The student news site of Daniel Pearl Magnet High School in Lake Balboa, CA

The Pearl Post
  • June 9Grad Nite for the Class of 2025 on Wednesday, June 11
  • June 9Graduation of the Class of 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at Mulholland Middle School on Tuesday, June 10
  • June 9Senior Breakfast at 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10
  • June 9Last day of instruction on Tuesday, June 10
  • June 9Minimum Day on Monday, June 9
  • May 12No school on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day
  • May 12Senior/Junior Prom at The Odyssey on May 24
  • May 12Minimum Day on Friday, May 30
  • May 12Fire Drill during period 2 on Wednesday, May 21
  • May 12Field trip to UCLA/Fowler Museum with Mrs. Helfing on Wednesday, May 21

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
Sara Marquez

Sara Marquez, Entertainment Editor

Starting off her second year with The Pearl Post, senior Sara Marquez takes on her Entertainment Editor position with ease. Writing story after story her first year on staff, her skills have progressed as she now assists first year staff writers in improving their writing. Marquez is extremely thoughtful and always takes the time to listen and help others in need. She is also very passionate about her education as she hopes to one day become a teacher. Marquez is also one of the biggest Disney fanatics you’ll ever meet with her joyful spirit bringing light to every room she walks into. Making it her goal to continue to inspire with her work, she hopes to leave an imprint on the world. 

 

All content by Sara Marquez

Necessities to make dorm life easier

Casey Wanatick and Sara Marquez
June 11, 2021
Senior Amelia Sanchez smiles as she officially commits to Long Island University to play water polo. Sanchez is the first DPMHS athlete in five years to play on a Division 1 sports team.

Sanchez signs to play Division 1 water polo in college

Sara Marquez
April 23, 2021
Senior CJ Gorospe gets ready to score during water polo practice on March 17.

[Photo] Student athletes rejoice as they return to practices and games

Emily Flores and Antonio Bedon
March 19, 2021
Entertainment Editor Sara Marquez wears one of the hoodies in the recent collection that Charli and Dixie D'amelio co-designed with Hollister.

[Photo] TikTok, Gen Z’s most-used app, opens doors for small town teens

Jair Sanchez
December 17, 2020
In light of the Black Lives Matter movement, many have found themselves reading and watching some of these works to educate themselves.

[Photo] Take a page and educate yourself on Black literature and film

Daniela Rangel
October 5, 2020
Freshman Andrew Arevalo logs in into schoology to work on the instructional assignments of his advisory class.

New school year kicks off with distance learning format

Sara Marquez and Valeria Luquin
August 21, 2020
Senior Christopher Rodriguez joined the boys soccer team during his senior year and immediately excelled. He is committed to play for Moorpark Community College after high school.

[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
A Black Lives Matter protest was held in Hollywood on June 7. It's estimated that about 20,000 people attended, making it the largest protest in the LA area over the past few days.

Black Lives Matter protests take over LA to fight against police brutality

Sara Marquez
June 9, 2020
Senior Christopher Rodriguez committed to Moorpark College to play soccer after being recruited throughout the year. He was one of numerous student athletes at DPMHS to be recruited by colleges.

[Photo] DPMHS student-athletes continue to be recruited by colleges amid COVID-19 pandemic

Valery Barrera
May 28, 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, there are many online resources available to help cope.

Coronavirus pandemic impacts students’ mental health

Sara Marquez
May 14, 2020
Senior Alyanna Ahorra works on her online classes during the school closure.

California schools likely to remain closed for rest of semester

Sara Marquez
April 2, 2020

Rise in record label mistreatment leads to unfairness among artists

Valery Barrera and Sara Marquez
March 24, 2020
At a Ralphs grocery store in Encino on March 16, the food isles are mainly empty as people buy groceries in panic after As Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti warns the public about outside activities.

Social gatherings drop to 10, Mayor Garcetti orders closure of many public sites

Sara Marquez
March 16, 2020
The coronavirus has spread rapidly, with over 134,769 cases worldwide and 1,762 cases in the United States.

LAUSD takes precautions amid rapid spread of coronavirus

Sara Marquez
March 12, 2020
The coronavirus has caused 3,641 deaths globally, with 14 deaths in the United States.

[Photo] Spread of coronavirus leads LAUSD to action

Gabriela Gomez
March 6, 2020

Athlete of the Month: Rodriguez kicks up to successful final season

Sara Marquez
March 5, 2020
Showing all the love, senior Karen Ticas participates in Valentine's spirit day by wearing red and pink on Feb. 14 during lunch.

