Announcements for the Week of May 5

Newsroom Period 7

Carmen Gomez, Kasey Hernandez, Emanuel Hernandez, Fernando Paniagua, Amirah Kennedy, Liam Hunter and Noe Gonzalez

May 5, 2026

Script writer – Liam Hunter, Israel Compean

Script Translation – Lucero Hernandez

Director – Rayhnaldeano Harvey (Eng) and Fernando Paniagua (Esp)

Sound – Fernando Paniagua (Esp)

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On Air Talent – Israel Compean (Eng) and Lucero Hernandez

Camera Grips/Lights – Amirah Kennedy (Eng) and Fernando Paniagua (Esp)

Behind-the-Scene Photographer

PA/Teleprompter – Kasey Hernandez (Eng) and Fernando Paniagua (Esp)

Video Editor – Fernando Paniagua

Slideshows – Carmen Gomez, Kasey Hernandez, Emanuel Hernandez

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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

Carmen Gomez, Photographer

Carmen Gomez is a 16 year old student who is in her junior year, class of 2027. Since being a student at Aaugutus F. Hawkins High School, she is currently in her third year of playing volleyball and she has been on varsity since her freshman year. Carmen spends her free time shopping, baking/cooking, spending time with family, and traveling wherever her sister wants to go. She recently traveled to Portland, Oregon to visit her brother. After graduating high school, she wants to become an Ultrasound technician. When she’s not playing volleyball, you can find her exploring the campus or sitting in the gym.

Kasey Hernandez, Reporter

Kasey Hernandez is a junior who is graduating in 2027. She is an observant, friendly and respectful person. Some things Kasey enjoys are reading, going on walks and painting (even though she’s not the best). She loves hanging out and laughing with her friends. Kasey is a member of the Academic Decathlon and hopes to join another club, maybe robotics, very soon. Before the school year ends she hopes to achieve many things like improve her overall GPA and be more involved. Another thing she is hoping to do this year is branch out by becoming more social. After high school Kasey hopes to pursue a career in nursing.

Emanuel Hernandez, Photographer

Emanuel Hernandez is a sophomore who is part of the class of 2028. He is always trying to be a better person, especially when he talks to people without a filter, he know he can hurt their feelings. He thinks that we all came to this world because we have a purpose and he tries his best to always find his purpose in life. After graduating from Augustus F. Hawkins High School, he wants to be an electrician, and he will try his best to achieve his goals.

Fernando Paniagua, Video Editor

Fernando Paniagua 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. He enjoys track, but it’s part of the football training program. Besides sports, Fernando also loves playing video games with friends. He is not exactly sure which college he’ll attend, but he would like to attain a degree in kinesiology.

Amirah Kennedy, Behind the scenes Photographer/ Video Editor

Amirah Kennedy is a Senior at Hawkins High School, Class of 2026. She participates in flag football and basketball. She also helps her community outside of school by volunteering to her community. She also participates in a drill team in Watts ,CA. She mainly do these activities, because she wants to be an inspiration to the children in her neighborhood so they can understand how someone who looks like them can do amazing things and become an amazing person.

Liam Hunter

Liam Hunter (class of 2027) is 16 years of age who transferred to Augustus F. Hawkins in 2024. He was originally enrolled at AGLA a charter school in Altadena and started journalism in 2024; starting with a 20 page magazine for AGLA fall semester. When he first got enrolled in Augustus F. Hawkins he focused only on class work specifically computer programing. Soon after he joined the journalism class in 2026 and resumed creating stories. In addition to this he strived to do the best he could when it came to his work and focused on getting things done as fast as possible.

Noe Gonzalez

Noe Gonzalez Class of 2026 17 years old is a senior in Augustus Hawkins high school. He was born on June 28 2008 and moved to LA almost 4 years ago. He is the youngest out of four siblings He’s more on the introverted side. and he plans to go to college after high school still unsure what he wants to do, his hobbies are playing soccer and playing video games and anime, he also enjoys spending his free time with nature and friends, especially at night.