Announcements for the Week of May 12

Newsroom Period 3

Destiny Diaz, Cindy Cincire, Cristian Guevara, Miguel Portillo, JC Hernandez Cache, Ana Oxlaj, Andy Patricio, Destiny Peraza, Roberto Flores, Brianna Martinez Garcia, Genesis Hernandez Rios, Katie Loza and Fernando Paniagua

May 12, 2026

Slide Presentation: Destiny Diaz, Cindy Cincire, Cristian Guevara

Script Writer: Destiny Peraza (English & Spanish)

Director: Miguel Portillo (English & Spanish)

On Air Talent: Andy Patricio (English), Jason Hernandez (Spanish)

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Video Camera: Cristian Guevara (English & Spanish)

Grips/Light: Roberto Flores (English & Spanish)

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

Teleprompter: Ana Oxlaj (English & Spanish)

Video Editor: Fernando Paniagua (English & Spanish)

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Your generous donation will support the student journalists at Augustus F. Hawkins High School. It will allow us to print the newspaper and mental health magazine, purchase or repair equipment, cover our annual awards banquet and other expenses.

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.

Miguel Portillo, Reporter

Nací el 11 de noviembre de 2007 en El Salvador un país lleno de cultura y tradiciones que siempre llevo en el corazón. Desde pequeño he tenido una personalidad amigable y abierta que me ha permitido conocer y convivir con mucha gente. Mi color favorito es el verde, ya que transmite tranquilidad y esperanza, cualidades que también intento reflejar en mi personalidad. Soy el mayor de dos hermanos y tengo una hermana con la que comparto muchos momentos especiales. Siempre intento apoyarla y cuidarla, ya que ser el hermano mayor me ha enseñado a ser responsable y protector. La familia es muy importante para mí, y eso se ha reforzado aún 2 más desde que comenzamos una nueva etapa en otro país. En 2017 llegué a Estados Unidos con mi madre y mi hermana, buscando nuevas oportunidades y un futuro mejor. Aunque adaptarme no fue fácil al principio, con esfuerzo, paciencia y el apoyo de mi familia logré integrarme y forjar amistades. Aquí aprendí que la perseverancia y una actitud positiva son clave para salir adelante. Uno de los momentos más importantes de mi vida escolar fue cuando jugué al fútbol durante dos años. Este deporte me enseñó disciplina, trabajo en equipo y la importancia de nunca rendirse ante los desafíos. Soy muy paciente y siempre intento resolver las situaciones con calma, lo que me ayuda tanto en el deporte como en mi vida diaria.

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.

Andy Patricio, photographer

Andy patricio is a senior in hawkins high school who will be graduating in 2026. he likes to listen to music and play games in his free time but is hardworking when he isnt on his free time. He is chill and funny guy, he is active and mostly spend time with his friends. he goes to band club whenever he is free afterschool. he plans to go to community college and study there after he finishes highschool

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.

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.

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.