Seniors Win Spirit Week:
Mar. 5, 2010 - El Modena is a very spirited place, and that is never better illustrated than during Spirit Week, a tradition started in the mid 1960’s by El Modena’s first student council.Over a five-day period (Mar. 1-5) the grades competed for the title of “most spirited.” This year the class themes included “Epic Freshman,” “X,” “Juniors and the Chocolate Factory,” and “Seniors at Sea”. The week-long celebration included the wearing of class t-shirts, games, food, and skits in the Main Quad, as well as campus decorating. The culminating activity took place on Friday, Mar. 5, when a panel of staff judges determined the winning class. This year’s award of most spirited went to the senior class. Great job, Vanguards!
Spencer Breaks School Record:
Mar. 3, 2010b> - El Modena senior swimmer Lucas Spencer clocked a school record in the 100-yard freestyle on Mar. 3 with a quick 47.61 in a meet against visiting Vista Murrieta. It was his personal best time. To see Dan Albino’s ocvarsity.com write-up click here.
Test Scores Earn Snow Day:
Feb. 23, 2010 - El Modena’s recent CELDT scores are in and our students did a phenomenal job!
Compared to last year’s results, nearly 50% more students gained one or more proficiency levels on this year’s exam.
As a reward for their tremendous efforts, 163 students were given the opportunity to go to Big Bear, Calif., and learn first-hand what a “snow day” is all about.
The fieldtrip included a delicious pancake breakfast provided by our own cafeteria staff and a visit to Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain, where our Vanguards took part in some intense inner tubing. As the pictures attest, a great time was had by all!.
February 2010:
Congratulations to the boy’s soccer team for winning the 2009-10 Century League championship. They finished their league docket with a 4-2 victory over Villa Park on Feb. 10, and edged out Canyon for the league crown with a 6-2-1 record in league play. The El Mo boys finished the season with an 11-3-3 overall record and advanced to the CIF playoffs against La Sierra.
November 2009:
Boys Water Polo advances to CIF Quarter Finals for first time in school history! ElMo secures 12-11 victory over South Pasadena in the 2nd round CIF game.
Royce Visits El Modena Classes:
On Friday, Nov. 13, Congressman Edward Royce (R-40) visited El Modena’s AP American Government and Politics classes to answer questions on the politics, process, and policy of the United States Congress.
Congressman Royce addressed a range of student questions, gave his thoughts on the government bailouts, discussed the necessity of compromise in America government, and described the change in Congress since the democrats gained control.
Students enjoyed the opportunity to interact and connect with their district representative as it gave them a deeper appreciation for what it takes to do the job. It also brought to life what they had been learning in class, and provided some inspiration to become more involved in the political process.
September 2009:
El Mo students raised the school’s API by 27 points, surpassing Villa Park High School! Please check out the official release from the Orange Unified School District in PDF format by clicking here. Students will be rewarded with a carnival next month. |
