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The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
Anamarie Martinez

Anamarie Martinez, News Editor

News Editor Anamarie Martinez is a senior and this is her third year on the Purbalite. She can be found binge-watching Netflix instead of doing her homework. She is known for changing her lipstick 13 times a day.

The Spanish Club is selling bracelets through the Pulsera Project, a non-profit organization that supports artisans in Guatemala and Nicaragua.

Spanish club selling bracelets through Pulsera Project

Anamarie Martinez, News Editor
May 20, 2019
District staff and high school students helped community seniors and agencies on the Day of Caring.

VIDEO: Day of Caring makes a difference in the community

Fiona Selden, Natalie Zgurich, and Anamarie Martinez
May 9, 2019
Dr. Harrold has teamed up with a friend from high school to create a new podcast about movies.

Next classes to offer flex learning option

Anamarie Martinez and Avery Greenaway
April 23, 2019
Michael competed in the Drive, Chip, and Putt competition in Augusta, Georgia, which he qualified for back in September.

Fourth-grade golfer succeeds at Augusta competition

Anamarie Martinez, News Editor
April 11, 2019
Michael qualified for the finals of the competition in September, during a regional competition in Columbus, Ohio, where he was the only one in his 7-9 age group to advance.

Fourth grade golfer prepares to compete at Augusta

Anamarie Martinez and Natalie Zgurich
April 5, 2019

Going to college near home makes the most sense

Anamarie Martinez, News Editor
April 2, 2019
Editors Anamarie Martinez and Natalie Zgurich debate whether going far away to school is worth it for seniors.

Seniors debate pros and cons of college locations

Natalie Zgurich and Anamarie Martinez
April 2, 2019
Students in Mr. Bruckner's Earth and Space class participate in a Skype call with an astronomy professor.

Students learn from astronomer via Skype

Anamarie Martinez, News Editor
March 25, 2019
Senior Jason Depretis said the late arrivals would affect students who have academic classes that period.“Coming back late does not affect me because I have study hall, but I’m sure it affects people who have honors or AP classes fourth period,” Depretis said.

High school works to get Steel Center students to class on time with start time change

Anamarie Martinez, News Editor
October 10, 2018
The "Out of the Box" concert puts a new spin on the typical band concert.

Video: Music Outside the Box

Natalie Zgurich and Anamarie Martinez
March 8, 2019
Harrold and Deemer are planning to teach CHS European History and CHS Literature and Philosophy next year.

High school introduces combined CHS classes for next year

Avery Greenaway and Anamarie Martinez
February 13, 2019
Seniors Ben Daly (left) and Evan Rector sit in the cafeteria at the cafeteria.

New rule: All students will have to take lunch next year

Anamarie Martinez, Grace Esposito, and Rachel Stofanak
February 19, 2019
Library Media Specialist Brigetta Del Re stands by the new sign of the Think Tank, a group collaboration room in the library.

Think Tank assists planning

Anamarie Martinez, News Editor
February 7, 2019
Christmas lights have evolved over the years. Now it is very common for people to have a whole display of lights with music, blowups, and other visuals.

The 15 School Days of Christmas: Christmas lights evolve

Anamarie Martinez, News Editor
December 4, 2018
Juul Labs said it would “suspend sales of most of its flavored e-cigarette pods in retail stores,” according to a New York Times story. But the company also said it would eventually start selling again at stores that invest in technology to determine that buyers are 21 years old.

Juul suspends sales of some flavored pods, but FDA backs off ban

Fiona Selden and Anamarie Martinez
November 27, 2018
T-shirt designed in support of mass shooting at the Squirrel Hill synagogue.

Fundraisers show support in wake of Squirrel Hill synagogue shooting

Prudence Nowicki, Austin Bechtold, and Anamarie Martinez
November 12, 2018
Reality TV shows have been airing for years and they are still as successful as when they started.

Reality TV shows gain popularity to a diverse audience

Anamarie Martinez, News Editor
November 8, 2018
The school day starts 10 minutes earlier this year than in previous years, primarily to eliminate the 10 minutes that students previously had to stand around waiting in the gym hallway before being released to first period.

Start time creates issues

Anamarie Martinez, Devon Schroeder, and MacKenzie Sendro
November 7, 2018
The boys’ volleyball team suffered a 3-0 loss against Canon Mac yesterday, leaving the team with a 1-3 record.

VIDEO: Girls volleyball readies for playoffs

Astrid Senko, Natalie Zgurich, Anamarie Martinez, and Connor Reiche
October 25, 2018
The Baldwin golf boosters club and the high school have purchased two golf simulators to go into the golf room in Baldwin’s Wallace building

Simulators to give golf team tech edge

Natalie Zgurich and Anamarie Martinez
September 20, 2018
Fourth grader Michael Quallich had the opportunity to play at the famed Augusta Golf Course

Whitehall fourth grader earns spot at Augusta National golf course competition

Natalie Zgurich and Anamarie Martinez
September 12, 2018
Grey's Anatomy tackles politics

Grey’s Anatomy tackles politics

Anamarie Martinez, News Editor
June 1, 2018
Photo via Flickr under Creative Common License.

