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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
Serena Elkins

Serena Elkins, Staff Writer

Serena Elkins is a staff writer in her sophomore year of high school and first year on The Pearl Post staff. She is the sophomore Class President, Head of Membership in PTSA and Leadership Council Secretary. She loves to plan and volunteer at school community events. Outside of school, she enjoys painting, baking and archery. She is very excited to be a part of The Pearl Post staff and get to know the other staff members and editors while writing and taking photos.

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Senior Derek Vasquez decorates his graduation cap during a cap-decorating activity in the MPR on June 4.

Class of 2024 prepares for graduation next week

Serena Elkins
June 7, 2024
A member of United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) shouts into a megaphone outside the Local District Northwest Main Office during the strike on May 16. UTLA members and families are picketing to hold the district accountable for campus safety on school grounds.

UTLA protests for districtwide school safety after recent security risks

Jenny Marquez and Serena Elkins
May 22, 2024
Junior Vanessa Gonzalez hugs senior Alejandra Iniquez during prom at the Orchard Conference Center on April 27.

Seniors, juniors enjoy dazzling prom night

Serena Elkins
May 2, 2024
Sophomore Kaleigh Tapaoan glides through the water during a swim competition at Birmingham Community Charter High School on March 18. It is Tapaoan's first year on the varsity girls swim team and she is excited for what is to come this season.

[Photo] Athlete of the Month: Tapaoan dives into a season of varsity swim

Maggie Simonyan
March 21, 2024
Freshman Andrea Arosemena poses for a photo after winning the CIF Los Angeles City Section Open Championship at Pasadena City College on Feb. 24. The Birmingham Community Charter High School girls varsity basketball team secured a victory over Westchester High School with a final score of 55-50.

Birmingham girls clinch CIF championship, set eyes on historic state victory

Maggie Simonyan and Serena Elkins
February 27, 2024
Math teacher Gonçalo Sousa tutors students on how to solve systems of equations on Jan. 31. Sousa is hosting after-school SAT tutoring sessions in his classroom to prepare juniors for the exam to be taken in March.

Juniors to log on for fully digital SAT in March

Serena Elkins
February 26, 2024
Junior Sophie Brandrick signs in to attend the Heart of Winter Dance held in the MPR on Feb. 16.

Students dance their hearts out during winter dance

Serena Elkins and Alan Ruiz
February 20, 2024
Sophomore Serena Elkins watches highlights from the 20th anniversary of the annual Puppy Bowl event, which promotes animal adoption.

Give a round of a-paws for the Super Bowl’s cuter half

Serena Elkins
February 14, 2024
Stevie Wonder, an influential musician who plays despite his blindness, was awarded many Grammy awards and other achievements for his soulful music.

5 revolutionary black artists who continue to inspire

Serena Elkins
February 8, 2024
Freshman Ava Weinstein drinks water during halftime of the junior varsity (JV) girls basketball game at Birmingham Community Charter High School (BCCHS) against Granada Hills Charter High School on Jan. 22. BCCHS secured a winning score of 63-34.

[Photo] Athlete of the Month: Weinstein lights up the court in JV basketball

Valerie Sanchez
January 30, 2024
Freshman Ava Weinstein dribbles the basketball during a junior varsity (JV) girls basketball team game at Birmingham Community Charter High School on Jan. 22 against Granada Hills Charter High School that resulted in a winning score of 63-34.

[Photo] Photo of the Week

November 12, 2024

[Video] World Music Day performers take a trip around the world

Aidan Lia and Alexa Garay
October 31, 2023
Tobias Bechdholt, junior varsity and varsity football quarterback, jogs on the field during a game on Oct. 13. The BCCHS JV boys football team secured a victory against El Camino Real High School with a score of 48-8.

Quarterback Bechdholt makes history, memories during Texas trip

Serena Elkins
October 20, 2023
Junior varsity volleyball player Genevieve Gonzales serves the ball during after school practice at Birmingham Community Charter High School on Oct. 8. The JV girls volleyball team ended their season on Oct. 11 with a total of 11 wins and seven losses.

[Photo] Athlete of the Month: Gonzales serves another season of JV volleyball

Yusuf Syed
October 17, 2023
Book Nook: Read into the future with these 6 dystopian novels

Book Nook: Read into the future with these 6 dystopian novels

Serena Elkins
October 12, 2023
Seniors Andrew Arevalo, Jenna Rodriguez and Andrew Romero laugh with Magnet Coordinator James Morrison during orientation on Aug. 1.

Teacher of 18 years gets promoted to magnet coordinator

Serena Elkins
September 15, 2023
Freshmen Andrea Arosemena and Ava Weinstein represent their class by wearing pink for Color Wars on Sept. 8.

Spirit Week brings out creativity in students, staff

Serena Elkins, Jasmine McNair, Francesca Sisk, Yusuf Syed, Aidan Lia, Vanessa Morales, Kristin Intal, Alia Galvan, and Donovan Ochoa
September 11, 2023
The Pearl Post Newsmagazine Editor-in-Chief Valeria Luquin, Managing Editor Gabrielle Lashley, Online Editor-in-Chief Delilah Brumer and Sports/Tech Editor Branden Gerson attend the 63rd Annual Los Angeles Press Club Awards gala.

The Pearl Post staff announced as LA Press Club finalists in five categories

Serena Elkins
June 2, 2023
School shootings are horrific events that continue to destroy families, lives and futures. They must stop now.

Cease school shootings

Serena Elkins
February 16, 2023

Kadima Conservatory calms, entertains students with classical music

Kaleigh Tapaoan, Serena Elkins, Nemesi Morales, and Jordan Viviano
December 9, 2022
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