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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
Reilly Smith

Reilly Smith, Media Editor

Reilly is a senior at La Salle. He is a student ambassador and an Eagle Scout. In his free time he enjoys hanging out with friends, going to Noodles & Company, and photography. He also has a dog named Lily and a cat named The Puff.

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During the summer, there is free time to be spent on movies, but the need for an escape might not be as essential as when you return to school.

[Photo] The Movies You May Have Missed This Summer

Avery Marks, editor
September 7, 2022
My experience at La Salle has prepared me for the next chapter of my life, as it has shaped who I am and who I want to be in the future.

[Photo] Tips for Underclassmen: How To Make the Most Out of High School

June 2, 2021
"There wasn't really any other sports that I felt the same way about," senior Noa Taylor said.

[Photo] Next Level Seniors: After Three Years on Varsity at La Salle, Noa Taylor Takes His Soccer Talents to Whitman College

June 2, 2021
Senior Ryan Rosumny has been playing football since the fourth grade, and will be continuing his football career at Pomona College.

[Photo] Next Level Seniors: Ryan Rosumny Prepares To Tackle Collegiate Football at Pomona College

May 26, 2021
Senior Ryan Rosumny has been playing football since the fourth grade, and will be continuing his football career at Pomona College.

[Photo] Next Level Seniors: Ryan Rosumny Prepares To Tackle Collegiate Football at Pomona College

Olivia Galbraith, Editor
May 26, 2021
The OSAA recently decided to only consider freshmen, sophomores, and juniors when evaluating enrollment numbers, excluding seniors from this count.

[Photo] Voter’s Guide: La Salle’s Executive and FSCI Officer Candidates Share Statements With the Student Body

Brooklyn Chillemi, Editor
May 19, 2021
“When I’m on the field, it seems like time slows down,” senior James Menor said. “I’m just locked in.”

[Photo] Next Level Seniors: James Menor Takes His Football Talents to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

May 12, 2021
Now that spring has rolled around, here are some suggestions of a few songs to add to your playlist.

[Photo] 8 Songs to Listen to This Spring

March 17, 2021
Mr. Andrew Yoshihara served in the position of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Support since the beginning of the 2019-20 school year.

[Photo] In the Wake of Mr. Andrew Yoshihara’s Departure, Students and Staff Reflect on His Impact

February 24, 2021
“It’s probably the team aspect and working together to achieve a common goal, like winning as a team,” sophomore Quentin Strange said. Entering his second season at La Salle, Strange hopes to start on the boys varsity soccer team and earn a consecutive state title.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Quentin Strange

February 24, 2021
Wedin has played with her La Salle team at Gill Coliseum with her team during the playoffs all three years of her high school career thus far.

[Photo] Next Level Seniors: Addi Wedin Perseveres Through Injuries, Committing To Play Basketball at Saint Mary’s College

Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief
February 10, 2021
While the Keeping the Faith Club only meets on Zoom once a month, senior Anthony Nguyen aims to post Bible reflections every Sunday.

[Photo] Keeping the Faith Club Creates a Supportive Environment for Discussing Religion

January 13, 2021
When Mr. Tom McLaughlin kneeled to protest inequality and police brutality alongside a few other members of the football team, “it helped me to really make a choice about what I was going to do for justice — what I was willing to do,” he said.

[Photo] Educator of the Year Mr. Tom McLaughlin Discovers His Purpose in Life at La Salle

Carlie Weigel, Editor in Chief
November 18, 2020
Senior Will Curran plays both football and baseball, and hopes to continue playing sports at the collegiate level.

[Photo] Student of the Week: Will Curran

October 28, 2020
After transferring from Union High School, which has around 2,000 students, Ryan is appreciative of the smaller student body at La Salle. “I like how you’re closer to everybody,” Ryan said.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Ryan Rosumny

Mary Loeb, Assistant Editor
September 23, 2020
"Education is much more than teaching students content or having students reach academic standards," Vice Principal of Curriculum and Development Ms. Alanna O'Brien said.

[Photo] Social Distancing or Distance Learning: What Will Next School Year Look Like?

June 3, 2020
As protests continue to grow throughout the country, some La Salle students have decided to take part to act against racism and police brutality.

[Photo] Students and Staff Express “Rage” and “Sadness” Following the Killing of George Floyd, Encourage Others to Act Against Racism

June 3, 2020
As protests continue to grow throughout the country, some La Salle students have decided to take part to act against racism and police brutality.

[Photo] Students and Staff Express “Rage” and “Sadness” Following the Killing of George Floyd, Encourage Others to Act Against Racism

Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief
June 3, 2020
Students of La Salle Prep throw colored powder into the air at the end of halftime at the first home football game of the season. La Salle lost the game against St. Bernard’s Academy, a school from California, with a final score of 41-43.

Two Years of The Falconer Come to a Close: My Last Photo Story

Reilly Smith, Media Editor
June 3, 2020
Strange’s biggest piece of advice to high schoolers interested in playing sports at the next level is to get an early start.

[Photo] Next Level Seniors: Luke Strange Pursues a College-Level Soccer Career at Wheaton College

Avery Rush, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2020
When Sean MacNeela is not playing baseball for La Salle, he trains with Logan Ice and plays for the Baseball Factory.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Sean MacNeela

June 3, 2020
Nails Unlimited store manager Kim Nguyen works behind a clear plastic shield and wears a face mask.

Stores and Businesses Begin to Reopen After Mandatory Quarantine

Reilly Smith, Media Editor
May 27, 2020
“I’m just going to miss the fun that the kids and co-workers brought,” Mr. Altshuler said. “It was always fun, and I’ve never had a job like that.”

[Photo] After a State Title and Seven Years of Helping Students, Counselor Mr. Seth Altshuler Departs From La Salle

May 27, 2020
“I’m just going to miss the fun that the kids and co-workers brought,” Mr. Altshuler said. “It was always fun, and I’ve never had a job like that.”

[Photo] After a State Title and Seven Years of Helping Students, Counselor Mr. Seth Altshuler Departs From La Salle

Carlie Weigel, Editor in Chief
May 27, 2020
Voting for the 2020-2021 Executive Council will be open on Tuesday, May 26 through a Google Form that can be found on Schoology that day.

[Photo] Voter's Guide: La Salle's Executive and FSC Officer Candidates Share Statements With the Student Body

May 20, 2020
Franny Bengtson, Grace Elkhal, Ashley Smith, and Lucas Wobig are this year's valedictorians and salutatorian.

[Photo] Bengtson, Elkhal, Smith, and Wobig: This Year’s Valedictorians and Salutatorian Reflect on Their Time at La Salle

May 20, 2020
Main Office Secretary Ms. Rhonda Fisher holds up a sign to let people in the La Salle community know that she misses them.

La Salle Community Gathers for Second ‘Be The Light’ Event

Reilly Smith and Julia Tran
May 20, 2020
Wobig's academic success is fueled by a passion for learning, with his favorite subjects being calculus and chemistry.

[Photo] Lucas Wobig

May 20, 2020
Throughout her high school years, Elkhal sought to achieve "progress, not perfection," as well as to "stay the course."

[Photo] Grace Elkhal

May 20, 2020
“I think La Salle as a whole has been so positive,” Bengtson said, looking back on her high school experience.

[Photo] Franny Bengtson

May 20, 2020
A major part of Smith's high school career has been her participation in sports: basketball, volleyball, tennis, and track and field.

[Photo] Ashley Smith

May 20, 2020
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