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Ms. Strom in her new office

Strom’s transition from classroom to office

Ellena Hernandez, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

Chanda Strom, a name that many Gabrielino students already know, is now recognized as Assistant Principal Strom. It was hard for Strom to leave the classroom, though she has no regrets. “Now that...

Courtesy of Aiden Ou

Prom 2024 – Divine Destinies: An Evening on Mount Olympus

Isaac Chan, Staff Writer May 30, 2024

  On May 3, Gabrielino High School held its senior and junior prom at the Skirball Cultural Center, a Jewish museum in west Los Angeles, from 7:30 to 11:30 pm.  Hundreds of students lined the path outside...

 Final words to ASB: Thank you for helping me to become a better leader as I helped you do the same. Continue to do the work that you have done with the highest integrity possible.

New things for Gabrielino in the 2024-2025 school year

Gabrielle Rodriguez, Staff Writer May 30, 2024

   Gabrielino High School has been evolving for 29 years, continually introducing new changes such as staff shifts and campus improvements to make Gabrielino better. The 2024-2025 school year will see...

Dance 1 performs a contemporary lyrical dance routine at the Dance Showcase last Sunday

Dance program expresses passion through movement

Angelina Chung, Contributing Writer May 6, 2024

   Located in M237, the dance studio is a room full of passionate and devoted dancers who step out of their comfort zone through the ecstatic guidance of Victoria Gallegos.    Though this...

The winter guard team performs outside of the M building.

Eagle’s color guard soaring through divisions

Van Tran, Contributing Writer May 6, 2024

   Gabrielino High School’s color guard regiment is in division Scholastic Triple-A, Faith Villanueva, senior team captain, and Alexis Do, junior team captain. With a wide range of new members, it...

 Editor-in-Chief Noelle Chan (right) and Photo Editor Cassy Liu (left) put the final touches on the yearbook pages.

“Made by the students for the students” Ash-á-Wût publishes yearbook

Bren Belmonte, Staff Writer April 29, 2024

   Celebratory fireworks burst on the webpage as senior Noelle Chan, editor-in-chief, submitted the final pages of the Ash-á-Wût Yearbook for print.      “I think this has been my favorite...

Keen Lai (12) sets up a camera.

Filming the journey in TVR 004

Isaac Chan, Staff Writer April 29, 2024

   Across from B102 is the mysterious room dozens of students pass by daily and never stop to consider—the Soaring Eagle Sound Recording Studio. What could be in it? Usually nothing.   However,...

Gabrielino art classes spark creativity, community

Gabrielino art classes spark creativity, community

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

   Gabrielino High School’s art classes, including AP Art and Design, Graphic Design, Introduction to Art, Ceramics, and Draw/Paint, create a healthy student atmosphere and bring life to the school. ...

Maria Acosta

“This is my home”: Gabrielino’s security on students, safety

Angelina Chung, Contributing Writer March 26, 2024

   Maria Acosta, who has been working at Gabrielino High School for 20 years, considers the school to be her home. She started working in food service as a lunch lady for 18 years but desired a role...

Food staff rush to prepare lunch for hundreds of hungry students and staff.

Food staff improve Gabrielino students’ lunch experience with scratch-made food

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

   The lines extend endlessly down the open cafeteria at Gabrielino. Gabrielino food staff, including Monet Soto, Araceli Campos, Elvia Rodriguez, and Annette Solis, must prepare lunch for hundreds of...

Meet the heartfelt heroes of Gabrielino’s school counseling staff

Meet the heartfelt heroes of Gabrielino’s school counseling staff

Bren Belmonte, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

  At Gabrielino High School, a devoted staff of counselors follows the motto: "students first." These counselors, who embody the values of advocacy, mentorship, and friendship, collaborate to ensure...

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