Creativity shines throughout campus during Spirit Week

Alex Salcedo, Tania Lopez, Andrew Pulido, Emma Rosenberg, Jasmine Thompson, and Isabella Tolosa • October 14, 2024

From Oct. 7 to Oct. 11, students and staff showed off their creativity and school spirit by participating in Spirit Days for Spirit Week. Each day was given a fun, different theme such as Adam Sandler Day, Rhyme Without Reason Day and Tourist Day. Spirit Week is meant to lead up to this year’s Homecoming Dance scheduled for the night of Oct. 18 from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

About the Contributors

Alex Salcedo, Staff Writer

Alex Salcedo, a sophomore, is entering his first year as a staff member. As he works with the team, he hopes to grow and improve his writing and photography skills. When he isn't writing, you’ll find him at the gym or listening to music. He strives to make amazing memories with his team and perform to the best of his ability.

Tania Lopez, Staff Writer

Tania Lopez is a sophomore and a staff writer for The Pearl Post. This is her first year on staff and she is excited to see what the future has in store. Outside of The Pearl Post, she serves as the sophomore class Treasurer and a member of Los Angeles Unified School District’s Gifted and Talented Education’s Student Advisory Council. Her goal for this year is to take as many opportunities as she can to improve her writing skills.

Andrew Pulido, Staff Writer

Andrew Pulido is a first-year staff member at The Pearl Post. He aims to learn the ropes of the operations while still producing high-quality and timely work. Extracurricularly, he participates in the 10th grade class council as Secretary, and the Birmingham Community Charter High School’s Cross Country team. When he has some time to spare, he never hesitates to involve himself with any horror media, whether it be book, film, or game. One hope he has this year is to put his passion for the horror genre into his work, if given the opportunity.

Emma Rosenberg, Yearbook Editor

Emma Rosenberg is in her second year on staff and is excited to be one of the editors for the Prestige Yearbook this year. She looks forward to designing spreads and working with new people. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, gardening and listening to music. As a senior in high school, she plans to make the most of her last year and be involved in the school community.

Jasmine Thompson, Staff Writer

Jasmine Thompson is a sophomore and first-year staff member on The Pearl Post. Her goal this year is to get accustomed to the program in order to advance in staff her junior year. Outside of The Pearl Post, she is the current vice president on the class council and plays for Birmingham Community Charter High School’s Varsity Volleyball team.

Isabella Tolosa, Yearbook Editor

Isabella Tolosa is a sophomore and is one of the editors for the Prestige Yearbook this year. She hopes to achieve better writing skills and get creative with this year's work. In her free time, she likes to play flag football and binge watch romance movies. She looks forward to having a great year on The Pearl Post staff.

Daryna Hriaznova, Staff Writer

Daryna Hriaznova is a sophomore and first year staff member of The Pearl Post. Being a part of the newspaper, she hopes to improve her skills in writing journalism and interviewing. Outside of The Pearl Post, she likes to write fictional books and stories and draw. She is proud to be a part of The Pearl Post and is excited to contribute to the newspaper.