- COLT’S CORNER
- FRESHMEN ORIENTATION
- WELCOME BACK RALLY
- SENIOR SUNRISE - POWERPUFF
- STUDENT ATHLETES PROGRAM & SO MUCH MORE ! ! !
MESSAGE FROM NEWSPAPER CLUB
Hey Colts! We are glad to bring back Colts Press for another year! As the club began last year, we are thankful for the support and feedback that our readers have given us throughout the past couple of months. We are so excited to continue writing papers for SSFUSD community and beyond! As we learn and grow through the next couple of papers, we ask that you as readers continue to give us feedback so we can improve as writers, students, and people for our community, We thank you for your love and support.
Written by: Newspaper Club President, Hailey Magno, pictured below (on behalf of the 2024-2025 Newspaper Club Office)
COLT’S CORNER COLT’S CORNER
PICTURED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: SAGE GON, KAVIKA HALL, ENZO LUGAR, MADISON PHAN, JEREMY RIEGO DE DIOS, JAYDEN PIANSAY, JOSH SZETO. JAYLENE ALEJANDRINO, JESENIA BERMUDEZ PADILLA, AND ASHLEY VADO
INTERVIEWER: HAILEY MAGNO
INTERVIEWEE:
JEREMY RIEGO DE DIOS (STORE COMMISSIONER)
WHY DO YOU ENJOY RUNNING COLT’S CORNER?
“I ENJOY SELLING SNACKS TO THE STUDENT BODY AND FULFILLING THEIR HUNGER. I ALSO LOVE RUNNING A PLACE WHERE STUDENTS CAN HANG OUT WITH THEIR FRIENDS TO CHILL AND PLAY ARCADE GAMES! “
STUDENT STORE, BETTER KNOWN AS COLT’S CORNER, HAS RETURNED. IT IS LOCATED IN ROOM 60, WHICH IS TO THE RIGHT OF THE DANCE ROOM. COMMISSIONERS ARE HAPPY TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH MERCH, REFRESHMENTS, SNACKS, ARCADE/VIDEO GAMES, AND OCCASIONALLY, SNOWCONES!
2024-2025
ECHS Link Crew
By: Luis Ocampo & Hailey Magno
‘25
A new year comes with a new batch of Colts that make up the El Camino High School Class of 2028. The new freshmen had their orientation on August 8, 2024, a few days before school started to familiarize themselves with their new peers along with getting a tour of their new campus that they will call home for their education for the next four years of their high school life.
Interviewer: Hailey Magno
Interviewee: Lydia Junio (‘28 Vice President)
How did you feel during Freshman Orientation and what are your thoughts on Link Crew?
“At first, I was very scared and nervous being in a new environment but once my Link Crew leaders introduced my orientation group, I had fun. I really enjoyed the welcoming and fun presence of my leaders.”
Welcome Back Rally! Welcome Back Rally!
The Welcome Back Rally on August 23rd kicked off the school year with the theme of Class Olympics and excitement for Inside Out 2! Freshmen were welcomed into the small gym, while class leaders led the opening remarks. The rally featured a fun Masked Singer game, Sticky Pick-up game, and a series of relay races with various challenges. Along with the introduction of new staff members, students were able to showcase their school spirit through our traditional cheer chants!
Thank you to our wonderful MCs for bringing the energy to the first rally of the school year!
With the Class of 2025 now one step closer to graduation, it was time for some senior traditions, including Senior Sunrise! It was held on September 6th, 2024 atop Colt Field. Students were able to play football, make friendship bracelets, create senior crowns, and eat pastries!With hopes for seeing the sunrise, the usual marine layer once again brought cloud cover for most of the event, making another senior class have a senior “fogrise”. Despite that, many seniors enjoyed this tradition as they all spent time with one another either eating, activities. and playing around, Luis Ocampo ‘25
Angelisa Ignacio '25
This school year, ECHS brought in a new form of counseling known as Peer Counselors!!
1STPEER COUNSELING
LTA
Peer counseling held their first LTA on September 30th bringing awareness on suicide prevention, educating our students and spreading and leaving a positive word around are school campus and community.
CONTACT @echspeercounseling
College Application
IMPORTANT DEADLINES!
UC -> DUE November 30th 11:59PM
Common App -> Early December - Mid January
CSU -> December 2nd 11:59PM
(certain schools & admission plans may vary so check application sites for more info!)
