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
Layla Martinez

Layla Martinez, Staff Writer

Layla Martinez is a senior at Los Alamitos High School and is a staff writer for the Griffin Gazette. Layla enjoys going to record stores and thrifting in her free time. Layla is passionate about writing reviews and covering different pop culture topics and hopes to challenge her writing abilities this year.

 

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It's time for the class of 2024 to enter their adulthood and close the chapter to their high school career. Seniors are finishing up their end of the year strong with all of their favorite activities and spending time with their friends.

Seniors’ thoughts on the end of the school year

Layla Martinez, Staff Writer
May 21, 2024
Seniors participating in the Powder Puff games, another event that seniors enjoyed last Friday. Senior events are an amazing way to bring the graduating class together at the end of the school year.

End-of-the-year senior activities

Layla Martinez, Staff Writer
May 13, 2024
Los Al just had their last improv show featuring seniors and teachers facing off with each of their comedic skits. Everyone in the audience was laughing and didn't want the show to end. Four teachers against four students were able to make the evening entertaining for Los Al Griffins.

Los Al’s last improv show of the year: Seniors vs. Teachers

Layla Martinez, Staff Writer
May 7, 2024
Our future ASB president for the class of 2025, Emmany Thao, shows off her school spirit. Each new candidate is ready to bring their all to contribute to the school.

Get to know next year’s ASB president and senior class co-presidents

Layla Martinez, Staff Writer
April 23, 2024
Journalism students in the PAC with their advisor, Mrs. Franzen, who performed in the improv show.

Griffin Gazette reviews LAUSD Staff Improv Show

Owen Silverman, Bella Kim, Sydney Forsyte, Olivia Cooks, Kalea Davies, Layla Martinez, Issy Steinberg, and Katie Arnoult
March 15, 2024
Griffins relived their COVID memories this week, four years since the pandemic lockdown began in Los Alamitos. "I think COVID was something so traumatizing for a lot of us, but honestly, I look back at it and laugh because of all the memories I made at home," said Los Al senior Jada Gaither.

Four years ago today: Los Al’s COVID shutdown

Bella Kim, Victoria Troncoso, and Layla Martinez
March 13, 2024
According to the Country Music Association, 51% of U.S. adults listen to country music.

Is country music taking over the music industry?

Olivia Cooks and Layla Martinez
March 5, 2024
The Recording Academy presents the 66th Annual Grammys. Numerous people tuned in around the world to watch the night of live performances that also shines light on artists' success.

The 66th Annual Grammy Awards

Layla Martinez, Staff Writer
February 7, 2024
Seniors are hard at work studying for their final exams, adding last minute touches to their college applications, and participating in other outside activities. Seniors are studying and the work load is high.

Senior stress towards the end of the semester

Layla Martinez, Staff Writer
December 14, 2023
Fast food restaurants are convenient and important to many teenagers because of the fast and speedy services. But inflation is causing a rise in prices, and now students have to be wiser about their spendings.

How an increase in fast food prices can affect students

Layla Martinez, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
"My Father's Closet" will be a production that will fascinate the audience members. Make sure to order tickets on the LAHS dance website.

In Los Al's photography class in room 753, a student edits a photo she took on a computer.

Class spotlight: Photography

Layla Martinez, Staff Writer
November 3, 2023
Los Al is hosting their drama show Drop Dead in the school's PAC. Many viewers came on their three night show and had great feedback.

Los Al’s Latest Drama Production

Layla Martinez, Staff writer
October 25, 2023
Skills lab takes place throughout the day here at Losal. "A great place to get old and new assignments done" said most students who are taking this class.

Los Al Skills Lab and its student mentors

Layla Martinez, Staff Writer
October 2, 2023
An abstract painting created by senior Finn Minton in his free time at home.

[Photo] AP Drawing and Painting at Los Al

Layla Martinez, Staff Writer
September 20, 2023
Photo of a street in the midst of the storm.

Hurricane Hilary hits Southern California

Olivia Cooks and Layla Martinez
August 29, 2023
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