The student news site of Daniel Pearl Magnet High School in Lake Balboa, CA

The Pearl Post
  • 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
  • May 12Field trip to the CA Science Center with Mr. Hughes on Wednesday, May 21
  • May 12No school on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day

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
Keira Van Der Molen

Keira Van Der Molen, Staff Writer

Keira Van Der Molen is a staff writer this year in the Pearl Post. This is Keira’s first year in the Peal Post as a staff member. She is looking forward to seeing what skills she’ll acquire and what interesting stories get written.

All content by Keira Van Der Molen
Second baseman Zion Waddell, who plays on the JV boys baseball team at Birmingham Community Charter High School, throws a ball to a teammate in between innings during a game on April 19. The game ended with the Birmingham Patriots losing 7-2 against Cleveland Charter High School.

Baseball season ends with a bang

Keira Van Der Molen
June 12, 2023
History teacher Brenda Helfing gives instructions to her period 3 AP US History class. Helfing will teach the new AP African American students class next year.

New AP class to teach Black history, culture next year

Alysa Basmadzhyan and Keira Van Der Molen
June 5, 2023
During lunch on Feb. 2, seniors Frankie Witt and Gabrielle Lashley make a poster in honor of Black History Month during a Black Student Union club meeting.

Club Corner: BSU rises to make Black culture stand out

Keira Van Der Molen
May 31, 2023
Freshman Chareena Pascua looks at a booth in the vendors' room during Pearl Con IV on May 11, 2019.

Venture ‘into the unknown’ at first Pearl Con since 2019

Keira Van Der Molen
May 8, 2023
Junior Andrew Romero serves the ball in a lunchtime volleyball game during Fiesta Friday on April 21, the first time the event was held this semester.

Fiesta Friday returns with sports and live music

Keira Van Der Molen, Grant Asner, and Alan Ruiz
April 21, 2023
Students work hard to keep their school's campus beautiful and cleen. They fight to keep our world environmentally sustainable for the future generations to come.

Young climate activists take action

Keira Van Der Molen
April 19, 2023
Freshman Sebastian Olfatmanesh plays a guitar in a rented music studio on March 21 to prepare for the upcoming spring concert and rescheduled open house performance.

Students take advantage of time off campus as strike continues

Rikka Dimalanta and Keira Van Der Molen
March 22, 2023
Academic Counselor Martina Torres stands in front of the FAFSA and CADAA board on Jan. 26. Torres adds the name of senior students who have completed their FAFSA or CADAA to mark the overall student progression.

Seniors rush to finish financial aid forms on time

Keira Van Der Molen
February 17, 2023

Essentials for the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift

Keira Van Der Molen
February 10, 2023
Executive director of the San Fernando Valley Partnership Albert Melena warns students and staff about how much more cautious and worried students should be about the fentanyl overdose crisis. Melena mentioned that although a student may believe a pill is harmless, it may turn out to be a drug that can kill someone in a matter of minutes.

[Photo] Schoolwide assembly raises awareness of fentanyl crisis

Rikka Dimalanta and Jenica Felicitas
January 18, 2023
Sophomore Alia Galvan and Senior Ralph Uy De Ong rehearse for the winter concert.

Musicians prepare to hit every note ahead of winter concert

Keira Van Der Molen
December 13, 2022
if you're looking to spend time with friends this holiday, then here are some activities you can do to make it more eventful at your Friendsgiving.

8 entertaining things to do during Friendsgiving

Keira Van Der Molen and Jason Arevalo
November 18, 2022
Senior Lucia Avellaneda plays "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley on the guitar on Oct. 26.

[Photo] World Music Day spreads joy

Satenik Ayrapetyan
October 28, 2022
Junior Brisa Chajan and senior Jiselle Covarrubias wear pajama pants on Pajama Day during Spirit Week.

Students get creative with outfits, accessories during Spirit Week

Sadie Funez, Elizabeth Rose, Kloie Marsden, Keira Van Der Molen, Katherine Chajan, Alysa Basmadzhyan, and Jason Arevalo
October 14, 2022
Los Angeles mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Rick Caruso compete in this year’s midterm elections happening on Nov. 8. The results of this year’s elections will determine which of the two candidates will become the new mayor for at least the next four years.

Students concerned about upcoming midterm elections

Keira Van Der Molen
October 13, 2022
Quarterback of the JV boys football team Tobias Bechdholt, a freshman, spots his target as he prepares to throw the football during a game against Taft Charter High School on Sept. 30.

Freshman football players adapt to high school sports, set sights on varsity goals

Keira Van Der Molen
October 6, 2022
Members from GMCLA sit down with the Pride Club at lunch to hold a question and answer session.

[Photo] Gay Men’s Chorus Los Angeles performs, shares their stories at DPMHS

Alysa Basmadzhyan
September 27, 2022
A freshman plays Jenga during Fiesta Friday.

DPMHS throws first Fiesta Friday of school year

Alysa Basmadzhyan, Keira Van Der Molen, and Jason Arevalo
August 26, 2022
The Pearl Post editors eat dinner at the Los Angeles Press Club gala.

The Pearl Post staff named finalists in 5 L.A. Press Club categories

Keira Van Der Molen
June 17, 2022
The excessive homework amount has caused students across the globe to be condemned to grueling routines. Homework has been a mandatory occurrence in schools but in recent years, students feel the homework adding on and becoming something that negatively affects their mental health and increases anxiety.

Ease homework overload to improve student mental health

Keira Van Der Molen
March 29, 2022
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