Laurie Aitkens 1972-1976. "His way of explaining concepts is impressive," Pohlert said. That all changed when her brother got deported. Last year, Patray took part in the California State University-Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program, which is aimed at broadening participation in STEM disciplines. Though she knew MiraCosta was a great place to start, she was skeptical about the quality of MiraCosta Colleges dance program. Koch landed a job at a residential treatment center and enrolled at MiraCosta College. Mira Costa high school is located in iconic Manhattan Beach, and some of its famous beach volleyball alumni include 2000 gold-medalist Eric Fonoimoana, three-time Olympian Holly McPeak, 2021 Olympian Alix Klineman, and plenty of AVP standouts, including Barb Fontana and Lisa Arce.. And this year's roster for the Southern California school had a significant volleyball heritage of its own. That would only come when the family moved to Oceanside after spending seven years in Pakistan. MiraCosta College, Omer said, has helped him make it happen. Surprisingly, the restaurant industry did spark interest in an unexpected field. Huizar was plenty busy at MiraCosta. Lowery was born and raised in Oceanside and attended Ditmar Elementary School, St. Mary Star of the Sea and Oceanside High School before enrolling at MiraCosta College in 1969. "I watched Adrian start with an idea, which hedeveloped into a promotional plan during our Business Promotions classin spring 2016," said Professor Cheryl Wadeson. [19], Alix Klineman, who was named the 2005 and 2006 California Gatorade State Player of the Year for Volleyball, and the 2006 Gatorade National Player of the Year, led Mira Costa to three consecutive California State Championships, and three consecutive Southern Section California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Championships. Russ Lesser, class of 1958, president of Body Glove International and former Manhattan Beach city council member and mayor for two terms. Laird said the dedication of people such as Conahan and Wadeson is what makes MiraCosta College so special. While Leodones had some experience in sculpting, drawing and paintingapplying make-up to a face was completely new to her. Hes unflinchingly practical as well. "I decided I wanted to work to build bridges between cultures," Williamson said. What sets her apart is she is relentlessly consistent. He jokingly said he recalled a math teacher once telling him, I dont think algebra is your thing. Flaherty, a Carlsbad resident, isnt new to the Oceanside Campus. As Wayne described it, the opportunity at MiraCosta College was the perfect merging of the community right outside the military base. Farshud Sorourifar, 23, thought his life would always revolve around cars. "And I really wouldnt be here if it werent for MiraCosta.". The program also taught him how to speak and carry himself more professionallyqualities that he believes are a foundation of good leadership. Its been great.". . Its where he met his future wife, former Spartans soccer star R.G. Especially because it fulfills his main passion in lifecommunity building. 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. That "something" was to become a fashion designer. Set an example for Costa students by treating all persons with respect, fairness, and dignity, Shown . "When I heard the news that I was cast, I was so excited I couldnt contain myself!". His paper, "Squaring a Circle: Solutions to an Irrational Problem" has been presented at numerous conferences including the Honors Transfer Council of California (HTCC) Conference at UC Irvine, Pacific Coast Undergraduate Mathematics Conference at Cal Lutheran University and the Bay Area Symposium at Stanford University. I was one of the four interns selected to present trophies during the ceremony, probably because of my bubbly personality, he grins. As a student ambassador, Huizar represented the college at area high schools and community groups, and worked as a tutor for students enrolled upper-level differential equations mathematics courses. In 2008, Paris family started a chain of restaurants, Papaya Bay Banning. Students have left MiraCosta College with myriad measures of success, including degrees, certificates and new skills needed to boost prospects for promotion at places of employment. "I interact with my peers at colleges all across the state and many of them tell me they feel like theyre just a number where they are. "I still see a lot of that now. Granada Hills. "The synergy in the classroom is absolutely amazing!" Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band (California State University, Fresno) Fresno. Ty Conrad was born in Torrance, CA. and Voltage Pictures. They first settled in Illinois, then later moved to San Diego. By hitting their goal of $25,000, students would be able to build an endowment through the MiraCosta College Foundation that would fund a $1,000 annual award. Other than the quality of education he has received so far, there seems to be one other thing he enjoys at the college: the cafeteria. This campus served students who lived in the southern portion of the district. According to state test scores, 68% of students are at least proficient in math and 82% in reading. I don't think he was expecting the first event to be very big, but his enthusiasm caught hold and many people came. "He is diligent in everything he does and he is always willing to help others," Montes said. "Scholarships ended up being a huge influence in me being able to balance work and school. Today, Mandujano owns and operates The Movement, a successful online firm that not only sells casual apparel inspired by Latino tradition, but also stages educational events celebrating that tradition. Isaiah also highlighted how MiraCosta College was the perfect springboard to university. "I thought I was going to perform terribly, but I proved myself wrong," Pari said. The full-timedramatic artstheatre major, Tiatia is heavily involved in MiraCosta'sTheatre Departmentas well as theMusicandDancedepartments. Notable Alumni. 