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  • June 7Grad Nite for the Class of 2024 on Wednesday, June 12
  • June 7Graduation of the Class of 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at Mulholland Middle School on Tuesday, June 11
  • June 7Senior Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11
  • June 7Last day of instruction on Tuesday, June 11
  • May 31Minimum Day on Monday, June 10
  • May 31Finals schedule is from Wednesday, June 5 - Friday, June 7

The Pearl Post

The student news site of Daniel Pearl Magnet High School in Lake Balboa, CA
The student news site of Daniel Pearl Magnet High School in Lake Balboa, CA

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Math and Portuguese teacher Gonçalo Sousa is held up by seniors after the graduation ceremony on June 11.
Caps off to Class of 2024
Jenny Marquez • June 12, 2024

After four years of hard work and perseverance through battles with COVID-19 and academic challenges, the Class of 2024 graduated yesterday. The 90-minute graduation ceremony with 51 seniors was...

Seniors from the Class of 2024 and their guests attend the Senior Dinner and Awards Night on May 30.
New senior contract aims to improve senior attendance next school year
June 10, 2024
Senior Derek Vasquez decorates his graduation cap during a cap-decorating activity in the MPR on June 4.
Class of 2024 prepares for graduation next week
June 7, 2024
English teacher Christopher McAdamis, who will be leaving the school, teaches his 10th grade English class how to write compare-and-contrast essays on May 16.
English teacher McAdamis to transfer schools
June 4, 2024
Junior Aidan Ly observes as video production teacher Mark Middlebrook shows how to edit a video for a project during period 4 on May 17.
Video production teacher retires after 14 years of teaching
June 3, 2024
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Special Reports
Financial Manager Farzad “Fred” Radparvar sells chips to junior Malaika Afridi on May 20. The student store sells an assortment of snacks such as chips, drinks, ice cream and cookies. Some of these foods include Red Dye 40, like the Hot Cheetos and red velvet cookies, which will be banned under AB418.
New California law bans the use of food dyes in common snacks, drinks
Jasmine McNair • May 30, 2024

Junior Benjamin Recinos has recently been aware of harmful dyes, chemicals and substances in everyday foods leading him to avoid foods like Hot Cheetos, Gatorade and Skittles. After doing research, Recinos...

Math teacher Gonçalo Sousa helps junior Behishta Safi on April 11 during his weekly Thursday tutoring. During tutoring, Sousa provides students assistance and extra practice on Algebra 1 and 2, geometry and precalculus topics.
Math teachers attempt to find solutions to decreasing math scores
April 22, 2024
In the midst of an ongoing war, students use social media to stay updated about the events happening in Gaza and express their opinions on the situation.
Students keep up with Israeli-Hamas war through social media
February 29, 2024
Junior Alia Galvan browses through some clothes at Goodwill, a thrift store in Tarzana.
Thrifting for threads amid fast fashion frenzy
February 16, 2024
Senior Leonardo Ordonez works with guidance counselor Martina Torres during a college application workshop on Nov. 29. Torres held multiple workshops during and after school throughout November to assist students with the process.
Effects of affirmative action ban on seniors
December 13, 2023
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Features
Senior editors reflect on their time in student media
Senior editors reflect on their time in student media
June 6, 2024
Graduating editors took the time to write about their experiences and memories being on The Pearl Post and Prestige Yearbook staff.
Appreciation and achievement: Top students look back on high school experience
Appreciation and achievement: Top students look back on high school experience
June 5, 2024
Filipino Club President Jakob De Leon serves traditional Filipino rice cakes called puto to members on March 22. During the clubs first meeting, students were invited to the library to enjoy some cultural treats and bond over their heritage.
Club Corner: Celebrate Philippine heritage in Filipino Club
May 29, 2024
Junior Andre Arcilla looks up a YouTube tutorial for how to apply makeup to make himself look older during the period five Theater 100 college class on May 15. Junior Daniel Arevalo and senior Jazmine Valerio apply their makeup for the class assignment.
College Corner: Behind the scenes of Theater 100
May 28, 2024
Juniors Alexa Garay, Vanessa Morales and Ben Recinos answer some trivia during the party held by the Portuguese class on April 25.
Portuguese class hosts party in honor of Carnation Revolution
May 2, 2024
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Sports
Sophomore Tobias Bechdholt stretches during his workout practice on March 20. Bechdholt is on the Birmingham Community Charter High School varsity boys track and field team where he competes in pole vault and hurdles events.
Athlete of the Month: Bechdholt vaults to triumph in varsity track and field
Linus Bossardt • June 10, 2024

