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The Encinal Field under construction for renovation on February 5, 2025.
Graduating Away from Home: Encinal’s Class of 2025 Graduation at the College of Alameda
Eifel Tower, Alexander Spatari, Getty Images
Learning Beyond Borders: Encinal’s Academic Trip to France
Protests in South Shore Alameda following Trump's Inauguration
Alameda’s Response To Trump’s Inauguration
AUSD maintenance staff clean up vandalism in front of Encinal's entrance on December 13, 2024.
Encinal victim of hate speech, district looks to investigate further
Flag football face Hornets in an explosive rematch
Flag football face Hornets in an explosive rematch
Photo: Dan Nguyen
Post Hoco meal: The In’s-N-Out’s
Encinal's cheerleaders take a quick photo after Encinal's homecoming football game versus Arroyo on October 18th.
Cheer is the only sport that doesn’t earn credit — Why?
Senior Anye Diaz prepares to begin a heat versus Hayward on March 14th.
Supply and Demand: Encinal’s overcrowded pool situation
Encinal Varsity sophomore, Zoe Johnson goes head to head in awaited jump ball against opponent Orland High School on March 6, 2025
Women’s Varsity Basketball season ends with devastating loss against Woodland Christian 54-45 in CIF Semi-finals
Yap receives the silver medal at the awards ceremony of the WJUC 2024 in Birmingham, UK. Photo - Kevin LeClaire
Freshman Violet Yap competes in the World Junior Ultimate Frisbee Championship over summer break
Encinal Women's Basketball claim the NCS D5 Runner-Up Title.
Jets make run to NCS Final before falling in thriller, 53-48
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts celebrates after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.
Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in a dominant Super Bowl LIX
Yap receives the silver medal at the awards ceremony of the WJUC 2024 in Birmingham, UK. Photo - Kevin LeClaire
Freshman Violet Yap competes in the World Junior Ultimate Frisbee Championship over summer break
The National Honor Society visits Stanford University's campus
Clubs at Encinal provide a wide range of options
Ms. Adams on a family day excursion to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Encinal community mourns the loss of Maggie Adams
Ms. Lacaba has spent her entire 33 year career at Encinal.
Lacaba’s legacy knows no limits
Stahl helps seniors Aily Bencik and Austin Massey light a candle for a physiology lab.
Dr. Stahl announces retirement after more than two decades at Encinal
Ms. Kerber teaches her AP Literature class.
Ms. Kerber named AUSD teacher of the year
Seniors Ava Diener, Zin Arneson, and Amelia Ericson reherse "Dancing Queen" weeks before the opening night on March 14th.
Spring Musical Mamma Mia! Looks to Impress
Product Placement, the most common culprit of subliminal marketing seen in the modern era.
Under the Radar: How Consumerism has Shaped Modern Media
Look Back, movie directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyma
Why “Look Back” is a tragic and inspiring animated masterpiece
Will Ferrell and Ed Asner in Elf. Photo: Alamy
Unwrap the magic: Top 5 must-watch films for the holiday season
Netflix cover art for Arcane: Season 2
A true sister story: “Arcane” finale brings a unique viewing experience
Paris presents visuals approaching the Olympic Opening Ceremony day with slogan "Games wide open".
Bringing fashion to the Olympic Games
Firefighters watch as helicopters drop water on the recent Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. Photo - Associated Press
Perspective Matters: The Truth Behind Wildfires
Fresh strawberry tanghulu being made to sell.
The Year of Food: Viral Food Trends That Came to Serve and Spice the Year Up
Look Back, movie directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyma
Why “Look Back” is a tragic and inspiring animated masterpiece
“Neptune’s” Serves Up a Tasty and Creative Selection
“Neptune’s” Serves Up a Tasty and Creative Selection
Ravens' Lamar Jackson & Bills' Josh Allen
NFL Playoffs: First round recap and what can be expected
The holidays are near, and so are Trader Joe’s Holiday snacks
The holidays are near, and so are Trader Joe’s Holiday snacks
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The Encinal Field under construction for renovation on February 5, 2025.
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News
The Encinal Field under construction for renovation on February 5, 2025.
Graduating Away from Home: Encinal’s Class of 2025 Graduation at the College of Alameda
Ian Madsen, Echo Staff • March 19, 2025

The Encinal football field is a keystone piece of the school. Many sports are played there, assemblies take place there, and its where some go...

