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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

Despite not being able to tour any colleges this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, senior Theo Desta is continuing with her plans to study psychology and mental health in college. “I just think it’s important to learn about our mental health and prioritize that, and I really want to help others with it, Desta said.

Student of the Week: Theo Desta

Brooklyn Chillemi, Editor February 10, 2021

Senior Theo Desta’s favorite childhood memories consist of spending time with her family, Ethiopian food, and Amharic chatter.  “My family is really family-oriented, [and] not just within our immediate...

“Performing CPR... can double or triple someone’s chance of survival,” senior Paige Martin said.

Senior Paige Martin Teaches How to Save Lives Through the Hands For Hearts Club

Kendall Whiteside, Assistant Editor February 10, 2021

While cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a well-known skill, not everybody is adequately trained to perform it. In an attempt to change this, senior Paige Martin created the Hands for Hearts club. “I...

“I like being in the Unidos club, just because it’s really fun,” Calvillo-Ruelas said. “We get to talk a lot more on the meetings, just like if we were family or something.”

Student of the Week: Natalie Calvillo-Ruelas

Mary Loeb, Editor February 3, 2021

Junior Natalie Calvillo-Ruelas begins each day of digital learning in her bedroom, like many students. However, Calvillo-Ruelas’ room is “always reorganized in some sort of new way every day,” she...

Sophomore Maya Raphael said, the success of in-person learning is [determined] by the student body’s willingness to listen and adapt.”

Students Comment on the Transition to Hybrid Learning

Alec Willard-Herr, Staff Reporter January 20, 2021

Following Gov. Kate Brown's announcement on Dec. 23 that Oregon schools would be allowed to reopen starting Jan. 1, La Salle announced that they would be reopening with the ambition of starting hybrid...

Senior Vishal Casper works at Kumon as a tutor. I actually really enjoy it, he said. I enjoy helping people in that way.”

Student of the Week: Vishal Casper

Maya Smith, Editor January 20, 2021

All while recovering from a concussion, senior Vishal Casper has juggled the responsibilities of his job, schoolwork, college applications, and other activities including digital painting and building...

While the Keeping the Faith Club only meets on Zoom once a month, senior Anthony Nguyen aims to post Bible reflections every Sunday.

Keeping the Faith Club Creates a Supportive Environment for Discussing Religion

Kendall Whiteside, Assistant Editor January 13, 2021

With religious organizations like churches and youth groups being restricted due to COVID-19 regulations, many students don’t have a place where they can go for religious support. That is why seniors...

Senior Charlotta Schreuder plays the viola because it brings me a lot of joy,” she said. 

Student of the Week: Charlotta Schreuder 

Mia Kritzer, Assistant Editor January 13, 2021

Senior Charlotta Schreuder has spent her high school career balancing an array of activities, from running, to art, to music.  Schreuder picked up running in the fifth grade when she joined a running...

With this school year being entirely virtual so far for La Salle students, The Falconer interviewed six freshmen from a variety of middle schools and wrote individual profiles on how they are adjusting to high school.

“I’m Just Along for the Ride, We’ll See How It Goes”: How Freshmen Are Adjusting to Their First Year of High School… Online

Dakota Canzano and Mia Kritzer January 7, 2021

The Falconer spoke with six freshmen in order to get to know them and how they are adjusting to digital learning for their first year of high school.  From speech and debate to sports teams, and from...

The opportunities for personal growth that came from this challenging year are among the most positive things to happen in 2020 for some.

La Salle Students Reflect on 2020 And Look Forward To 2021

Avery Rush, Assistant Editor January 6, 2021

2020 altered the lives of nearly every person on the planet in some way. With the coronavirus continuing to bring financial, mental, social, and physical struggles for millions in the United States, the...

“I just appreciate what I have a lot, and I think that’s what motivates me,” senior Joshly Huitzil-Interian said.

Student of the Week: Joshly Huitzil-Interian

Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief January 6, 2021

For senior Joshly Huitzil-Interian, the pandemic has brought an intermixing of her home life with her school life. Huitzil-Interian said that while doing online classes at home, she also manages other...

According to the Williams Institute, Oregon has the second highest LGBTQ+ population per capita in the U.S., just behind the District of Columbia.

“Finding Myself”: Members of the LGBTQ+ Community Share Their Experiences at La Salle

Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief December 16, 2020

For students at La Salle, COVID-19 has brought various changes and challenges, whether it be coping with the difficulties of digital learning, spending more time with family, or isolation from friends...

“I just have an innate desire to learn, and no matter how hard the work is, I find that I’m always learning something,” junior Gabe El Youssef said.

Student of the Week: Gabe El Youssef

Brooklyn Chillemi and Mia Kritzer December 16, 2020

Junior Gabe El Youssef was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, which he calls the “best city in the world.”  When El Youssef was in second grade, attending St. Therese Catholic School, he heard...

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