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside CA 92056 At the same time, he was committed to pursuing his degree any way possible. Satoru also loved the community he developed while he was a student. She was a very good high school player but she had an unfortunate accident, which took her out of the rest of her high school basketball career," said Moses. "I felt I was missing out on a life better than the one I was experiencing.". "The members knew I wanted the position and have leadership experience running the GSA Club at my high school, so I was voted president that very same day.". Granada Hills Charter High School Highlander Band. A biology course taught by Keith Cunningham and an anatomy class taught by Julie Haugsness-White helped Patray find her calling. Great Oak High School Marching Band. Going through physical therapy really showed me the importance of that work and how it can help so many people, shared Christine. Facebook; YouTube; In March 2009, MiraCosta welcomed new superintendent/president Francisco Rodriguez. Morris has also appeared as a guest vocalist on. Log In. At MiraCosta College, Mandujano learned how to build a website. At the time, he said he did not take school seriously and became drastically behind in credits. "It just wasnt as much fun fixing cars, as learning about them.". I dont get the appeal of dorm life or the importance of belonging to a fraternity or even the quintessential objective of finding yourself hundreds of miles away from home," Reden said. "He said if you ever need a job, come look me up," Powers said. "It dawned on me that I could actually do this and make it work, so I left my job in corporate," said Ari. To say that Stevens-Phillips has been a success at MiraCosta College would be an understatement. Email Caryn Ramirez. Every day I go to work I get to advocate for health care policies that will allow us to more effectively take care of patients.". "My father had always wanted to get his Masters degree but he wasnt able to. 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. Her mom was always a hard worker but as an undocumented parent, it meant that she faced countless challenges while working every day and raising two children in Oceanside. I matured as a student and as a person and it really set me up well for what I want to do in the future.". MiraCosta College also has grown since Lowery graduated. Since then, Ari has extended his clothing line aptly named, LEOPARDT. Dont get hung up on your GPAno one looks at that in the real world. Mira Costa Principal Ben Dale said he hopes that the Hall of Fame will be a link that bridges the schools current students with successful alumni. Fletcher Dragge - 1984, Lead guitarist of punk band Pennywise. I finally came to accept that if I was going to have any kind of career, I would have to go back to school and get an actual degree.". "He has earned the respect of faculty, staff and other students with his focus on success, determination, and eagerness to learn and try new things. It was a great experience for me.". In addition to the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship, Williamson received the MiraCosta College Medal of Honor in 2014. You can read more about our scholarship programs here and about our project to honor Mira Costa teachers. Location: Mustang Mall. "Coach Kelis goal was not just to produce good rugby players but to produce successful students and graduates," noted Isaiah. "A lot of people got their start there.". This list of distinguished Mira Costa High School alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most. Business instructor Christina Hata is one of them. Create new account. Classes began in a wing at Oceanside High School. Within a few semesters, Satoru improved his language skills and relished in the new experiences he was having at MiraCosta. The MiraCosta College 2023 Commencement Ceremony will be held at the Oceanside campus at the Track & Field on Friday, May 26, 2023 at 5:00PM. "I had some great teachers, some great mentors at both MiraCosta College and Cal State San Marcos who told me I could be a great biochemist and provided me with the support and resources to succeed," said Patray. "MiraCosta is such a welcoming community.". at work, in the community. Any amount will help support our efforts. . In April, he will be honored with a Presidents Volunteer Service Award for contributing more than 500 hours of volunteer work in 2016. About Manhattan Beach, CA Alumni. It was during a second-year psychology course at the Oceanside Campus that she found her calling and a future career as a clinical psychiatrist. They got married at MiraCosta College. To