“Closing a 16-Year Career at La Salle, Director of Faith Dr. Gary Hortsch Moves to Seattle, Washington”
The La Salle Falconer (2022)
This 1,700-word feature of Dr. Gary Hortsch covers his departure from La Salle Catholic College Preparatory as well as his future plans.
“College Counselor Ms. Maddie Hanley Seeks to Create a ‘Streamlined’ College Application Process at La Salle”
The La Salle Falconer (2022)
This 1,200-word feature explains La Salle’s plans for a stronger college application process as standards change after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.
“Mr. John Huelskamp Announced as La Salle’s New President”
The La Salle Falconer (2022)
Right before my departure from La Salle Catholic College Preparatory, a new president started at the school. I had the opportunity to report on the announcement of his entrance.
“Next Level Seniors: Twice Varsity Softball Captain Ryley Vickroy Commits to Pacific University”
The La Salle Falconer (2022)
A 1,000-word feature on a student athlete who graduated from La Salle Catholic College Preparatory.
“To Learning Specialist Ms. Shannon Woodworth, Normalizing Learning Differences is ‘Good for Everyone’”
The La Salle Falconer (2022)
This 1,500-word piece features La Salle Catholic College Preparatory’s recently-hired Learning Specialist.
“Helping Students Become ‘Their Best Artistic Selves,’ Ms. Cha Asokan Earns Lasallian Educator of the Year Award”
The La Salle Falconer (2021)
This 2,000-word feature was a combined effort between me and a fellow Editor-in-Chief of The La Salle Falconer. It highlights the values and story of a art professor who earned the Lasallian Educator of the Year Award due to her significant impact on students’ lives.
Opinion: “I Shouldn’t Have to Play Goldilocks While Shopping: Standardize Clothing Sizes Now”
The La Salle Falconer (2020)
A piece that focused on my difficulties finding jeans that fit for back-to-school shopping — and how American women are being lied to about their clothing size due to a lack of standardization. This piece was one of several of mine that earned a Best of SNO award.
“Students Express Difficulty Balancing Digital Learning”
The La Salle Falconer (2020)
A story which includes interviews with multiple students about their academic struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic. This piece was one of several of mine that earned a Best of SNO award.
“The COVID-19 Pandemic, Through the Eyes of Four Students”
The La Salle Falconer (2020)
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, I virtually interviewed four students and weaved their stories together in this 1,900-word piece. This piece was one of several of mine that earned a Best of SNO award.
“Shock, Stress, and Smoke Scatter the La Salle Community”
The La Salle Falconer (2020)
In this multi-section feature piece, a fellow reporter and I covered how the 2020 Oregon wildfires affected La Salle Catholic College Preparatory’s community.
“After 20 Years, Ms. Powell Gets Ready to Move On From Her ‘Way of Life’ at La Salle”
The La Salle Falconer (2020)
This 1,100-word piece features a departing staff member from La Salle Catholic College Preparatory.
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