Announcements for the Week of March 4

Osvaldo “Ozzy” Hernandez, Alexandra Gutierrez, Essence Weaver, Desmaj E. Murphy, Ra’Von Armstrong, Rihana Stewart, Axel Garcia, Jamarieah Wallace, Fernando Paniagua and Gabriel Ortuno Castilla

March 4, 2025

Period 7 Production

Script writer – Ozzy Hernandez (per 4)

Director/Sound – Alexandra Gutierrez

On Air Talent – Essence Weaver

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Camera – Desmaj Murphy

Grips/Lights – Ra’Von Armstrong & Jamariah Wallace

Behind-the-Scene Photographer – Rihanna Stewart

PA/Teleprompter – Axel Garcia

Video Editor – Fernando Paniagua (per 4)

Web Editor – Hailey Peña (per 4) and Gabriel Ortuño

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Su donación apoyará a los estudiantes periodistas de la Escuela Secundaria Augustus F. Hawkins. Su generosa contribución nos permitirá imprimir el periódico y la revista de salud mental, comprar equipos y cubrir nuestros costos anuales de alojamiento de sitios web.

About the Contributors

Osvaldo “Ozzy” Hernandez, Photographer

I am going to be graduating in with the class of 2025. I am one of the scriptwriters for Hawkins High school. I am also a photographer for Journalism room 224. In my free time or part time I am a barber, and a student athlete participating in football, basketball, and volleyball. I am eager to be a photoghrapher due to thos photos either making people or things look good with the most detail possible. Similar to photography barbering is also a passion I have due to it also making a person look as good as possible and it amazed me how much of a difference I can make on someone’s life as a confidence booster.

Alexandra Gutierrez, Reporter, Director,Photographer, Copy Editor, Newspaper editor, & Equipment Manager

Alexandra Gutierrez is a high school senior (class of 2025) at Augustus F. Hawkins High School in Los Angeles. She is currently doing well in all her academic classes. She is part of the journalism team working as a newspaper editor and photographer. Alexandra has her goal set on attending college after high school. After college, she wants to do either business marketing or computer science.

Essence Weaver, Reporter, Photographer

Essence Weaver (she/her) is a very involved person. She is a senior (class of 2025) who wants to have a fun year. Once she graduates from Hawkins HS, she wants to major in psychology and early education. She currently works at an early education center. She is also a manager for the boys basketball team and boys football team. She pushes herself to be the best and to do well in all her classes. Although she struggles with home situations, she still manages to show up and put smiles on people’s faces. Essence is very friendly and fun to be around. She is caring, loving, and independent.

Desmaj E. Murphy, photographer, reporter

Desmaj Murphy, class of 2026. Rumor has it that he has two Division 1 college offers, Fresno State and Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU). Considering the former basketball captain has left, it will be exciting to see how Hawkins does during this basketball season. Desmaj says, “I have high expectations from the school’s new captain to lead Hawkins to their first championship.” Besides sports, Desmaj has some good leadership skills. He looks forward to what his future holds and what moves he can bring to Hawkins, maybe even a league banner for the second time in Hawkins’ history. “That would also be nice!” Desmaj said.

Ra’Von Armstrong, Video Key Grip

Ra’Von graduates in 2026 and he is very excited about that. Things he is interested in are basketball, football, and track. He is very determined and relentless when it comes to playing sports and being the best at them. He enjoys eating, even though his appearance may not suggest it. Lastly, he is the middle child of three siblings.

Axel Garcia, Photographer & News paper editor

Axel Garcia (he/him) is a proud student, a very positive person, and a high school baseball player for Augustus Hawkins in Los Angeles. He graduates in 2025. He aims to be successful one day by hustling and working hard. Inspired by his brother, he aims to go to college.

Jamarieah Wallace, Photographer

Jamarieah Wallace (he, him) currently attends Augustus F. Hawkins high school in Los, Angeles (CA) as an 11th grader (Class of 2026). He is a student athlete who has played two years of football and two years of track and field. Though he enjoys track, he really doesn’t want to, but it’s part of the football training program. Besides sports, Jamarieah also enjoys hanging out with friends. And he is not exactly sure which college he’ll attend to attend, but he would like to attain a degree with an emphasis in business.

Gabriel Ortuno Castilla, photographer

Gabriel Ortuno Castilla is part of Class 2025 at Augustus Hawkins High School. He’s a part of Leadership, Yearbook, Urban Health Fellow-Ship (UHF), and Journalism. He’s passionate about listening to music and photography. After High school he hopes to attend UC Santa Cruz and study Film & Digital media. He enjoys hanging out with his friends and exploring Los Angeles in his free time. He is always open to helping others and tends to have a positive uplifting spirit.