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  • March 28Spring Break from Monday, April 3 to Friday, April 7
  • March 28Acceleration Days at DPMHS on Monday, April 3 and Tuesday, April 4
  • March 10Grades for 10-week report card due on Thursday, March 23
  • March 10No school on Friday, March 31 for Cesar Chavez Day
  • March 4Friday Game Night from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the MPR on Friday, March 24
  • March 4Minimum Day on Friday, March 24
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
Alliana Samonte

Alliana Samonte, Managing Editor

Alliana-Faith Samonte is on her third and last year with The Pearl Post. She has bumped up to becoming  Special Reports/Managing editor. Samonte is excited to spend her last few days of high school being part of the publication with some of her favorite people. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, going on road trips and traveling. Alliana wishes to be as fierce as Mulan one day. She hopes to be the most successful one out of her family after college and spoil her mom with all the designer products she wants as she grows up to become an optometrist.

All content by Alliana Samonte

Alliana’s vaccine vlog

Alliana Samonte, Managing Editor
April 15, 2021
LAUSD will cut LASPDs budget to provide and develop a safe educational-environment to Black students and ban the use of pepper spray.

Students achieve change within LASPD

Alliana Samonte and Evan Gleason
February 18, 2021
Local District Northwest will be offering Zoom office hours during winter break to help students who are finishing up assignments. Scroll down to the bottom of the story for a link containing the Zoom meeting code.

LAUSD gives students second chance with new “no-fail” policy

Daniela Rangel and Alliana Samonte
December 18, 2020
Principal Pia Damonte will leave DPMHS after a year for a new principal position at Vista Middle School.

Damonte transfers to another school after one year as DPMHS principal

Alliana Samonte
August 20, 2020
Counselor Martina Torres has posters outside her office advertising possible scholarships.

[Photo] Scholarships With Approaching Deadlines

January 24, 2020
New Girl “Thanksgiving” Season 1, Episode 6 Jess has her first Thanksgiving in the loft, preparing a classic stuffed turkey, which explodes and the news of their silent neighbor.

Thanksgiving special episodes to be grateful and thankful for

Parampreet Aulakh, Christopher Gorospe, Itzel Luna, Sara Marquez, and Alliana Samonte
November 18, 2019
Juniors Luke Hackett and Jair Sanchez listen to principal Pia Damontes presentation during the Class of 2021 meeting on Aug. 29.

[Photo] New school year, new rules

August 30, 2019
Staff writer Valeria Luquin will be honored for winning NLPs Gwen Ifill Student of the Year award on Sept. 17.

Luquin takes home Gwen Ifill Student of the Year award

Alliana Samonte
August 29, 2019
New math teacher Tuan Duke Huynh interacts with students on the first day of school during Period 6 on Aug. 20.

[Photo] First day of school brings new faces to DPMHS

August 20, 2019
The special election for Measure EE will be on June 4.

Measure EE expected to bring money to schools

Alliana Samonte
June 1, 2019
Seniors take a selfie with Principal Deb Smith during lunch today.

[Photo] Class of 2019’s final Fiesta Friday

May 31, 2019

[Video] Lawmakers shouldn’t make decisions for women

Marjina Haque
May 29, 2019
Sophomore Devin Contreras explains this David Labkovski painting to Anie Lopez on May 9.

[Photo] Holocaust survivor shares stories of growing up hidden and isolated in Nazi Germany

May 14, 2019
English teacher Ron Baer assists sophomore Sydnee Blueford during third period on April 11.

[Photo] Photo of the Week

March 15, 2023
Senior Steven Guzman poses with his certificate for Outstanding Achievement and Contribution for the David Labkovski Project.

Four students to visit Sacramento as part of David Labkovski Project

Alliana Samonte
April 27, 2019
Various websites are accessible to help study for AP exams.

5 ways to prepare for upcoming AP exams

Alliana Samonte
April 24, 2019
English teacher Ron Baer helps a student with her laptop during period three on April 11.

[Photo] Baer nominated for Teacher of the Year by Encino Chamber of Commerce

April 22, 2019
At the Future Currents: Los Angeles River festival students had the opportunity to create instruments out of recycled bamboo sticks on April 5.

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Juniors Keona Paniagua, Kimberly De Dios and sophomore Julissa Jaco make instruments out of bamboo from the LA river on Friday.

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Students attended the Future Currents: Los Angeles River festival held at California State University Northridge and watched CSUN students perform dance pieces on April 5.

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[Video] Video: What are you doing for Spring break?

April 9, 2019
Performances by Cal State University Northridge students were showcased at the Future Currents festival on April 5.

[Photo] Students attend CSUN Future Currents Festival

April 10, 2019
Driving School 3D offers players the chance to drive a virtual car with realistic rules.

App of the Month: Driving School 3D

Alliana Samonte
April 3, 2019
Senior Christine Valenzuela takes students photos on a Polaroid camera during lunch.

[Photo] Students celebrate Fiesta Friday with Polaroid photoshoots and cricket tacos

March 31, 2019
Juniors Nicole and Leticia Gabino have earned enough credits from community colleges to graduate one year early with the class of 2019.

