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El Toro

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El Toro

Girls Varsity Cross Country Team at CIF Prelims

Varsity Girls Cross Country Qualify for CIF Finals on Saturday, November 23

El Toro Staff November 18, 2024

On Saturday, November 16, the La Mirada Varsity Girls Cross Country placed third in Heat 2 of Division 3 in the CIF Southern Section Prelims at Mt. San Antonio College (SAC) to qualify them to make it...

Nine Athletes Sign their Commitment to Universities Next Fall

Nine Athletes Sign their Commitment to Universities Next Fall

El Toro Staff November 13, 2024

Nine students at La Mirada High School  signed their commitments to attend universities and play in their respective sports next Fall during National Signing Day on Wednesday, November 13 at lunch in...

October Employees of the Month: Ann Kwon and Maya Hamilton

Ann Kwon and Maya Hamilton Voted as October Employees of the Month

El Toro Staff November 8, 2024

Teacher Ann Kwon was voted as an October Employee of the Month. Students shared that Mrs. Kwon is, "a kind, engaging, and supportive AP Chemistry teacher who makes the subject easy to understand, creates...

October Matadores of the Month

October Matadores of the Month

El Toro Staff November 7, 2024

9th Grade - October Matador of the Month Name: Logan Delgado Grade: 9th Clubs/Sports/Organizations: Early College Program, Debate Club Favorite Class: Entrepreneurship Favorite Teacher:...

Varsity Football Edged by Warren in Final Game

Varsity Football Edged by Warren in Final Game

Nadia Tamayo, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

The final game of the football season was at home, played against League opponent Warren on Friday, November 1. Although a loss for the Matadores, with a score of 35 to 38, after halftime, it was a close...

Natalie Ojeisekhoba Named October Athlete of the Month

Natalie Ojeisekhoba Named October Athlete of the Month

El Toro Staff November 1, 2024

Senior, Natalie Ojeisekhoba was named the October Athlete of the Month at La Mirada High School. She has played volleyball for 3.5 years and enjoyed playing with friends. She commented on her favorite...

Chromokopia, an Album with Something for Everyone

Chromokopia, an Album with Something for Everyone

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

Chromokopia an album by Tyler, the Creator  Chromokopia is the latest studio album from American rapper, singer songwriter, and producer Tyler, the creator. After his last album, “Call me if you...

Breast Cancer Awareness Celebrated in October

Breast Cancer Awareness Celebrated in October

Desiree Gallardo, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

Breast Cancer awarness month is known to be promoted in October for those who were diagnosed and are still fighting cancer. More than 360,000 people have been diagnosed with this cancer. And one person...

Hispanic Heritage Rally Celebrates Culture, Music and Food

Hispanic Heritage Rally Celebrates Culture, Music and Food

Samuel Ascencio and Cody Olive October 31, 2024

On October 16th, La Mirada High School hosted a Hispanic Heritage rally to honor, celebrate, and learn about the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of the Hispanic community. The event,...

Phones in Schools Banned in 2026

Phones in Schools Banned in 2026

Jayden Iep, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

At the turn of the 2026 year California has big plans involving phones in school. The intentions seem to be good with student health and academic performance at the center, but some educators, parents...

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Controversial Plastic Bag Ban Starts in January 2026

Jaden Markland, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

Plastic bags have been used for a long time and currently are still utilized to do basic everyday tasks such as holding groceries, collecting waste, protecting items during travel, or pack snacks or...

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Students and Staff Prepare for Halloween on Thursday

Raymond Martinez, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

Halloween is on October 31st; a day where people dress up and go trick or treating. People have many different traditions to celebrate this day.  Security Guard Caesar explained, “My favorite halloween...

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