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  • September 29Make-up Picture Day on Thursday, Oct. 5
  • September 29Oct. 2 to Oct. 6 is Banned Books Week. Find out more in the library.
  • September 18No school on Monday, Sept. 25
  • September 85-week grades due on Thursday, Sep. 14
  • September 8Club Rush during Fiesta Friday on Friday, Sep. 15
  • August 31Spirit Week from Tuesday, Sep. 5 to Friday, Sep. 8
The student news site of Daniel Pearl Magnet High School in Lake Balboa, CA

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

The Pearl Post
Alan Ruiz

Alan Ruiz, Print Editor-in-Chief

Alan Ruiz, a senior, is so excited to work on The Pearl Post this year as the Print Editor-in-Chief. In his third year on the DPMHS Student Media staff, Ruiz is looking forward to refining the writing, editing and photography skills that will help him pursue a career in journalism. Outside of school, Ruiz participates in the Student Advisory Council for LAUSD Board District 3, contributes to the Los Angeles Zoo Teen Council for Conservation and manages his sports news YouTube channel called All Things Dodgers. He also enjoys organizing and volunteering at school events, playing baseball and spending quality time with family and friends.

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Senior Alan Ruiz attended a five-day workshop at the University of Southern California from July 19 to 23 as a participant in the Hispanic Scholarship Funds Youth Leadership Institute program, which helps high school seniors with college and career preparedness.

‘I am not alone in navigating my life after high school’

Alan Ruiz
August 23, 2023
Senior Riley Salz talks to a Daniel Pearl Magnet High School faculty member during lunch on Aug. 14.

[Photo] New schedule among changes for 2023-24 school year

August 18, 2023
Students scan through a list of each students period one class on Aug. 14 before the start of the first day of the 2023-2024 school year.

First day of school welcomes new, returning students

Alan Ruiz and Kristin Intal
August 14, 2023
Managing Editor Rikka Dimalanta, Online Editor-in-Chief Alan Ruiz, former Art Director Gabrielle Lashley, former Print Editor-in-Chief Delilah Brumer and former Digital Media Editor Jenica Felicitas attend the 65th Annual LA Press Club Journalism Awards on June 25.

Pearl Post takes home 3 awards, scholarship at 65th Annual LA Press Club awards gala

Alan Ruiz
June 28, 2023
Music teacher Wes Hambright leads the graduates and attendees in an acapella version of the Star Spangled Banner during the graduation ceremony on June 8.

[Photo] Class of 2023 graduation a bittersweet sendoff

June 9, 2023
Senior Anthony Vallejos and junior Jose Becerra prepare to perform Billete Grande by Fuerza Abstracta at the Spring Showcase on May 3.

Musical talent showcased in second spring concert

Angela Ledesma, Jason Arevalo, Alan Ruiz, and Naamah Silcott
May 4, 2023

[Video] Climate activists on campus campaign for change

Rikka Dimalanta and Alan Ruiz
April 22, 2023
Junior Andrew Romero serves the ball in a lunchtime volleyball game during Fiesta Friday on April 21, the first time the event was held this semester.

Fiesta Friday returns with sports and live music

Keira Van Der Molen, Grant Asner, and Alan Ruiz
April 21, 2023
Junior Khalel Gillen and senior Kennedy Guzman create a mini ecosystem in James Morrisons period 1 AP Environmental Science course on Sept. 12.

[Photo] State revisits climate change in curriculum

April 17, 2023
Juniors Natalya Lembo and Alejandra Iniguez remove weeds with School Climate Advocate Magaly Ruiz on April 15 during a campus beautification event organized by Volunteer for Our Sphere. The event was the club’s first organized activity since the group’s formation earlier this school year.

[Photo] Students clean up school during campus beautification event

April 17, 2023
National Honor Society Club President Delilah Brumer leads the first club meeting of the school year on Sept. 20.

Club Corner: National Honor Society gives gift of volunteering

Alan Ruiz
March 29, 2023
The Los Angeles Dodgers will begin their season on March 29 against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium.

‘The Los Angeles Dodgers should never be counted out’

Alan Ruiz
March 29, 2023
Six water fountains from Daniel Pearl Magnet High School were shut down in January due to unsafe concentrations of lead. The Los Angeles Unified School District sent out a letter informing parents and students on March 7.

