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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
Mahali Sanchez

Mahali Sanchez, Photo Editor

Photography editor Mahali Sanchez looks forward to producing great photos while enjoying her last year at Daniel Pearl Magnet High School (DPMHS). Sanchez has been taking photos for three years with the DPMHS Student Media, however she has been involved in photography for five years. Along with her involvement in photography, she spends her time working on AP classwork. Apart from schoolwork, Sanchez invests her time in her church by singing in the choir. With all her hard work, Sanchez hopes her dedication pays off in the future.

 

 

 

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Senior Matthew Spahr unfortunately only got to play one game this season due to his injury and the season being cut short. That still didn't stop him from trying his best.

[Photo] Senior athletes look back at their athletic seasons

Dashiell Caloroso, Emily Short, Naamah Silcott, Jeffrey Vasquez, Ashley Harrison, and Nathalie Miranda
June 12, 2020
The video-sharing social media platform TikTok allows users to post all kinds of creative crafts. Those crafts include recipes, clothing designs and other miscellaneous crafts.

TikTok hacks that will make quarantine a little bit more exciting

Mahali Sanchez
May 6, 2020
On March 17, students at DPMHS will be celebrating Wellness Day on campus,

[Photo] Students will have chance to learn new skills during Wellness Day

Jonathan Spahr
February 25, 2020
News Literacy Project board member Walt Mossberg, staff writer Valeria Luquin and Alan Miller founder and CEO of News Literacy Project smile to take a picture with the Gwen Ifill Student of the Year Award that Luquin received on Sept. 17.

[Photo] Checkology is ironically restricted at a journalism school

Valeria Luquin
February 18, 2020
"The Simpsons" is one of the many recommended television shows to watch with loved ones and family on Valentine's Day. Here are more Valentine's Day based specials to binge and laugh at.

Snuggle and binge chocolates on these Valentine’s Day Special episodes

Mahali Sanchez
February 12, 2020
Staff writer Valery Barrera writes a message for Kobe and Gianna Bryant on a poster on Jan. 31. The poster is located in the front office for anyone to write on.

[Photo] DPMHS commemorates Bryants’ deaths

January 31, 2020
Staff writers Valery Barrera, Valeria Luquin and Maribella Ambrosio work during period 3 on Jan. 29. Student media staff, who produce content for the yearbook, news magazine, website and social media, all work together in one class period.

[Photo] Editorial: Student journalists are real journalists and need freedom of the press, too

January 29, 2020
Senior Keonabelle Paniagua received the Posse Foundation scholarship, which pays for tuition for four years at certain private colleges. She plans to attend Pepperdine University and major in sports medicine.

[Photo] Senior Paniagua receives competitive Posse Foundation scholarship

December 18, 2019
Senior Keonabelle Paniagua received the Posse Foundation scholaship, whcih pays fo tuition for four years at cetain pivate colleges.

Snowman Spoons: Simple, easy and delicious diy gift. All you would need is peppermint spoons, chocolate, marshmallows and pretzel sticks. First you melt the chocolate and then you dip the peppermint spoon in the chocolate. As it is cooling off you add three mini marshmallows to add the snowman aspect to it. Add the small pretzel sticks as arms for the snowman.

Simple holiday do-it-yourself gifts that help you save money

Mahali Sanchez
December 16, 2019
Senior Mia Garcia shares a smile with her fellow protestor after receiving a honk in support for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) protest /walkout on Nov. 12.

[Photo] Students walk out to defend dreamers’ rights

Valery Barrera and Alondra Nuno
November 13, 2019
Juniors CJ Gorospe and Amelia Sanchez wave and smile at the crowd during the Birmingham Community Charter High School homecoming game parade on Nov. 1.

[Photo] Patriots bring home win during festive homecoming celebration

Sara Marquez
November 8, 2019
California's new late start law would require most schools across the state to start later beginning in 2022.

[Photo] California becomes first state to implement late start time in schools

Valeria Luquin
November 4, 2019
Juniors Bella Jimenez and Jair Sanchez share a smile with principal Pia Damonte during nutrition on Oct. 24.

[Photo] New principal quickly adjusting to small campus

Gabriela Gomez, Shannon Sullivan
October 24, 2019
Nintendo released "Mario Kart Tour" on Sept. 25, 2019.