improve his soccer skills, Ari went back to Mexico in the summer before the fall 2007 semester began. Thankfully, Reden "found" himself during his high school years, and believes by attending a community college he is getting the same quality education that a freshman attending a university is, but for a fraction of the price. Like many MiraCosta College students, she has worked at several jobs since she enrolled, including serving as an instructional aide in the computer lab at the Oceanside Campus. While working full time for AMR and serving as an intern for former state Sen. Bill Morrow, Byzak attended classes at the Oceanside Campus and earned his associate degree inpolitical science. Riley graduated from MiraCosta in 2014 and graduated from UC San Diego last spring. He returned to Sydney to try his hand at a professional career, but gave that up and came back to Oceanside in 2015. Ive noticed the students are so eager to understand concepts and ask questions, and theyre quite polite as well," Reden said. Both skilled breakdancers in their own right, theywould take Christine todance battleswhen she was only a child. Everybody has been accessible. Their son, Adam, attended day care through theChild Development Centerat MiraCosta College. The world doesnt stop just because youre going through hardships and so I try to be brave and continue for myself and my family.. She also joined the Associated Student Government (ASG) and held several positions, first as a Student at Large, and then as the Executive Vice President. At the age of 15, Patray immigrated to the U.S. under a resettlement program and settled with her father in Rochester, N.Y. In 2008, an episode of CSI: Miami was filmed on campus, using the pool and members of the varsity swim team as extras. [citation needed]. Laird manned the point guard position at MiraCosta for three years before wrapping up his collegiate career at Arizona Christian University in Phoenix. "Its a good school.". I have no doubt that soon I will be calling her Dr. Edwina Williams.". The team hosts the Los Angeles Invitational Model United Nations (LAIMUN) Conference, a novice and advanced conference held in docket-style debate. After searching for some time, Bryan learned there were plenty of job opportunities in the biotechnology industry, and decided to enroll in MiraCosta Colleges biotechnology program. Assistant Coach - Varsity. Roger Avary - 1983, Writer ( Pulp Fiction, Beowulf), director ( Killing Zoe, The Rules of Attraction ), producer. Daniel W. Strong (born June 6, 1974) is an American actor, film and television writer, director, and producer. He has been just as active in the community, picking up recently arrived refugees from the airport, finding them housing and jobs, driving their children to school, parents to doctor visits, and taking them shopping for food. Over 25 Mustang Alumni showed up to play the powerful Mustang Varsity squad. He eventually joined the Marines, where he served as UH-1N Helicopter Mechanic / Crewchief. I was accepted by several universities, but I didnt have financial aid. Had I not gone there, I probably wouldnt be where I am today.". The group, which has successfully pushed for changes in state law, was named after Byzak's grandmother, Hazel Mensching, who died six days after tumbling from her wheelchair during a van tour operated by her assisted living facility. Overall Score 93.24 /100. "They have been my family since I decided to go the science route.". [27] Whirry had taught at Mira Costa in the 195859 academic year, and then from 1967 through 2000. Our tradition of excellence provides a positive learning environment, which includes: CURRICULUM: - A wide range of curricular and co-curricular opportunities . DeAngelos interest in electronics was fostered as a child while watching his father repair broken electronic devices. John Featherstone, class of 1967, an El Camino College football coach who has won California State Coach of the Year eight times. "I had zero creditsclose to nothing," Pari said. Today, some 15,000 students attend for-credit courses in some 70 academic subjects at the Oceanside and San Elijo campuses. For some students, failure to do well in the beginning of their college career prevents them from successfully earning a diploma, but not Andrew Coba. Jamie Cook, who now studies at UC Riverside, secured the scholarship in 2012. It is the only high school in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District. As for going to the community college down the road, Rauscher says, MiraCosta was fantastic. When he decides to do so, he will have a leg up. When asked how his experience on campus shaped his life now, Satoru was quick to point to the professors on campus and the diverse set of classes he took while enrolled. "My experience at MiraCosta College has been great and Ive really progressed here," said Griffin. Class of 1994 (83 alumni) Class of 1993 (83 alumni) Class of 1992 (108 alumni) Class of 1991 (83 alumni) Class of 1990 (99 alumni) Class of 1989 (116 alumni) Class of 1988 (87 alumni) Class of 1987 (123 alumni) Class of 1986 (105 alumni) "I want to show my younger family that higher education and their dreams are possible; a matter of course, not something out of reach for us. The property was purchased for $575,000 and was part of a parcel owned by renowned ice skater Sonja Henie. A fourth-generation