The Federalist

The Student News Site of Alexander Hamilton Senior High
California skies are filled with smoke on a student's way to school last week.
Students Worry about Returning Amid California Fires
Smoke from the Altadena fire is visible from the Tech building.
California Wildfires Blaze Through L.A.
Gonzo spends his last weeks at Hami.
Hami Says Goodbye to Gonzo
Phone storage pouches in BIT English teacher Mr. Macias's class.
Yondr pouches reach Hami: the phone ban policy
2024 absentee ballot
Hami students react amid election results
Brandy Melville store and restaurant at the Grove.
One Size Does Not Fit All
Students rehearse "The Dream" during after-school rehearsals.
Students Take on Tradition in “Fiddler on The Roof”
Ariana Grande poses in futuristic photoshoot for r.e.m. beauty.
From Stages to Makeup Studios- A Dive into Celebrity Beauty Brands
Highlighting Artistgram
Highlighting Artistgram
10 Black-Owned Businesses to Support
10 Black-Owned Businesses to Support
Mr. McDonough conducts the Hamilton Chamber Orchestra with singers from the choir.
The AMPA Collaborative Concert: A Great Creation
The mariachi band opens up the show with "El Herradero."
LA.S.O. Dance Brings Performers To Tears
Students in the library continue or make up their i-Ready diagnostic.
Reflecting On The i-Ready
The Back to the Future logo is projected onto the closing curtain before the show.
The CAP Team Takes Students Back to the Future
Mr. Macias' door submission includes banned books being burned in a fireplace.
The Winter Door Decorating Contest Decks Hami’s Halls
The varsity girls advance the ball up the court.
Girls’ Basketball Players Celebrate Their Bonds
Julie Rodriguez
Hami Faces Off Against Uni in a Tied Game
Mr. Turner works at his desk for the athletics department.
Mr. Turner Advances to Athletic Director
The frosh soph basketball team poses for a photo.
Frosh Soph Boys Basketball Prepares for 24-25 Winter Season
The boys' basketball players preview their November game.
Basketball Pep Rally Celebrates New Season
The Los Angeles sky, covered in smoke from the past fires that affected the city.
After Dangerous California Fires, How Soon is Too Soon to Joke Around?
Romance is absent in the modern world we know of today.
The World’s Situationship with Love
Trying to find love in a lust-filled world is often hard and frustrating to navigate.
Love & Lust: Is There a Misinterpretation?
Finding an available restroom when you need one is like playing a game of chance.
Restroom Roulette
Disconnecting from your phone opens your mind to reconnect with beauties of reality.
Disconnecting Your Phone to Reconnect With Yourself
December 2024 Print Edition
December 2024 Print Edition
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December 2023 Print Edition
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Littering at Hamilton
An Interview with The Marías
No Motion Museum Reviews: Olvera Street Museums
Matisse Anderson: The Interview
No Motion Museum Reviews: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
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Alexander Garcia

Alexander Garcia, Photographer

Alexander Garcia is a photographer for The Federalist. He is an 11th grader in the SAS at Alexander Hamilton Senior High. Alex is interested in sports photography and plays baseball for the school team. You can share feedback and story ideas with Alex through email at [email protected] or on Instagram @federalistathami.

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2024 ASB candidates make their case for your vote

2024 ASB candidates make their case for your vote

Alexander Garcia and Damian Vides
April 19, 2024
What’s up, Yanks! My name is Melanie Torres and I am running to be your 2024 - 2025 ASB Vice President! I am a rising Humanities senior at Hamilton, and being in this program has been instrumental in the implementation of a vigorous work ethic and passionate motivation in my life that I plan to carry with me in my future. I have taken on many roles in my past two years as an ASB member. As a sophomore, I was the Co-Chair of Clubs, the Chair of Sports and Spirit, and Sophomore Class President. This year, I am Attorney General on the cabinet, overseer of Sports and Spirit, and the Junior Class President. Not only do I have the experience to ensure we will have a successful school year, but I am also extremely passionate about serving our community. To give a little bit of insight into my plans for next year, I would like to begin my work by improving ASB internally, as all of our plans stem from our classroom discussions. I highly value the representatives of our student body being active participants in our academic classes, team players on the field, and approachable members of our one Hami family. As for school events, I will encourage and assist in the organization of a variety of activities that interest our diverse population and that are easily accessible for the majority to participate in. Ultimately, my wish is for every student to vote in this election, whether it be for me or another candidate. With that being said, your support for me would be greatly appreciated and I will certainly not disappoint! Remember Yankees, Roll the Dice, Vote Mel for Vice!!!!!

