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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

“I kind of hope that for any person of color, that there’s more platforms for us to be able to share our experiences and to be able to get up in front of people and speak about what we’ve been through and what our hopes and goals are,” she said.

“Through Brown Eyes”: How Junior Allie Ball Is Using Her Voice To Advocate for Social Justice

Mary Loeb, Editor in Chief February 2, 2022

On a summer day in June of 2020, junior Allie Ball stood before a crowd of more than 500 people, all gathered in a park in Milwaukie to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Facing the...

Senior Audrey Wersch is “looking forward to graduation” at the end of this school year.

Student of the Week: Audrey Wersch

Kathleen Waldron, Staff Reporter February 2, 2022

The dance team has “always been my safe space,” senior Audrey Wersch said. When she was just three years old she fell in love with dance, but it wasn’t until she got older that she realized that...

 “I de-stress by playing video games,” senior Giang Duong said. “I watch videos and I listen to music.”

Student of the Week: Giang Duong

Jasper Gilley, Staff Reporter January 26, 2022

Senior Giang Duong attended Christ the King middle school and “everyone was talking about [La Salle],” Duong said. “It was very prevalent.”  This year at La Salle, Duong is enjoying AP Government...

Junior Sid Lefranc, one of the leaders of Earth Club, ran a booth at the Club Fair on Oct. 1, 2021.

La Salle Earth Club Plans To Inspire a Change in Habits and Values To Combat Climate Change

Clare Daudelin, Staff Reporter January 19, 2022

The La Salle Earth Club, led by juniors Sid Lefranc and Isabella Simonutti, organizes projects to combat the local and global effects of climate change by organizing projects that will reduce our community’s...

“Im really glad to be back at school,” said senior Lisa Doles. “I know its my senior year, so Im supposed to be having fun, but Im actually having fun.”

Student of the Week: Lisa Doles

Lillian Paugh, Staff Reporter January 19, 2022

Although 2021 was “kind of a bad year” for senior Lisa Doles, it also allowed her to develop herself as a person, focus on the things she loves, and pick up new and interesting hobbies over the course...

The Falconer asked four student athletes to share their experiences with concussions.

“Everyone Experiences It Differently”: Student Athletes Share Their Experiences With Concussions

Erin Moran, Assistant Editor January 12, 2022

A risk of participating in any sport or physical activity is injury. Concussions can be very serious injuries due to the complexity of the brain, which also means the recovery and experiences of athletes...

It’s an ongoing joke between the theater crew that senior Shayden Lough “lives there,” they said.

Student of the Week: Shayden Lough

Nicholas Hounton, Staff Reporter January 12, 2022

Updated Jan. 13, 2022 After school, late into the afternoons, La Salle's theater team is working towards making their next production a reality. When the time comes to get in gear and make something...

“My whole thing is I am here for the students,” college counselor Ms. Maddie Hanley said. “So anyone who wants to talk about colleges and help build a list, they can start doing that freshman year too.”

Q&A: Ms. Hanley Answers Your Questions on the “Changing Landscape” of College Admissions

Brooklyn Chillemi, Editor in Chief January 5, 2022

To learn more about the college application process, The Falconer asked Ms. Hanley for her insight on a few commonly asked questions. How has the college application process changed since COVID-19? The...

Sophomore Mariam Hannosh is looking forward to helping people through the First Aid and CPR club. “I’ve always wanted to do that so it’s something I’m really passionate about,” she said.

Sophomore Mariam Hannosh Is Bringing the First Aid and CPR Club Back to Life

Josephine Robinson, Staff Reporter January 5, 2022

This year, the First Aid and CPR club is being revitalized by sophomore Mariam Hannosh and health and PE teacher Mr. Chris Sulages.  The club will focus on simple first aid procedures, the maneuvers...

Tran participates in a program called Teen Council at her neighborhood library.

Student of the Week: Rita Tran

Natalia Gonzalez January 5, 2022

The Innovation and Design Center (IDC) was a key piece in what attracted freshman Rita Tran to La Salle, despite considering other schools like St. Mary’s and Central Catholic. She is in the Introduction...

La Posada included traditional food that everyone was able to enjoy.

With Songs, Food, and Celebration, La Salle’s Unidos Club Holds La Posada Event

Maddie Burns, Staff Reporter December 15, 2021

  On Friday, Dec. 10, La Salle’s cafeteria was filled with laughter and music as the Unidos club hosted an event to celebrate La Posada.  La Posada is a celebration that happens from...

One of freshman Paul Skoro’s favorite athletes is Damian Lillard because “he inspired me to work harder in basketball,” he said.

Student of the Week: Paul Skoro

Will Ceballos, Staff Reporter December 15, 2021

Looking up to experienced upperclassmen and helpful family members, freshman Paul Skoro has quickly adapted to the La Salle environment just three months into his high school experience.  Like many...

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