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Cover Design by Gabrielle Lashley

News Index / AP African Amer. Studies / Patron Ad

Features Ms. Kathy Retirement / Club Corner: Black Student Union

Special Reports Anti-LGBTQ legislation / Targeted bills harm queer youth opinion

Entertainment New movies / Cooldown spots

Sports Spring season in review photo essay

Seniors Class of 2023 future plans map / Valedictorian and salutatorian profiles / Senior’s crochet business / End of year editorial / College opinion / Senior year in review photo essay / Goodbye room 22

Back Cover Photo by Satenik Ayrapetyan

Letter From The Editor

For The Pearl Post’s last issue of the 2022-23 school year, we focused on spotlighting the Class of 2023, as well as important school news. From a senior’s crochet business to graduates’ future plans, we showcased many memorable aspects of the Class of 2023. We also reported on timely issues such as anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and the rising difficulty of getting into college. We hope you enjoy reading the issue.

After a productive year, I’m immensely proud of The Pearl Post staff. These amazing people have dedicated their words, talents and time to our publications and I’m so grateful for them. Being on The Pearl Post has made my high school experience incredible. Sometimes you don’t know how special something is until you’re about to say goodbye. I’m sad to leave the best staff in the world—but I’m confident next year’s staff will thrive and continue the important work of student journalists.

- Delilah Brumer