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Mark Chammas

Mark Chammas, Editor in Chief

Mark Chammas is the Editor in Chief of the Tongva Times, currently in his 2nd year on staff. In his free time, he enjoys listening to true crime podcasts, exploring nature, and reading celebrity memoirs. Mark’s appreciation for journalism stems from its potential for activism. He seeks to highlight school-related issues and give a voice to a range of diverse perspectives who would not otherwise be heard.

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DR. HUFF - Dr. Rose Huff sits in her office, the district "Portrait of a Graduate" poster that she strives to help all her students achieve just behind her.

Huff ensures student success through understanding, collaboration, and empowerment

Mark Chammas, Editor in Chief
December 18, 2024
DATA DIVE- Senior Kenneth Chau analyzes election data.

Data Science students unlock the power of numbers

Mark Chammas, Editor in Chief
November 21, 2024
The Gabrielino Eagles Marching Regiment (GEMR) performing at the Homecoming game.

[Photo] Marching Band triumphs in final season as seniors say farewell

Rocky Liu, Contributing Writer
November 8, 2024
Embracing diversity: Four unique culture clubs at Gabrielino

Embracing diversity: Four unique culture clubs at Gabrielino

Mark Chammas, Editor in Chief
October 31, 2024
Courtesy of Matthew Tafoya.

Cross country maintains season head start, tops league rankings

Mark Chammas, Editor in Chief
October 30, 2024
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[Photo] Gabrielino welcomes 12 new staff members for the 2024-2025 school year

Liliana Simpson-Castaneda, Staff Writer
October 3, 2024
Courtesy of BuzzFeed.

The 10: Ways to stay cool

Mark Chammas, Editor in Chief
October 3, 2024
Ms. Strom in her new office

[Photo] Strom’s transition from classroom to office

Ellena Hernandez, Staff Writer
October 3, 2024
Courtesy of Genius.

Destroy Lonely fails to break new ground in rap scene with release of “Love Lasts Forever”

Mark Chammas, Editor in Chief
October 2, 2024
Ms. Tien interacting with her students.

[Photo] Gabrielino’s ELD program transforms students’ English learning experiences

Mandy Rong, Staff Writer
October 3, 2024
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[Photo] New AP Seminar course introduced for sophomores

Isaac Chan, Production Chief
October 3, 2024
THE FUTURE- AP American Government teacher Marcos Andrade's empty classroom.

Over enrollment in summer social sciences is a threat to Gabrielino

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer
May 30, 2024
CIF CHAMPIONS - The 2024 Gabrielino High School boys golf team makes history as the first boys golf team to win CIF | Photo courtesy of Ethan Tang

Boys golf makes history as CIF champions

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer
May 17, 2024
Courtesy of KERA News.

The 10: Bunnies

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer
April 29, 2024
Courtesy of Rated R&B.

Bryson Tiller transforms R&B genre with release of self-titled album

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer
April 29, 2024
Spring captains bring spirit and pride to Gabrielino

Spring captains bring spirit and pride to Gabrielino

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024
Gabrielino art classes spark creativity, community

Gabrielino art classes spark creativity, community

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024
Tongva Times Production Chief Brian Ly speaks to students interested in Journalism during class rush.

The 10: Electives

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
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
Boys soccer celebrates their final game of the season at senior night, photo courtesy of Keen Lai.

Boys soccer tops league, reaches CIF first bracket

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer
February 23, 2024
Girls basketball dominates league with winning streak

Girls basketball dominates league with winning streak

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer
January 29, 2024
MERRY SHELLY - Shelly the skeleton celebrates the holidays with Biology and Anatomy/Physiology students. 

Festive classrooms glow at Gabrielino

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer
December 20, 2023
HIGHER EDUCATION - Photograph of Pasadena City College's Main Campus. Credit to Pasadena City College.

The power and promise of community college education

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
FESTIVE FALL FOODS - Credit to Google Images.

The 10: Fall foods

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
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
New school year, new faces: Gabrielino welcomes 16 new teachers and staff members

New school year, new faces: Gabrielino welcomes 16 new teachers and staff members

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer
October 26, 2023
Sony Pictures Animation

Spider-Verse sequel springs into limelight

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer
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.

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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