SUPPORT OUR COUNSELORS
From left to right:
Mr. Carrion (L-Pi), Ms. Mikamo (Po-Z), Ms. Her (A-D), Ms. Espiritu (E-K), Mr. Mark (College & Career) By:
WORKSHOPS!
College Application Workshop Sign-Up
A word from Mr. Mark
“My advice to students applying to college right now is that it is 100% ok if your plan for college isn’t concrete. There’s a reason for the option to be “Undecided” although you can still enter into a 4-year school. And the college application isn’t the hardest obstacle either, it’s getting started, submitting it, and getting through high school as you finish up strong on some of the most critical months of your life. This goes not just for those attending college, but those just aiming to graduate from El Camino and wanting a fresh start to reinvent themselves as they become adults and enter the workforce.”
College Essay Workshop Sign-Up
Angelisa Ignacio ‘25
From August 26-28th we held our very first annual club rush introducing our students to all of the amazing diverse opportunities we have on our school campus. Joining clubs is a great way to meet new people, learn new things, and find an environment where you can thrive at your best. We are glad to bring Colts Press back for another year and we look forward to seeing your creativity for our school newspaper!
Here are all of the clubs that students are able to join this year! It is never too late to join a club!
Christian Youth Club
California Scholarship
Federation
Interact Club
College Prep Club
Chinese Cultural Club
Math Club
Media Club
Key Club
Physical Science Club
Computer Science Club
Engineering Club
Fashion Club
Animal Club
Wellness Club
Filipino Culture Club
Business Club
Newspaper Club
Cosmetology Club
Students In Action Science Bowl
Baking Club
Empowered Collective
Neuroscience Club
Creative Writing Club
Art Club
Drama Club
Heart in Motion
Biotech Club
Latine Club
Mock Trial
Fostering the Future
Queer Straight Alliance
AAPImpower
by Kenneth Eusebio
Homecoming Homecoming Week Week
To start homecoming week it was Freshman Day. Their sub-theme was MYSTERY. There were footprints and even some caution tape around. During lunch they performed an amazing skit on the red stage. Incredible job to the Freshmen for completing their first homecoming!
The Sophomore class’ sub-theme was Casino and with that they transformed the school into “El Casino”. They had many cards, dice, and even door posters for the teachers around the school. During lunch, they performed a spectacular skit featuring 6 celebrities; Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Elton John, and Elvis Presley
The Junior’s sub- theme was Deck Building. They had many Pokemon and Yugioh cards around the school. At lunch they performed a skit of two teams fighting in a trading card battle. The Juniors did an amazing job and worked very hard to make their day special.
Senior day was truly spectacular! Their subtheme was Classic and they brought us into Candyland. They showed off the characters all around the school and had a float which portrayed the Candy Castle. During lunch, they performed an incredible skit that truly felt like a musical. Marvelous job from the Seniors for showing off their school spirit!
STATE WIDE MOCK ELECTION
OnOctober7th,thestateof Californiaorganizedthefirst annualmockelectionasanevent forhighschoolstudentstocast theirpoliticalvote. Withthis,El CaminoHighSchoolstudents wereabletovoteduringtheir historyclasses,&thevoteswere anonymouslysenttotheCAState ElectionsOffice.
It was interesting to see a diverse group It was a diverse group It was interesting to see diverse group of opinions with the implementation of of opinions with the implementation of of opinions the implementation of approval for Prop. 2 (86.7%), Prop. 3 for Prop. (86.7%), Prop. 3 for 2 (86.7%), 3 (77.1%), Prop. 4 (90.1%), Prop. 5 (75.7%), (77.1%), 4 (90.1%), Prop. 5 (77.1%), Prop. (90.1%), 5 (75.7%),
Prop.
(65.4%) ining the most votes, along with Adam B. ining votes, along Adam the along with B. chiff (Democratic Party) who’s running chiff (Democratic who’s running chiff (Democratic Party) who’s running or senate, earning most of El Camino’s or senate, most of El Camino’s senate, earning most El Camino’s vote by 64.6%. vote by 64.6%. by 64.6%.
The The The Democratic Democratic vote takes vote takes vote takes the win! win! the
By: Hailey Magno
‘25
The Student Athletes Program aims to create a welcoming environment that fosters the acceptance and inclusion of all people through sports. On October 17th, the Student Athletes Program received an official Special Olympics banner.
Interviewer: Hailey Magno
Interviewee: Mikayla Levene ‘25 (pictured on the right, founder of the ECHS Student Athletes Program)
What does it mean to receive a Special Olympics Banner?
