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Driving towards adulthood: Gabrielino students embrace independence on the road

Driving towards adulthood: Gabrielino students embrace independence on the road

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer October 26, 2023

   Employment. Bills. Responsibility. Among the stresses which come with junior and senior year, one of the most significant is the prospect of blossoming into adulthood. The idea of paying taxes, earning...

JUNIOR JEWELS: Lau and his friends pose at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert (Courtesy of Marcus Lau)

‘It’s like medicine’: how concerts free fans to feel

Sophia Pu October 25, 2023

   A deafening roar goes through the crowd as the stadium lights dim and the artist takes their first steps onto the stage. Thousands of fans cheer like it is their last day on earth, releasing all the...

Photo courtesy of Justin Truong, 12

In Memoriam: celebrating Gafford’s enduring impact

Brian Ly, Production Chief October 2, 2023

   JC Gafford was emblematic of Gabrielino High School’s spirit, championing self-expression and an unabashed, positive outlook on life. His passing left the Gabrielino community devastated; students...

Photo courtesy of Keen Lai

Chasing the sun: seniors embrace their final year together

Sophia Pu and Bren Belmonte October 2, 2023

   At 5:45 am, the sun is still asleep behind the San Gabriel Mountains, and the air is fresh with a gentle coolness. Arcadia County Park is usually still at this hour, the morning dew resting undisturbed...

PROMOTING INCLUSIVITY Katelyn Penuelas educates Freshman on what cultural identity is, and asks them to think of how their identities are shaped by their culture.

Embracing minds and diversity: Gabrielino’s new ethnic studies classes for the 2023-2024 year

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer September 29, 2023

   In a proactive move towards inclusivity and fostering understanding of various ethnic backgrounds, the 2023-2024 school year marks Gabrielino High School’s first year offering Ethnic Studies classes.  ...

“He is a guy that does not get enough sleep, needs coffee, tries everyday to be a good teacher and try not to fall asleep. He cares about us, that’s the first impression I got.” - Jayden Phung (10)

AP Chemistry: A new year, new students, same challenge

Isaac Chan, Staff Writer September 29, 2023

   Tucked away in B201 on the second floor of the B building, home to challenging courses like Honors Bio, Pre-Calc Honors, and AP Physics, is AP Chemistry—often considered the most challenging course...

WRAPPING UP Yearbook staff puts the finishing touches on the final pages before submitting to print.

Ash-á-Wût ‘takes it from here’ with yearbook

April 28, 2023

By Jordan Liu | Copy Editor    A resounding cheer filled Room B138 on March 30 as the Ash-á-Wût Yearbook staff watched their advisor Philip Zamora click a single button and submit each...

ADMINISTRATION ADDITION Michael Guzman, Gabrielino’s new assistant principal, joined the staff adminstration on Feb. 9 and has received a warm welcome from the campus community.

Get to know Guzman, new assistant principal

Nicole Banh, Staff Writer February 24, 2023

   Earlier this month, on Feb. 9, Michael Guzman began working at Gabrielino High School as an assistant principal alongside Vincent Lopez and Anh Ligutom. As one of the most highly rated schools...

COMMUNITY LEADERS Governing Board members (left to right) Shellhart, Haas, Chi, Alvarado, and Scott show their lighthearted side before getting to business at a board meeting on Feb. 14.

SGUSD Governing Board serves with passion

February 24, 2023

By Kaylee Chan | Editor in Chief    The San Gabriel Unified School District (SGUSD) Governing Board consists of five elected representatives from the community who meet about once or twice...

MAKING MUSIC Joseph Salcedo strums his bass in Room B201.

Salcedo masters chords, chemistry

January 27, 2023

By Jordan Hum | Copy Editor     Gabrielino High School chemistry teacher Joseph Salcedo has been a staple of the science department for several years, guiding students through covalent...

Tis' the season for...

Tis’ the season for…

December 16, 2022

Explore holidays that are celebrated around the world during the winter months. Bodhi Day Every year on Dec. 8, Buddhists gather in local temples to celebrate the day that Buddha...

LIVIN’ THEIR DREAMS Students begin Dance 1 class with warm up routines set to music.

Students learn to leap to their dreams through dance

Sophia Pu, Production Chief November 18, 2022

   Tucked away on the M Building’s second floor is Gabrielino High School’s new dance studio. An Ariana Grande song is blasting from a speaker, and students move in unison in front of the...

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