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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
Naamah Silcott

Naamah Silcott, Yearbook Editor-in-Chief

Naamah Silcott is The Prestige Yearbook Editor-in-Chief and this is their second year on staff. They also serve as Black Student Union (BSU), Pride Club and Art Club President. They also have been Birmingham Community Charter High School Varsity Volleyball captain for two years. They are looking forward to what this year’s staff will bring to the table.

All content by Naamah Silcott
Senior Mimi Haque looks at the opening to the exhibit "Dawoud Bey & Carrie Mae Weems: In Dialogue" during a field trip to the Getty Center on May 26 with fellow Black Student Union members.

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

Keira Van Der Molen
May 31, 2023
An illustration of Naamah Silcott upset and shielding themself from the recent legislation passed in Florida by Gov. DeSantis known as the “Don’t Say Gay Bill.”

Anti-trans laws hurt young people like me

Naamah Silcott
May 30, 2023
Features Editor Angela Ledesma visits UC Berkeley on April 23 on a college tour.

Seniors reflect on their college touring experience

Angela Ledesma, Delilah Brumer, Gabrielle Lashley, Naamah Silcott, and Sabrina Robertson
May 17, 2023
Senior Anthony Vallejos and junior Jose Becerra prepare to perform "Billete Grande" by Fuerza Abstracta at the Spring Showcase on May 3.

Musical talent showcased in second spring concert

Angela Ledesma, Jason Arevalo, Alan Ruiz, and Naamah Silcott
May 4, 2023

Musicians shine under the moonlight

Grant Asner, Angela Ledesma, Delilah Brumer, Naamah Silcott, and Jason Arevalo
April 27, 2023
Members of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 99 display signs expressing their demands for higher wages, health benefits and better working conditions on March 21, the second day of the SEIU Local 99 strike. SEIU and LAUSD have made a tentative deal that will be voted on for ratification by union members.

[Photo] SEIU strike ends, tentative deal reached

Maggie Simonyan
March 30, 2023
The breathtaking fight scenes and plot twists in “John Wick: Chapter 4” keeps the franchise feeling fresh.

Movie Review: John Wick comes to a bloody end

Naamah Silcott and Jenica Felicitas
March 28, 2023
Mulholland Middle School custodians David Velderraint and Steven Roque hold up signs toward cars on Vanowen Street on the third day of the Service Employee International Union (SEIU) Local 99 strike on March 23. An agreement has not been reached between SEIU and the Los Angeles Unified School District.

[Photo] As SEIU strike comes to a close, no deal reached with LAUSD

Maggie Simonyan and Satenik Ayrapetyan
March 23, 2023
Daniel Pearl Magnet High School (DPMHS) science teacher Timothy Hughes shouts into oncoming traffic on Balboa Boulevard during the second day of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 99 strike on March 22. Hughes is the United Teachers Los Angeles Chapter Chair for DPMHS and decided to stand in solidarity with SEIU Local 99 workers in support of their desire for higher wages, bonuses and medical benefits.

On second day of strike, LAUSD workers hold massive Van Nuys rally

Naamah Silcott
March 22, 2023
A picketer holds up a sign expressing discontent on March 21, the first day of a three-day Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 99 strike.

[Photo] LAUSD shuts down schools on first day of union strike

March 21, 2023

[Video] LAUSD unions hold massive rally, prepare for strike

Gabrielle Lashley, Naamah Silcott, and Grant Asner
March 17, 2023
"Creed III" is centered around Adonis Creed, who has to not only deal with the return of his long-lost childhood friend Damian “Dame” Anderson but also the storm of rage and grief he brings with him.

Movie Review: ‘Creed III’ knocks out all expectations

Naamah Silcott
March 6, 2023
The lyricism in "Cracker Island" by Gorillaz is what really brings the album to life.

Album Review: Gorillaz “Cracker Island” is marvelously mediocre

Naamah Silcott
March 1, 2023
Pentatonix performs the opening number of their show at the Hollywood Bowl on Sept. 29.

A capella group Pentatonix lights up Hollywood Bowl

Grant Asner and Naamah Silcott
October 7, 2022
Director of Student Engagement and Special Projects and Instructor in Journalism Colin Donohue goes over working as a Floor Director with senior Naamah Silcott during a broadcast rehearsal.

‘I’m so glad I pushed myself out of my comfort zone’

Naamah Silcott
September 1, 2022
New and returning students stand outside on the first day of school.

[Photo] Photo of the Week

August 19, 2025
New and returning students stand in groups at the front of the school while others walk inside on Aug. 15.

