is published annually. The video production class produces daily features and an award-winning weekly 10-minute news and entertainment program. The leadership program consisting of ASB and Class leaders puts on 3 school dances (homecoming, winter formal, and prom) and implements new ways to make SMHS a better place. Link Crew consists of about 80 juniors and seniors who lead groups of 10 incoming freshmen during their first quarter of high school. All students are required to participate in two years of directed school activity such as athletics, drama, band, choir, or physical education. Honor societies include the California Scholarship Federation (CSF) and National Honor Society (NHS). Distinctions San Marcos was named a California Distinguished School in 2005. The school has received awards and distinctions in many fields, including: The Royals Marching Band – 1st at the SCSBOA 1A championships in 2008. The San Marcos dance team, the Marquettes – national champions. The mock trial team – state champions The school newspaper, The King's Page – First Place with Special Merit in the American Scholastic Press Association newspaper contest in 2002 – 2003. The Academic Decathlon team – county champions . The Varsity Girls Soccer Team – CIF, City, and Channel League Champions. The Golf program – multiple CIF championships. The San Marcos Madrigal Singers – one of four groups accepted to perform in the Carnegie Hall National Choral Festival. The San Marcos varsity football team – City Champions of Santa Barbara. The San Marcos Varsiy Cheerleading Team- state champions in 2016 at the Cheer Pros Cheerleading Competition in Ontario, California. Charity work Students in the AP Economics classes have put on the annual "Kids Helping Kids event," which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for various charities. Celebrities, bands, artists, etc. contribute and donate to this event, held at the Granada Theater. In recent years benefit concert headliners have included Andy Grammar, Need to Breathe, and Gavin Degraw. Mascot and colors The mascot is Lancelot the Lion, a lion wearing a cape and crown. The school colors and royal blue and scarlet red. Logo history The San Marcos logo originated from the head football coach in 1970, Satini Puailoa III's father. Notable alumni Tariqh Akoni, professional guitarist and composer, Musical Director for Josh Groban Eric Anzalone, member of Village People, singer/actor/author Colleen Ballinger, comedian, singer, internet personality Laura Bialis, filmmaker Brook Billings, volleyball player Sue DiCicco, artist Dean Dinning,