Soap by Spence
Bobby Almand, Sports Editor
November 5, 2017
Filed under Feature
Working while attending high school certainly isn’t unique or uncommon, but when you’re self-employed like senior Spencer DeMont, it can take on an entirely new challenge. DeMont runs an auto detail business out of the back of his car, and over the last year it has grown from cleaning and detailing th...
The Amazing Alan Abramovitz
Mia Gutierrez, Staff Writer
October 9, 2017
Filed under Feature, Humans of El Modena (HOEM), Sports
Sophomore Alan Abramovitz is one of El Modena’s best water polo keeper Alan Abramovitz is varsity water polo’s new goalkeeper. He began playing polo last year being a part of the Junior Varsity team and this year bumped up to varsity. Despite being a very skilled goalkeeper, this p...
Sean Warren Shares His Story
Mia Gutierrez, Staff Writer
September 13, 2017
Filed under Feature, Humans of El Modena (HOEM), Sports
FL: If it’s okay, could you possibly elaborate on what exactly happened SW: “So I was on a camping trip with my friends and we were off roading in a, kind of like a dune buggy and we were going on a turn and the dune buggy rolled over and my hand got crushed under the roll b...
Football Games: Do’s and Don’ts
Scarlett Adams, Staff Writer
September 13, 2017
Filed under Feature
El Modena is known for a rambunctious and energetic student crowd at all the football games. The crowd can be intimidating, especially if you are new on campus. Here are a few tips to help you embrace and become one with the crazy crowd at Vanguard games. DO -Wear El Mo attire -Cheer as loud...
Cheer is Ready for the New Year
Scarlett Adams, Staff Writer
August 28, 2017
Filed under Feature, Humans of El Modena (HOEM), Uncategorized
Going into her second year as a cheerleader and first year as a captain, sophomore Kayden Wagner reveals her excitement for the upcoming seasons, her plans for her team, and her thoughts on cheer and being a captain. Frontline: What do you want people to know about the cheer team this year? Ka...
Can You Dig It?
Abigail Capra, Staff Writer
August 27, 2017
Filed under Feature, Humans of El Modena (HOEM), Sports
With volleyball season just around the corner, freshman Miranda Fahie is ready to take on the court with the varsity team. Fahie is very smart when it comes to this intense sport, and it will show on the court this volleyball season. Frontline: How does it feel being a freshman on varsit...
William Wallace and the Future of YouTube

Ashley Ramynke, Copy/Music Editor
August 26, 2017
Filed under Feature, Humans of El Modena (HOEM), Media&Arts, Showcase
With an extensive portfolio as a vlogger, music video director, and camera guru, senior William Wallace continues to gain traction on YouTube with likes, comments, and subscribers. Frontline: When did you start your YouTube account and what sparked your interest in vlogging? William ...
Parayao Deciphers Personalities

Ashley Ramynke, Feature Editor
February 3, 2017
Filed under Feature, Humans of El Modena (HOEM)
Roaming the halls of El Modena with a striped scarf and signature fedora, junior Kylan Parayao finds interest in discovering the personalities of his fellow students. Specifically the difference between introverts and extroverts, in which this hobby was sparked by his life as an introvert and his observant...
Live with Luis Balderas

Mariah Pena, Staff Writer
November 10, 2016
Filed under Feature
Frontline: What is the name of the band youre in and how did it come about? Luis Balderas: Well it's Sidewalk Chumps and the name came about when our guitarist, Paul, was walking in the middle of the street. We said "there's a sidewalk for a reason" and he said "sidewalks are for chumps," and s...
A Fresh Start for the Feature Page

Ashley Ramynke, Feature Editor
September 16, 2016
Neil Young once proclaimed that, “One new feature or fresh take can change everything.” The feature page embodies this phenomenon, as it focuses on the lives of students and creates a school-wide mutual respect for the individuals who occupy El Modena. As the Feature Page’s declaration, we on...
Doctor Who?

Fatima Shamsi, Online Manager
January 10, 2016
Filed under Feature
Frontline got the chance to interview Dr. Heather Chapman, El Modena’s United States History specialist. Dr. Chapman teaches regular US History as well as AP US History. She has always wanted to be an educator and her hard work and solid effort lead her there. Dr. Chapman attended El Modena High...
Oh! It’s Jessica!

Fatima Shamsi, Online Manager
October 27, 2015
Jessica Oh (12), a senior at El Modena High School is involved in many great organizations on our campus. Some of these clubs include, but not limited to, are Yearbook, Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL), and FCA. She represents a well rounded student and a true model to all vanguards. Frontline inter...