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The Pearl Post
  • February 18ASB Movie Night at 5:30 p.m. in the MPR on Friday, Feb. 21.
  • February 18Phone-Free School Day will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
  • February 3Valentine’s Day Concert at 7:00 p.m. in the MPR on Feb. 13
  • February 3Shelter in Place Drill on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 11:45 a.m.
  • February 3Financial Aid Application Workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the DPMHS library on Feb. 8
  • February 3Excellent & Improved Attendance Celebration will be held during lunch in the grove on Feb. 7

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
Christine Valenzuela

Christine Valenzuela, Copy Editor

Christine Valenzuela is a Design Editor for The Prestige Yearbook and a part-time cartoonist. She hopes to be able to incorporate creative spreads and make interesting memories with her fellow yearbook staff. Christine is currently a senior at Daniel Pearl Magnet High School and on the tennis team for Birmingham Community Charter High School. Christine enjoys spending time with friends and eating junk food while binge watching TV shows from 10 years ago.

All content by Christine Valenzuela
Freshman Evan Gleason practices rallying against a teammate on March 7.

[Photo] Boys tennis sets in season

Martin Garcia
March 15, 2019
Freshman Evan Gleason practices rallying against a teammate on March 7 for the upcoming tennis match against El Camino Real Charter High School.

[Photo] Photo of the Week

November 12, 2024
Due to the recent accusations of sexual assault against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, his previous mistakes before he was an adult could have affected his life, as he is rejected from a prestigious university despite exceeding the qualifications.

[Photo] Adults should be held accountable for their actions despite age

Shannon Sullivan
October 16, 2018
At SeaWorld, orcas are treated like domestic fish in fish bowls. There have also been reports of other animals being abused.

[Photo] The amusement park from hell

Casey Wanatick
October 3, 2018
Varsity football player Kyle Matson warming up before last year's homecoming game.

[Photo] BCCHS moves to new turf on track and field

Farah Faiza and Mahali Sanchez
September 19, 2018
Juniors David Mallari and Aaron Garcia prepare to return the volleyball in their match against Grover Cleveland Charter High School boys volleyball team.

[Photo] Motivation is the key for the boys volleyball

Sam Torres, Contributing writer
June 7, 2018
Sophomore Joshua Fleisher throws the baseball to a teammate during a JV prematch.

[Photo] Boys baseball finishes with strong season

Alondra Nuno
June 3, 2018
Juniors Astrid Cabrera and Mariana Sifuentes put up posters to campaign for student body positions for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year.

[Photo] Final Photo of the Week for 2017-2018

June 1, 2018
Last year, Dean Khazanov passes around the sentimental talking piece in the first restorative justice session on Sept. 20, 2017.

Restorative justice implemented to serve model for discipline

Christine Valenzuela
May 29, 2018
Clear hundreds of eye-catching stages with cute critters in "Puzzle Star BT21."

[Photo] Kpop group BTS meets block-breaking fun

Samantha Mills
May 17, 2018
Junior Varsity player Joshua Fleisher prepares to throw the baseball to a teammate during a prematch practice.

[Photo] Athlete of the Month: Joshua Fleisher hits it home

Rosa Lemus
April 25, 2018
Sophomore Joshua Fleisher fist bumps teammates before their upcoming game.

[Photo] Boys baseball swings into promising season

Melissa Hernandez, Anthony Weatherspoon, and Jessica Salguero
April 19, 2018
Celebrities have no privacy due to the bombarding of paparazzi in their everyday lives. Taylor Swift's secret relationship, for example, with Joe Alwyn was revealed after being spotted by on their secret date.

[Photo] Celebrities lack privacy due to unnecessary paparazzi involvement

Angel Van Horn
April 11, 2018
Organizing a shoe drive is an easy way to fulfill your service-learning project requirements and help your community.

Service-learning project ideas

Christine Valenzuela
April 10, 2018

April fools pranks students love to do from The Pearl Post on Vimeo.

Video: Pranks to pull on April Fool’s Day

Christine Valenzuela and Karina Mara
March 22, 2018

Tardy lockouts from The Pearl Post on Vimeo.

Video: DPMHS enforces punctuality with tardy lockdowns

Karina Mara and Christine Valenzuela
March 21, 2018
Freshman Julissa Jaco competes in the J.V. Girls 100 freestyle during the team’s first swim meet at Birmingham Charter High School.

[Photo] Diving their way into a new season

Jade Campbell
March 22, 2018

SAT from The Pearl Post on Vimeo.

