Weekly Announcements for April 14th

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Destiny Diaz, Cindy Cincire, Cristian Guevara, Dominik G. Gamez, Dennis J. Gurrola, Katie Loza, Brianna Martinez Garcia, Ana Oxlaj, Kaylene Paredes, Priscilla Foreman, Genesis Hernandez Rios, Miguel P, Destiny Peraza, Diego Rivas, Melody Cedeno and David Valenzuela

April 14, 2026

Slide Presentation: Destiny Diaz, Cindy Cincire, Cristian Guevara

Script Writer: Destiny Peraza (English), Melody Cedeno (Spanish)

Director: Dennis Gurrola (English), Miguel Portillo (Spanish)

On Air Talent: Dom Gamez (English), Cindy Cincire (Spanish)

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Video Camera: Cristian Guevara (English & Spanish)

Grips/Light: Diego Rivas (English), Katie Loza (Spanish)

Behind-the-Scene Photographer: Brianna Martinez/Genesis Hernandez (English), Brianna Martinez (Spanish)

Teleprompter:David Valenzuela (Spanish)

Video Editor: Ana Oxlaj (English & Spanish)

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Su generosa donación apoyará a los estudiantes periodistas de la Escuela Secundaria Augustus F. Hawkins. Nos permitirá imprimir el periódico y la revista de salud mental, comprar o reparar equipos, cubrir nuestro banquete anual de premios y otros gastos.

About the Contributors

Destiny Diaz, Photographer

Destiny Diaz is a student athlete who is in her senior year and will be graduating 2026 at Augustus F. Hawkins High School. In her free time she likes to listen to music, and she likes to go shopping. Destiny is currently on Hawkins High School girls varsity volleyball team, but she also played for the girls soccer team in her 11th grade. Destiny is a fun and loving person, She likes to be active. One of Destiny’s goals is to go to Cal State Los Angeles. Her career goal is to be a travel nurse.

Cindy Cincire, staff photographer

Cindy Cincire is a senior, class of 2026. She’s known among her friends for her sense of humor and her ability to give good advice when needed. When she’s not doing her makeup or working, Cindy enjoys spending time outdoors and exploring new places. She loves the feeling of peace. She knows it won’t come easy but her goal in life is to be a registered nurse because she has always been passionate about helping others regardless of what she has going on.

Cristian Guevara, Photographer

Cristian Guevara is a student athlete who in his senior year and will be graduating in 2026 at Agustus F. Hawkins High School. In his free time he likes to listen to music, and go out to the park to play soccer. Cristian is currently on Hawkins High School boys varsity soccer team, But also he played for the boys baseball team in his 11th grade. Cristian is a funny guy and cool, He likes to be active. One of Cristian’s goals is to go to college to play soccer. His career goal is to be a pro soccer player.

Dominik G. Gamez, Staff Photographer

Dominik Gamez (he/him) is a senior, in his last year of high school (Class of 2026). He is a student athlete who’s played 3 years of football,soccer and has done 2 years of Track and Field. He enjoys every second of every sport because he’s not sure if it’s something that sticks with him in the near future. Sports isn’t the only thing Dominik does. Dominik has a small passion for school as he looks to graduate in June 2026. He’s tried to maintain A’s and B’s in his high school time. He’s aiming to join the US Airforce as a member of a special operations team, maybe even become the leader of one. A kid who wants to make his parents proud.

Dennis J. Gurrola, Staff Photography

Dennis Gurrola (he/him) is a senior in has last year of high school (class of 2026). He is a student athlete who is known for his impressive baseball skills as he’s going into his third year with the team at Augustus Hawkins High School. He’s looking forward to walking the stage with honors. He’s looking forward to his graduation as he starts planning for his future in any way he can. He dreams to become part of a special operations team in the U.S Air Force.

Katie Loza, Marketing

Part of the class of 2028, Katie Loza is a student with big ambitions. She likes the little things, “It doesn’t have to be extravagant,” and she’s not afraid to go beyond what’s normal for her age. Something unique about Katie is the fun she finds in drawing funny illustrations. She loves finding ways to make people laugh and smile. One of her biggest dreams in life is to use her skills to give back to the community. She is always working hard to make herself and her family proud.

Brianna Martinez Garcia, Photography

Brianna Martinez Garcia is in the class of 2026. This is her second year at Augustus Hawkins High School. After two big impacts in her life, which were when she moved from New Jersey to Florida and now California (Los Angeles). She really enjoys listening to music and wants to learn more about photography. The goal she has for the future is to attend university for marketing. She loves to have quality time with friends and family and she is that friend who will be there for them in the good and bad times.

Ana Oxlaj, Photographer

Ana Oxlaj is 16 years old, born on July 31, and is a Junior (class of 2027). She is the youngest of six siblings and the last one in high school. She tends to enjoy music, her favorite subject is math, and she enjoys meeting new people. She wants to help people out in any way she can and dreams of becoming a Social Worker in the future. She wants to be more involved in school this year, so she plans to join more clubs and participate in school activities.

Kaylene Paredes

Kaylene Paredes is a 17 year old, class of 2026. She is ready for this year and she’s excited for what’s to come. Her favorite hobbies are hiking, painting and hanging with her friends. She enjoys spending time with her family. Her favorite food is in- n- out and ramen. She also loves going to the beach and she loves hello kitty. She enjoys listening to Drake and partynextdoor. Her favorite song at the moment has to be somebody loves me by Drake, partynextdoor. Her favorite color is pink, one of her favorite shows is Gilmore Girls. Her goal is to travel the world after she graduates.

Priscilla Foreman, staff reporter

Priscilla Foreman is a 16 year old at Hawkins High School and is a part of the class of 2026. She likes to draw, take pictures, listen to music, and bake. She enjoys all different types of music genres and likes to find new artists. Her goals for this year are to gain more hobbies, stay on task in school, and enjoy this last year as much as possible. Her future goals are to go to college and major in psychology or law.

David Valenzuela, Photographer