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A firefighter checks a victim during the "Every 15 Minutes" simulation on Thursday, March 20 at La Mirada High School
(Photo by El Toro Staff)

Every 15 Minutes Program Returned to La Mirada High School

Jaden Markland, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2025

For the first time in almost a decade, La Mirada High presented a program made to raise awareness on how dangerous driving under the influence can be. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,...

Girls Varsity Soccer Wins Second CIF State SoCal Regional Championship in School History

Girls Varsity Soccer Wins Second CIF State SoCal Regional Championship in School History

Kiley Diaz, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

Congratulations Girls Soccer for winning the SoCal Girls Soccer Championship against Sage Hill. In the 2024-2025 season, La Mirada High School Girls' Soccer team embarked on a journey with the hopes of...

February Athletes of the Month

February Athletes of the Month

El Toro Staff March 7, 2025

Senior Kiersten Mahan was selected as the February Athlete of the Month. Mahan, #18, is a Senior Captain, playing Center Back for the soccer team, having been playing the sport for 12 years. Mahan shared,...

January Matadores of the Month

January Matadores of the Month

El Toro Staff February 28, 2025

9th Grade - January Matador of the Month Name: Rachel Kim Grade: 9th Clubs/Sports/Organizations: Girls Golf Team Favorite Class: Language Arts Favorite Teacher: Mrs. White and Mr. Jones Hobbies:...

Student from left to right are Joey Mora,  Mercury Gonzalez, Charlotte Tarango, Julianne Souza and Maria Varquez
Missing from the picture are Brandon Suzuki, Gabriel White and Danna Herrera Rodriguez

Academic Decathlon Earns Gold Medals at San Gabriel High School

El Toro Staff February 26, 2025

The Academic Decathlon is a nationwide program where students compete in ten academic subjects.  The team prepares every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30am-8:25am.   At the most recent competition, the...

MOVIE REVIEW: 'Captain America: Brave New World' is a Step in the Right Direction

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ is a Step in the Right Direction

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

Captain America: Brave New World, is the latest installment of the movie from the beloved Marvel studios. It is a new era for Captain America, as Anthony Mackie who plays Sam Wilison takes over the helm...

January Athletes of the Month

January Athletes of the Month

El Toro Staff February 25, 2025

Senior Emily Gonzalez, #34, was selected as the Athlete of the Month for January. She plays on the Varsity Basketball team as the Center and has been playing since the third grade. Her favorite...

What Does Valentine's Day Mean for You?

What Does Valentine’s Day Mean for You?

Nadia Tamayo, Staff Writer February 13, 2025

Valentine’s Day is Feb. 14. It is a day when people celebrate love of many kinds, including romantic, friendship, and family. This day can be celebrated in many different ways by all people. People...

Students Perform in 2025 Rose Parade as a Part of 605 All Star Band

Students Perform in 2025 Rose Parade as a Part of 605 All Star Band

El Toro Staff January 29, 2025

La Mirada High School joined other high schools in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School district as well as high schools from ABC Unified to form the 605 All Star Marching Band and Color Guard at the 2025...

FDA Bans Food Coloring Red #3

FDA Bans Food Coloring Red #3

Desiree Gallardo, Staff Writer January 27, 2025

A new law states the F.D.A. has banned red number 3. The dye is used for its vibrant color in food, drinks, and prescription drugs but was found to be cancerous. Red Dye #3 can be found in some candy corn, Nerds, Peeps, Pez, SweeTarts,...

Credit Crunch Day Ensures Students Take Ownership of Credits

Credit Crunch Day Ensures Students Take Ownership of Credits

Samuel Ascencio, Staff Writer January 25, 2025

La Mirada High School recently had its yearly Credit Crunch Day, a special event designed to emphasize academic progress and accountability among students. On this day, the school had a modified schedule...

The 20/20 Initiative resulted in every high school student having a chrome book for their four years.

Is the Digital Age Something that Belongs in the Classroom?

Jayden Iep, Staff Writer January 25, 2025

Schools in 2025 are significantly different from the educational system back in the early 2000s. Not in just educational standards but in how we learn in of itself. Before we would use textbooks and notebooks,...

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