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  • June 5Last day of instruction on Friday, June 9
  • June 5Class of 2023 graduation on Thursday, June 8 at 5 p.m. at Mulholland Middle School
  • June 5Senior Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. in the MPR on Thursday, June 8
  • May 29Senior Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 8 in the MPR
  • May 29Social Media Safety Presentations in the MPR on Friday, June 2
  • May 29Senior Dinner and Awards Presentation in the MPR from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31
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
Alysa Basmadzhyan

Alysa Basmadzhyan, Staff Writer

Junior Alysa Basmadzhyan is thrilled to be a first-year staff writer on the Pearl Post. She is anticipating what is yet to come this year for DPMHS student media. She recently gained a passion for photography and hopes to improve throughout the year. The challenges as a staff member are what she is looking forward to this year.

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History teacher Brenda Helfing gives instructions to her period 3 AP US History class. Helfing will teach the new AP African American students class next year.

New AP class to teach Black history, culture next year

Alysa Basmadzhyan and Keira Van Der Molen
June 5, 2023
During lunch on Feb. 2, seniors Frankie Witt and Gabrielle Lashley make a poster in honor of Black History Month during a Black Student Union club meeting.

[Photo] Club Corner: BSU rises to make Black culture stand out

May 31, 2023
Sophomore Satenik Ayrapetyan is one of fifteen recipients of the Warren Christopher Scholarship, which grants $20,000 for college.

[Photo] Opinion editor receives competitive Warren Christopher Scholarship

May 16, 2023
Senior Naamah Silcott receives a serve during the CIF beach volleyball championship against San Pedro High School at Santa Monica State Beach on April 15.

Student athletes join BCCHS’ first beach volleyball team

Alysa Basmadzhyan
May 12, 2023
Varsity pitcher Derek Vasquez cheers on his team on during a junior varsity game on April 19.

Athlete of the Month: Vasquez pitches his way onto varsity baseball team

Alysa Basmadzhyan
April 28, 2023

[Video] Armenian genocide remembered through school closure, lunchtime event

Grant Asner and Alysa Basmadzhyan
April 26, 2023
Club Corner: Volunteer to save our sphere

Club Corner: Volunteer to save our sphere

Alysa Basmadzhyan
April 13, 2023
Freshman Sebastian Olfatmanesh practices playing the guitar during Advanced Band on Jan. 30. Olfatmanesh and his peers are practicing for the spring concert.

Ukrainian students adapt to DPMHS

Alysa Basmadzhyan
February 17, 2023
Video Production teacher Mark Middlebrook talks to senior Media Club members Ralph Uy De Ong and Jiszelle Arana on Nov. 17 while they edit videos. The Media club meets every Thursday to create a TV series with a working title called High School Spirits. For now, the Club is working on a trailer and will have an episode out soon.

Club Corner: Media Club creates haunting series

Alysa Basmadzhyan
February 15, 2023
Custodian Juan Amezcua will depart from DPMHS after being a member of the schools faculty since 2015. “I am going to miss everything about Juan,” Principal Armen Petrossian said.

[Photo] Esteemed longtime custodian departs from DPMHS

February 2, 2023
Juniors Maggie Simonyan and Alejandra Iniguez, both members of DPMHS installment of Girls Build LA, tape down a poster advertising the Instagram account of their team, The Helping Hearts.

Helping Hearts build project to strengthen self-esteem

Alysa Basmadzhyan
November 10, 2022
Music students constructed an altar to commemorate influential musicians such as Prince and Freddie Mercury.

Students construct commemorative altars on Day of the Dead

Alysa Basmadzhyan, Jordan Viviano, Sadie Funez, Aischelle Baun, and Eden Ivgy
November 1, 2022
Senior Gabrielle Lashley participates in this years World Music Day by singing Oceane by RINI on Oct. 26.

[Photo] Photo of the Week

May 31, 2023
Junior Cinthyia Rendon sings Glimpse of Us by Joji during World Music Day on Oct. 26.

[Photo] World Music Day spreads joy

October 28, 2022
Junior Brisa Chajan and senior Jiselle Covarrubias wear pajama pants on Pajama Day during Spirit Week.

Students get creative with outfits, accessories during Spirit Week

Sadie Funez, Elizabeth Rose, Kloie Marsden, Keira Van Der Molen, Katherine Chajan, Alysa Basmadzhyan, and Jason Arevalo
October 14, 2022
Junior Gabriella Avalos practices a routine during cheer practice on Sept 30.

Athlete of the Month: Avalos jumps into her first year of cheer

Alysa Basmadzhyan
October 10, 2022
Sophomore Deven Szymczak jogs on the track during cross country practice on Sept. 22.

Athlete of the Month: Szymczak strives to improve during second year in cross country

Alysa Basmadzhyan
October 3, 2022

Gay Men’s Chorus Los Angeles performs, shares their stories at DPMHS

Alysa Basmadzhyan
September 27, 2022
A freshman plays Jenga during Fiesta Friday.

DPMHS throws first Fiesta Friday of school year

Alysa Basmadzhyan, Keira Van Der Molen, and Jason Arevalo
August 26, 2022
Students in James Morrisons biology class participate in an observation lab on Aug. 17.

[Photo] Students return to DPMHS, adjust to relaxed COVID-19 protocols

August 19, 2022
Salutatorian Tia Jarrett looks forward to attending Chapman University after en- during the challenge of balancing academics with friendships and extracurricular activities. “Don’t underestimate where hard work can get you,” Jarrett said.

[Photo] Top students ride high school rollercoaster

June 1, 2022
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