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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
Desiree Spurkel

Desiree Spurkel, Yearbook Editor

Desiree Spurkel is on her first year on staff at Daniel Pearl Magnet Highschool. She joined to help improve her writing and art skills as she figures out what careers she wants to persue. She is excited for all the new opportunities being on staff can bring, and she hopes that her stories and artwork benefit The Pearl Post.

All content by Desiree Spurkel
Los Angeles mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Rick Caruso compete in this year’s midterm elections happening on Nov. 8. The results of this year’s elections will determine which of the two candidates will become the new mayor for at least the next four years.

[Photo] Students concerned about upcoming midterm elections

October 13, 2022
Juniors Lauren Galvez and Jenna Rodriguez pose with their flags for Hispanic Heritage month on Fiesta Friday. Students and staff were encouraged to dress in their cultural clothes. Rodriguez wore a striking blue quinceanera dress with her Salvadorian flag while Galvez waved the flag of Peru.

Hispanic heritage celebrated during Fiesta Friday

Elizabeth Rose, Desiree Spurkel, and Kaleigh Tapaoan
September 23, 2022
Journalism teacher Adriana Chavira gives Opinion Editor Satenik Ayrapetyan tips for designing pages for The Pearl Post.

[Photo] LAUSD rescinds suspension of journalism adviser

September 21, 2022
BLACKPINK released its highly anticipated music video Pink Venom a few weeks ago. In the photo from left to right Rose, Jennie, Lisa and Jisoo all dance to the choreography from Pink Venom in a run-down museum set. Their back-up dancers dressed in black behind them.

Video Review: ‘Taste that ‘Pink Venom”

Desiree Spurkel
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
Sophomore Desiree Spurkel uses Clip Studio Paint to draw. Spurkel aspires to have a career in the art industry by drawing and making commissions or any other way. “Personally I plan to pursue it. I definitely want to start drawing as a job taking commissions, freelance, maybe even start a small business, etc.,” Spurkel said.

[Photo] Artists paint their digital hearts out

May 26, 2022
Now that AP classes are condensed due to the 4x4 block schedule, many AP students and staff members at The Pearl Post feel unprepared for AP exams.

[Photo] Editorial: AP classes overwhelm students

December 7, 2021
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