Eifel Tower, Alexander Spatari, Getty Images
Learning Beyond Borders: Encinal’s Academic Trip to France
Kaylee Garcia, Echo Staff • March 10, 2025

Most highschool students only dream of traveling to France, staying there for a full week, and having their whole trip planned out. Well for...

Protests in South Shore Alameda following Trump's Inauguration
Alameda’s Response To Trump’s Inauguration
Duncan Bauer, Echo Staff • February 26, 2025

With the recent inauguration of the Trump administration, curiosity has risen about what life will be like, especially for young students in...

AUSD maintenance staff clean up vandalism in front of Encinal's entrance on December 13, 2024.
Encinal victim of hate speech, district looks to investigate further
Echo Staff • December 13, 2024

On the morning of Friday, December 13, Encinal custodial staff were met with offensive vandalism across the entrance of the 200 building. While...

Sports
Encinal's cheerleaders take a quick photo after Encinal's homecoming football game versus Arroyo on October 18th.
Cheer is the only sport that doesn’t earn credit — Why?
Ava Brandt and Penelope Locke • March 31, 2025
Senior Anye Diaz prepares to begin a heat versus Hayward on March 14th.
Supply and Demand: Encinal’s overcrowded pool situation
Nya Snell, Echo Staff • March 26, 2025
Encinal Varsity sophomore, Zoe Johnson goes head to head in awaited jump ball against opponent Orland High School on March 6, 2025
Women’s Varsity Basketball season ends with devastating loss against Woodland Christian 54-45 in CIF Semi-finals
Penelope Locke, Echo Staff • March 18, 2025
Yap receives the silver medal at the awards ceremony of the WJUC 2024 in Birmingham, UK. Photo - Kevin LeClaire
Freshman Violet Yap competes in the World Junior Ultimate Frisbee Championship over summer break
Jamie Kitts, Echo Staff • March 14, 2025
Encinal Women's Basketball claim the NCS D5 Runner-Up Title.
Jets make run to NCS Final before falling in thriller, 53-48
Penelope Locke and Dylan Berger • March 4, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts celebrates after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.
Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in a dominant Super Bowl LIX
Dylan Berger, Echo Staff • February 15, 2025
Features
Yap receives the silver medal at the awards ceremony of the WJUC 2024 in Birmingham, UK. Photo - Kevin LeClaire
Freshman Violet Yap competes in the World Junior Ultimate Frisbee Championship over summer break
Jamie Kitts, Echo Staff • March 14, 2025
The National Honor Society visits Stanford University's campus
Clubs at Encinal provide a wide range of options
Justice Petersen, Managing Editor • May 18, 2024
Ms. Adams on a family day excursion to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Encinal community mourns the loss of Maggie Adams
Maleia Ferguson and Samantha Cleminshaw • April 14, 2024
Ms. Lacaba has spent her entire 33 year career at Encinal.
Lacaba’s legacy knows no limits
Emilia Arneson, Horizon Staff • June 5, 2023
Arts & Entertainment
Seniors Ava Diener, Zin Arneson, and Amelia Ericson reherse "Dancing Queen" weeks before the opening night on March 14th.
Spring Musical Mamma Mia! Looks to Impress
Peter Mai, Echo Staff • March 13, 2025
Product Placement, the most common culprit of subliminal marketing seen in the modern era.
Under the Radar: How Consumerism has Shaped Modern Media
Ava Brandt, Arts and Entertainment Editor • March 10, 2025
Look Back, movie directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyma
Why “Look Back” is a tragic and inspiring animated masterpiece
Ian Frost, Arts and Entertainment Editor • January 30, 2025
Will Ferrell and Ed Asner in Elf. Photo: Alamy
Unwrap the magic: Top 5 must-watch films for the holiday season
Kaylee Garcia and Matilda Gunnell • December 20, 2024
Opinion
Firefighters watch as helicopters drop water on the recent Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. Photo - Associated Press
Perspective Matters: The Truth Behind Wildfires
Rory Harling, Echo Staff • March 31, 2025
Fresh strawberry tanghulu being made to sell.
The Year of Food: Viral Food Trends That Came to Serve and Spice the Year Up
Ronen Antebi, Echo Staff • March 19, 2025
Look Back, movie directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyma
Why “Look Back” is a tragic and inspiring animated masterpiece
Ian Frost, Arts and Entertainment Editor • January 30, 2025
“Neptune’s” Serves Up a Tasty and Creative Selection
“Neptune’s” Serves Up a Tasty and Creative Selection
Samuel Kellner, Echo Staff • January 30, 2025
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