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Bren Belmonte, Staff Writer

Bren Belmonte is a Photographer and Staff Writer with three years of experience on our newspaper team. Outside of journalism, Bren enjoys cosplaying, photographing friends, reading manga, watching anime, and listening to music. Bren chose the journalism class in sophomore year after encouragement from family members in the industry. Since then, they've recognized it as a future passion and career interest.

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Justice in session: Gabrielino students shine in Mock Trial prelims

Bren Belmonte, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
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[Photo] Making magic at Gabrielino’s Homecoming

Sophia Pu
November 2, 2023
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[Photo] Fall Sports Roundup

Isaac Chan, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
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Bren’s Cosplay Corner: Halloween Edition

Bren Belmonte, Staff Writer
October 26, 2023
Volleyball wins league game at Senior Night

Volleyball wins league game at Senior Night

Bren Belmonte, Staff Writer
October 25, 2023
Junior Kaden Chan accompanies the choirs rehearsal with piano.

[Photo] Show goes on: choir presents Voices 2023

Brian Ly, Production Chief
October 25, 2023
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[Photo] The 10: Places to hang out afterschool

Isaac Chan, Staff Writer
October 2, 2023
PARABOLA PROBLEMS Marisela Aguilera teaches quadratic equations a class of Honors Algebra 2

[Photo] Honors courses: bridging the gap between regular and AP classes

Sophia Pu, Editor in Chief
October 2, 2023
SAFARI CELEBRATION Dressed in camo and animal onesies, girls golf enters surrounded by cheers pom poms.

ASB hypes up school spirit at Fall Rally

Bren Belmonte, Staff Writer
October 2, 2023
Photo courtesy of Keen Lai

Chasing the sun: seniors embrace their final year together

Sophia Pu and Bren Belmonte
October 2, 2023
In Memoriam Students sign a poster in remembrance of drama teacher JC Gafford.

[Photo] In Memoriam: celebrating Gafford’s enduring impact

Brian Ly, Production Chief
October 2, 2023
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.

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

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer
September 29, 2023
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[Photo] Beyond the score: Gabrielino Eagles showcase resilience, brotherhood

Gabrielle Rodriguez, Staff Writer
October 2, 2023
Students Find Solace and Support at the Wellness Center, Chris Saparito creates this safe haven for our Gabrielino Eagles

[Photo] Breaking the silence: pushing for peer support during Suicide Prevention Month

Gabrielle Rodriguez, Staff Writer
October 2, 2023
“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)

[Photo] AP Chemistry: A new year, new students, same challenge

Isaac Chan, Staff Writer
September 29, 2023
COSTUME CROWD Cosplayers pose for a group photo at Animé Los Angeles.

[Photo] Cosplayers gather at Animé Los Angeles

January 27, 2023
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[Photo] Celebrating Womanhood

March 25, 2022
IT TAKES TWO  Eileen Chi (left) runs the Media Center as the schools librarian while Terri Chi assists as the library technician.

[Photo] Media Center’s dedicated pair: Chi, Li

January 28, 2022
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[Photo] ASB finds their way to Homecoming success

November 1, 2022
MAKING MUSIC Joseph Salcedo strums his bass in Room B201.

[Photo] Salcedo masters chords, chemistry

January 27, 2023
Menstrual products must be regularly supplied inside school restrooms

Menstrual products must be regularly supplied inside school restrooms

Bren Belmonte, Staff Writer
June 1, 2023
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[Photo] Dance showcases performances at Spring Concert

June 1, 2023
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[Photo] Sports Wrap Up

June 1, 2023

Ageism relevant in actors’ careers

Bren Belmonte, Staff Writer
April 28, 2023
CHIPPING CHAMPION Junior Benjamin Ta hits a ball onto the green against Monrovia High School.

[Photo] Boys golf team shows promising future

Brian Ly, Production Chief
April 28, 2023
SUCCESSFUL SWIMMING Sophomore Audrey Tjoa swims against Alhambra High School on April 12.

[Photo] Swim team dominates Almont League

April 28, 2023
GOING THE DISTANCE Junior Bryanna Quach awaits the starting signal to begin running relay.

[Photo] Track and field tops the league rankings

April 28, 2023
BETTER SETTER Junior Nathan Truong, captain, sets the ball for fellow captain senior Nathan Huang.

[Photo] Boys volleyball spikes the competition

April 28, 2023
WRAPPING UP Yearbook staff puts the finishing touches on the final pages before submitting to print.

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

April 28, 2023
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[Photo] Baseball maintains optimism for future

March 31, 2023
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[Photo] Softball aims to improve rest of season

March 31, 2023
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[Photo] Students get fit with yoga

March 31, 2023
SPORTS SHOUTOUT Girls softball is welcomed by cheerleaders at the Spring Rally.