Mexican-American, Mandujano said he was largely oblivious to his cultural roots while growing up in Carlsbad. "The Taliban told my father he had to either go home or to the mosque. Because of her immigration status, Sheila was unable to see her brother after he was deported and couldnt even say goodbye when he died. And for those wondering, Satoru did more than keep up. ", "I expect this is just the beginning of what I'm certain will be a long and rewarding business career as he pursued his passions. A neighborhood in Oceanside named Henie Hills is to the west of the campus. "Many of the courses satisfy requirements for the masters program at Cal State San Marcos.". They taught her to "believe in yourself, do what you want to do and dont let anything stop you.". MiraCosta College would play a key role in his life. Knowing Griffins passion and skills for the game, Moses recruited her to the basketball team. GAME 1: Thurs, March 2 at 3PM "If I could ever make someones life a little easier by offering a scholarship, I would do it in a heartbeat.". Omer made us feel so welcome and was incredibly accommodating. Powers started his business when he was in high school, first making guitars and ukuleles for friends before branching out. 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 . But my wife signed me up, and it turned out to be the best thing to happen to me.". "MiraCosta College has a long history of promoting diversity on campus, and this is a continuation of that tradition," Deineh said. While he maintains a fulltime job working for a local manufacturing company, he spends as many hours as he can creating and selling his work from his storefront in Oceansides Artist Alley. Due to the working conditions, Pari realized the importance of a college degree and went back to school to study mechanical engineering, but again performed poorly and postponed his education. He wanted to do more, so he came to my business and asked if he could hold an event celebrating his culture with art, music and food. var CurrentYear = new Date().getFullYear() MiraCosta Alumni Association, MiraCosta College Community Learning Center, Gay Straight Alliance Endowed Student Scholarship, Office of School Relations & Diversity Outreach, MiraCosta College and the Administration of Justice Department, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services. Mira Costa High School is a public high school of the Manhattan Beach Unified School District located in Manhattan Beach, CA. At the age of 12, he left Mexico City and moved with his family to the United States. Beach Cities Robotics has won numerous awards since starting in 1997, including 2 World Championship wins. Director(s) Joel Carlson Drum Major(s) Jack Tran Section Leaders Max Simpson (Hornline Captain), Sophie Bauer (Hornline Captain), Aidan Medrano (Drumline Captain), Evan Lockwood (Drumline Captain), Brianna Rytz (Colorguard Captain) Taylor Barry was set to attend Sonoma State University in the fall of 2010 after graduating from Oceansides El Camino High School until she had a sudden change of heart. A high percentage of these schools boast above-average standardized test scores, impressive curricula options, community-based living, and consistent acceptance to elite universities. It was amazing!". Shes been so helpful to so many people, and really represents what MiraCosta College is all about.". Last Friday students gathered in the Mira Costa High School auditorium to see an Olympic gold medalist, two former mayors, a critically acclaimed author and many more notable alumni from the high school. So he kind of just said, `Look, Ive looked the world over and its like, youre my guitar maker. "Its funny because sometimes I think of myself more as a graduate of MiraCosta than as a graduate of UCSD," she said. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from Mira Costa High Schoolin Manhattan Beach, California . In 2009, Ari graduated from MiraCosta College with an associate degree in business and transferred to Chapman University. MiraCosta also has a surf team that competes in the college division of the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA). "But going to a community college and going to MiraCosta College was the best decision I made. That led to an adjunct teaching position at MiraCosta College in the spring and an Introduction to Sociology course during the 2016 Summer Bridge Program. 12:47 PM - 1:17 PM. The new Hall of Fame alumni took turns at the podium Friday to address current Mira Costa students and faculty. On his own, Ari began designing hats with a leopard print theme. Majoring in civil engineering, Coba hopes one day to use his knowledge and skills to help his birthplace, Ecuador, rise from its decaying infrastructure. Wherever I went, everyone always talked about how MiraCosta was the Harvard of community colleges. Graduates will receive an email notification with a unique link to RSVP for the Commencement Ceremony. He did some research and got the impression it wasnt especially cool to go to one, but once he got on campus at MiraCosta that quickly changed. "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. ", "MiraCosta has given me the possibility to obtain any goal I would like and has given me every resource to grow academically and personally.". "He wanted to share his pride in his culture with the world. "Aisha is so accepting of other