| As summer temperatures finally shift to fall, that’s the signal that Admissions is back in action! The work we did this summer has geared us up for this next admissions season. Our team had great opportunities to reconnect with the community by being present with staff, board members, and alumni at events like Good in the Hood, Sunday Parkways, and Summer Free for All Concerts.
Our mission this season is to be bold by intentionally engaging and growing our community. Admissions has set goals to get active in the community in authentic ways and raise our enrollment goals to keep the sparkle of DLSNC for another 25 years to come.
One way we do that is with our wonderful students. Enrollment Specialist Monica Vargas has redefined and created a robust format for our Admissions Ambassador program. We are happy to welcome 40 new and returning Student Ambassadors to our team. Our Ambassadors play a major role in welcoming future Knights and their families. They will be exceptionally valuable for our three eighth-grade parish school (St. Andrews Nativity, Holy Cross Catholic School, and St. Therese Catholic School) whole-day campus visits this fall.
Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year opened on October 1, and our annual Open House is Sunday, November 2, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. We are excited to welcome future Knights to our building that day to see our wonderful, diverse community. Attendees will hear from our parents, alumni, and current DLSNC students in panel presentations and check out everything Knight Nation from sports to clubs to faith at the amazing Knight Fair. Plus, we’ll be honoring Dia de Los Muertos with sugar skulls. It’s going to be a great day —please help spread the word! Jasmine Taylor
Director of Student Recruitment
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Inaugural PNW Lasallian Symposium
About a year ago, Emily Heaverlo from La Salle Yakima and myself were tasked with creating a Pacific Northwest Lasallian Staff Symposium that mirrors what the Lasallian schools in New Orleans and the Bay Area offer their staff every other year. The SFNO District recognizes the impact our Lasallian family has on educators in every capacity and wanted to extend this formative opportunity for all Lasallian teachers and staff in the Pacific Northwest.
Soon, a committee was formed that met virtually every week to create a meaningful full-day event. A theme of "Working, resting, and praying" was chosen from the Gospel of Mark. We wanted to offer a day for our staff to learn and pray alongside each other, as well as build community through great food and wonderful company. Fully funded by our SFNO District, it was a beautiful day filled with fun, networking, and prayer. We are so grateful! Click here to read more about the Symposium details. --Sarah Maher, Director of Mission
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DLSNC's Board of Trustees at its annual retreat last month, pictured with 3 recent alumni (1st, 2nd, and 4th in front row) after their panel presentation
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Thank You to Our Amazing Board of Trustees!
Too frequently, the dedicated hours of volunteer work put in by board members are in the background, and as such, they go unrecognized. So we thought we would take this opportunity to express our abundant gratitude to the amazing members of our Board of Trustees, whose support of Knight Nation keeps us on course:
Mike Yonker, chair, Nike; Patty Groman, vice chair, OnPoint Community Credit Union; Dr. Bruce Bolton, MD, Oregon Anethesiology Group; Mary Boyle, Community Volunteer; Patrick Cummings, RBC Wealth Management; Sean Dye, Nike (retired); Stephen Feltz, NW Natural (retired); Jonna Frater ‘06, OHSU; Melissa Freeman, Oregon Venture Fund; Eric Gonzales, Columbia Bank; David Haney, Cambia Health Solutions; Evan Leadem, University of Portland; Cyndy Maletis, Commnity Volunteer; Br. Mark Murphy, FSC, Lasallian Christian Brothers Foundation; Michael O’Reilly, Vista Capital Partners; Charles (Chip) Paternoster, Paternoster Farnell & Grein, LLP; Karis Stoudamire-Phillips, Moda Health; Alexsandra Walton, Mercy High School (CA); and Janelle Hartley Waltz ‘07, Hartley-Waltz Construction.
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The author with his OR Health Authority colleagues at his CWS workplace
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The Knight’s Blog by Arturo Isais Perez ‘27
The Corporate Work Study (CWS) program is something very unusual in the high school experience at DLSNC. Here are a few thoughts about the benefits of CWS from some classmates and our college counselor, who is an alumna:
Terrell Brandon’ 27, Bora Architecture & Interiors
“My three years being part of CWS have taught me the importance of balancing work and life and how to handle both. With my CWS placements, I have been able to improve communication skills in a professional environment and strengthen my public speaking skills.”
DeMarco Streeter’ 27, AAA of Oregon/Idaho
“I have learned basic office procedures that will help me if I wish to proceed in that type of job field, and I have improved my time management skills and communication in a professional environment.”
Ms. Amanda Weingarten’ 05, DLSNC College Counselor
“It's not something I appreciated in the moment, but looking back now 20+ years later, it helped build my confidence in communicating with people. I ended up working at MKG Financial Group all four years of my CWS career. By the time I was a junior, I started greeting clients and being the face of the office. Being able to now see how students are able to advocate for themselves shows just how CWS helps students grow their confidence to speak up and ask challenging questions in and out of a classroom.”
