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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
Shannon Sullivan

Shannon Sullivan, Digital Media Editor

This is Shannon Sullivan’s third year on staff, and her first year as a Digital Media Editor for The Pearl Post. Her goal for this year is to produce and edit high-quality videos. She loves to draw and illustrate, and is learning animation. For the future, she plans on graduating high school and going to an art college. When she isn’t doing schoolwork or making artwork, she can often be found watching superhero and musical theater movies.

 

All content by Shannon Sullivan

[Video] Oh, the places these Sharks are going…

June 9, 2021
Concerns over students' free speech on social media have led to the issue being brought up at the Supreme Court.

[Photo] Students fight for social media free speech in Supreme Court Case

June 1, 2021

[Video] DPMHS prepares for changes as campus reopens

Delilah Brumer
April 20, 2021
Many seniors are still wondering whether they will get to have the senior events that they would get to have in any other year,

[Photo] Class of 2021 patiently wait on possibility of senior events

Jair Sanchez
April 9, 2021

[Video] Reflecting on the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic

March 16, 2021

Students’ messages to the next president

Shannon Sullivan
January 19, 2021
Record numbers of Americans cast their ballots for the 2020 presidential elections. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many voted by mail, dropping off their ballots at community drop boxes.

[Photo] Outdated Electoral College interferes with U.S. elections, voters’ voices

November 13, 2020
LAUSD schools plan to re-open as early as January 2021. With the rise of COVID-19 cases, schools should not focus on opening back up, rather they focus on students who are dealing negatively with distance learning.

[Photo] Health before reopening schools

Delilah Brumer
November 13, 2020
The presidential election, which is on Nov. 3 is less than a month away. With the Democratic Party's nominee former Vice-President Joe Biden running against President Donald J. Trump.

[Photo] Two choices, one vote, one president

Gabrielle Lashley
October 9, 2020

[Video] As teachers’ WiFi cuts out, so does connection with students

Jessica Melkonyan
October 8, 2020

Qualities students look for in a new principal

Harlow Frank, Shannon Sullivan, and Valery Barrera
September 8, 2020
Digital Media Editor Shannon Sullivan created this animation during the InnerCity arts workshop that lasted from July 6 to 17.

Digital media editor pursues animation, finds confidence in artistic ability at InnerCity Arts summer workshop

Shannon Sullivan
August 18, 2020
As the nation fights through the pandemic, famous shows such as "Hamilton," "BeetleJuice" and "Mean Girls" have been postponed. However, some shows have been switched to be viewed on certain streaming services, below are a few musicals available online.

Broadway turns to streaming services as shows postpone

Shannon Sullivan
April 29, 2020
"Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)" is showing theaters today. Capturing Harley Quinn's story accompanied with other roles depicting the rise of independent women.

Independent women rise in ‘Suicide Squad’ spin off ‘Birds of Prey’

Shannon Sullivan
February 11, 2020
Entertainment Editor Alliana Samonte signs up for an after-school class on Sept. 20.

New after-school classes bring variety to DPMHS

Shannon Sullivan
September 20, 2019
Attendees of the law and advocacy program were treated to a ropes course on the second day of the program.

Features editor attends leadership conference in Washington DC over summer

Shannon Sullivan
September 5, 2019
Sophomore Cassia Ramelb practices runs over a hurdle for her 100 meter hurdle race on May 16.

Ramelb heads to state with 4X100 relay

Shannon Sullivan
May 23, 2019

[Video] It’s the end of an era: Fans say, “I love you 3000” to MCU’s founding members

Casey Wanatick and Cj Gorospe
May 1, 2019
Junior Andie Mendoza opens up her poem during Get Lit practice.

[Photo] Get Lit team prepares for annual Classic Slam

Harlow Frank
April 22, 2019
Students feel ignored when they don't know what consequences those they report face

Student distrust in administration increased by perceived lack of response to reports

Itzel Luna and Shannon Sullivan
March 20, 2019
President Astrid Cabrera, Treasurer Karina Mara and Vice President Michael Chidbachian discuss National Honor Society volunteering opportunities on Feb. 20.

Club Corner: Honoring scholars at National Honor Society

Shannon Sullivan
March 15, 2019
Sophomore Mia Garcia steps onto stage to represent Daniel Pearl Magnet High School near the end of the conference.

[Photo] Students learn about LGBT rights, how to stand up against bullying

Isabel Thuesen
March 9, 2019
Freshman and sophomores gathered in the MPR on Jan. 30 for an assembly reviewing school rules.

[Photo] Students review school policies, safety at grade level meetings

February 1, 2019
Senior Vanessa Rizo and Ben Sanchez participate in a drawing activity during class on Jan. 14.

Student attendance plummeted as strike entered fifth day

Shannon Sullivan
January 19, 2019
Social work intern and club sponsor Callan Edwards passes out pens to promote the club during a club meeting Dec. 5.

Club Corner: Awareness brought to bring change to mental health

Shannon Sullivan
December 6, 2018

[Video] Female students learn about opportunities in sports media

Farah Faiza
December 3, 2018
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald premiered on Nov. 16.

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ doesn’t offer much to Harry Potter universe

Shannon Sullivan
November 21, 2018

Veterans Day Event from The Pearl Post on Vimeo.

Veterans share military experiences on Veterans Day

Casey Wanatick
November 16, 2018
Junior Alondra Nuno takes photos during a digital photography workshop in Millennium Park on Nov. 1.

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

Parampreet Aulakh
November 8, 2018
As backlash from gamers grew in the past few months about Sony dismissing cross-play, they finally allowed it for "Fortnite."

Gamers rejoice as Sony allows cross-play

Shannon Sullivan
October 18, 2018

Adults should be held accountable for their actions despite age

Shannon Sullivan
October 16, 2018

Kadima String Quartet performs for students

Shannon Sullivan
October 15, 2018

[Video] Video: What was your worst breakup story?

September 14, 2018

Video: School lunches now being cooked on campus

Shannon Sullivan
September 6, 2018
The new television is mounted on the right above the waiting area in the main office.

New television monitor shows students what’s going on in school

Shannon Sullivan
June 4, 2018
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