people," said fellow MiraCosta College Instructional Aide Adele Urias. Mira Costa High School (MCHS, "Costa") is a four-year public high school located in Manhattan Beach, California that first began operating in 1950. Eick, one of just two MiraCosta College students who secured an internship this year and one of just 10 college students from the county who were admitted to the program, worked under the tutelage of postdoctoral researcher Chao-Shun Yang in the Lawrence Goldstein Lab. I'm really glad I came here first instead of New York," said Tiatia. "Diane Danielewicz told me that one of the reasons people dont get the scholarship is because they dont take the time or make the effort to go for it," Williamson said. Instead, he wanted to follow in his fathers footsteps and become Marine, but after some convincing from his dad to give college a try, he agreed to give it a go. "Omer is involved on campus, he is involved in the community and he is involved with his family," said Zaman. [15], The Mustang Morning News is a student-run broadcast run weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Good thing. "All of the professors and classes were great. comments so far. "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. ", Born and raised in Oceanside, Taylor originally had her sights set on Sonoma State, where she was going to study nursing. Growing up, Pari was a product of a split family. 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"I realized how stupid I was I realized how much I don't know about life and how things operate," Pari said. "The folks at MiraCosta have done an incredible job with their outreach into the community," Lowery said. His little spark of an idea has turned into a bright flame that will light his way into the future. Indeed, Patray, who earned two associate degrees from MiraCosta and remains involved with the college, is scheduled to take part in a Spring Research Symposium on May 12 at the Oceanside Campus. "There are a lot of students there who really dont know what their options are or who really dont have their minds made up, and I was there to help them find their path," Riley said. On top of that, they lived in a neighborhood where drugs and violence were prevalent, making it difficult for Sheila and her brother to avoid the vices of the community. This is Costa Part 2 for Incoming 9th Graders. Antonio Carbayo embodies the classic immigrant success story. "We were always taught to adapt to the community around you," he said. Founded in the fall of 2002 with a string orchestra of just 19 students, the Mira Costa Orchestra Program has grown under the leadership of current director, Peter Park, and now involves more than 150 student musicians, with a reputation as one of the premier high school programs in the state of California. The center has expanded its adult education offerings to include parenting classes, workshops for older adults, and programs for those who are physically and mentally challenged. "Theres no straight path to where I am now," noted Wayne. "I owe a lot to that college," Laird said. By choosing to attend MiraCosta College, Reden feels he made the right decision which will make him feel more prepared when he transfers. "I just had coffee with Mrs. Wadeson a couple months ago," he said. In the months that followed, Christine spent her time in physical therapy to strengthen her knee and get back to dance. She started attending MiraCosta College classes during summer breaks in high school. Erasmus Hall, Brooklyn, N.Y. That mindset is a large reason why Sheila has been able to overcome a lifetime of obstacles that most people wouldnt be able to manage. "The classes I took at MiraCosta really prepared me to succeed and have been so fundamental to what I am doing and learning now. "Stem cell research is so groundbreaking, so life changing, and Im excited to become a part of it," said Eick. Flaherty graduated with an associate degree in nursing in the spring of 2015. Today, Wayne serves as an IT Project and Program Management professional and attributes much of his success to his diversity in experience decades earlier. "At MiraCosta, I was able to try different things and see what I did and didnt like. In 1988, a young man from Honolulu, Hawaii, named Barack Hussein Obama enrolled in Harvard Law School and quickly made history by being the first black person to head the Harvard Law Review. "I just want to keep growing as an artist, perform in front of people as much as possible and dance for as long as I can.". "Im really flattered to be awarded this scholarship, but I think its even more awesome that the GSA Alliance has gotten to the point where it can do this.". Just ask MiraCosta College graduate Chuck Lowery, who now serves as the Deputy Mayor of Oceanside. After earning an associate degree in 1971, Lowery transferred to San Diego State University and later founded Pacific Bakery, a wholesale business that would later count Whole Foods and Trader Joes among its clients. The Deputy Mayor said his heart will always be with MiraCosta College. Working with wood is in Powers blood. Everyday has been a learning experience, but I am happy.". I was able to make friends really fast, and everybody has been really friendly.". "Attending a four-year university right out of high school did not seem that logical. 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