The Academy Chronicle

[Photo] Senior Decisions

Story by Victoria Romero, Writer
May 8, 2026

Marine Biology Field trip

Story by Desiree Vazquez, Writer
April 29, 2026

MECA students from the Marine Biology college course went to White Point-Royal Beach for their field trip last Friday. Their departure time was around 8:30 a.m., and their return time was around 3:45 p.m. ...

TimberTV—What Does Inclusion Mean to You?

Story by Jocelyn Lee, Julian Puente, and Desiree Vazquez
April 22, 2026

Autism Awareness Month is April.

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Senior Katelynn Lee

What MECA Students are Doing for Spring Break

Story by Desiree Vazquez and Jocelyn Lee
April 3, 2026

Spring break is finally here, and MECA students can’t wait. Students around campus have plans such as traveling, spending time with family and friends, and sleeping in. After a long season of school...

2026 SoCal JEA State Student Competition

Story by Desiree Vazquez, Staff Writer
March 23, 2026

With anticipation and excitement, 12 MECA students boarded the school van and headed to Studio City on Saturday, March 15. Journalism and yearbook students participated in the 2026 Southern California...

TimberTV: The Olympic Games

Story by Desiree Vazquez, Julian Puente, and Jocelyn Lee
March 11, 2026

GALLERY: MECA Winter Olympic Game

Story by Desiree Vazquez, Writer
March 11, 2026

Last Friday, Feb. 28, MECA ASB members helped set up the third house competition, which was inspired by the Winter Olympic Games. Members had set up chairs, tents, posters, and refreshments for teachers...

MECA Speech Debate Team Competes at Denver

Speech & Debate

Story by Desiree Vazquez, Writer
March 2, 2026

This year’s Speech and Debate team traveled to Denver to compete in a tournament from Feb. 5 to Feb. 8. History teacher, Britt Linke, has been teaching here for two years and took the opportunity to...

TimberTV — Lunch Talk

Story by Julian Puente and Desiree Vazquez
February 18, 2026

Journalism student, Julian Puente, interviews Sophomore students about their opinions on the school lunch.

[Photo] TimberTV – Three Day Weekend

Story by Desire Vasquez and Jocelyn Lee
February 4, 2026

Jocelyn Lee interviews 9th grader Trinidad Gonzalez and 10th grader Benson Mai on how they spend their three day weekend.

Recap on the First Semester

Story by Desiree Vazquez and Jason Li
January 20, 2026

In case you forgot – here’s a recap of all the events that happened at MECA in the first semester. August Senior Sunrise - August 22nd Senior Sunrise started around 5:45 a.m. and ended around...

Clash Royale

Want to play Clash? 1v1?!!

Story by Desiree Vazquez and Julian Puente
December 15, 2025

A sneak golem in the pocket. There’s nothing we can do; a defensive goblin barrel proves useless. The golem pushes through our defenses. Tower down, game over. This is an outcome that students are...

[Photo] Seniors Ethan Tran and Katelyn Lee Earn Full Ride Scholarships

Story by Desire Vasquez, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2025

Congrats, MECA Seniors, Katelyn Lee (12 )and Ethan Tran (12) both hold flags and posters made for them to show school spirit.

[Photo] Fiat Lux: Let There Be Light

Story by Jocelyn Lee, Writer
December 4, 2025

MECA students walk to the student center at the University of California, Riverside.

MECA’s FREE Winter Dance

Story by Desiree Vazquez, Staff Writer
December 1, 2025

MECA’s very own ASB is hosting an after-school dance from 3:30 to 5:30 pm on December 12, the Friday before finals week. They hope this dance will alleviate the stress students have before finals...

[Photo] Senior Sendoff | Angelina Te

Story by Desiree Vasquez, Writer
November 17, 2025

Meet Angelina Te!

Key Tips for Applying to Scholarships

Story by Desiree Vazquez, Writer
November 3, 2025

As students apply for college, they find themselves searching for ways to pay for college tuition and general cost of living. The last thing they want is an overwhelming amount of student debt. When making...

Freshman Friday | Daniel Martinez

Story by Desiree Vazquez, Writer
October 17, 2025

Freshman Daniel Martinez is ready for action and plans to pursue his college education here at Mt. SAC Early College Academy (MECA). He first heard of this school through his two older siblings, Annabelle...

[Photo] TAC Media Celebrates Teachers and Staff for Appreciation Week!

Story by TAC Media Staff
May 10, 2024

Emily Lassiter presents a succulent to Tania de Anda, our amazing Nutrition Specialist; Ms. Tania will often make guacamole for students and always has a smile on her face as she passes out lunch and snack....

Freshman Friday – Karren Zhuang

Story by Desiree Vazquez, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2024

When friendly and spirited Karren Zhuang began her freshman year here at Mt. SAC Early College Academy, he was amazed with the community and classes offered here. She says, “I knew it was a great opportunity...

Freshman Friday – Anahi Vasquez

Story by Desiree Vazquez, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2024

Creative and kind freshman Anahi Vasquez joins us here at Mt. SAC Early College Academy. She is attending MECA with her older brother, junior Jesus Vazquez. When she first heard of this school, she was...

Freshman Friday – Jocelyn Lee

Story by Desiree Vazquez, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2024

Driven and cheerful Freshman Jocelyn Lee is happy to be part of Mt. SAC Early College Academy. She first heard of MECA through her friend, sophomore Sofia Hernandez. After hearing about how wonderful the...

Freshman Friday – Katelyn Chung

Story by Victoria Romero and Desiree Vazquez
February 9, 2024

Katelyn Chung is a kind and friendly freshman here at Mt. SAC Early College Academy. She first heard of MECA through her older sister, Michaela Chung, who was a former valedictorian in 2023. Katelyn also...

Freshman Friday – Dashaughn Bynum

Story by Victoria Romero and Desiree Vazquez
December 15, 2023

Dashaughn Bynum is a lively, cheerful freshman here at Mt. SAC Early College Academy (MECA). He first heard of our amazing school through his mother, and although he does have a brother (sophomore Daceius...

Freshman Friday- Patricia Galavan

Story by Victoria Romero and Desiree Vazquez
November 17, 2023

Patricia Galvan is an outgoing freshman here at Mt. SAC Early College Academy (MECA). She first heard of our school through her mother, she says, “My mom recommended it to me in seventh grade, I think...