Fletcher Dragge - 1984, Lead guitarist of punk band Pennywise. So he kind of just said, `Look, Ive looked the world over and its like, youre my guitar maker. Athletic director Glenn Marx of Mira Costa is getting his own key to the school's $39-million athletics complex on Monday. If you graduated from Mira Costa High School, you are automatically a member of the . It was the second community college to be established in San Diego County. That path is leading toward a future in biomedical research. Classes began in a wing at Oceanside High School. Like so many students, Christine cherishes the personal connections she established while on campus. Check out Thai Burger Company at the Oceanside Sunset Market every Thursday night and other locations as scheduled.. Jackie Riley loves MiraCosta College so much, the Del Mar resident who had already earned an associate of arts degree decided to return to the school even after transferring to UC San Diego and securing a bachelor of science degree in clinical psychology. These are the top 50 American high schools with the most influential alumni. [3], In 2002, MiraCosta opened the doors to its new Child Development Center on the Oceanside Campus, which provides both academic instruction to students and child care services to student, staff, and community families. Dont get hung up on your GPAno one looks at that in the real world. College activities: Periodic "College Hour" events during the noon hour featuring many cultural events and performing arts featuring guest artists as well as student work. [8], The Mira Costa Choir Program consists of four curricular choirs, Vocal Ensemble, Men's Choir, Advanced Women's Chorale, and Concert Choir, which meet during the school day year-round, and two small ensembles, Coterie, Mira Costa Muscle, which meet after school. One Sea Hawk Way, Redondo Beach, California | (310) 798-8665. Mike Dodd, a 1975 graduate who won the silver medal in the 1996 mens inaugural beach volleyball tournament at the Summer Olympics as well as winning the Manhattan Beach Open five times. "He moved here by himself and really didnt now the language or the culture and didnt know too many people, either," said Edward Pohlert, a mentor who serves as MiraCosta Colleges faculty director of Retention Services. Sudnick, who grew up about 15 miles north of West Springfield in Holyoke, found his way to MiraCosta after enlisting in the Navy following his high school graduation, serving four years as an engineer assigned to the guided missile destroyer Arleigh Burke and landing a job as a dispatcher with the Springfield College Police Department in his home state of Massachusetts. PHOTO BY ANNA MAVROMATISeventeen honorees were inducted into the new Mira Costa High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame last Friday. Im interested in genetics and botany, and potentially becoming a professor one day, she says. With 1,800 active-duty military, military dependents and military veterans enrolled at its campuses, MiraCosta has been expanding its efforts to serve those who have served us. Then there's Aaron Byzak. So, when it came time to decide where to go to college, he had his eyes firmly set on the U.S. "I remember searching for schools in California and coming across MiraCosta College," shared Satoru. But my wife signed me up, and it turned out to be the best thing to happen to me.". A few years ago, Taylor called Powers with a proposition. Im working with some very intelligent people and learning a lot. "It is really interesting to be working in a cutting edge field," says Bryan. "When I heard the news that I was cast, I was so excited I couldnt contain myself!". "I also teach the meaning behind the design.". "When I started looking at colleges, I was deciding between options outside of Oceanside, but I knew how valuable it would be to stay within this community. at work, in the community. In addition to the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship, Williamson received the MiraCosta College Medal of Honor in 2014. The scholarship definitely helped us with our needs, which is more than what I could ask for," Pari said. And I get time to work on different film projects that come up. "That a teacher who I took just one class from two years ago met with me for a couple hours during a recent Sunday to look over my business plan and offer a couple suggestions is pretty awesome. Connecting with horror movie Director Daniel Farrands, Rodriguez has worked on several of Farrands projects, including The Haunting of Sharon Tate, The Amityville Murders, and The Murder of Nicole Simpson. After one year and a lot of hard work, Bryan was promoted to research associate. He then advanced as a bronze scholar to the Phi Theta Kappa All-USA Academic Team. ", "Not very sure what Act II is going to be like, but one thing is for surewithout MiraCosta College, an Act II wouldnt be possible. The 22-23 Mira Costa varsity basketball team roster. Asked if he feels he has made a difference in reaching his goal of affecting change in the way health care is delivered, Byzak did not hesitate to answer. Trivia. "I really enjoyed how small and intimate my classes were, and I had really awesome teachers, where