My name is Mahlet Abelesom and I am running for Vice President of the 2025 ASB Class. I think the students should vote me for vice president because I have a lot of experience with ASB as I’ve been there since 2022. I want to help students feel heard, and I know I can do that as students come to me with their concerns about school changes already. I am currently co-chair of events and have been through challenges in the past with my peers not really liking certain choices made by ASB and have changed them. For next year's class of 2025, I bring my leadership skills and my communication skills with not only ASB but with our teachers and staff members.

#11 Nathaniel Busto hits the ball to save the Yankees a point.

[Photo] Hamilton boys’ volleyball pushing for more wins

Eric Sandoval, Assistant Sports Editor
April 12, 2024
Boys Volleyball

Highlighted students featured in group photo.

[Photo] Women's History Month: Successful Female Students

March 22, 2024
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Gabriel Menashe organizes himself to have enough time to do school work and play the sport he enjoys. "I make sure to create a schedule that allows me to a complete assignments, study, and participate in practices and games, " he says.

Athletes vs Academics

Alexander Garcia and Damian Vides
March 5, 2024
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Classes evacuated from their classrooms due to flooding met elsewhere on campus.

Staff clears water from the flooded basement of the lab building.

[Photo] L.A. Flood Disrupts Hami Flow

February 5, 2024
A stream of water drains from the tech building.

AMPA freshman Raiz Lopez Spears describes his time so far at Hamilton High as welcoming and joyful. "Being a freshman on varsity was a great experience," he says.

New year, new experiences: Hami freshmen reflect

Alexander Garcia and Damian Vides
February 2, 2024
Humanities freshman Chase Pollock describes his time so far at Hamilton as an enjoyable experience. "Something I have enjoyed so far about this school is the atmosphere and the multiple clubs offered at club rush," he says.

CAA freshman Trinity Truin describes her favorite thing about Hamilton as the connection between people. She says she appreciates "the friends I've made this year, especially the ones I knew but became closer to."

SAS freshman Lizette Alvarez Vera describes her time so far at Hamilton High as welcoming and helpful. "I like how this school gives multiple opportunities for students to explore their interests," she says.

AMPA freshman Daniela Avelar explains her time as interesting and enjoyable. "Something I enjoyed about last semester was the music, art and seeing the unique talents others have," she says.

Students fill Mr. James' chemistry classroom.

[Photo] Class Size: A Long Lasting Problem

December 6, 2023
Walking through the dirt that was once the track and a portion of the field.

[Photo] Players stress about field closure inconveniences

Kalia Vargas, Sports Editor
December 14, 2023
Hamilton's football team huddles together to confirm a play in Friday's homecoming game against Fairfax.

[Photo] Homecoming: An amazing win for the Yankees

Kalia Vargas, Sports Editor
October 19, 2023
Luke Harwell passing in after narrowly avoiding Fairfax tackle.

Luke Harwell preparing to pass while Christian Lewis intercepts Fairfax player.

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BIT counselor Mr. Navas poses in his office.

[Photo] BIT: "YOU KNOW!"

June 2, 2023
Coach Traylor in his classroom

[Photo] Steven Traylor: The Virtue of Challenge

December 15, 2022
Hamilton battles to the end in a heartbreaking loss to Fairfax at the Coliseum

Hamilton battles to the end in a heartbreaking loss to Fairfax at the Coliseum

Gia Maldonado and Alexander Garcia
December 9, 2022
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