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 working at Northrup Elementary School, where he is a teacher…
Category: Breaking News
Campus reacts to LAUSD strike
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: History teacher Laura Galliazo-Armenta, senior Kabrina Bennet, junior Marco Cardenas, junior…
The Matador makes Pacemaker finals
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 student journalism. Out of approximately 200 sites from 34 states,…
School removes tiles due to asbestos scare
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 Matador, the classroom was fenced off and a temporary tunnel…
Cognetta retires after 31 years, leaves legacy
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 31. She decided to retire, or as she prefers to…
New vandalism photos reveal obscenities, community reacts strongly
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 community. The graffiti included the phrase “lynch mob,” the number…
Teachers demand answers regarding campus vandalism
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 District (AUSD) school board meeting, demanding answers regarding the vandalism…
Mark Keppel goes under lockdown during homecoming game
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 approximately 7:30 p.m. At 7:21 p.m., the Monterey Park Police…
District handles vandalism internally
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 apprehend the vandals. Vandalism with damages over $400 can be…
SGHS vandalized day before graduation
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 graduation the next day. Instantly, their spirits were crushed on…