Gabino twins take on college one year early

Alliana Samonte
March 11, 2019
Sophomore Amelia Sanchez performs freestyle during BCCHS swim practice on Feb. 27.

Athlete of the Month: Amelia Sanchez

Alliana Samonte
March 11, 2019
Freshmen Danielle Haiwongse and Quinn Thorpe pay close attention at the Change the Talk assembly during 2nd period on Feb. 22.

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Sophomore Samantha Mills and freshman Lauren Mills focus at the Change the Talk assembly during 2nd period on Feb. 22.

[Photo] Changing the talk about sexual assault

February 25, 2019
During the 2017 Daniel Pearl World Music Day concert, Music teacher Wes Hambright announces the closing remarks.

The high key, note-worthy accomplishments of music teacher Wes Hambright

Alliana Samonte
February 19, 2019

Eight celebrities who need to be left in 2018

Alliana Samonte
February 12, 2019
Junior Rosalinda Nava prepares to receive the ball during a varsity soccer game against Cleveland Charter High School on Jan. 30.

Athlete of the Month: Rosalinda Nava

Alliana Samonte
February 5, 2019
English teacher Ron Baer continued to picket along with other teachers and staffs during the third day of striking on Jan. 16.

[Photo] Teachers from West Valley area rally at local district offices

January 16, 2019
Spanish Teacher Glenda Hurtado rallies up car hornks outside Daniel Pearl Magnet High School on Jan. 14.

[Photo] Teachers rally at California Charter Schools Association on second day of strike

January 15, 2019
Daniel Pearl Magnet High Schools guidance counselor Martina Torres proudly goes on strike along with other teachers on Jan. 14.

[Photo] 30,000 educators all over LAUSD strike in efforts to help schools

January 14, 2019
Spanish teacher Marta Rodriguez and resource teacher Sadia Aziz talk with a parent when teachers distributed fliers on union contract negotiations with the school district back in October.

[Photo] Principal’s plan ready for possible teacher strike

January 13, 2019
DIY Candy Ornaments: This is a really fun activity for someone who is into arts and crafts. All you need are clear plastic ornaments that you can put items inside, drawing items and any candy of your choice. By putting candy in the ornament, this custom made ornament could be decorated special for the gift receiver.

Festive and fun do-it-yourself holiday gift ideas

Alliana Samonte
December 10, 2018
Queen Baskerville and Keona Paniagua pose after a meet.

Athlete of the Month: Queen Baskerville

Alliana Samonte
December 7, 2018
Earn gift cards for your favorite stores by walking into certain stores and scanning items.

App of the Month: Earn free gifts cards from your favorite stores

Alliana Samonte
December 5, 2018
Senior vice president and general manager of Fox Sports West/Prime Ticket and Fox Sports San Diego regional sports networks, Lindsay Amstutz dropped by Daniel Pearl Magnet High School to speak up about a an upcoming event for all girls to support the Gender Equality Conference on Nov. 27.

[Photo] Female students learn about opportunities in sports media

December 3, 2018
Pride Club had two special speakers, Ani Cooney and Mike Freeman, who talked about many volunteer opportunities and events outside of school on Nov. 26.

[Photo] Club Corner: Students find safe haven at Pride Club

November 19, 2018
Rodrigo José Sigala performed his poem and response during the Get Lit performance on Nov. 15.

[Photo] Get Lit! Spits fire

November 16, 2018
Senior Jared Medrano performs “La Camisa Negra” at Daniel Pearl World Music Day on Oct. 25. This is Medrano’s fourth year in Daniel Pearl Magnet High School’s choir, but his music career goes beyond the school choir.

[Photo] Senior Jared Medrano bops his way to the top

November 15, 2018
The last school dance was the Sadie Hawkins dance held back in 2015.

First off-campus dance to happen in December

Alliana Samonte
November 15, 2018
Spanish teacher Glenda Hurtado and juniors Darren Reyes and Andres Prieto check out the Latinx Clubs altar for Día de los Muertos on Nov. 2.

Teachers and students honor the dead in Day of the Dead festival

Alliana Samonte
November 4, 2018
Sophomore Natalie Castillo performs Hey Jude at the Daniel Pearl World Music Day dress rehearsal on Oct. 24.

[Photo] Diversity shines through in 9th annual Daniel Pearl World Music Day

November 1, 2018
History and Government teacher Francisco Ortega hands out fliers on Oct. 9 to inform parents about the possible teacher strike.

[Photo] Strike two against LAUSD due to “insulting” offer

October 24, 2018
Math teacher Lori Seo, English teacher Cynthia Barry and Magnet Coordinator Leah Pevar take attendance during The Great ShakeOut.

[Photo] Great California ShakeOut tests students’ preparedness for earthquakes

October 24, 2018
Junior Mia Garcia votes in the mock election held on Oct. 9

[Photo] The upcoming midterms could reshape Congress for the better

October 24, 2018

Trump “zero-tolerance” policy leaves thousands of children in detention centers

Alliana Samonte
September 19, 2018
Students in Robert Bryans physical education class entertain themselves by reading books and talking with friends, waiting for the fire drill to end.

[Photo] Students and staff prepare for fire drill

September 4, 2018

Video: What was your summer highlight?

Steven Guzman and Alliana Samonte
August 23, 2018
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