“To receive a Special Olympics banner means that El Camino has been recognized for fostering an inclusive environment through Unified Sports. We have achieved all guidelines for Unified School, including Unified PE, Unified Sports, and students from Specialized Academic Instruction classes obtaining a leadership position, and have also participated in a basketball tournament with neighboring schools. To be a Unified Champion school under Special Olympics is to try your best at all times, form new relationships, and share smiles and laughs as a team regardless of people’s differences. “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt” - Special Olympics”
Saoirse Price ‘26
Attend El Caminos Fall Festival for a night full of fun fall festivities. It will be on Saturday, October 26th from 4-8PM at the ECHS campus! There will be carnival games, inflatables, balloon animals, trickor-treating, food trucks, a photo booth, and more! We hope to see you all there
EC fashionclub at SF Fashion Week
Angelisa Ignacio 25'
ECHS Fashion Club collaborated with Cosmetology Club and Washington Highschools Fashion Club in working backstage at a professional fashion show. This experience allowed students to immerse themselves in the fastpaced environment of a professional fashion show, work closely with industry professionals, interact with trained models, and expand your network. It's a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of the field while at the same time being able to build connections with one another. Shoutout to all the amazing students who helped in this event!! 16
Angelisa Ignacio 25'
Media
& Fashion Clubs
1st collab and fieldtrip of the year
On October 6th, the Media Club and Fashion Club collaborated with @ddna.media for a picnic photoshoot field trip at Salesforce Park. Media Club members, alongside @ddna.media, captured photos of Fashion Club members for Fashion Club’s first ever magazine, which is currently in progress. This experience provided students with a valuable opportunity to explore the behind-thescenes process of creating fashion media, offering insights into the fields of media, photography, and fashion.
FALL MUSICAL: LEGALLY BLONDE
"Howare rehearsals going?"
HeyColts!Weareexcitedto informyouthatourfallmusical, LegallyBlonde,willbe showcasingnextmonth, November21st-24th! Congratulationstoeveryone whogottheopportunityofbeing partofthecast,andare practicinghardatrehearsals!
Weappreciateeveryone’s hardwork&dedicationamidst auditionsbeingheldinthe beginningoftheschoolyear. Currently,ticketsarebeingheld ononthestage.tickets,somake suretoscantheQRcodebelow andbuyatickettowatchthis fantasticproduction!
Saoirse Price ‘26
Its that time of year again.....
Powerpuff season !!
We are so excited to be holding our second annual Powerpuff again. This will consist of a flag football game played by our fellow lady colts, coached by select football players, and cheered on by our gentlemen colts. All classes (9-12th) will be playing and competing against one another, leading up to a championship game.
Dear Students & Writers of El Camino High School,
We hope this message finds you well. The El Camino High School Newspaper Club is excited to invite you to be a part of our storytelling journey!
Do you have stories you want to submit? Whether you ' re an experienced reporter or a rising one, we are eager to hear your voice and showcase your knowledge in our school newspaper.
To submit your work, please send your articles, essays, or creative pieces to the QR CODE down below. Be sure to include your name, grade, and contact information.
Let your stories be the guiding light that illuminates our school newspaper, enriching our community with knowledge, creativity, and inspiration.
Sincerely, Colts Press
HELP SHAPE OUR SCHOOL'S STORY!
Are you looking for a dynamic and exciting way to get involved at school while honing your communication skills and creativity? Look
no further than our school's Newspaper Club! With four distinct group roles—interviewers, photographers, editors, and writers— our club offers vast opportunities for you to make your mark and be a part of something truly special.
Why Join the Newspaper Club?
- Develop Valuable Skills: In the Newspaper Club, you'll gain practical experience in journalism, writing, editing, photography, and teamwork—skills that will serve you well in both your academic and professional pursuits.
- Create Lasting Memories: As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to cover school events, interview inspiring individuals, and document the moments that make our school special.
- Make a Difference: Your work will be read by fellow students, teachers, and parents, allowing you to inform, inspire, and entertain while contributing to the vibrant school culture.
- Build Lifelong Friendships: The Newspaper Club is a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for storytelling and creativity.
Joining our school's Newspaper Club isn't just about reporting the news; it's about being an active participant in shaping our school's narrative. It's a chance to explore your interests, develop new skills, and become an essential part of a team dedicated to making a difference. So, what are you waiting for? Join us today and let your voice be heard through the power of journalism!