Every month, we recognize student athletes for their performance on the field. This month, we recognize sophomore Tobias Bechdholt. Bechdholt is involved in both the varsity track and field team and...

Sophomore Tobias Bechdholt stretches during practice on March 20. Bechdholt is on the Birmingham Community Charter High School varsity boys track and field team, where he competes in pole vault and hurdles events.
Bechdholt clinches first place in pole vaulting championship
June 7, 2024
Freshman Jasmine Thompson is an athlete on the Birmingham Community Charter High School JV beach volleyball team. This is Thompsons first year on the team and so far, hanging out with her friends at the beach has been her favorite part.
Athlete of the Month: Thompson serves up excellence in JV girls beach volleyball
June 7, 2024
5 athletes from the Class of 2024 participated in various sports at Birmingham Community Charter High School, including swim, water polo, cross country, baseball, volleyball and beach volleyball.
Senior athletes reflect on their sports journey
June 4, 2024
Junior Deven Szymczak runs laps during track and field practice on March 22 at Birmingham Community Charter High School.
Athlete of the Month: Szymczak races to the top in varsity track and field
May 30, 2024
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  • Birmingham Community Charter High School
    55
    Westchester High School
    50
    Feb 24 / Girls Varsity Basketball
  • Birmingham Community Charter High School
    49
    King/Drew High School
    44
    Feb 17 / Girls Varsity Basketball
  • Birmingham Community Charter High School
    54
    Granada Hills Charter High School
    28
    Feb 2 / Girls JV Basketball
  • Birmingham Community Charter High School
    70
    Cleveland High School
    41
    Jan 19 / Girls JV Basketball
  • Birmingham Community Charter High School
    42
    Sierra Canyon High School
    78
    Jan 15 / Girls JV Basketball
  • Birmingham Community Charter High School
    57
    Harvard-Westlake High School
    68
    Dec 16 / Girls JV Basketball
  • Birmingham Community Charter High School
    23
    Acalanes High School
    35
    Dec 9 / Varsity Football
  • Birmingham Community Charter High School
    82
    St. Lucy's High School
    6
    Dec 7 / Girls JV Basketball
Opinion
Print Editor-in-Chief Alan Ruiz and Online Editor-in-Chief Rikka Dimalanta hold the Southern California Journalism Education Association’s (SCJEA) California All Star second place award, the National Scholastic Press Association’s (NSPA) first place Best of Show award for website design and NSPA’s fifth place Best of Show for newsmagazine.
Editorial: Signing off with great achievement
June 3, 2024

After an adventurous year, we reflect on our contributions to The Pearl Post with pride as we recognize the impact we made not only in our school community but also nationally in student journalism.  One...

Content on social media, garnered for more older audiences, have gained traction to preteens who’ve yet to grasp adulthood. Preteens and younger should cherish their adolescence wholeheartedly rather than being consumed by the pressures of growing up.
Amidst the increasing pressure to grow up, kids should value their adolescence
May 31, 2024
Journalists First Amendment rights should be consistently protected and shouldn’t be undermined by authorities and college officials.
Editorial: Respect for First Amendment must be guaranteed for student journalists seeking to inform
May 31, 2024
Amid the digital age, unsuspecting users can succumb to subscribing to radicalized content that can garner harmful ideologies that prejudice others. Social media platforms with massive audiences must ensure that the spread of harmful content, that can transpire into dangerous events outside the internet, must be prioritized.
Extremism online sows dangerous seeds of radical thought
May 17, 2024
The need for courses that prepare students after high school are crucial to understand the world past studying. Entwining important life skills, such as learning to save and opening a bank account, should become included in general education.
Teach skills that prepare students beyond high school
May 6, 2024
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Entertainment
The 2024 Paris Olympics will include a multitude of teenage athletes. Past teenage competitors Csenge Bácskay, Emma Spence and Giorgia Villa participated in the vault category of gymnastics in the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics, which took place in Argentina.
Paris Summer Olympics 2024 are coming this summer
Donovan Ochoa • June 11, 2024