Six water fountains shut off due to high lead levels

Delilah Brumer and Alan Ruiz
March 20, 2023
Varsity outfielder Monica Gonzalez fields a ground ball during softball practice on Feb. 8.

[Photo] Athlete of Month: Gonzalez slides into high school softball

February 27, 2023
Junior varsity wrestler Anthony De La Maza wrestles a teammate during practice on Jan. 26. De La Maza, who is on the wrestling team for Birmingham Community Charter High School, has been wrestling in high school for several months.

[Photo] Athlete of the Month: De La Maza is ready to rumble

February 16, 2023
On Thursday, Feb. 2, the Local School Leadership Council will vote on whether to keep the 4x4 schedule at Daniel Pearl Magnet High School. In this photo, students work on an assignment in AP World History on Dec. 6, 2021.

[Photo] Local School Leadership Council to vote on 4×4 schedule

February 2, 2023
Varsity wrestler Draven Lukata faces off against a teammate during practice in a Birmingham Community Charter High School gym on Jan. 26.

[Photo] Photo of the Week

September 19, 2023
Senior Naamah Silcott earned a scholarship from The Posse Foundation. The scholarship will provide resources and guidance for college.

Senior Silcott secures selective Posse Foundation scholarship

Alan Ruiz
January 19, 2023

After winter break, students look ahead to new semester

Jenica Felicitas, Alejandra Iniguez, and Alan Ruiz
January 13, 2023
A student falls asleep while taking notes after school to catch up in AP Environmental Science. In a poll of 30 DPMHS students, 50% said that they struggle with procrastination or staying focused, while 13.3% said they don’t struggle with procrastination.

Sleep deprivation epidemic worsens with technology, college applications

Alan Ruiz
December 5, 2022
Junior Arvin Khosravy points to an audience member during his performance of Blue Suede Shoes.

[Photo] World Music Day spreads joy

October 28, 2022
English teacher Chris McAdamis helps sophomore Emanuel Diaz with an independent assignment on Aug. 31. McAdamis is one of two new English teachers this year.

English teacher joins staff after working at private school for 12 years

Alan Ruiz
September 8, 2022
Science teacher Timothy Hughes explains to parents the structure of his Period 1 chemistry class.

Parents welcomed on campus for first in-person Back to School Night in three years

Delilah Brumer, Desiree Spurkel, Alan Ruiz, and Grant Asner
August 26, 2022
Senior Cameron Frank smiles at a fellow graduate during the Class of 2022 graduation ceremony. Frank was the ASB President during his senior year and held many different school activities for fundraising.

Caps off to graduating Class of 2022

Naamah Silcott, Alan Ruiz, Emily Short, Rikka Dimalanta, and Delilah Brumer
June 10, 2022
Varsity small forward Justice Harper works on his one-handed slam dunk during practice for the Birmingham Community Charter High School Patriots.

[Photo] Senior athlete spotlight: Justice Harper

June 8, 2022
Varsity softball left fielder Danielle Gonzalez hammers the ball to left center field during her team’s March 30 matchup against the Providence High School Pioneers.

[Photo] Senior athlete spotlight: Danielle Gonzalez

June 8, 2022
Print Editor-in-Chief Valeria Luquin and Online Editor-in-Chief Delilah Brumer hold First Amendment Press Freedom and Online Pacemaker Finalist award plaques.

[Photo] Editorial: Wrapping up a productive year

June 6, 2022
Varsity softball center fielder Nadia Montiel embraces a close family friend during the team’s emotional Senior Night ceremony on May 5. The ceremony follows Montiel and the Birmingham Community Charter High School Patriot’s second to last season game where they secure a 5-1 victory over the Cleveland High School Cavaliers.

[Photo] Montiel makes her mark on varsity softball team, moves on to Cal Lutheran University

May 31, 2022
After two years without a prom, seniors are excited to have this festivity before they graduate high school.

[Photo] ‘Putting on the Ritz’ after two year pandemic

May 14, 2022
Junior Giselle Khalil runs down the field during a varsity lacrosse game against El Camino Real Charter High School.

Lady Patriots persevere to playoffs

Alan Ruiz
May 10, 2022
JV baseball second baseman, Zion Waddell, practices his throw at Birmingham Community Charter High School.