“Mario Kart Tour” takes players around the world

Mahali Sanchez
October 17, 2019
Social Sciences teacher Brenda Helfing and sports editor Casey Wanatick match with Tom Brady jerseys for Jersey Day on Sept. 27.

[Photo] Students support their teams during Jersey Day

October 2, 2019
News Literacy Project board member Walt Mossberg, staff writer Valeria Luquin and Alan Miller founder and CEO of News Literacy Project smile to take a picture with the Gwen Ifill Student of the Year Award that Luquin received on Sept. 17.

[Photo] Staff Writer Luquin honored as Gwen Ifill Student of the Year

Daniela Rangel
September 18, 2019
Sophomore Cameron Frank greets Principal Pia Damonte with a handshake and a smile on the first day of school on Aug. 20.

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

August 20, 2019
Schaffter decided to retire this year as it was the earliest he could do it and still get his benefits. He plans to do many things with his wife while on retirement that includes a lot of traveling.  

Schaffter retires after nearly two decades of teaching

Mahali Sanchez
May 31, 2019
Juniors Kim de Dios, Keona Paniagua, Alyanna Ahorro and Lucianne Lejarde attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards from April 26-28.

Four juniors gain leadership skills at RYLA

Mahali Sanchez
May 7, 2019
Senior Natalie Rendon is given a necklace by junior Angie Rumbo as a part of a celebration for seniors' college acceptances on May 3.

[Photo] Seniors honored at surprise college acceptance ceremony

May 6, 2019
Alumni Jonas Acebes and senior Emely Felix pose together at the first ever Pearl Con in 2016.

Felix says goodbye to Pearl Con

Mahali Sanchez
April 30, 2019
Sophomore Emily Rodas completes a handout at the Go For Broke Museum on March 16.

[Photo] Photo of the Week

August 19, 2025
Sophomore Natalie Castillo started her YouTube channel last year.

Castillo beautifully blends on YouTube

Mahali Sanchez
March 14, 2019
Pop singer Hayley Kiyoko is best known for pop track "What I Need," which features R&B singer Kehlani.

Four underrated artists to help you survive mercury’s retrograde

Mahali Sanchez
March 12, 2019
Senior Ben Sanchez performs his backstroke during BCCHS swim practice on Feb. 27.

Athlete of the Month: Ben Sanchez

Mahali Sanchez
March 11, 2019
Math teacherLeslie Hicks partakes in the UTLA teacher strike on January 14.

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

Itzel Luna and Casey Wanatick
January 16, 2019
Sophomore Stephanie Pynes shares her own poem at the Get Lit! assembly on Nov. 15.

[Photo] Get Lit! Spits fire

Alexis Gutierrez
November 16, 2018
Captain Hailee Kessler serves against Cleveland High School varsity volleyball girls on Oct. 3

[Photo] Athlete of the Month: Hailee Kessler

Jade Campbell, Photo Editor
November 14, 2018
The Handmaid's Tale follows protagonist Offred, one of the many oppressed woman of in Gilead, a patriarchal society in what once was part of the United States.

Binge-worthy shows to stream this fall break

Mahali Sanchez and Rosa Lemus
November 8, 2018
Olivia Bullock plays "Bessarianke" on her violin on Daniel Pearl World Music Day.

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

Sam Torres
November 1, 2018
Dr. Judea Pearl talks about Daniel Pearl on Daniel Pearl World Music Day.

[Photo] Teachers and students honor the dead in Day of the Dead festival

Alliana Samonte
November 4, 2018
Take on hoards of oncoming spaceships in this mobile shooter, borrowing from many classic games

App of the month: Galaxy Attack: Alien Shooter delivers blast from past

Mahali Sanchez
October 22, 2018
Science teacher Stephen Schaffter concludes his final year of teaching as he plans to retire at the end of the school year. Schaffter is one of the founding members of PearlCon and has made many contributions to the school emergency plan and house activities.

After exploring science, Schaffter retires to explore the country

Mahali Sanchez
October 18, 2018
Varsity football player Kyle Matson warming up before last year's homecoming game.

BCCHS moves to new turf on track and field

Farah Faiza and Mahali Sanchez
September 19, 2018
Last year, Dean Khazanov passes around the sentimental talking piece in the first restorative justice session on Sept. 20, 2017.

New year, new plan for restorative justice

Mahali Sanchez
September 18, 2018
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