El Modena High School
| El Modena High School | |
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3920 Spring St. Orange, CA 92869 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | Opened September 1966, Graduated first class June 1968 |
| Principal | Dr. Saxton |
| Enrollment | 2177[1] |
| Mascot | Vanguard |
| Information | (714) 997-0705 |
| Website | El Modena High School |
El Modena High School, also known as called El Mo (or "ElMo"), is a traditional 4 year public high school located in the El Modena neighborhood in the eastern portion of the city of Orange in Orange County, California.
The school celebrated its 40th anniversary during the 2006-7 school year. El Modena High is part of the Orange Unified School District and competes in the Century League.
Activities
Athletics
A vanguard, used as the school's mascot, is a soldier in the foremost division or the front part of an army. Vanguards are the troops assembled in the front line when going into battle, which is why the school newspaper is titled the The Frontline.[2]
- Wrestling: CIF champions in 2000, 2003, and 2014.
- Softball: CIF champions in 2008
Marching band & Colorguard
The El Modena Vanguard Marching Band and Colorguard compete in the AA Gold competition of the California State Band Championships circuit and play their field show every home game during half time. Previously they competed in the Western Band Association.
Winter Marching Season
Once finishing Marching season, near the end of football's season, the band splits into three groups. The Vanguard Marching Band percussion section forms the Vanguard Percussion Ensemble. The Colorguard forms the El Modena Winter guard. These two groups, since some time after 1969, traditionally perform on a tarp inside of the basketball court or high school gym. The third group is the Concert Band, formed by the band and the percussion section. They play varied pieces such as soundtracks and scored originals and regularly performance through the winter and spring.
Yearbook program
Yearbook- El Modena boasts a national award-winning yearbook titled Escena, which means "scene" in Latin. The yearbook is annually sent to a national competition and has received a Gold Standard award for its book in the year 2007. In 2011, El Modena's yearbook staff received 12 individual and group awards before the publication of their book even began.
Notable alumni
- Ronnie Creager – Pro skateboarder[3]
- Mikey Day (1998) – Actor/Comedian[4][5]
- Freddie Freeman (2007) – MLB First baseman for the Atlanta Braves[6][7]
- Robby Gordon – Professional race car driver[8]
- Jeff Spek – NFL and USFL Tight end[9]
- Michael Terry (athlete) (1991) – Olympic and NCAA Collegiate Athlete - Track and Field[10][11]
- Milo Ventimiglia (1995) – Actor[12]
References
- ↑ El Modena High School - Orange, California - CA - school overview
- ↑ El Modena Frontline student news site
- ↑ Whitehead, Brian (January 30, 2013). "Skateboarder rides into business world". Orange County Register. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ Leal, Fermin (November 20, 2013). "ElMo High grad's words are live on Saturday night". Orange County Register. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ http://www.ocregister.com/articles/day-607649-high-school.html
- ↑ Bowman, Mark (March 30, 2011). "Divergent paths bring pals together for opener". MLB.com. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ Fryer, Steve (June 11, 2007). "Freeman a shot in the arm". Orange County Register. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ Glick, Shav (January 20, 1990). "Gordon Opens Busy Year With New Ride". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SpekJe20.htm?redir
- ↑ http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/te/michael-terry-1.html
- ↑ http://pac-12.com/content/tom-hansen-medal-winners
- ↑ "Milo Ventimiglia". Wizard World. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
External links
Coordinates: 33°47′23″N 117°48′44″W / 33.789634°N 117.812115°W