Photo Essay: Manteca High a Distinguished School

Manteca High School was named a California Distinguished School on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The announcement was made by the school's principal Megan Peterson to the students. The selection process involved an analysis of data from the 2023 dashboard with the focus of showing excellence and progress in academic achievements and maintaining a positive school environment. Only 3 percent of middle and high schools were selected for this honor across the state of California. Top row, from left: This academic mural showcases the basic unit of life in the 90 Wing at Manteca High School on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Posters in the library depict core subjects. The board in Mrs. Diggs’ class portrays the fundamentals of Algebra 1. Junior Alan Gasper Flores diligently works on his Pre-Calculus school work in Room 77, aiming to maintain his A in the class. Bottom row, from left: World History introduces a new history topic Imperialism in Mr. Eavenson's at Manteca High School in room 80 on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Doors shut as Mr. Gibson teaches one of his AP psychology classes. Flores completes his Pre-Calculus homework and then decides to begin on his AP Biology homework. With a focus on academics, Mr. Eavenson (left), located in Room 80 at Manteca High School, teaches his world history class. (Bryan Jimenez/The Tower)