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  • September 27No school on Wednesday, Oct. 5
  • September 19Make-up Picture Day will be on Thursday, Sept. 29
  • September 19SSC Orientation and Election will be at 5:30 on Zoom on Thursday, Sept. 22
  • September 18No school on Monday, Sept. 26
  • September 18Spirit Day on Fiesta Friday: Wear your Hispanic heritage clothing or DPMHS colors on Sept. 23
  • September 18Gay Men's Chorus will perform and hold a Q&A session on Sept. 22
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
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.

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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’

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

[Photo] Photo of the Week

September 28, 2022
School Climate Advocate Magaly Ruiz gives a student a school map on Aug. 15.

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

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

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

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

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

May 25, 2022

[Video] An ode to teachers: part 2

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

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

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

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

February 22, 2022

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

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

October 12, 2021
Senior Diego Hernandez helps his brother Daniel, a sophomore, fill out the questions on his Daily Pass.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

December 18, 2019
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