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The Paw Print
The Student News Site of Parkdale High School

The Paw Print
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California Wildfires: Everything you need to know
California Wildfires: Everything you need to know
Richard Vasquez-Cortez, Editor-in-Chief • January 29, 2025

As of January 7, 2025, large fires have caused severe damage to communities and environments in the Los Angeles metropolitan area and surrounding regions. The initial cause of these fires is still under investigation, so no direct...

PGCPS welcomes a new grading system.
Synergy Replaces SchoolMax Across all of PGCPS
Richard Vasquez-Cortez, Editor-in-Chief • September 24, 2024
Students protests on college campuses all over the US for Palestine.
Students protests on college campuses all over the US for Palestine.
Denise Ramirez Martinez, Section Editor • May 30, 2024
PGCPS Expecting Start Time Change
PGCPS Expecting Start Time Change
Tatiana Mendoza, Reporter • May 30, 2024
Rising Concerns Over Bird Flu: Worldwide Spread Triggers Health Alerts and Global Concern
Rising Concerns Over Bird Flu: Worldwide Spread Triggers Health Alerts and Global Concern
Genesis Salvador Flores, Chief Copy Editor • May 30, 2024
Features
Former U.S President, Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100.
Remembering Jimmy Carter: A legacy of service and humanity
Rachael Nzeni, Editor-in-Chief • January 29, 2025

The world bids farewell to one of its most dedicated public servants as former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, was laid to rest following...

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Parkdale honors veterans in JROTC-led program
Tatiana Mendoza, Reporter
Christmas Lighting at National Harbor. (Courtesy of Google)
Looking to have a magical winter season? Check out these local events to add some sparkle to your holiday.
Ailyn Ordonez, Section Editor
Thanksgiving Delights! Exploring the Flavors of the Season.
Thanksgiving Delights! Exploring the Flavors of the Season.
Genesis Salvador Flores, Chief Copy Editor
Election Day is coming soon! Vote now!
Election Day is coming soon! Vote now!
Richard Vasquez-Cortez, Editor-in-Chief
Parkdale Players latest production "Once on this Island."
Enchanting Debut: The Parkdale Players Unveil Once On This Island
Rachael Nzeni
(Courtesy of Google Images)
When is Pride Month? Local upcoming events and history of Pride.
Ailyn Ordonez
Opinion
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TikTok Ban: A Step in the Wrong Direction
Ailyn Ordonez, Section Editor • January 29, 2025

Tiktok, a popular social media app, was banned in the United States on Jan. 18. Jeopardizing thousands of small businesses, creators, and the free speech of every American user....

Stronger security protocols have become a necessary nuisance
Stronger security protocols have become a necessary nuisance
Ailyn Ordonez, Section Editor
With upcoming November election, candidates fight for their spot on ballot, in Oval Office
With upcoming November election, candidates fight for their spot on ballot, in Oval Office
Richard Vasquez-Cortez, Chief Copy Editor
Students and teachers alike find themselves rather irritated by the constant fire alarm pulling this school year. (photo courtesy of Google Images)
Constant fire alarm sounding makes school community take them less seriously
Jeniffer Jordan, Reporter
With dwindling involvement, Parkdale will not serve in high positions at the county or state levels next school year for the first time in quite a few.
Lack of engagement, effectiveness in Parkdale’s SGA leaves student body in doubt
Richard Potts, Reporter
A-day, B-day schedule V.S Semesterized classes
Steering away from A-day, b-day schedule
Katherine Herrera, Section Editor
Students would benefit from Asnchronous Learning.
Asynchronous Learning; Is it more beneficial than what people think?
Katherine Herrera, Section Editor
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Columns
How to Have a Successful School Year: Ending Strong, Starting Fresh
How to Have a Successful School Year: Ending Strong, Starting Fresh
Rachael Nzeni, Editor-in-Chief
Student Spotlight
An excerpt from junior Jeffrey Saavedra Escamilla's book shows one of the many reasons to keep pushing: your favorite music. (photo screenshot courtesy of Jeffrey Saavedra Escamilla)
New student-created digital book offers advice, tips on importance of mental health

Trigger Warning: article mentions suicide, suicide ideation, and mental health struggles When junior Jeffrey Saavedra Escamilla reflected...

Teacher Spotlight
Mr. George and Ms. Hooks join the Parkdale admin team, each in hopes of bringing something new and fresh to the halls of PHS.
Parkdale welcomes two new administrators to the PHS Family

At the start of the 2023-2024 school year, the Parkdale family welcomed two new administrators: Ms.Teshara Hooks and Mr. Jonathan George! Ms....

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