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The Student News Site of Del Mar High School

The Del Mar Dispatch

The Student News Site of Del Mar High School

The Del Mar Dispatch

DMHS Seniors: Where will you be in 10 years?

Mayah Cato, Editor-in-Chief May 27, 2025

While we celebrated our seniors on May 23 at the Senior Rally, we ask them the question: Where do you think you’ll be in 10 years?

APSU Presidents Vincent Luu and Janelle Cate Cruz

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month: APSU Feature

Neyat Woldeghiorghis, Staff Reporter May 19, 2025

Asian American Pacific-Islander Heritage Month is celebrated throughout May to honor  and celebrate the impact of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in their shared history.  Seniors...

Drawn by Mercyllena Madlaing

Teacher Appreciation Week

Marggie Ramirez Becerra, Staff Reporter May 11, 2025

Students rely on teachers to guide them through important stages in life—whether advancing to the next grade, preparing for college, or offering mentorship. Communities nationwide are celebrating...

Tennis Athlete Feature

Tennis Athlete Feature

Manuel Magana Jr April 30, 2025

At just 14 years old, freshman Aron Bangurah has gone into the world of tennis, despite being brand new to the sport this year. While he is still learning, his determination is already impacting his high...

art by Marggie Ramirez

National Women’s Month

Margie R., Staff Reporter March 31, 2025

International Women’s Day is memorable for many, but it can also be a reminder for some. It’s a day to celebrate women's achievements and raise a call for gender equality. “National Women's is...

Seniors struggle to complete classwork due to a loss of motivation

Seniors struggle with senioritis as graduation approaches

Mayah Cato, Editor-in-Chief March 25, 2025

Seniors struggle with senioritis as graduation approaches, suffering from lack of motivation, procrastination and poor mental health. “My senioritis has been gradually growing ever since the beginning...

Aleena Garcia (9) Diana Lopez (9) Rafael Cruz (10) Nalani Jackson (11) Jayde Balagso (11) Huber Trujillo Flores (12) Wyatt Borgman (12)

Christmas traditions

Alicia Quinto, Dispatcher December 13, 2024

An upcoming holiday, known as Christmas is coming to town. These last two weeks, a few students from Del Mar have been more than happy to share their Christmas traditions and/or what they do over the holiday...

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What is Hanukkah

Joseph Tighe December 12, 2024

Hanukkah is the celebration of the "Miracle of Hanukkah." It is observed every year around December, although the exact date varies because it follows the lunar calendar.     In 168 BCE, the...

Joshua Martienz  (12) Chloe Yuen (9) Lei Platon (10) Venice Ornelas (11) Mikayla Welch (10) Veleria Arroyo (12)

Thanksgiving Traditions

Alicia Quinto, Dispatch staff writer November 28, 2024

Thanksgiving is coming up, along with family traditions and fun times. This week, some students have been kind enough to share their family traditions during this holiday season.   Senior, Joshua...

The Corridos club performing in the quad

The Corridos Club

Kathy M., Dispatcher November 22, 2024

This is the second year of having the Corridos club here at Del Mar, founded by Noel Herreraflix who has always had a great passion for original Mexican music. He says that it’s been challenging over...

Untold Stories Of Teachers At Del Mar

Untold Stories Of Teachers At Del Mar

Nina Tirona, Photography Editor November 22, 2024

It’s not uncommon for students to talk, gossip, and even complain about how teachers teach or grade. Students may think of teachers as authority figures, but do we ever think or see them as normal people?...

Native American Indian Heritage month

Native American Indian Heritage month

Lilia Perez November 21, 2024

This month was the annual celebration of Native American Heritage Month. November is reserved to show the culture, traditions, and achievements of Native Americans in the United States. Xochitl Mireles,...

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