 Several teenage and young athletes will be competing at the 2024 Olympics, in Paris. The games will take place from Jul. 26 to Aug. 11.  Full U.S. coverage...

Kick back this summer with these 6 relaxing games
Kick back this summer with these 6 relaxing games
June 7, 2024
Faye Webster is an indie artist who has been rising in popularity since her last album, Underdressed at the Symphony. She is currently on an international tour for her newest album.
Get dressed for Faye Webster's 'Underdressed at the Symphony' world tour
June 7, 2024
Lana Del Rey is an accomplished artist who is known for her somber music style. She is set to release a new country album in September called Lasso, completely transitioning from her usual style of music.
Artist of the Month: Lana Del Rey embraces the countryside for her next album
May 30, 2024
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Blogs
Senior Maggie Simonyan speaks at the Mid Valley YMCA on Oct. 25, 2023 during a thank-you event for Assembly member Jesse Gabriel, for whom she interned.
'We are never too young, never too inexperienced to ignite transformation'
Maggie Simonyan • June 5, 2024

Dear underclassmen, I write to you as an experienced, overworked and tired senior who has experienced all that high school has to offer: the highest of the highs and the...

Senior Alan Ruiz stands on the field of Dodger Stadium after the Los Angeles Dodgers played against the Chicago Cubs on April 16, 2023.
'I can’t remember a more anticipated season'
March 22, 2024
Sophomore Serena Elkins watches highlights from the 20th anniversary of the annual Puppy Bowl event, which promotes animal adoption.
Give a round of a-paws for the Super Bowl's cuter half
February 14, 2024
The Pearl Post staff holds the publications Best of Show awards during the National Scholastic Press Association awards ceremony on Nov. 4.
The Pearl Post staff brings back awards, memories, experience from NHSJC
November 10, 2023
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Trending Stories
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The lyricism in Cracker Island by Gorillaz is what really brings the album to life.

Album Review: Gorillaz "Cracker Island" is marvelously mediocre

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Mckenna Grace continues her journey into adulthood by further nurturing both her acting and singing careers, seeing incredible success in both.

Artist of the Month: Mckenna Grace grows in age, advances in career

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AI-generative software can assist in correcting spelling, improving grammar and catching mistakes a human may not easily see. However, these softwares lack the ability to replace the creativity and emotion that is expressed through human personality in writing.

Editorial: AI must not be seen as an alternative to self-expression

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The excessive homework amount has caused students across the globe to be condemned to grueling routines. Homework has been a mandatory occurrence in schools but in recent years, students feel the homework adding on and becoming something that negatively affects their mental health and increases anxiety.

Ease homework overload to improve student mental health

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“505” by Arctic Monkeys is an alternative rock song about the longing to go back to an era when the relationship was still young and romantic.

Listen to these 12 love songs to shine for your valentine

The Pearl Post June 2024
Photo of the Week
Senior Daniel Hernandez chooses his meal from the LAUSD food truck that visited campus on May 30. Students and faculty were able to choose from a taco, burrito, salad or nachos with the option of fruit on the side.
Photo of the Week

Every week, staff members of The Pearl Post send in the best photo they've taken that week. After an in-class vote, the most popular picture...

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That's a wrap for the Class of 2024
Rikka Dimalanta, Jenny Marquez, and Alan Ruiz • June 10, 2024

In this episode of Room 22 podcast, co-hosts Rikka Dimalanta and Jenny Marquez are joined by Print Editor-in-Chief Alan Ruiz to interview seniors...

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