El Modena Vanguards

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Keeping alumni united.

El Modena, proudly we salute you! We are loyal to the Cardinal and the Gold, stand with strength in every endeavor, these are the things we hold. Vanguard victories, Vanguard memories, sing it to the sky! For the honor of the Vanguards, for El Modena High!

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El Modena High School opened it's doors in 1966 on 44.5
acres of land located off Chapman Avenue in the El Modena
area of the city of Orange. It is one of four
comprehensive high schools in the Orange Unified School
District and has developed a proud tradition. In 1996, El
Modena was designated a Californian Distiguished School.
In 1997, El Modena received a full six-year term of
accreditation from the Accrediting Commission for the
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). In
1999, El Modena students struck National media attention
by giving birth to the Gay/Straight Alliance Organization.
Approximately 2,020 students enrolled in grades 9 through
12 during the 2001/2002 year. Geographically, the school
serves Orange and sections of Santa Ana. El Modena is the
home of Fred Kelly Stadium.

Former and present students and faculty of El Modena High
School. Class standing, test scores, and G.P.A. will be
taken into consideration upon acceptance. All alumni
encouraged to apply. First name: El Modena; Last
Name: Vanguards.