[Photo] Love and friendship surrounds DPMHS on Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2020

[Video] Video: Teachers react to early Valentine’s Day gifts

February 13, 2020
With the sun beating down on him, senior and varsity player Christopher Rodriguez races towards the ball on Jan. 24 during the Birmingham Community Charter High School game against El Camino Real Charter High School.

[Photo] The Patriots prepare for the playoffs as they wrap up their season

Maribella Ambrosio
February 12, 2020
Seniors David Covarrubias and Luis Nunez take an Edgenuity class in Spanish teacher Glenda Hurtado's room on Jan. 21.

Edgenuity brings changes to the classroom

Sara Marquez
January 22, 2020
Prevention specialist Tomas Lopez talks passionately about the risks of vaping on teenagers and tries to guide the Daniel Pearl Magnet High School students in the right direction during the assembly on Dec. 12.

[Photo] Assembly warns students of vaping epidemic

Valery Barrera
December 18, 2019

AOTM- Emily Flores from The Pearl Post on Vimeo.

Athlete of the Month: Flores sprints her way to the finish line

Sara Marquez
December 12, 2019
Junior Ariana Islam studies for finals at the library on Dec. 5.

[Photo] Get ready for finals week with these helpful study tips

Valeria Luquin
December 10, 2019
"One Day at a Time" continues with its fourth season on PopTv in March 2020.

Sitcom, “One Day at a Time” shows diversification one episode at a time

Sara Marquez
December 6, 2019
Students are often overwhelmed by multiple expectations like appointments, college applications and a sport.

Stress: teenagers’ frenemy, mainly enemy

Sara Marquez
December 5, 2019
Senior Ivan Moreno analyzes his information for The Situation Room Experience at the Ronald Reagan Library field trip on Dec. 2.

[Photo] Students embrace different roles in The Situation Room Experience

December 5, 2019
"New Girl" “Thanksgiving” Season 1, Episode 6 Jess has her first Thanksgiving in the loft, preparing a classic stuffed turkey, which explodes and the news of their silent neighbor.

Thanksgiving special episodes to be grateful and thankful for

Parampreet Aulakh, Christopher Gorospe, Itzel Luna, Sara Marquez, and Alliana Samonte
November 18, 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.

Patriots bring home win during festive homecoming celebration

Sara Marquez
November 8, 2019

Utopia is reached in 10th annual Daniel Pearl World Music Day

Sara Marquez and Valeria Luquin
November 6, 2019
A sign was posted on the fence outside of DPMHS warning students that tabacco and e-cigarette products aren’t allowed.

JUUL feeds off innocence with colorful packaging

Sara Marquez
October 24, 2019

Musicians gear up for Daniel Pearl World Music Day

Sara Marquez
October 22, 2019

NCAA Students Opinions from The Pearl Post on Vimeo.

[Video] New California law will allow college athletes to get paid

Evan Gleason
October 17, 2019
Juniors Maria Strake and Brenda Zaragoza stare in astonishment at a display during the Third Annual State of Women and Girls event held at the JW Marriot Hotel on Oct. 2.

[Photo] Women Move LA empowers female students

Valery Barrera
October 14, 2019
Freshman Isaiah Herrera catches a pass during practice on Sept. 13.

Patriots look for win before season ends

Sara Marquez
October 2, 2019
The iPhone 11 is set to come out on Sept. 20. It comes with two cameras and in six different colors.

Calling all iPhone users, Apple will be releasing iPhone 11

Sara Marquez
September 18, 2019
Parents sign up to pre-order their copy of Prestige Yearbook during Back to School night on Sept. 12.

[Photo] Back to School Night draws a crowd

September 13, 2019
Senior Andres Prieto hands out pizza during the first Fiesta Friday of the school year on Sept. 6.

[Photo] First Fiesta Friday of school year kicks off with new activities

September 6, 2019
Magnet Coordinator Leah Pevar and resource teacher Jennifer Walker discuss the fire drill during the event during second period on Sept. 5.

[Photo] Students, teachers show preparedness during fire drill

September 5, 2019
Freshman and varsity player Chris Romero gets ready to pitch the ball during practice on April 8.

Athlete of the Month: Chris Romero

Sara Marquez
May 22, 2019
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