El Modena High School
| El Modena High School | |
|---|---|
| File:El Modena High School, midday, 5-2-21.jpg | |
| Address | |
3920 Spring St Orange, California 92869 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | Opened September 1966, Graduated first class June 1968 |
| School district | Orange Unified School District |
| Principal | Sandra Preciado |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,040 (2022-23)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 22:1 |
| Color(s) | Cardinal, Gold, and White |
| Mascot | The Vanguard |
| Newspaper | Frontline |
| Yearbook | Escena |
| Feeder schools | |
| Website | elmodenahs |
El Modena High School, colloquially called El Mo or ElMo, is a traditional four-year public high school located in the El Modena neighborhood of the City of Orange in Orange County, California. It is one of four high schools in the Orange Unified School District, along with Villa Park High School, Orange High School, and Canyon High School. Founded in 1966, its first class graduated in June 1968,[2] the school celebrated its 50th anniversary during the 2016–17 school year. In 2019 construction began after district voters approved Measure S in November 2016.[3]
History
Nature Center
In 1972 El Modena chemistry teacher Jeanne Carter established the school's Nature Center. It is dedicated to teaching water conservation, ecological principles and research techniques to students and community members. On February 2, 2023, the Orange Unified School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to rename the center the "Jeanne Carter Nature Center" in honor of its founder.[4][5]
Extracurricular 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 Frontline.[6] The school contains a variety of sports, including but not limited to : Tennis, Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Sprints, Hurdles, Distance Running, Cross Country, Pole Vault, High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put, Discus, Water Polo, Swim, Soccer, Lacrosse, Baseball, Wrestling, Dance, Cheer, Pom, and Softball.
- Wrestling: CIF champions in 2000, 2003, and 2014.
- Softball: CIF champions in 2008
- Football: CIF champions in 1978, 1983,1984 and 2017
- Volleyball: CIF and State champions in 2019
Notable alumni
- Ronnie Creager – skateboarder[7]
- Mikey Day (1998) – actor, comedian, Saturday Night Live[8][9]
- Freddie Freeman (2007) – MLB first baseman for Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves[10][11]
- Robby Gordon – race car driver[12]
- Brittany Ishibashi (1998)– actress[13]
- Michael Pitre – American football coach for the NFL's Atlanta Falcons
- Jeff Spek – NFL and USFL tight end[14]
- Michael Terry (athlete) (1991) – Olympic and NCAA athlete, track and field[15][16]
- Milo Ventimiglia (1995) – film and television actor, Gilmore Girls and This Is Us[17]
- Haylie Wagner (2011) – softball player
References
- ↑ "El Modena High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ↑ "History - El Modena High School". www.elmodenahs.org. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
- ↑ "Press Release - Orange Unified School District". www.orangeusd.org. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
- ↑ Sentry, Foothills. "Nature Center to be renamedin honor of founder". Foothills Sentry. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
- ↑ "Jeanne Carter Nature Center - El Modena High School". www.elmodenahs.org. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
- ↑ "Frontline".
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Writer gives 'SNL' some Orange flavor". April 1, 2014.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "TV's 'Political Animals' has O.C. connection". The Orange County Register. 2012-05-04. Retrieved 2019-03-05.
- ↑ "Jeff Spek Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ↑ "Michael Terry Bio, Stats, and Results | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com". April 18, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18.
- ↑ "Tom Hansen Medal Winners". pac-12.com. Archived from the original on February 23, 2014.
- ↑ "Milo Ventimiglia". Wizard World. Archived from the original on April 13, 2014. Retrieved April 10, 2014.