[Photo] Athlete of the Month: Waddell works toward MLB dreams

May 4, 2022
Over the course of his 30-plus year career, Alberto Carvalho has an extensive background in education. Beginning as a physics, chemistry and calculus teacher, he worked his way up to becoming the superintendent for two large school districts.

[Photo] ‘I am first and foremost guided by the needs of students’

April 25, 2022
Students display the schools First Amendment Press Freedom Award and The Pearl Posts Online Pacemaker Finalist plaque.

Students bond, win awards at national high school journalism convention

Alan Ruiz
April 21, 2022
Varsity outfielder Danielle Gonzalez fields a pop-fly during softball practice at Birmingham Community Charter High School.

[Photo] Athlete of the Month: Gonzalez strives for self-confidence in softball abilities

April 1, 2022
Varsity power forward Justice Harper attempts an athletic finish at the rim, in the gym of Birmingham Community Charter High School.

Harper completes his high school hoops journey

Alan Ruiz
March 14, 2022
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[Photo] Athlete of the Month: Coleman finds happiness in running

March 2, 2022
History teacher Francisco Ortega leads a discussion in his third period AP World History class on the different perspectives of the World War II bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

[Photo] Students and teachers discuss lack of diversity in curriculum

February 28, 2022
Senior Nadia Montiel throws the ball to a teammate during softball practice on the field of Birmingham Community Charter High School.

Pandemic prompts digital pivot for college sports recruitment

Alan Ruiz
February 17, 2022
Senior Derek Calderon swabs his nose in the gym during weekly district COVID-19 testing on Feb. 3.

Pandemic prompts event postponements, updated district protocols

Alan Ruiz and Valeria Luquin
February 4, 2022
English teacher Dejanae Sharp talks with seniors during Period 4 today. Many students showed up at DPMHS on Friday despite threats nationwide on TikTok earlier this week.

Nationwide school shooting threats prompt concern among students

Alan Ruiz and Nickalas Lembo
December 17, 2021
Sophomore Andres Alfaro takes notes during a presentation in Francisco Ortegas third period AP World History class. AP World History is a year-long course and will continue next semester.

[Photo] Students and staff prepare for changes coming 2022

December 16, 2021
Junior Dashiell Dekker monitors several camera angles and mics as students set up to record. Dekker has experience editing videos, but this is his first time participating in World Music Day.

[Photo] World Music Day performers shine

December 16, 2021
Freshman Noam Levi has been competitively dancing since she was four years old and has won many awards throughout that time.

Freshman shares love for dancing, wins first place in competition

Alan Ruiz
December 9, 2021
Juniors Elizabeth Rose and Joseph Botti take notes in their AP Environmental Science course as the teacher, James Morrison, gives a lecture.

Shortened length of AP classes worries students, teachers

Alan Ruiz
December 6, 2021
Several Pride Club posters hang in the school halls showing when and where the club meets.

[Photo] Club Corner: Pride club becomes a safe space for many students on campus

December 3, 2021
Varsity volleyball teammates Naamah Silcott and Cheyanne Losino exchange words of encouragement during their regular season match against Cleveland Charter High School.

Girls varsity volleyball face a second chance at playoff action

Alan Ruiz
November 9, 2021
Junior Nancy Medrano hustles to scoop up the ball during a varsity lacrosse practice after school on the field of Birmingham Community Charter High School. Due to COVID protocols, student athletes have to take several precautions such as wearing masks on the field during practices and games.

[Photo] Athletes face off with COVID protocols

October 15, 2021

New changes with 4×4 block schedule

Alan Ruiz
October 12, 2021
Dejanae Sharp looks at senior Justice Harpers response to a text in their Period 1 English class on Sept. 2. Sharp joined the faculty this year, replacing English teacher Cynthia Barry. “I’m just excited to be at a school where I can focus on that passion for teaching writing. I can work with older kids and see their growth,” Sharp said.

Sharpening students’ writing skills

Alan Ruiz
September 2, 2021
A freshman student gets ready to have her COVID test done. their

[Photo] Students looked forward to in-person instruction after more than a year of Zoom classes

August 25, 2021
Students showed up on Monday for the senior drive-thru to pick up their caps and gowns and Prestige Yearbooks on Monday afternoon.

Class of 2021 will graduate in-person after uncertain year

Alan Ruiz
June 10, 2021
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