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Whitman finds new job opportunity at Northrup Elementary

Kimberly QuiochoJanuary 25, 2019January 25, 2019

Environmental Science teacher David Whitman’s last day at school was on Dec. 21, following his decision to take up a position as science teacher on special assignment. Whitman is now...

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Campus reacts to LAUSD strike

Kimberly QuiochoJanuary 18, 2019January 18, 2019

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxT-0QEGAxA[/embed] In light of the events happening within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), students and teachers of San Gabriel High share their own thoughts on the strike. Interviewees:...

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The Matador makes Pacemaker finals

Eric MaiJanuary 16, 2019January 16, 2019

The Matador newspaper website <thematadorsghs.us> was recently named an Online Pacemaker finalist by the National Scholastic Press Association. The Pacemaker award is often referred to as the Pulitzer Prize of...

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School removes tiles due to asbestos scare

Eileen OngJanuary 15, 2019

By Kenny Lam and Eileen Ong The school addressed an asbestos scare by replacing broken floor tiles in the S5 classroom during Thanksgiving Break. According to pictures received by The...

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Cognetta retires after 31 years, leaves legacy

Kevin ContrerasJune 5, 2018June 5, 2018

After teaching for 31 years at San Gabriel High School (SGHS), Tammy Cognetta ended her career, leading the band’s performance for the last time at the graduation ceremony on May...

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New vandalism photos reveal obscenities, community reacts strongly

Carlos CarrilloFebruary 21, 2018February 21, 2018

New photos of San Gabriel High School’s campus vandalism incident on May 25, 2017 were obtained through a public records request and reveal obscenities that elicited strong reactions from the...

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Teachers demand answers regarding campus vandalism

Matador StaffNovember 9, 2017February 17, 2018

By Carlos Carrillo and Jennifer Cheung “Where was the outrage for how poorly teachers were treated?” Science teachers Robert Johnson and David Whitman spoke Tuesday at the Alhambra Unified School...

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Mark Keppel goes under lockdown during homecoming game

Matador StaffNovember 4, 2017November 4, 2017

Mark Keppel High School’s homecoming football game against San Gabriel High School came to a sudden halt last night, as Monterey Park police placed a lockdown around the school at...

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District handles vandalism internally

Kevin ContrerasSeptember 27, 2017February 17, 2018

San Gabriel High School (SGHS) was vandalized on May 25, the day before graduation. SGHS, along with the Alhambra Unified School District (AUSD), quickly started an investigation in order to...

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SGHS vandalized day before graduation

Lucas JorgensenMay 26, 2017February 17, 2018

By Kevin Contreras and Lucas Jorgensen It was an exciting day for senior Sheng Li, on the second to last day of school. The seniors were so close to freedom with...