Video: Students share thoughts on SAT

Karina Mara and Christine Valenzuela
March 9, 2018
This cartoon symbolizes how the hike in tuition fee will affect students who are both entering and studying at current UCs and CSUs. The issue of raising tuition fees won't be voted on until May.

[Photo] UCs and CSUs decree higher tuition fees

Jade Ajileye
March 14, 2018
Junior Garrett Francisco spikes the ball over the net during practice.

Athlete of the Month: Garrett Francisco

Christine Valenzuela
March 7, 2018
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[Photo] Photo of the Week

, Christine Valenzuela
March 6, 2018
K-pop fans jam out to their favorite beats in SuperStar BTS rhythm game

K-pop fans jam out to their favorite beats in SuperStar BTS rhythm game

Christine Valenzuela
February 28, 2018
"Maze Runner: The Death Cure" ends the notorious trilogy.

“Maze Runner” trilogy comes to an end

Christine Valenzuela
February 7, 2018
Harvey Weinstein is portrayed as a pig due to his sexual harassment accusations. This cartoon shows how Hollywood actresses and actors can do much more to prevent and stop sexual harassment.

[Photo] Time’s Up on Hollywood’s sexual harassment

Steven Guzman
February 4, 2018
Athlete of the Month: Amelia Sanchez

Athlete of the Month: Amelia Sanchez

Christine Valenzuela, Staff Writer
January 31, 2018
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[Photo] Photo of the Week

January 30, 2018
Sweatcoin rewards its users with currency redeemable for a variety of prizes.

Earn money one step at a time with Sweatcoin

Christine Valenzuela
January 30, 2018
Junior Aaron Garcia poses with his hockey gear.

Athlete of the Month: Aaron Garcia sticks it to his competition

Christine Valenzuela
December 14, 2017
Shooting guard Keona Paniagua shoots the ball during a practice at Birmingham Community Charter High School.

[Photo] Lady Patriots prepare for their best shot

Karina Mara
December 15, 2017
Sophomore Cuyler Huffman advances toward the net to make a layup.

[Photo] Boys basketball aims for successful season

Alyssa Cancio
December 10, 2017
The tree symbolizes net neutrality, which is proposed to be repealed by the Federal Communications Commission. The limitations of the FCC, which is symbolized by the chainsaw, prevents students from being able to choose which websites they want to search and from being creative.

[Photo] Internet freedom doomed with possible repeal of net neutrality

Rudraj Koppikar
December 8, 2017
Cheerleader Bianca Lam before the homecoming game.

[Photo] Athlete of the Month: Bianca Lam cheers up crowd

Julissa Rangel
December 5, 2017
Comedy, action meet on big screen in "Thor: Ragnarok"

Comedy, action meet on big screen in “Thor: Ragnarok”

Christine Valenzuela
November 9, 2017
Sophomore Kyle Matson warms up before the homecoming game against Cleveland.

[Photo] Fireworks and a win mark Patriots homecoming

November 3, 2017
Junior Emely Felix performed her original poem in front of hundreds of students before the Hamilton performance.

[Photo] Once in lifetime ‘Hamilton’ performance for students who participated in EduHam

Julissa Rangel
October 20, 2017
Junior Astrid Cabrera swings for a hole in one to prepare for the new season.

Golfers swing into a whole new season

Christine Valenzuela
October 24, 2017
A student sarcastically expresses that she finally has options for vegan food, symbolizing the fact that there should be more vegan food food choices in the cafeteria.

[Photo] Current meal plan lacks student vegan options

Angie Rumbo
October 20, 2017
YouTubers push the legal boundaries

YouTubers push the legal boundaries

Christine Valenzuela
October 11, 2017
Senior Kaitlyn Arst was among some of the students who participated in a 10 minute decompression session during fifth period.

Students decompress throughout school day

Christine Valenzuela
October 6, 2017
Apple's iPhone X features no home button, facial recognition and wireless charging. Preorders available Oct. 27 starting at $999.

iPhone X is the phone of the future

Christine Valenzuela
September 25, 2017
A student is wearing a shirt that holds the symbol for gender neutrality and multi-gender, while surrounded by preferred gender pronouns and the contradiction of others.

[Photo] Students accepted through preferred gender pronouns

Jade Ajileye
September 22, 2017
Freshman Ethan Zinshteyn enjoys a sip of chocolate milk during lunch.

Chocolate milk returns to campus

Christine Valenzuela
May 31, 2017
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