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  • April 12SBAC Testing from Monday, April 22 to Monday, April 29
  • April 12Mario Kart Tournament from 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the library on Wednesday, April 17
  • April 9Concert by the Gay Men’s Chorus in the MPR on Friday, April 12
  • April 8Lockdown Drill at 10:25 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17
  • April 8Fiesta Friday during lunch in the Grove on Friday, April 12
  • April 8RESCHEDULED: Biliteracy Testing during Period 3 on Thursday, April 11

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
Juliette Tafoya

Juliette Tafoya, Photo editor

Juliette Tafoya is the Photography Editor for both The Pearl Post and Yearbook. She has been on staff for two years and started out as a photographer. Juliette is currently on the cross country team and won a bronze medal in track and field for the 800s race. She loves to play guitar on her free time and enjoys watching MSNBC for politics everyday.

All content by Juliette Tafoya
The last school dance was the Sadie Hawkins dance held back in 2015.

[Photo] First off-campus dance to happen in December

Alliana Samonte
November 15, 2018
Staff writer Steven Guzman poses in costume with members of the 501st crew.

Cosplay group ‘Vader’s 501st’ hits Pearl Con II

Juliette Tafoya
May 22, 2017
Daniel Pearl Magnet High Schools Get Lit poetry team poses for a photo in the annual Get Lit Classic Slam, accompanied by English teacher Ron Baer.

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Senior Karina Zamora shows her support for A Day Without a Woman by wearing red.

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CEO of Lady Rebranded Rachel D spoke to the guests at the Celebrating Rosa Parks and Susan B. Anthony annual Luncheon about her road to success.

[Photo] Celebrating amazing achievements of women at Annual Rosa Parks, Susan B. Anthony luncheon

Kirsten Cintigo
February 23, 2017

Politics in a Nutshell – Episode 3 podcast

November 4, 2016
A former student talks to history teacher Davy Mauermann’s first period AP Government class of 33 students about college applications.

[Photo] Low enrollment causes large classes, less money

Cristina Jercan
October 21, 2016
Melania Trump’s lack of punishment for plagiarism sends students wrong message

Melania Trump’s lack of punishment for plagiarism sends students wrong message

Juliette Tafoya
October 19, 2016
Seniors Andrea Escimilla, Tahra Hunter and April Serrano cheer on top of their float in excitement for the game ahead.

Homecoming parade shows energy within the sports program

April Serrano and Juliette Tafoya
October 17, 2016
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[Photo] Students attend assembly reviewing school rules

August 26, 2016
Freshmen watched A Mighty Heart today during fifth and sixth period in order to learn more about Daniel Pearl.

DPMHS honored memory of Daniel Pearl

Juliette Tafoya
August 22, 2016
Music Teacher Wes Hambright leads students in graduation rehearsal in preparation for the June 9 ceremony.

[Photo] NBC 4 News reporter Guinyard to speak at graduation

Winter Rawson
June 3, 2016
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[Photo] Directing change for mental illness

May 26, 2016
Sport played: Volleyball Position played: Setter defensive special- ist, opposite and outside hitter and setter. Years played: Four years. Highlights of being in sports: “Building a strong bond with others.” How being an athlete helped you: “Being a student athlete helps you work on being responsible because you have to practice for your game while getting school work done on time.” Do you plan on playing in college: “Yes I do. Volleyball is my passion and there’s nothing else I’d rather be doing.”

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Junior France Cheska uses the school hallway as inspiration for her writing. She has written three books of poetry and is waiting to have them published in the next year or two.

[Photo] Becoming a published poet has no age limit

Emily Felix
May 24, 2016
Sport played: Volleyball Position played: Setter defensive special- ist, opposite and outside hitter and setter. Years played: Four years. Highlights of being in sports: “Building a strong bond with others.” How being an athlete helped you: “Being a student athlete helps you work on being responsible because you have to practice for your game while getting school work done on time.” Do you plan on playing in college: “Yes I do. Volleyball is my passion and there’s nothing else I’d rather be doing.”

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Perspective from a carnivore

Perspective from a carnivore

Juliette Tafoya
May 19, 2016
Junior Jonas Acebes puts his complete focus on answering questions from the Math Contest.

[Photo] Math contest gallery: Add it up to get your doughnut

April 22, 2016
Sophomore Kaitlyn Arst wears an outfit that shows her midriff.

[Photo] Enforcement of LAUSD dress code is being reevaluated

Jessica Salguero
April 19, 2016
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[Photo] Laughing down the hallway

April 5, 2016
Junior Kyrah Hunter practices her swimming technique.

[Photo] Swimmers ready to make splash for start of swim season

Jessica Salguero
March 9, 2016
Students walk to the performance What Goes Around at Birmingham Community Charter High School.

[Photo] Performance raises awareness of STDs

Nallely DeLara
March 7, 2016

Virtual Voice: Umbrellas from The Pearl Post on Vimeo.

[Video] The Virtual Voice: Umbrellas

March 2, 2016
Jonas Acebes and his girlfriend at the Sadie Hawkins Dance on Feb. 19.

[Photo] First Sadie Hawkins Dance

February 25, 2016
Junior Erica Mallari dribbles down the court eyes on the basket ready to make a shot.

[Photo] Girls basketball dribble to win this season

Maia Hito
February 18, 2016
Sophomore Ryan Sokolov listens attentively during the Hersey House awards ceremony.

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Sophomore Dean Khazanov returns to the field as a varsity player.

Athlete of the month of November: Dean Khazanov

Juliette Tafoya
November 16, 2015
Junior Emily Rodriguez

[Photo] Pre-Halloween spirit takes over

October 30, 2015
Presenter Monica Pinedo disucusses the dangers of putting too much personal information online for the public to see.

[Photo] School campaign focuses on safe social media use

Yousef Fatehpour
October 23, 2015
Senior Pedro Morataya speaks to the audience at the Music is My Life assembly. Morataya volunteered to talk about his bullying experiences.

[Photo] “Music is My Language” performs against bullying

October 22, 2015
Freshmen Isaac Negrete and Benjamin Sanchez compete in a math contest during lunch.

[Photo] Students participate in lunch time math contest

October 5, 2015
Juniors attended an Internet Safety Teen assembly in the MPR today.

[Photo] Underclassmen attend an internet safety assembly

September 30, 2015
Cynthia Barry is a new English Teacher teaching AP and other classes.

[Photo] Meet the new staff

Nely Correa, Maia Hito, Cristina Jercan, Winter Rawson, Jomari Reyes, Adrianna Rojas, and Lauren Fritschi
October 1, 2015
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