[Photo] School spirit in bloom at Spring Rally

Sophia Pu, Production Chief
March 31, 2023
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.

[Photo] Get to know Guzman, new assistant principal

Nicole Banh, Staff Writer
February 24, 2023
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.

[Photo] SGUSD Governing Board serves with passion

February 24, 2023
FIRST TOUCH Freshman Ally Cheng controls the ball with skill.

[Photo] Girls soccer falls in CIF

February 24, 2023
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[Photo] Seniors Gonzalez, Martinez wrestle defeat at CIF prelims

Brian Ly, Staff Writer
February 24, 2023
SCORING GOALS Striker Caleb Perez, junior, dribbles past defenders in order to create a shot opprotunity.

[Photo] Boys soccer makes history in CIF playoffs

Sophia Pu, Production Chief
February 24, 2023
Girls basketball dominates in league

Girls basketball dominates in league

Bren Belmonte, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
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[Photo] Boys soccer is first in Mission Valley

January 27, 2023
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[Photo] Boys basketball scores winning streak

January 27, 2023
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[Photo] Captain’s corner

December 16, 2022
COMMUNITY COACH Wes Licher sits at front desk, where he provides assistance to students

[Photo] Licher protects campus, serves as coach

Brian Ly, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022
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[Photo] Captains’ Corner

November 18, 2022
LIVIN’ THEIR DREAMS Students begin Dance 1 class with warm up routines set to music.

[Photo] Students learn to leap to their dreams through dance

Sophia Pu, Production Chief
November 18, 2022
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[Photo] Cross country shows promise in season races

Sophia Pu, Production Chief
November 1, 2022
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[Photo] GEMR revels in camaraderie through music

Brian Ly, Staff Writer
November 1, 2022
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[Photo] Girls golf excels towards end of season games

November 1, 2022
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[Photo] Ball makes history joining football team

November 1, 2022

The 10: Spookiest Classes

Bren Belmonte, Staff Writer
November 1, 2022
HELPING HAND Senior Emilia Esseln helps a student check in at the Wellness Center.

[Photo] Esseln aids others in her Wellness Center work

Teresa Wong, Staff Writer
November 1, 2022

Attending school football games gives feeling of pride, community

Bren Belmonte, Staff Writer
September 30, 2022
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[Photo] Girls volleyball continues to dominate their league

September 30, 2022
   Passion. Pride. Spirit. 

[Photo] Cheer begins season of unrelenting spirit

September 30, 2022
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[Photo] Football tackles opponents, injuries, COVID

Brian Ly, Staff Writer
September 30, 2022
EXPOS EXPERT Sophomore Ashley Lau uses boards to perform her informative speech at Showcase.

Gabrielino Speech Showcase presents award-winning performances

Bren Belmonte, Staff Writer
May 27, 2022
Bringing school spirit: Gabrielino’s A.S.B.

Bringing school spirit: Gabrielino’s A.S.B.

Bren Belmonte, Staff Writer
May 27, 2022
GETTING TO BASE The Gabrielino softball team kept defense tight, but suffered several losses during recent games against Bell Gardens and South El Monte. The Eagles played their last game yesterday.

[Photo] Softball learns through losses at season’s end

April 29, 2022
DIVING DEEP The Gabrielino swim team will compete in the Almont League finals at Schurr today.

[Photo] Eagles swim through successful season

April 29, 2022
QUICK HITS  Senior Johnny Taing and junior Nathan Huang jump up to hit a volleyball over the net in a game against San Marino High School at the big gym, as a San Marino player reaches to intercept it.

[Photo] Boys volleyball perseveres, despite losing streak

March 25, 2022
OVERCOMING HURDLES  On the track, sophomore Emma Kurniawan and freshman Sofia Villagra jump over hurdles against Rosemead High School. Kurniawan won the 100-mile and 300-mile hurdles.

[Photo] Track races to victory in multiple events

March 25, 2022
DOMINATING THE COURT  Penelope Sanchez, senior, passes the ball to captain Kyra Yoshitani, senior, while Kate Hamamoto, sophomore, puts up a screen, powering through Charter Oak players. 

[Photo] Eagles win first round CIF, out in second

February 25, 2022
WRESTLING WARRIOR  Senior Geraldine Ly goes head to head with her opponent from Mountain View High School, calculating both her and the opponent’s next move in hopes of earning a victory.

Wrestling steals another shining victory

Bren Belmonte, Staff Writer
January 28, 2022
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[Photo] All-star Mo’okini shoots for league championship as Athlete of the Month

January 28, 2022
DEFENSE IS KEY  Gabrielino players run back on defense to prevent a goal from the opposing Marshall Fundamental Secondary School offense.

[Photo] Girls soccer places second in league

January 28, 2022
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