Students walk out demanding awareness, advocacy towards immigration policies

Andre Arcilla and Satenik Ayrapetyan • February 10, 2025

Disclaimer: Profane language is present in the footage captured.

On Feb. 10, students from several schools, such as Daniel Pearl Magnet High School, Birmingham Community Charter High School and Reseda High School, walked out from their school campuses to walk together in a group toward the Van Nuys Civic Center. Students held up protest signs in both English and Spanish and waved around their nationality flags to advocate and spread awareness towards immigration policies under President Donald Trump’s administration.

About the Contributors

Andre Arcilla, Digital Media Editor-in-Chief

Andre Arcilla is this year’s Digital Media Editor-in-Chief. This is his second and final year on staff. His goal on staff is to make sure there’s more videos on The Pearl Post site and social media and to further improve his writing skills. At school, he’s the president of the Art Club. During his free time, he enjoys video editing, listening to lots of music, drawing, and playing video games with his friends. He hopes to keep finding new and creative ways to express himself and tell stories.

Satenik Ayrapetyan, Print Editor-in-Chief, Social Media Editor

Satenik Ayrapetyan is this year’s Print Editor-in-Chief and Social Media Editor. This will be her third and final year on The Pearl Post and she is beyond ecstatic to lead the team. She also serves as Student Body Secretary, National Honor Society President and Pride Club President. Additionally, she has spent two years on the Los Angeles Times High School Insider Advisory Board and was one of eight students selected for their summer internship. Her goal for this year is for the staff to have five printed magazines. In her free time, she enjoys geeking out about Dungeons and Dragons or swimming laps.