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  • December 12Winter Break is from Dec. 13 to Friday, Jan. 6
  • December 1220-week grades due on Thursday, Dec. 12
  • November 14Thanksgiving Break is from Monday, Nov. 25 to Friday, Nov. 29.
  • November 14Minimum Day on Friday, Nov. 22
  • November 14Field Trip to the Cirque du Soleil “Kooza” Performance from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20
  • November 14World Music Day Concert at 7:00 p.m. in the MPR on Friday Nov. 14

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
Angel Van Horn

Angel Van Horn, Opinion Editor

Angel Van Horn is the Opinion Editor for The Pearl Post. This will be her second year on staff. Angel has been interested in writing for the school newspaper since her freshmen year when she found out about it. Angel enjoys taking artsy pictures and writing fiction in her free time. Her favorite book is “Eleanor and Park” and her favorite movie is “Monticarlo.” Angel hopes to improve her photo taking skills and writing skills.

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Photo Editor Jade Campbell, Opinion Editor Angel Van Horn and PNN Camera Operator Judith Ntere take a photo in front of the Cloud Gate Sculpture in Millenium Park.

[Photo] From LA to the windy city, advanced journalism students gain skills at NHSJC

Parampreet Aulakh
November 8, 2018
The myStudentAid app released their 2019-2020 application on Oct. 1.

FAFSA mobile app allows for easier access to application

Angel Van Horn
October 1, 2018

Graduation 2018 from The Pearl Post on Vimeo.

Class of 2018

June 8, 2018
The view from the observation deck at City Hall. Journalism students went to City Hall and the Los Angeles Times on May 25.

[Photo] Journalism students tour the Los Angeles Times

May 31, 2018
armenian-

[Photo] Protests for recognition of the Armenian genocide

April 23, 2018
Science teachers Stephen Schaffter and James Morrison came together in 2015 to create PearlCon as a way to combine fundraising with the world of comics.

PearlCon brings world of comics to DPMHS

Angel Van Horn, Karina Mara
April 23, 2018
Previous senior classes, including the Class of 2017, was advertised as senior only.

First ever junior-senior prom planned for Class of 2019

Angel Van Horn
April 23, 2018
Various sessions were held like this one by Susana Sanchez-Young that offered design tips.

[Photo] Students take home multiple awards at national journalism convention in San Francisco

Kirsten Cintigo
April 17, 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.

Celebrities lack privacy due to unnecessary paparazzi involvement

Angel Van Horn
April 11, 2018
Students walked out of school for 17 minutes on March 14 to honor the victims of the Parkland shooting.

#EnoughIsEnough

Angel Van Horn
March 23, 2018
'A Wrinkle in Time' a visual masterpiece

‘A Wrinkle in Time’ a visual masterpiece

Angel Van Horn
March 15, 2018
Certain students are required to attend study hall during lunch in order to catch up with missing assignments and get help from teachers.

Study hall put into place to help struggling students

Angel Van Horn
March 8, 2018
The new Snapchat update has brought disappointment to lots of longtime users.

Newest snapchat update causes massive outrage

Angel Van Horn
March 7, 2018
Youtuber Logan Paul has been criticized for his "Suicide Forest" video due to his inappropriate comments about suicide.

Insensitive video sparks outrage toward popular Youtuber

Angel Van Horn
February 9, 2018
'Everyday' is a new life

‘Everyday’ is a new life

Angel Van Horn
February 7, 2018
Students put in their answers for the next Kahoot! question as juniors Thomas Short and Marcus Rapier look to see how many seconds are left until the answers are revealed.

[Photo] Junior Class puts the fun in fundraising with Kahoot!

November 7, 2017
Jason Echeverria performing his solo for "Where is the Love?" during Daniel Pearl World Music Day.

[Photo] Daniel Pearl World Music Day makes its 8th annual performance

Mirabelle Chernick and Julissa Rangel
November 6, 2017
“I sit because I lost respect for this country.”

“I sit because I lost respect for this country.”

Angel Van Horn
October 20, 2017

Campus aid position closure leaves school with no extra security this year

Angel Van Horn
October 11, 2017
Screenshot from Netflix “13 Reasons Why” follows Clay Jensen (Dylan Minnette) as he listens to tapes left by Hannah Baker (Katherine Langford).

“13 Reasons Why” show does not glorify suicide

Angel Van Horn
June 8, 2017
Recap of softball season

Recap of softball season

Angel Van Horn and Alexis Gutierrez
June 9, 2016
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