In this episode of the Room 22 podcast, co-hosts Jenny Marquez and Aidan Lia and guest co-host Tania Lopez speak with math teachers Tuan “Duke” Huynh and Portuguese teacher Gonçalo Sousa about their personal immigration stories. Listen as they tell their stories and how they helped shape them into who they are today.
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About the Contributors
Jenny Marquez, Online Editor-in-Chief
Jenny Marquez is this year’s Online Editor-in-Chief for The Pearl Post. This is her second year on the DPMHS Student Media staff and she’s beyond excited to continue being part of an incredible team. At school, she is a co-host for the publication’s student-run podcast, Room 22, and serves as the Secretary of the Class of 2026. This year, she hopes to further improve her journalism skills such as editing and writing. In her free time, she loves listening to music, hanging out with her friends, and catching up on sleep.
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.
Aidan Lia, Sports Editor
Aidan Lia is a senior and the current Sports Editor. He has been on staff for two years and wants to make sure he works hard to better the publication and his fellow staff members. While not in school, Lia enjoys volunteering and going to the gym. He also enjoys going out with friends, playing sports and gaming.