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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’m just real proud of the whole team for coming through and making this happen, senior George Gilmore said.

A “Love Letter From The Students To The School”: Yearbooks Are Looking Different This Year

Brooklyn Chillemi, Editor March 31, 2021

Despite the many changes to the 2020-2021 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Accipiter — La Salle’s official yearbook, created by a student-run team advised by Band and Yearbook teacher...

Humans of La Salle: Students and Staff Share Thoughts on Womens History Month

Humans of La Salle: Students and Staff Share Thoughts on Women’s History Month

Mallory Middendorff, Editor March 31, 2021

The Falconer asked students and staff what Women's History Month means to them. Here are their responses. https://youtu.be/BTB5S2lKqco  

Masks have offered people with new opportunities to express their personal style.

From Flair to Functionality, Staff and Students Share How They Choose Their Masks

Ryan Cechini, Staff Reporter March 31, 2021

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing masks in public and group settings has become an everyday practice. At La Salle, masks are required at all times with the exception of when seated...

Mr. Michael Doran, social studies teacher, is the head coach of the speech and debate team.

Speech and Debate Team Finds Success Despite a Fully Virtual Season

Avery Rush and Brooklyn Chillemi March 31, 2021

Since the arrival of the pandemic, sports and extracurricular activities have looked considerably different. La Salle’s speech and debate team has found success despite the unfamiliar structure of their...

“[My brothers] have been with me through thick and thin and given my medical history being a cancer survivor, they were right by my side through all that,” he said. “Even more so than them being my brothers, theyre my best friends.”

Student of the Week: Carson Cardwell

Kendall Whiteside, Assistant Editor March 31, 2021

During quarantine, senior Carson Cardwell’s hobbies have changed from going to coffee shops and exploring hiking trails to taking road trips and chopping and selling wood.  “During COVID, with...

Students and Staff Share Their Plans for Spring Break During the Pandemic

Avery Rush, Assistant Editor March 17, 2021

As spring break arrives, The Falconer asked students and staff around La Salle to share their plans for the week off.

Junior Jacob Scacco plays basketball, enjoys horror movies, and likes listening to music.

Student of the Week: Jacob Scacco

Avery Marks, Staff Reporter March 17, 2021

Junior Jacob Scacco joined the Lasallian community this year. “I was expecting everything to be a lot bigger since it’s a big jump from 2A to 5A,” said Scacco, referencing his switch from Portland...

Things have a way of kind of working out and then if you keep pushing forward, in the end, thats the best thing you can do for yourself, senior Alex Fiedler said.

Students Share Mixed Emotions About Their Senior Year Experience

Olivia Aragon, Staff Reporter March 10, 2021

On March 12, while students sat in their fourth-period classes, loudspeakers proclaimed that La Salle would be closing for two weeks to help slow the spread of COVID-19. At the time, no one could have...

Brunkhorst is a participant in both the cross country and equestrian teams at La Salle.

Student of the Week: Brin Brunkhorst

Avery Rush, Assistant Editor March 10, 2021

After years of moving and a constant change of scenery, junior Brin Brunkhorst plans to seek out another new destination for college. At the young age of five Brunkhorst moved to her third state, Oregon,...

“[My religion] definitely shaped who I am as a person and definitely shaped my moral codes and what I stand for and what I believe in,” junior Santiago Nolasco-Galicia said.

Student of the Week: Santiago Nolasco-Galicia

John Pham, Staff Reporter March 3, 2021

In his penultimate year of high school, junior Santiago Nolasco-Galicia looks back on why he chose to attend La Salle and recalls a feeling of community. La Salle stood out among other private schools...

After high school, freshman Jasmine McIntosh wants to travel the world.

Student of the Week: Jasmine McIntosh

Avery Marks, Staff Reporter February 24, 2021

Starting at La Salle as a freshman in the middle of digital learning, Jasmine McIntosh said it has been difficult to get to know new classmates. To fix this, McIntosh has been using social media to meet...

“I want the Portland community to be the best community it can,” junior Simon Abraha said. “I’m only one person… but, you know, progress is progress, whether it’s big steps or baby steps.”

Student of the Week: Simon Abraha

Olivia Galbraith, Editor February 17, 2021

In the halls of La Salle, you may recognize junior Simon Abraha as the junior officer on Executive Council or public relations officer for the Black Student Union.  Outside of the brick walls, you...

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