I could get one-on-one instruction with very personal, quality rapport. [16], Mira Costa Model United Nations is a debate team that takes part in mock debates of the United Nations. At MiraCosta College, DeAngelo found a family and home, "I found the community of veterans and non-veterans to be supportive of my goals and dreams. This fall, there will be yet one more way to describe Patray: Ph.D. student at one of the leading research institutions in the world, Johns Hopkins University. And, if someone tells you not to follow your dreams, dont listen.". Michael Laird doesnt mince words when he talks about MiraCosta College. I was there all the time.". Initially Bryan only intended to take one or two classes to see if he enjoyed the subject and was pleasantly surprised to find he liked biotechnology. According to state test scores, 68% of students are at least proficient in math and 82% in reading. Byzak has been presented with a 40 Under 40 Award by San Diego Metro Magazine, and in 2012 he was recognized with a Young Influentials Award from the San Diego Daily Transcript. Granada Hills. Everything is attainable. She hopes to transfer to USC and play for its womens basketball team. He also wrote the screenplays for Recount, the HBO adaptation Game Change, Lee Daniels' The Butler, and the two-part finale of The Hunger Games film trilogy, Mockingjay Part 1 and Mockingjay Part 2. Business instructor Christina Hata is one of them. [7] Intramural sports are also offered to the campus community. It worked. In 2013, he began pre-engineering courses to satisfy his goal of someday making a big impact in the world through alternative energy technology. So, I went to MiraCosta, and the college made it really easy to enroll. Coba, son of a Marine Corps veteran, never planned on attending college after graduating from high school. Name Teams . MiraCosta College alum Isaiah Narisma has always felt a connection to his community. Many find that edge in U.S. boarding schools, which enrolled nearly 71,000 students for the 2020-2021 school year. "Travis possesses a unique combination of keen intelligence, exceptional interpersonal skills and true compassion for the disenfranchised," Hata said. "It was a good decision to come here," he said. MiraCosta Colleges student body elected him its 2015-2016 Associated Student Government president. Ty attended El Camino College and was named to South Coast Conference First Team in 2017 and South Coast Conference Second Team in 2019. [citation needed], In 2004, Tim Dong[who?] Flaherty is like most of the nearly 15,000 students at MiraCosta College taking classes for credit in pursuit of a degree, certificate, transfer to a four-year university, or just to brush up on their skills. "From the moment I met him, he made it very apparent that he wanted his players to be smart and successful in the classroom. It is the only high school in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District. Its just a great campus with great people and great faculty members looking to serve their students.". You can read more about our scholarship programs here and about our project to honor Mira Costa teachers. As Wayne described it, the opportunity at MiraCosta College was the perfect merging of the community right outside the military base. ASB Fun Friday. Residents of Hermosa Beach may choose to attend Redondo Union High School of the Redondo Beach Unified School District or Mira Costa. Sometimes Im adding more blood to a scene, or rain, or breaking a window. They enjoy teaching the students, which in return give the students a more effective and easy experience in learning. Satoru was hooked. "I was just up there recently to buy new MiraCosta College clothes to replace some old ones I had.". "I earned a degree in business because Mexican-Jewish kids traditionally grow-up to be lawyers, businessmen or doctors," said Ari. This list of distinguished Mira Costa High School alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most. Both skilled breakdancers in their own right, theywould take Christine todance battleswhen she was only a child. New culture? A career test showed I was supposed to be a secretary, but at the time, I wanted to be a writer.". 12. He would later move around the country working at a variety of jobs before returning to San Diego County in 2012 and settling in Oceanside. "I had never applied for a scholarship at MiraCosta College before, so I was really surprised when I found out," said Koch, a straight-A student. As of the 201617 school year, the school had an enrollment of 2,517 students and 98.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a studentteacher ratio of 25.5:1. When Byzak graduated in 2003, Morrow hired him as his health policy adviser. Cami Anderson, a 1989 graduate who went on to become one of Time Magazines 100 Most Influential People in the World for her work in education, currently is a school district superintendent in Newark, N.J., and formerly acted as executive director of Teach for America. "My experience at MiraCosta College has been great and Ive really progressed here," said Griffin. It is the only high school in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District.The school's athletic teams are known as the Mustangs and the school colors are green and gold. Today, he couldnt be happier. I wanted to go into that industry and being in Los Angeles put me in the heart of it, he says. