News From the Students, For the Students

The Griffin Gazette

News From the Students, For the Students

The Griffin Gazette

News From the Students, For the Students

The Griffin Gazette

Bella Kim

Bella Kim

Bella Kim is a sophomore at Los Alamitos High School. Previously, Bella was a co-editor and advisor with Mcauliffe Middle School’s online newspaper, The Birdwatch. Last year, Bella was accepted into The New York Times, Columbia University, and Boston University’s high school summer journalism programs. She attended Boston University’s Summer Journalism Academy. Bella was also a finalist in the New York Times Personal Profile Contest for high school students. She is The Youth Center's marketing intern, Planet Women's first Youth Ambassador and Reporter, and Spotlight Schools' first Editorial Intern. Recently, Bella started freelancing for Event-News Enterprise. She has a passion for ballet and has been dancing for ten years. Currently, she dances at Premier Dance Arts of Los Alamitos. When she’s not in the studio, Bella enjoys reading mystery and fantasy novels. She likes musicals, roller coasters, the beach, and collecting tote bags from bookstores. 

You can contact Bella at [email protected].

All content by Bella Kim
These courses give students flexibility during the summer and open up their schedules during the school year.

Guide to summer course options

Bella Kim, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
The Brass Boys: Howe, Barcelo, Ethan VanAndler, Bensavage, and Andrew VanAndler. (left to right) (Tyler Small)

Brass Boys takes the stage

Bella Kim, Staff Writer
April 6, 2023
A group photo of the Women in STEM club during a meeting.

Club spotlight: Women in STEM

Bella Kim, Staff Writer
March 18, 2023
Mrs. Bright (left) in her scrubs and Mrs. Fox (right) in her FBI uniform at the scene of the crime.

Students crack a case

Bella Kim, Staff Writer
February 18, 2023
Shadows posing with their students, including Srta. Flores with Amelia Bean (fourth from left) and Mrs. Franzen with Bryant Burns (far right).

A day in the life of a Los Al student

Bella Kim, Staff Writer
February 17, 2023
The senior class fantastic roller coaster performance at the Winter Formal assembly.

Saving school spirit

Bella Kim, Staff Writer
January 30, 2023
An ASB poster on the third floor of the STEM building promoting Formal.

Los Al on the other side

Bella Kim, Staff Writer
January 21, 2023
Freshman Emma Voigts Spanish 1 class is full with 39 students and two teachers.

Weighing the costs of class sizes

Bella Kim, Staff Writer
September 20, 2022
Top to bottom: The Hate U Give, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Maus, and To Kill a Mockingbird.

Book banning returns

Bella Kim, Staff Writer
September 6, 2022
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