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The Pearl Post
  • June 9Grad Nite for the Class of 2025 on Wednesday, June 11
  • June 9Graduation of the Class of 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at Mulholland Middle School on Tuesday, June 10
  • June 9Senior Breakfast at 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10
  • June 9Last day of instruction on Tuesday, June 10
  • June 9Minimum Day on Monday, June 9
  • May 12No school on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day
  • May 12Senior/Junior Prom at The Odyssey on May 24
  • May 12Minimum Day on Friday, May 30
  • May 12Fire Drill during period 2 on Wednesday, May 21
  • May 12Field trip to UCLA/Fowler Museum with Mrs. Helfing on Wednesday, May 21

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
Valerie Sanchez

Valerie Sanchez, Entertainment Editor

Valerie Sanchez is this year’s Entertainment Editor. This is her first year being on The Pearl Post. She hopes to continue her journalism journey and make sure that other student’s voices are heard. After school, she is known as a 10th grade school ambassador. During her free time, she listens to music, goes to concerts and edits many things such as websites. She hopes to express herself and bring attention to student’s voices and opinions.

All content by Valerie Sanchez
"Jurassic World Rebirth" is set to release in theaters on July 2.

Splash into summer with these upcoming blockbusters

Valerie Sanchez and Cecia Herrera
June 4, 2025
Senior Jeylow Torres performs Mon Laferte’s “Amor Completo” (“Complete Love”) during the Spring Music Concert in the MPR on May 1. The concert, held from 7 to 9 p.m., featured a variety of music genres for students, staff and families to enjoy.

[Photo] Photo of the Week

May 20, 2025
Senior Jeylow Torres performs the song "Amor Completo" ("Complete Love") by Mon Laferte for the Spring Concert in the MPR on May 1.

[Photo] Melodies bloom at the Spring Concert

Tania Lopez, Jenny Marquez, and Andre Arcilla
May 2, 2025
A screenshot of Palisades Charter High School's publication Tideline's Zoom meeting on March 27.

Demolition, determination: Student journalists remain strong and persistent

Aidan Lia and Valerie Sanchez
April 10, 2025
The 97th Academy Awards ceremony will be hosted by Conan O'Brien in the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on March 2. The Academy Awards is annual event where many people in the film industry are highlighted and awarded for their work and accomplishments.

Predicting the 2025 Oscars winners in 5 dazzling categories

Daryna Hriaznova and Valerie Sanchez
February 26, 2025

Love, Loathe performed on the stage of Valentine’s Day concert

Andre Arcilla, Isabella Tolosa, Valerie Sanchez, and Vanessa Morales
February 14, 2025

World Music Day musicians perform golden melodies

Alex Salcedo, Isabella Tolosa, and Valerie Sanchez
November 18, 2024
Thousands of Los Angeles Dodger fans fill the streets of Downtown L.A. on Nov. 1 to celebrate the Dodgers eight World Series title after beating the New York Yankees during game 5, which was held on Oct. 30, in a 7-6 victory.

From injuries to world records, the Dodgers wild ride to World Series Champions

Valerie Sanchez
November 14, 2024
Students walked out of their sixth period on Sept. 23 to protest for the reinstatement of their teachers following the displacement of music teacher Wes Hambright and Spanish teacher Glenda Hurtado. Students demanded the return of both teachers' positions, as without them, their respective departments would shut down.

[Photo] Students protest for reinstatement of teachers

Linus Bossardt, Tania Lopez, and Vanessa Morales
September 23, 2024
The long-awaited sequel to "Beetlejuice," "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," directed by Tim Burton released on Sept. 6.

Movie Review: The Juice is loose

Valerie Sanchez
September 10, 2024
Freshman Jasmine Thompson is an athlete on the Birmingham Community Charter High School JV beach volleyball team. This is Thompson's first year on the team and so far, hanging out with her friends at the beach has been her favorite part.

Athlete of the Month: Thompson serves up excellence in JV girls beach volleyball

Valerie Sanchez
June 7, 2024
Freshman Ava Weinstein gets ready to grab the basketball seconds before the start of the junior varsity girls basketball game at Birmingham Community Charter High School on Jan. 22. The game was played and won against Granada Hills Charter High School with a score of 63-34.

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

Valerie Sanchez
January 30, 2024
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