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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

La Salle’s 2023 prom theme is “Midnight Masquerade” and will take place on May 13 at the Lakeside Gardens.

What To Know About Prom

Maddy Lafollette and Cadence Wooden April 26, 2023

With prom just around the corner, it's time to find dresses, suits, and dinner plans that fit the “Midnight Masquerade” theme. Ms. Adriana Noesi, the Director of Community and Student Leadership, and...

Senior Nikola Jelusic looks forward to his future ahead, as he will continue swimming competitively in college.

Student of the Week: Nikola Jelusic

Caitlin Keeler, Staff Reporter April 26, 2023

After a four-year-long stretch at La Salle, senior Nikola Jelusic is headed to Linfield University where he plans to study marketing in the School of Business and swim on the Division III swim team.  Growing...

Balancing school and work can be a handful, but four students decided to take on the challenge.

Four Falcons Share Their Experience of Balancing a Job During School

Clara Hudson, Staff Reporter April 19, 2023

As a high school student, stress levels can be high with homework, sports, and extracurricular activities. Many students in the La Salle community add to their academic workload by deciding to work a job....

During her free time, Anna MiLan Tran can be found hanging out with her family or reading a good book.

Student of the Week: Anna MiLan Tran

Mackenzie Torres and Ruby Batcheller April 17, 2023

This June, Anna MiLan Tran will be completing her senior year at La Salle. She originally began her high school career at Central Catholic High School as a freshman and then went to her local public school,...

The families of the girls who attend the Mariposa Foundation have lived in poverty for generations and come to the foundation to receive the resources they need in order to break the cycle.

Seven Falcons Soar to the Dominican Republic Serving the Girls of the Mariposa Foundation

Clara Hudson, Staff Reporter April 12, 2023

On March 23, seven La Salle students and two faculty members traveled to the Dominican Republic to volunteer at the Mariposa Foundation in Cabarete.  Although most of the group was made up of La Salle...

“I feel like I always push myself,” junior Asher Wolf said. “If I can take on something, I’ll do it.”

Student of the Week: Asher Wolf

Lilah Ruud, Staff Reporter April 12, 2023

Junior Asher Wolf was born and raised in Oregon and came to La Salle from Portland Waldorf School. When transitioning to La Salle, Wolf was not as prepared for the workload and had to do lots of...

La Salle students tend to celebrate Easter with egg hunts, baskets, brunches, Mass, and family.

With Easter Around the Corner, Falcons Share Their Family Traditions

Maddy Lafollette, Staff Reporter April 5, 2023

Easter is a time of family celebration. As Easter approaches on Sunday, April 9, La Salle students described what their family traditions are for this holiday weekend.  Freshman Madeline Schnyder’s...

Sophomore August Amistadi has a dedication to working hard, and has aspirations of obtaining his EMT license and becoming a firefighter.

Student of the Week: August Amistadi

Caitlin Keeler, Staff Reporter April 5, 2023

Sophomore August Amistadi grew up in Portland after moving from Seattle when he was four years old. At the beginning of second semester his freshman year, he transferred from Cleveland High School to better...

Freshman Addison Cate regards her family and teachers as well as her faith as important parts of her life.

Student of the Week: Addison Cate

Cadence Wooden, Staff Reporter March 22, 2023

With support and encouragement from her community, freshman Addison Cate is thriving in her first year at La Salle. Cate appreciates the support from her Spanish teacher Mrs. Karen Kessler, as she has...

“I think one of the biggest things I brought with me to Oregon from Texas is my use of the word ‘y’all,’” Moudry said. “Its a part of me. It reminds me of where I grew up and the people I met and the friends I still have, that I still talk to all the time.”

Student of the Week: Oliver Moudry

Bella Buss, Staff Reporter March 15, 2023

In his second year at La Salle, sophomore Oliver Moudry is continuing to work his way through high school accompanied by his passion for education, love for literature, and open mind for the future. Before...

“I’m very ambitious,” Finnuala Christensen-McElroy explained about herself. “I have a lot of goals for my life.”

Student of the Week: Finnuala Christensen-McElroy

Hannah Whiteside, Staff Reporter March 8, 2023

Freshman Finnuala Christensen-McElroy was born and raised in San Francisco until the age of seven, when one of her moms got a job here in Oregon. Her first name, Finnuala, comes from “a figure in...

La Salle’s 2022-23 Executive Council officers: (top row) Co-officer of Inclusion Cassie Ramierez, (bottom row, left to right) Officer of Faith Harris Nguyen, Officer of Communication Ella Wedin, Officer of Service Kamryn Houghton, Officer of Community Violet Sheehan and Co-officer of Inclusion Ezra Moody

Students Leading Students: A Look Into La Salle’s Executive Council

Lilah Ruud, Staff Reporter March 1, 2023

La Salle offers students many opportunities to participate in leadership roles, one being the Student Council. The Student Council is made up of two sections: the Executive Council and the General Council....

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