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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
Genesis Cuellar-Figueroa

Genesis Cuellar-Figueroa, Yearbook Editor

Genesis Cuellar-Figueroa is currently in her senior year of high school and is one of this year’s Presitge Yearbook Editors. This is her first and last year on staff. She also is this year’s ASB president and enjoys being involved on campus. Outside of school, she loves to sing and volunteer at a hospital in the laboratory.

All content by Genesis Cuellar-Figueroa
Students are given a tour around the UCLA campus during a field trip to UCLA and the Fowler Museum on May 21.

[Photo] Students and staff excited for upcoming university field trip

Jade Gramajo
November 7, 2025

[Video] Senior Class of 2025 Signs Out

Andre Arcilla and Genesis Cuellar-Figueroa
June 9, 2025
Senior Leeron Nakash plays the synth during sound check for Pearlapalooza’s live performances on May 31. At Pearlapalooza, students were able participate in competitions for video production and photography, a magic show and an exclusive panel with directors and artists.

[Photo] Photo of the Week

August 19, 2025
A crowded afternoon in Grand Central Market on April 5th, 2024. Grand Central market is a well-known tourist attraction in Downtown Los Angeles which features a variety foods and produce from many different cultures for people to come and enjoy.

A perfect spring break day according to Genesis

Genesis Cuellar-Figueroa
April 9, 2025
Senior Axel Aleman acts out a phone call scene while junior Sebastian Olfatmanesh and sophomore Mateo Zazueta record him on March 2. The students were competing in the short film category at the Student Televesion Network National Convention.

[Photo] ‘A new experience that I was ready to uncover’

Aidan Lia
March 10, 2025

Students walk out demanding awareness, advocacy toward immigration policies

Andre Arcilla, Satenik Ayrapetyan, Linus Bossardt, Tania Lopez, Jenny Marquez, Genesis Cuellar-Figueroa, and Alex Salcedo
February 10, 2025
Senior Allison Gonzalez and Junior Guadalupe Martinez wrap their nationalities' flags around them as they protest against anti-immigration policies on Feb. 10.

Students from Birmingham Community Charter High School and Magnolia Science Academy show their support against anti-immigration policies during a student-led walkout on Feb. 10.

A student holds up a sign that reads 'Honk if you support' on Feb. 10. As students protested signs like these allowed cars that drove by to show their support by honking.

Senior Zion Waddell, a middle infielder for Birmingham Community Charter High School's varsity baseball team, practices his batting technique in the cage during after-school practice on Oct. 17.

[Photo] Athlete of the Month: Waddell swings his way through practice

Benjamin Recinos
November 22, 2024
Senior Leeron Nakash and guest Alia Galvan dance together during the homecoming dance on Oct. 18.

Students enjoy homecoming dance under the starry night

Emma Rosenberg, Benjamin Recinos, and Genesis Cuellar-Figueroa
October 22, 2024
Birmingham Community Charter High School shows off the new track on Sept. 25. The renovated track is complete with the school's colors and a smoother platform.

[Photo] New Birmingham track fit for champions

Linus Bossardt
September 27, 2024
Junior Sebastian Olfatmanesh speaks with parents about the recent displacement of music teacher Wes Hambright and Spanish teacher Glenda Hurtado after school on Sept. 19.

[Photo] Teacher displacement brings confusion and concern

Satenik Ayrapetyan, Tania Lopez, and Andrew Pulido Gonzalez
September 20, 2024
Science teacher Ani Zohrabyan helps out freshman Brandon Gomez in her period 4 biology class on Aug. 29.

[Photo] New science teacher takes on unfilled position

Jasmine Thompson
September 4, 2024
Senior Angela Mendoza reads over the senior contract during the school wide behavioral assembly held during period 2 in the MPR on Aug. 16.

[Photo] Class of 2025 sign senior contract to guarantee accountability

Aidan Lia
August 23, 2024

The Pearl Voice: How pressured do you feel to grow up?

Genesis Cuellar-Figueroa
June 4, 2024
Freshman Genesis Cuellar-Figueroa posts a photo of her outfit to the Instagram account she runs that highlights different students' fashion styles.

[Photo] Instagram account highlights students’ personal fashion

Emily Flores
February 25, 2022
Junior Jet X Guzman created an Instagram account based on the school shark mascot in hopes of spreading positivity.

Shark mascot Instagram account brings wholesome laughs

Genesis Cuellar-Figueroa
January 19, 2022
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