St. Andrew Nativity School was my first CWS placement. There, I worked in a classroom environment offering extra support to students and in the front office, helping with filing. I decided to ask for a CWS switch at the end of freshman year to strengthen my skills in a professional office setting, so my second CWS placement was SSOE. There, I learned more organizational skills and time management. I also took on more projects, such as helping organize the supplies of 100 bags to support the houseless. I decided to ask for another switch again for junior year, requesting a placement in health or government. Now I’m at Oregon Health Authority. There, I am able to attend meetings, help with more technical stuff, and learn about health policies, along with meeting with people who have diverse health careers. Overall, I have learned that a work/life balance is important as it can help reduce stress and increase overall productivity. Click here to read more about CWS.
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage!
Our hardworking Latine Student Union and its advisors, Mr. Rios Cruz and Ms. Young, made Hispanic Heritage Month a fabulously festive 30 days! We had amazing decorations, informative signs throughout the hallways, themed bells, a Lotería game, and a delicious lunch donated by La Bonita, La Sirenita, and two generous parents. Plus, a phenomenal assembly featured an amazing performance by our new Latine Dance Club, a fashion show, participatory contests, a “spinata” made by our Engineering students, and treats for all. Thank you to all the organizers and participants for pulling off such a successful celebration!
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Selfie With A Supervisor
Get a peek into the Corporate Work Study (CWS), the unique program that sets DLSNC apart from other schools in Oregon by hearing the perspectives of individual supervisors and their student associates.
This month’s supervisor/student team is from GBD, which has been partnering with us for nine years, even through the pandemic. On Thursdays (plus one Monday per month) Associate Principal Michael Owen supervises Junior Alfredo Rivera, who is in his third year at GBD.
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How have you grown by supervising DLSNC Student Associates like Alfredo?
Patience is one thing I’ve gained. Even more so adaptability. We’ve now had six students work with us, and every one of them has been different. So I’ve had to read the terrain and adapt to their learning styles, their interests, their abilities. I’ve had to be a dynamic thinker, a dynamic leader in working with them. I’ve learned a lot about leadership. I feel it’s important that I am always a constant for the students, but as I’ve gotten busier in my role at GBD, I have also brought other people into working with them. Which is good for everyone.
I really want to give props to GBD for funding this, even through challenging times. I can only mentor these young people if my company leadership is behind me. I really stand by this program. It is amazing for the students to gain access to professional experience at such a young age. It makes so much sense in terms of future decisions, particularly related to college choices. Having a clearer sense of what your career interests are can save so much time and money. Our society should have more opportunities like this; it just makes sense. (Michael Owen)
How are you growing working as a Student Associate at GBD?
I was excited about my placement at GBD, but I didn’t know a whole lot about architecture. I think the most important thing I’m learning is communication in a workplace. Being more formal in how I speak and my vocabulary for sure. Also 3D modeling. Right now I am refining my skills on SketchUp. It’s a 3D modeling software. I’m designing a dorm living space. I’m not sure if I’m allowed to say where it’s for, but what I’m working on, they’re going to take aspects from it and integrate them into the final.
For the future, I’m 50/50 about either architecture or interior design. With architecture, I like modeling everything. But with interior design, I have a lot of creativity. So I can think about different possible solutions for spaces. Michael told me that getting an architecture degree is really difficult, but he believes I could get it done, especially with the growth I’ve shown throughout my three GBD years. (Alfredo Rivera)
What’s the coolest thing about working with DLSNC Student Associates?
Our former intern Marelynn who graduated in 2023 and now is in her third year at University of Oregon in the architecture program—to me her story is so important. A goal at GBD is to break down barriers of entry into the field of architecture. Marelynn wanted to do architecture, grew that interest in her four years with us, and now is doing it—pursuing architecture for her career. Marelynn and I still meet when she’s in town. I like teaching, I like mentorship, and watching her progress is really meaningful to me. (Michael Owen)
What’s the coolest part of your job at GBD?
I like the freedom. After my first year, Michael told me I could take my breaks whenever I wanted to as long as I didn’t stack them all at once. He also lets me go out to buy something for lunch as long as it’s close to the office. My most common places are Shake Shack and Sizzle Pie.
I’ve gone to three site visits to observe what they do outside the office, to get a visual of how it goes once the building starts. And everyone in the office is really friendly with me, making sure to have conversations with me. Like yesterday a lot of people asked me if I have Halloween plans. That stuff makes me feel like I’m part of the team. I definitely want to stay there for senior year. (Alfredo Rivera)
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We are thrilled that our auction is sold out, but you can be part of it with a donation this week!
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| Ways to support
Fred Meyer Reward Cards + De La Salle North Catholic
By linking your Fred Meyer Community Rewards points to De La Salle North Catholic, we will receive a quarterly donation from Fred Meyer. It only takes a moment to sign up:
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