Star is born: Freshman phenom Sanchez takes Manteca High by storm

Manteca High freshman Santino Sanchez.

By BAO LUUS 
The Tower 

The moment Santino Sanchez walked into Manteca High's crowded quad, with the scent of tacos from the food trucks wafting through the air and the sound of friends laughing in every corner, he realized one thing. 

This wasn’t Shasta Elementary School. 

He was stepping onto campus at Manteca High School, and he’d soon understand why so many say this place feels like home. 

Little did he know, this day would become one of the most unforgettable moments of his young high school life. Sanchez was no longer the King of the Hill at Shasta Elementary School. As a member of the Class of 2029, he was one of the youngest students on campus. 

“Santino has taken MHS by storm since the second he stepped foot on campus. He is as confident as an upper classman, is getting involved in sports, clubs, and programs, and is consistently attending campus events.” 

So, how would he make his mark?  

To get a deeper look into what makes Manteca High so unique, The Tower sat down with Santino Sanchez, the freshman Class Vice President, a blossoming star football player, and a member of the school’s Leadership class.  

“His immediate involvement has made him well-known, and I definitely think he's having a ton of fun!” 

In just his first year as a Buffalo, Sanchez is involved in so many aspects of school life, and The Tower wanted to hear how all these experiences have shaped his time here. Here's what he had to say: 

The Tower: How is it like for you so far? I asked. 

Santino Sanchez: Uh, it’s good so far. Leadership helps me a lot, it’s a cool experience, it’s really different from 8th grade, and it just feel freer. 

TT: What were you expecting coming to Manteca High? 

SS: I thought that the education was going to be harder. Once you get the grip of it, it’s easy. 

TT: Is there anything in the school that have exceed your expectation or disappointed you? 

SS: Nah. 

TT: Not really? 

SS: Nah.

TT: I know that you are a football player, how was it juggling between being a football player and a member of Leadership? 

SS: It was great, it wasn't stressful at all, my third and fourth are really the classes that we leave for, and it didn’t really affect anything.

TT: For the other freshmen, what is one advice you would give them to be better?

SS: Just try your hardest, stay in your own lane, and you’ll be fine.