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  • November 5Shelter in Place Drill at 11:45 a.m. on Nov. 13
  • November 5Field trip to JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention from Nov. 12-16 with Ms. Chavira
  • November 5No school due to Veterans' Day on Nov. 11
  • November 5College Tour Field Trips to CSUN, UCLA, Pepperdine and CalArts from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Nov. 10
  • November 5J-Day competition at CSUN on Nov. 8
  • November 5PTSA Family Star Gazing and Movie Night on Nov. 7
  • November 5Coffee with the Principal at 9:00 a.m. in the MPR and via Zoom on Nov. 6
  • November 5Submissions for the “Reflections” PTSA Art Competition are due on Nov. 5.
  • October 16Fiesta Friday during lunch in The Grove on Oct. 31
  • October 16World Music Day Concert from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the MPR on Oct. 30

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

The Pearl Post
Brandon Gilden

Brandon Gilden, Staff Writer

Brandon Gilden is a staff writer for the Pearl Post. This is Brandon’s first year on the staff and continuously volunteers to write stories few others have the courage to do. He is an energetic writer and enjoys taking on a hard task. In his free time, Brandon enjoys watching sports. His favorite sport to watch is hockey and hopes to one day be a hockey analyst. He also follows football, basketball, baseball, and partially tennis.

All content by Brandon Gilden

Teachers face potential layoffs across LAUSD

Brandon Gilden
May 8, 2015
Transportation systems Uber and Lyft have been taking over populous cities with low fare and convience for users.

Transportation companies redefine taxi sevice

Brandon Gilden
April 23, 2015

Energy drinks don’t affect me negatively

Brandon Gilden
March 25, 2015
Artist of the Month: Sheppard

Artist of the Month: Sheppard

Brandon Gilden
March 6, 2015

Sports fans take competition too far

Brandon Gilden, Staff Writer
March 5, 2015
Photo from blu-ray.com

Consumer Electronics Show targets teens with new technology

Brandon Gilden
February 12, 2015

Minor changes to bell schedule during this semester

Brandon Gilden
January 16, 2015
Senior Anthony Dracic holds the ball away from Granada Hill’s No.12 during the semi-final game at Birmingham Community Charter High School’s swimming pool on Nov. 16. The Patriots defeated the Granada High Landers 20-6 and continued onward to finals against Pacific Palisades High School on Nov. 19.

BCCHS boys water polo team loses to Palisades after a heated match up for championship glory

Brandon Gilden
December 11, 2014

College Corner: Tuition on the rise

Brandon GIlden
December 11, 2014
Junior Maxim Grinfield and senior Anthony Dracic played on the Birmingham Community Charter High School’s varsity boys water polo team against Pacific Palisades Charter High School in the city championship game on Wednesday. BCCHS lost the game 9-11.

Birmingham water polo takes home second place in city championships

Brandon Gilden
November 20, 2014
Senior Anthony Dracic (No.7) shakes hands with his opponent from Granada Hills Community Charter High School on Thursday.

Patriots defeat the Granada Highlanders in explosive match

Brandon Gilden
November 17, 2014

Boys water polo advances in playoffs

Brandon Gilden
November 10, 2014
Users can pay for products with the Apple Pay app, instead of using credit cards or PayPal. Users just scan their finger on their Apple device and it makes the purchase.

Apple Pay app substitutes credit cards for Apple devices

Brandon Gilden
October 29, 2014
Hackers can go into multiple accounts of innocent people and gather their information with a few clicks on their computers. Photo from Creative Commons.

Protecting your online privacy

Brandon Gilden
October 8, 2014
Hotel security footage shows Ravens running back Ray Rice dragging his unconscious fiancé from an elevator. Photo from Creative Commons.

Domestic violence accusations in NFL detract from the game

Brandon Gilden
September 19, 2014
Sophomore Sean Kraizberger studies in English from the new SpringBoard curriculum which prepares students to take Advanced Placement classes. Photo by Jordan Rubin

Students spring into learning with new pre-AP curriculum

Brandon Gilden
September 5, 2014

Ready, Serve: Girls Volleyball Profiles

Matthew Martinez, Brandon Gilden, Rita Chidbachian, and Breeanna Maldonado
July 18, 2014
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