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“The purpose of the assembly was to shed light on African Americans, both in our community and outside of our community, that have done anything courageous or any acts of courage,” senior and assembly organizer Allie Ball said.

[Photo] La Salle Kicks Off Black History Month With School-Wide Assembly

February 1, 2023
At this year’s club fair, Director of Faith Dr. Gary Hortsch helped juniors and seniors sign up for their Journey retreat. “I really feel I’m at my best when I’m leading Journey,” Dr. Hortsch said. “I just think I’m built for retreat ministry.”

[Photo] Closing a 16-Year Career at La Salle, Director of Faith Dr. Gary Hortsch Moves to Seattle, Washington

June 1, 2022
Junior Sid Lefranc, one of the leaders of Earth Club, ran a booth at the Club Fair on Oct. 1, 2021.

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

January 19, 2022
Mr. Gary Hortsch spoke about the importance of the Heroic Vow during the assembly. After the assembly, Mr. Hortsch added that “it really means a lot as we rebuild our school spirit and who we are as a school,” he said.

[Photo] Students and Staff Gather for the Heroic Vow Ceremony and Educator of the Year Presentation

November 17, 2021
Roll out the shag carpet and prepare to take a trip, with this list of ten movies from the decade that brought the earliest examples of popular culture.

10 Essential Movies From the 1960s

November 10, 2021
Mr. James Morgan conducts the jazz band students during their most recent concert on Oct. 29.

[Photo] Meet Mr. James Morgan: Long-Term Substitute Teacher at La Salle

November 10, 2021
“We live in a time that is so politically charged and so polarized that sometimes it’s important to just step back and think about this is not politics, this is about human beings,” Mr. Dreisbach said.

Following Newberg Ban, Students and Staff React to Displays of Pride and BLM Symbols on Campus

November 3, 2021
Geography needs to be a required class instituted in the American public school curriculum.

[Photo] Geography Is the Map to a Culturally and Environmentally Aware Generation

November 3, 2021
New in his role but not new to La Salle, Mr. Mikel Rathmann joins La Salle’s staff as the new Campus Health and Safety Monitor.

Alumnus and Coach Mikel Rathmann Moves Into Role of Campus Health and Safety Monitor

October 13, 2021
Moments before collision, the ball drifted out of bounds while players slid in.

Boys Varsity Soccer Ties With Wilsonville 0-0

October 13, 2021
Falcons look to keep progressing towards a top playoff spot, with a current league lead and a 9-1-1 record.

[Photo] Boys Varsity Soccer Hopes to Defend Their Title as State Champions

October 20, 2021
The Earth Club urges people to get educated about the time-sensitivity and effects of the climate crisis.

[Photo] The Climate Crisis Urgently Demands Our Attention — Here Are Some Things You Can Do To Help

October 6, 2021
Following the curve and route of the railroad track and chainlink fence, the cavalcade of students proceeded along the Springwater Corridor Trail.

Students from Catholic High Schools Around Portland Attend Walk for Joy

September 29, 2021
Pfleger has been on the girls varsity soccer team since her freshman year at La Salle.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Natalie Pfleger

September 29, 2021
When Sheffield isn’t playing soccer, he spends his time playing the piano, hanging out with his family, and boating.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Vance Sheffield

September 22, 2021
Black-Up was originally released on June 28, 2011.

[Photo] 10 Years Later “Black Up” Is Still a Groundbreaking Album

September 22, 2021
The mass on Tuesday, Sept. 14, concluded with a mutual blessing between staff and students.

La Salle Celebrates In-Person Mass for the First Time in Almost Two Years

September 15, 2021
Sophomore Lauren Baker has a goal of competing in the 5K in cross country this season.

Athlete of the Week: Lauren Baker

September 15, 2021
With three consecutive wins so far, the boys varsity soccer team defeated Corvallis with a score of 4-1.

Boys Varsity Soccer Defeats Corvallis 4–1 and Remains Undefeated

September 15, 2021
College basketball has always been at the back of senior Jake Owens’ mind ever since he started playing at around the age of five.

Next Level Seniors: Jake Owens Fulfills His Goal of Playing Collegiate Basketball Through Commitment to Pacific University

June 2, 2021
Encouraged by her parents who met playing volleyball, junior Mia McCaffrey has been playing since the first grade.

Athlete of the Week: Mia McCaffrey

May 26, 2021
The varsity baseball team lost to Grant High School with a score of 3-6.

Varsity Baseball Falls Short To Grant With a Score of 3–6

May 19, 2021
The option of taking AP tests in person has returned this school year, after only digital exams were offered last year.

As In-Person AP Exams Are Reintroduced, Students and Staff Share Thoughts and Concerns

May 5, 2021
One of the important takeaways I got from spending the day without speaking: silence can be a burden.

[Photo] Day of Silence: Why I Participated

April 28, 2021
Freshman Riley Herington enjoys dance because being around everyone kind of motivates me, she said.

Athlete of the Week: Riley Herington

April 28, 2021
Sophomore Mag Greer is a member of the swim team and is a student ambassador at La Salle.

Student of the Week: Mag Greer

April 14, 2021
Watching foreign films is a great way to expand perspectives and immerse yourself in another culture.

Five Classic Foreign Films Worth Checking Out

March 17, 2021
Money is inescapable, and because of that fact, we are in constant contact with the likeness of people whose ideas and actions are not fitting with those of the present. 

Money Talks: Why We Need to Revamp Our Nation’s Currency

March 10, 2021
“[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

March 3, 2021
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