electives at La Salle. Check out this video to see what they said!
Student of the Week: Ella Gach
Olivia Galbraith, Assistant Editor
February 19, 2020
School. Basketball. Homework. Repeat. This isn’t an uncommon after-school routine for sophomore Ella Gach. At La Salle, she keeps busy as a member of the JV girls basketball team and the Black Student Union club, while also taking two honors classes: Honors Chemistry and Honors English II. Gach ...
Student of the Week: Isabella Simonutti
Mandy Sisul, Assistant Editor
February 12, 2020
At La Salle, freshman Isabella Simonutti may seem like any other young, aspiring actress. However, outside of the school hallways, she is also an avid skier, practices taekwondo, and volunteers at the Wichita Center in Milwaukie. Simonutti is only one of few freshmen a part of the spring musical, Les Misérab...
Admissions Director Ms. Katie Allen Remains Inspired With Her Career After 13 Years With La Salle
Hailey Reeves, Staff Photographer
February 5, 2020
When transitioning from middle school to high school, the application process can be one of the many things that might be overwhelming for some students. Making the decision of where you would like to spend the next four years of your life can be a very stressful task. At La Salle, potential students ar...
Student of the Week: Mary Grace Mott
Maya Smith, Editor
February 5, 2020
Along with a course load of eight classes, four of them being Honors or AP courses, junior Mary Grace Mott participates heavily in the La Salle community through clubs and student trips. Mott has been taking choir at La Salle since her freshman year. This year, with a full schedule, she decided ...
Student of the Week: Elliott Reynolds
Brennan Kelly, Staff Reporter
January 22, 2020
Sophomore Elliott Reynolds not only maintains an above 4.0 GPA, but also participates in many extracurricular activities, such as club soccer and recreational skiing. Reynolds said that a lot of what motivates him comes from both the expectations of his parents and his high standards he sets for him...
Student of the Week: Akhil Casper
Mia Kritzer, Staff Reporter
January 15, 2020
Soft spoken sophomore Akhil Casper adjusts his glasses, cracking a smile as he checks his PowerSchool. Studying for an average of four hours per night, Casper prides himself on maintaining a 4.2 GPA so far this semester. Casper is able to navigate a time consuming schedule. He balances Honors Chemistry,...
Studying 101: How to Survive Dead Week and Finals
Maya Smith, Editor
January 15, 2020
With finals almost here, students, including myself, are beginning to frantically get ready for their upcoming tests. For me, this time of year is highly anxiety inducing and stressful, if I don’t take the correct precautions. Studying habits directly impact the results of your final exams, which can be s...
Student of the Week: Tyler Pham
Isaac Brown, Staff Reporter
January 8, 2020
Sophomore Tyler Pham is a busy student who knows how to work hard, while still finding time to have fun. Pham is taking three honors classes, Honors English 2, Honors Chemistry, and Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry, along with his electives, Spanish 2 and Guitar. Even with his full schedule, Pham is ...
Humans of La Salle: Holiday Break Plans
Maya Smith, Reilly Smith, and Julia Tran
December 20, 2019
The Falconer asked students about their plans for holiday break. Check out this video to see what they said. Be sure to let us know what your plans are in the comments!
Student of the Week: Ashley Smith
Mia Kritzer, Staff Reporter
December 18, 2019
Senior Ashley Smith is taking her victory lap. Last year, Smith finished second in state for track, and she is currently maintaining a 4.42 GPA and competing in volleyball and tennis. Over her four years at La Salle, Smith has taken 12 AP classes. She is currently taking AP Chemistry, AP physics,...
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