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The Griffin Gazette

News From the Students, For the Students

The Griffin Gazette

A photo taken in Jan. 2025 of a Long Beach freeway bridge with anti-immigration protesters. Supporters are holding posters supporting local ICE raids.
Don’t deport our kids: Trump and anti-immigration
Amelia Gutierrez, Staff Writer • May 12, 2025

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif — As of March 26, President Donald J. Trump has officially signed a law requiring voters to be American citizens to cast...

The five nominees that received the Stellar volunteer award at this year's Night Among the Stars event. (Photo courtesy of Tim De Shazer)
The Youth Center’s A Night Among the Stars: Recognizing local youth and their accomplishments
Brooklynn De Shazer, Staff Writer • April 28, 2025

LOS ALAMITOS Calif., – Imagine a night where the stars didn't just shine overhead--- they stood among us, lighting the room with their brilliance....

A scene from the faux funeral at the Every 15 Minutes assembly, surrounded by student families mourning their "deceased" children.
A review of Every 15 Minutes: Day two
Brooklynn De Shazer, Maleah Fennessey, and Lily Zimmerman April 12, 2025

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – On April 4, students gathered in the gym, heartbroken by the "deaths" of 28 students at Los Alamitos High School and...

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"A few years ago, the senior class toilet papered the campus. I think that's great, right? But, then, it's a couple rotten apples spoil the whole bunch because a couple of other kids who started spray painting," Mr. Bowen said. "It sort of stinks, because I get senior pranks are kind of a traditional thing to do, but because of a few kids who cause destruction, we've had to really crack down."
Senior Pranks: Should they continue?
Sydney Forsyte and Emma Hirotsu May 23, 2025
Prom attendees stand in the lobby of the Science Center, where the dance floor is in the center of the room and escalators lead to upper levels. (Photo courtesy of the LAHS weekly newsletter)
Prom 2025: A night to remember
Katie Arnoult, Managing Editor • May 20, 2025
Banners were hung up around the LAHS campus to promote both ASL Awareness Week and the ASL event.
LAHS celebrates ASL awareness
Sofia Gonzalez, Staff Writer • April 18, 2025
Dasha Fallon's group performs her dance for the rest of Advanced during rehearsal.
Meet the dancers behind the student choreography showcase
Bella Kim May 30, 2025

Filmed and edited by Bella Kim for her Intro Film final. Special thanks to Sam Sisil, Kyan Whiten, Mr. Brown. Created in collaboration with the Los Alamitos...

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The upcoming films will be sure to bring plenty of entertainment for their viewers.
Must-see student film festival at the Bay Theatre
Reese Neiger, Editor • May 30, 2025

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. -- On June 7, Los Alamitos High School film students and other community members will have the opportunity...

Latest obsession: Dubai chocolate, the sweetest treat that took over the world!
The Dubai chocolate craze
Jaslene Jones May 28, 2025

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – When the internet-famous Dubai chocolate craze first started making its rounds on social media,...

Middle schools will have a 6 period class
Middle schools plan to reduce the length of core classes
Alyssa Mathews, Staff Writer • May 27, 2025

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. -- As you reflect back on middle school, you probably remember that you had one reading and one language arts class. These...

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Meet the Staff
Photo courtesy of Aiden Shellhammer.
Amelia Gutierrez
Staff Writer

Amelia is a junior at Los Alamitos High School, and this is her first year in journalism. She loves watching movies, hanging out with her friends, trying different foods, the color...

Photo courtesy of Aiden Shellhammer.
Amar Gill
Staff Writer

Amar Gill is a senior at Los Alamitos High School, and this is his first year in journalism. He enjoys listening to music, and in his free time, he goes to the gym and plays Fortnite....

Reese Neiger is a sophomore at Los Alamitos High School. This is her second year in journalism. She enjoys writing about current events, especially activities and pop culture....

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