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Fundraisers over the past two years included the annual Queer Cupcake Party, a silent auction and sales of rainbow wristbands with the words "Free To Be Me. "I know the people here, its a great school, Im comfortable with the college and its economical," she said. Sign in to see who you already know at Mira Costa High School Fang did, however, serve as a math, physics and chemistry coach in the Tutoring and Academic Support Center (TASC). Through connections he made during the class and one assignment, he put himself on the pathway to owning his own gym.". "Join a club or attend events to meet friendsthey will turn into a lifelong network. Notable Alumni. During his tenure at Mira Costa, the bands have grown in size, scope and excellence. Now a MiraCosta College alumni, Sheila is the only person in her family to graduate and is currently pursuing her bachelors degree in accounting at San Diego State University. "Edwina is a person I can say Im honored to know," said Diane Danielewicz, a financial aid and scholarship specialist at MiraCosta who knows Williams well. Don Long, class of 1957, whose work building racecars has earned him a place in the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame and a 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Hot Rod Association. Biotechnology is an ever changing, rapidly growing industry. Chanon Akarim 2008-2012. 1. I am excited to know she has since graduated from UCSD and is working for a local biotechnology company.". for the stars, live out their dreams, and build our community. With this support we are able to fund scholarships for deserving students, connect alumni with each other, support the mentoring of young alumni, and provide a forum for sharing information about reunions and other events. MiraCosta is committed to helping their students reach their highest potential, and, its definitely cool to go there!. "That prevented me from my dream of playing soccer professionally.". In the first semester, 1,034 credit students enrolled. Other gigs include waitressing, assisting at a Camp Pendleton Youth and Teen Center, and serving as a brand ambassador who promotes various companies at concerts, trade shows, and video game competitions and conventions. The whole program was very team-oriented; it was an excellent environment for learning," says Bryan. The Mira Costa Alumni Associations mission is to build and maintain ties between alumni and the high school, to connect alumni in a meaningful and beneficial way, and to work to ensure Mira Costa has the resources it needs to be a great high school. A neighborhood in Oceanside named Henie Hills is to the west of the campus. In 2016, Christine and her friends were chosen to be on a dance team for a competitionoutside California. In fall of 2011, With the bankruptcy and lack of education as his motivation, Pari worked hard to pull himself together and put his full focus on succeeding in college. New country? The Mira Costa Alumni Association's mission is to build and maintain ties between alumni and the high school, to connect alumni in a meaningful and beneficial way, and to work to ensure Mira Costa has the resources it needs to be a great high school. Born and raised in Vista, Daisy went to Guajome Park Academy before enrolling at MiraCosta College three years ago. Ill never forget it. Email Chloe Pines. So its no surprise I went down the street to MiraCosta when I graduated, she says, with a good -natured laugh. Groundbreaking for the site of the school took place on May 24, 1949 for the first high school in Manhattan Beach. "I attribute so much of who I am to what I learned on the field with my teammates," explained Isaiah. It was that kind of attitude that impressed her co-workers and others in the Student Ambassador Program. "I owe a lot to that college," Laird said. Plus I got a scholarship, which made it financially possible for us. Facebook; YouTube; After her first week at MiraCosta, Rauscher loved it. As for going to the community college down the road, Rauscher says, MiraCosta was fantastic. "I wanted nothing to do with college," Sudnick said. "We have the original Thai burgers!" Prominent graduates from Mira Costa High School include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. document.write(CurrentYear) Eloise Aird 1949-1953. You have benefitted so many high school alumni in organizing their class reunions." 10/4/2017 "Thanks to classreport.org our class website played a . "MiraCosta College has been great! "I was always around tools and scraps of wood," said Powers, who grew up playing every style from jazz, rock and country guitar in local bands. For instance, if the camera was shaking during a shot, I remove that shaking effect. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from Mira Costa High School. It was a great experience for me.". See more of Mira Costa High School Alumni Association on Facebook. 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