Lip gloss returns for summer

Anamarie Martinez, News Editor
June 1, 2018

Students break out of Escape Rooms in NHS event

Morgan Ott, Rebecca Case, Arlen Hooks, and Anamarie Martinez
May 24, 2018

3 students reach top level of National Latin Exam

Anamarie Martinez and Natalie Zgurich
April 27, 2018
Shonda Rhimes lacks creativity in new show

Shonda Rhimes lacks creativity in new show

Anamarie Martinez, News Editor
April 24, 2018
Boys baseball defeated TJ with a final score of 6-1.

Boys baseball loses to Bethel Park

Arlen Hooks and Anamarie Martinez
April 19, 2018
College Board has changed the AP World curriculum to begin at 1200 C.E.

New English classes create flexibility

Anamarie Martinez and Rachel Stofanak
April 11, 2018
Photo via flickr under Creative Commons license,

Hamilton to make its Pittsburgh debut

Anamarie Martinez, News Editor
April 9, 2018

Saras, culinary students take `Chopped’ challenge

Elizabeth Solenday, Arlen Hooks, Brenna Green, Jelena Winowich, and Anamarie Martinez
March 22, 2018
College Board has changed the AP World curriculum to begin at 1200 C.E.

English department provides upcoming seniors with new courses

Anamarie Martinez and Rachel Stofanak
February 5, 2018
Fans anticipate more music from Drake

Fans anticipate more music from Drake

Anamarie Martinez, News Editor
January 26, 2018
Art gallery spreads awareness

Art gallery spreads awareness

Morgan Ott, Anamarie Martinez, and Erin Fader
January 24, 2018
12 (School) Days of Christmas: Giving gifts or gift cards?

12 (School) Days of Christmas: Giving gifts or gift cards?

Anamarie Martinez, News Editor
December 22, 2017
The Special Olympics and Best Buddies programs have made an impact at Baldwin.

Special Olympics speedball

Anamarie Martinez, Michaela Cavataio, and Rebecca Case
December 18, 2017
Girls basketball snatches first win of their season

Girls basketball snatches first win of their season

Arlen Hooks and Anamarie Martinez
December 13, 2017
Coach Cooley discusses the football team's plan for success this season.

PODCAST: Football Coach Loran Cooley reflects on the season

Arlen Hooks and Anamarie Martinez
December 4, 2017

Podcast: Austrian exchange students

Anamarie Martinez and Avery Greenaway
October 4, 2017
Marching band delivers big performance at competition

Marching band delivers big performance at competition

Anamarie Martinez and Zoe Vongtau
October 2, 2017
New Highlander announced as junior Tommy Meyers

New Highlander announced as junior Tommy Meyers

Anamarie Martinez, News Editor
September 29, 2017
Grey's Anatomy season premiere sends characters into chaos

Grey’s Anatomy season premiere sends characters into chaos

Anamarie Martinez, News Editor
September 29, 2017
Big Brother veteran loses for second time

Big Brother veteran loses for second time

Anamarie Martinez, News Editor
September 21, 2017
The boys’ volleyball team suffered a 3-0 loss against Canon Mac yesterday, leaving the team with a 1-3 record.

Volleyball team completes back to back sweep

Anamarie Martinez and Natalie Zgurich
September 15, 2017
Hale places 23rd out of 250 at invitational

Hale places 23rd out of 250 at invitational

Arlen Hooks and Anamarie Martinez
September 11, 2017
The boys’ volleyball team suffered a 3-0 loss against Canon Mac yesterday, leaving the team with a 1-3 record.

Girls volleyball continues winning streak

Natalie Zgurich and Anamarie Martinez
September 8, 2017
QR codes keep security on the beat

QR codes keep security on the beat

Elizabeth Solenday and Anamarie Martinez
September 1, 2017
Food can be photogenic

Food can be photogenic

Anamarie Martinez, Staff Writer
June 2, 2017
Bieber's lyrical mistake offends fans

Bieber’s lyrical mistake offends fans

Anamarie Martinez, Staff Writer
May 26, 2017

Musical brings ‘flight’ to stage

Areanne Bivens and Anamarie Martinez
April 24, 2017
NHS Ceremony

NHS Ceremony

Anamarie Martinez, Staff Writer
April 20, 2017
Tatjana Vukovic, Jessica Kühschweiger, Lukas Pöllinger, and Lena Pusset pose for their picture.

Austrian students visit Baldwin

Avery Greenaway and Anamarie Martinez
March 29, 2017
Old bathing suits trends make a comeback

Old bathing suits trends make a comeback

Anamarie Martinez, Staff Writer
March 27, 2017

Baldwin robots hold up under competition

Natalie Zgurich and Anamarie Martinez
March 20, 2017
2017 seniors place their hand prints on their wall.

Senior hand print day brings emotions

Avery Greenaway and Anamarie Martinez
March 16, 2017
Innovation of music concerts to incorporate new effects

Innovation of music concerts to incorporate new effects

ANAMARIE MARTINEZ and NATALIE ZGURICH
March 6, 2017
Get out drives viewers out of theater

Get out drives viewers out of theater

Anamarie Martinez, Staff Writer
March 2, 2017

Teachers have personal connection to blood drive

Anamarie Martinez and Natalie Zgurich
February 2, 2017
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