Mackenzie Diaz

[Photo] MECA’s Yearbook

January 29, 2025

Dressed up as Steve Harvey for the House Competition, Amalie Esparza (12) asks Gamma House members' Daulton Lista (12) and Jared Jimenez (10) Family Feud style questions.

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Samuel Amador (12), Adrian Cordon (12) and their friends enjoy the House Competition.

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

Story by TAC Media Staff
May 10, 2024

Robert "Bobby" Sanchez, our Media Center Clerk, smiles broadly with his succulent in the mini media center in room 10. Bobby always makes sure to have a welcoming atmosphere for students during their free...

MECA Students Clock into Career Day!

A Photo Gallery

Story by Mackenzie Diaz, Editor
May 8, 2024

Check out these photos from the 4/26 Career Day where we learned about a wide range of careers from first-hand accounts. We thank all the adults who took time out of their day to teach us about what they...

Flag Football Frenzie: April House Competition!!

A Photo Gallery

Story by Mackenzie Diaz, Editor
May 3, 2024

Check out the photos of the April 26 house competition where we played flag football! I'm very sorry if I got some of the terms wrong. I don't know football...

The “Official” MECA Catalog 2024 (K-Z)

Story by Mackenzie Diaz, Editor
February 23, 2024

(Part 2 of 2) School clubs have so much to offer to students. Some serve their community, others expand our knowledge and skills, while some are just created to have fun. No school year is complete...

The “Official” MECA Club Catalog 2023 (A-J)

Story by Mackenzie Diaz and Gianna Gonzalez
November 13, 2023

(Part 1 of 2) School clubs have so much to offer to students. Some serve their community, others expand our knowledge and skills, while some are just created to have fun. No school year is complete...

The Ultimate October House Competition!!

...as in Ultimate...Frisbee (I'm sorry that isn't even good-bad)

Story by Gloria Amador and Mackenzie Diaz
November 6, 2023

Check out these ultimate photos of the ultimate house comp of Ultimate Frisbee. As the teams battle it all out on the field. Ultimate.

The MECA Pancake Breakfast was Flipping Delicious!

Story by Mackenzie Diaz and Gloria Amador
September 10, 2023

What better way is there to kick off the ’23-’24 school year than with a free smorgasborg of freshly made pancakes!? Well, at MECA, we think the Pancake Breakfast is the perfect start to the year! Early...

Somewhere Over the Rainbow: Senior Decision Day

Story by Mackenzie Diaz, Editor
May 23, 2023

On May 12th, 2023 the back of the school was alit with rainbow colors, flowers, and bluebirds. The occasion? Senior Decision Day, the day where our senior class announces the colleges they will be attending...

[Video] The Diaz Family Hawaii Vacation Day 5

May 22, 2023

Day five of traveling with junior staff reporter Mackenzie Diaz and her family as they travel to the beautiful state of Hawaii for Spring Break!

[Video] The Diaz Family Hawaii Vacation Day 4

May 18, 2023

Day four of traveling with junior staff reporter Mackenzie Diaz and her family as they travel to the beautiful state of Hawaii for Spring Break!

[Video] The Diaz Family Hawaii Vacation Day 3

May 4, 2023

Day three of traveling with junior staff reporter Mackenzie Diaz and her family as they travel to the beautiful state of Hawaii for Spring Break!

[Video] The Diaz Family Hawaii Vacation Day 2

May 3, 2023

Day two of traveling with junior staff reporter Mackenzie Diaz and her family as they travel to the beautiful state of Hawaii for Spring Break!

[Video] The Diaz Family Hawaii Vacation Day 1

April 27, 2023

Day one of traveling with junior staff reporter Mackenzie Diaz and her family as they travel to the beautiful state of Hawaii for Spring Break!

TimberTV Presents – The Diaz Family Hawaii Vacation Vlog

Story by Mackenzie Diaz, Editor
April 27, 2023

Travel with junior staff reporter Mackenzie Diaz and her family as they travel to the beautiful state of Hawaii for Spring Break!

[Video] TimberTV presents: Timberwolves to Trojans – Junior’s Trip to USC

April 6, 2023

Timberwolves took over the USC campus on 4/31. Here are just some of the highlights.

Creative Ceramic Creations (2/9/2023)

Story by Mackenzie Diaz, Editor
February 15, 2023

[If a piece is yours (whether marked Unknown or with the wrong name) contact [email protected] to have it changed. You deserve recognition for your work!]

Bruins and Wolves: MECA Takes Over UCLA

Story by Gloria C Amador, Mackenzie Diaz, and Hannah Ramirez
January 20, 2023

11th graders recently visited UCLA, touring around the campus and getting a little taste of the on-campus college life.

Freshman Friday | Melanie Lopez

Story by Mackenzie Diaz, Editor
December 16, 2022

Since there aren’t any sports at Mt. SAC ECA, our more athletic students take to other methods of exercise. Freshman Melanie Lopez is no different. For some, it’s frisbee or pickleball, for others,...

Goodbye Friend: Cedric’s Eulogy

Story by Mackenzie Diaz and Sofia Hernandez
December 15, 2022

On the morning of December 13th, the media center’s beloved snake, Cedric, passed away. He was loved by and cherished by the students around the Mt. SAC ECA campus. An all too sudden passing that left...

[Photo] 6 Reasons Why You Should Be Excited to Take MUS 15

Story by Mackenzie Diaz, Editor
December 13, 2022

Freshmen Friday | April Gonzalez

Story by Mackenzie Diaz, Editor
October 21, 2022

April Gonzalez plays Turf War during her team's Tuesday meeting.

The “Official” MECA Club Catalog 2022

Story by Mackenzie Diaz and Jared Jimenez
October 17, 2022

School clubs have so much to offer to students. Some serve their community, others expand our knowledge and skills, while some are just created to have fun. No school year is complete without extracurriculars,...

Through Sun and Rain by Mackenzie Diaz

Story by Mackenzie Diaz, Editor
August 2, 2021

During the last semester of the 2020-2021 school year, English 1 students wrote short stories to demonstrate the skills they learned over the course of the class. 10 of those students were chosen to have their stories shared on The Academy Chronicle. Here is this weeks!

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Films and Shows Coming Summer 2021

Story by Damian Cevallos and Mackenzie Diaz
June 7, 2021

The school year is ending fast and soon enough, The Chronicle will be mostly deserted until the 2021-2022 school year begins. There are so many shows and films being released during the summer that we...

Coming Summer: Pixar’s Luca

Story by Mackenzie Diaz and Daulton Lista
May 13, 2021

Join us as we delve into and break down the sneak-peaks of the beautiful upcoming movie set in '50s Italy; Luca!

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10 Artists You Don’t Know But Should

Story by Mackenzie Diaz and Kyndell Jackson
April 22, 2021

The modern world is filled with a lot of music. At least one of these ten obscure artists is sure to blow your mind- or at least can be a nice part of your personal playlist.

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