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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

From Classrooms to Concert Pits

From Classrooms to Concert Pits

Quanaysia Johnson, Staff Writer May 30, 2026

At just 16 years old, junior Christopher Cuevas has already attended at least 20 concerts, making live music more than just entertainment; it has become his main hobby. From traveling to festivals across...

Teacher of the Year

Teacher of the Year

Sage Perez, Staff Writer May 26, 2026

Teacher of the Year was announced on April 24 and awarded to Tina Wan, who teaches math and AVID at Del Mar High School. The voting process for teacher of the year was completed through teacher...

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A Lei-bor of Love

Maria Cuevas Aguilera, Staff writter May 21, 2026

With graduation season just around the corner, local lei companies throughout the Bay Area have been putting in overtime hours creating handcrafted items for students to commemorate one of the most important...

Gifts at a Walgreens for Mother's Day.

Dons Create a Meaningful Mother’s Day

Serenity Erikson, Staff Writer May 13, 2026

Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring the love and sacrifices that mothers have made for their children. There are different ways to show gratitude for mothers, such as gifting flowers, cards and spending...

Alex Blanco on his laptop in the Tech Center.

Alex Blanco’s Journey To The Tech Center

Mayra Channa, Social Media editor April 30, 2026

Tech Center Manager Alex Blanco has been working at Del Mar for the past two years.  He enjoys helping others with their daily technical issues and values the impact he has on students and teachers. "Once...

Students and families exploring the Career Pathway Expo at Westmont High School.

CUHSD Hosts Career Pathway Expo

Evangeline Mount, Opinion Editor April 28, 2026

Inside the Westmont High School gym, students and families from the Campbell Union High School District (CUHSD) attended a Career Pathway Expo on April 9 to learn and be exposed to job, volunteer and internship...

Racked quinceañera dresses at a local dress shop.

Dons Plan and Reflect On Quinces

Serenity Erikson, Staff Writer April 22, 2026

Quinceañeras are a traditional Latin American celebration for a girl’s 15th birthday that represents one’s transition from childhood to womanhood. It gives young girls the opportunity to step into...

Mic Drop episode 5

Bella Gorman, Staff Writer March 30, 2026

As the end of the school year approaches and the seniors get ready for college, the freshmen are left wondering whats next. In this episode of MicDrop, Bella G will be interviewing two freshmen about their...

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National Nutrition Month

Hennessy Sarahi Bracamontes, Staff Writer March 30, 2026

As National Nutrition Month begins, many students at Del Mar say they want to improve their food choices, but  busy schedules, cravings and limited options can make that goal difficult. Many students...

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