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

Angela Ledesma and Jenica Felicitas
August 19, 2022
Senior Cameron Frank smiles at a fellow graduate during the Class of 2022 graduation ceremony. Frank was the ASB President during his senior year and held many different school activities for fundraising.

Caps off to graduating Class of 2022

Naamah Silcott, Alan Ruiz, Emily Short, Rikka Dimalanta, and Delilah Brumer
June 10, 2022
Protesters raise their signs at a pro-choice protest on May 14. Organized by MoveOn, a progressive public policy group, the march was a response to the potential Supreme Court overturn on Roe v. Wade.

[Photo] Students speak up about potential overturn of Roe v. Wade

Elishava Ibarra and Gabrielle Lashley
May 27, 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.

Artists paint their digital hearts out

Naamah Silcott
May 26, 2022
Many Daniel Pearl Magnet High School students have said they haven’t learned much about climate change in the classroom and they say they hope the Climate Change in Education bill will change that. AB-1939 was passed in the California state assembly on May 5 and will move on to be reviewed in the California State Senate.

[Photo] Climate Change in Education bill sparks interest in school

Emily Short
May 25, 2022

[Video] An ode to teachers: part 2

Gabrielle Lashley and Naamah Silcott
May 5, 2022
Feminists of all backgrounds should unite to further the cause of gender equality and bring down oppressive institutions.

[Photo] Let’s stand together, promote intersectional feminism

Delilah Brumer
March 18, 2022
Students line up for weekly COVID-19 testing in the MPR. Even though those with medical exemptions from the vaccine take safety precautions, they still face judgement.

Don’t judge those who are medically exempt from vaccine

Naamah Silcott
March 8, 2022
Yearbook design editor Naahmah Silcott shares photos of her outfit to the DPMHS Best Dressed instagram page.

[Photo] Instagram account highlights students’ personal fashion

Emily Flores
February 25, 2022
Math teacher Lori Seo teaches her Algebra 2 class during the fall semester.

[Photo] Math teacher Seo suddenly resigns after four years at DPMHS

Gabrielle Lashley and Nathalie Miranda
February 22, 2022

[Video] VIDEO: Delicious cake recipe for Valentine’s Day

Nickalas Lembo, Naamah Silcott, and Elishava Ibarra
February 11, 2022
Juniors Elizabeth Rose and Samantha Willet distribute water from a beaker for a lab experiment in their AP Environmental Science class. With each class period lasting 91 minutes, students have more time to do different assignments, such as conducting more labs throughout the school year.

[Photo] New changes with 4×4 block schedule

Alan Ruiz
October 12, 2021
Students wait in line for up to at least 30 minutes to enter campus on the first day of classes on Aug. 16. An overload on the Daily Pass app during the first few days of the new school year made it difficult for students to show that they were cleared to go on campus.

[Photo] Students looked forward to in-person instruction after more than a year of Zoom classes

Antonio Bedon and Branden Gerson
August 25, 2021
After more than a year of distance learning, Daniel Pearl Magnet High School reopened for distance learning on Apirl 27. Junior Daniel Husany and parent representative Magaly Ruiz talk during lunch during the first day of hybrid learning on April 27. “It’s weird, seeing people in person," Husany said.

[Photo] Lack of social interaction negatively impacts students in quarantine

Nancy Medrano
May 4, 2021
Math teacher Lori Seo teaches her online Zoom class during the first day of in-person learning on April 27. “It felt so...so weird. It’s as if I went into a dream, like a time lapse. I’m really grateful. The sense of time that has passed is really hitting me," Seo said.

[Photo] DPMHS doors reopen to welcome hybrid learning

Delilah Brumer and Gabrielle Lashley
April 27, 2021
Sophomore and varsity volleyball player Naamah Silcott gets ready to return to practice by strengthening her volleyball skills.

[Photo] Athletes and coaches prepare to return to practice next week

Emily Flores
November 6, 2020
Senior Julissa Jaco played on the girls water polo team for three years. She won a CIF championship during her last year on the team.

Senior athletes look back at their athletic seasons

Dashiell Caloroso, Emily Short, Naamah Silcott, Jeffrey Vasquez, Ashley Harrison, and Nathalie Miranda
June 12, 2020
Freshman Naamah Silcott works on her online schoolwork during this semester of remote learning.

[Photo] How to stay focused, productive during quarantine

Gabrielle Lashley
May 21, 2020
Stand-up comic Rene Vaca shared his path to stardom with Photography 1 students.

Stand-up comic Rene Vaca making his mark in comedy

Gabrielle Lashley and Naamah Silcott
April 27, 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.

Senior Paniagua receives competitive Posse Foundation scholarship

Naamah Silcott
December 18, 2019
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