"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. "It fuels your spirit and makes you think in a different perspective, challenging your belief system and assists you to reach to new levels of thinking.". "MiraCosta College means everything to me," Williams said. After going down the wrong path, her brother was picked up by the U.S. government and sent to Mexico. It gave me an opportunity to transfer to a great four-year program and showed that I can do anything I wanted.". "My first semester was pretty intense," said Coba. This fall, Aisha will be moving forward to Cal State San Marcos, where she is transferring after earning an associate degree from MiraCosta College. She wraps up the internship in August and will enroll at UC San Diego a few weeks later. Business instructor Christina Hata is one of them. "I heard so many great things about MiraCosta and I didnt want to put a financial strain on my parents, who were already helping to put my sister through college. Flaherty graduated with an associate degree in nursing in the spring of 2015. When he died, I felt like a piece of me left, shared Sheila. Eick said she hopes to work in the regions growing life sciences field, which comprises more than 80 independent and university-affiliated research institutes. "While some students attend with the intention of transferring to a four-year school, many come to the classroom looking to build their skill set in a particular area. 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 . Location: Mira Costa Auditorium. Ala Tiatia dreams of one day performing on Broadway. Chanon Akarim 2008-2012. ", "I'm going to miss MiraCosta," Huizar said. "My wife of two years, Bongkod Wongpan, and I work hard to make ends meet. He is currently coaching volleyball teams and working as a sports analyst for NBC. Once I enrolled at MiraCosta College, we worked on an education plan that outlined all the courses I needed to take to graduate in two years.". "At MiraCosta, I was able to try different things and see what I did and didnt like. A native Californian, Joel is a proud graduate of Thousand Oaks High School and . As she grew older,Christine uncovered her passion for dancing when she joined a local Tahitian dancing group. It is the only high school in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District. 1401 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. He toured MiraCosta College and after meeting some of the instructors, he decided the college was a good fit with his educational goals and enrolled right away. Furthermore, others were outraged over accusations of the march being disguised as a Black Lives Matter protest. "I owe a lot to that college," Laird said. Seeing that MiraCosta College was down the road, he decided to sign up for a general studies class. Matt Warshaw, class of 1978, historian and author of eight books on surfing. You would never know from Paripon "Pari" Thitathan Jr.s smiling face that he has had a tough life. "There are some really great faculty here, along with very supportive people who are looking out for your interest," Koch said. "The biotechnology program at MiraCosta College works closely with industry to prepare the next generation of research scientists and to create opportunities for our students to advance their education and careers," said Mike Fino, Dean of Math and Sciences who formerly worked as a researcher and process engineer at a Torrey Pines-based bioengineering firm on the cutting edge of regenerative medicine. Stevens-Phillips was taking classes at Wayne State University in Detroit upon graduating from high school, but had to drop out as a freshman due to a lack of financial aid. The curriculum is specifically designed to encourage early childhood learning. He set out toeducate a community on their heritage throughgrassroots efforts.". The structured environment and emphasis on work ethic made the Marines a good fit for OBrien. "I learned about tool-making, woodworking, finishing, from virtually every source I could possibly learn from," he said. Technology is the answer.". "I continued to watch her in awe and a week later I enrolled myself in a dance studio.". "Once I started working in the automotive field I realized it wasnt as exciting as I thought it would be," said Farshud. Less than a year after arriving in San Diego County from his hometown of Suzhou, China, following his 2015 high school graduation, Fang enrolled at MiraCosta when he found he had missed an application deadline for UC San Diego. Campus Fax # 310-303-3814. I want to run the International Rescue Committee. Great Oak High School Marching Band. Fang did, however, serve as a math, physics and chemistry coach in the Tutoring and Academic Support Center (TASC). LEOPARDT ran a Kickstarter Campaign that began November 2015 and successfully reached its goal of $25,000 to help increase his ability for future designs, create brand awareness and bring fashion back to America. "I had heard great things about this beautiful college in Oceanside, so the first thing I did was head up to MiraCosta and enroll. Coba, son of a Marine Corps veteran, never planned on attending college after graduating from high school. Overall Score 93.24 /100. "[All the bullying] made me hate life to the point where I would cut myself," said Brayan, who often felt suicidal. Sign in to see who you already know at Mira Costa High School "We became full-blown vendors in the summer of 2012," Pari said. ER. Im working with some very intelligent people and learning a lot. A few years after the Taliban consolidated its power and imposed a strict form of Sharia, the family fled for safety in Pakistan. Kirschner went MiraCosta College, where her father had also attended. And they get their exercise playing tennis at the MiraCosta College courts. "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. Location: MCHS Auditorium. Only 16 courses were initially offered, and they counted as credit toward advanced standing at the University of California. List of famous alumni from Mira Costa High School, with photos when available. On her 18th birthday, she was stricken with Crohns disease, an inflammation of the intestines that can cause extreme abdominal pain, weight loss or worse. Instead, she enrolled at nearby Monroe Community College. MiraCosta College also has grown since Lowery graduated. "Coming from a background where I didn't have anything, scholarships have been such a blessing" said Tiatia. Omer made us feel so welcome and was incredibly accommodating. 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. We welcome all our fellow alumni to get involved with any of our activities. Born in Mexico City, Ari Jogiel-Schlam grew up in a Mexican-Jewish community where familial tradition flourished, soccer is religion and fashion is always on point. As of Fall 2006, Redondo Beach residents living in the 90278 zip code were allowed to attend Mira Costa. Unable to get up on her own, Christine was carried off and had to watch her dance team finish on their own. He has been excelling since, earning a number of awards, including the Rosemary and Lou Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship from the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. He plans to conduct research in satellite communications equipment or teach on the university level. Those feelings quickly changed. Its a privilege to now work in a community where my children are growing up.". 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. The Alumni Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit all donations are tax deductible. Mira Costa High School (MCHS, "Costa") is a four-year public high school located in Manhattan Beach, California that first began operating in 1950. MiraCosta College alum Isaiah Narisma has always felt a connection to his community. "A lot of the faculty members were working professionals who had a lot of experience and brought with them a load of enthusiasm. MiraCosta College student Geoffrey Koch was strolling by the cafeteria one recent afternoon when he came across a girl encouraging people to fill out applications for scholarships at the school. After completing high school, like many of his peers, Bryan went away to college. "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.". "I had zero creditsclose to nothing," Pari said. Growing up in Oceanside, Isaiah knew firsthand about all the opportunities and offerings that were available right in his backyard. "I did a lot of soul searching and I realized the ministry wasnt my calling," Williamson said. "Growing up, Ive always loved fashion," said Ari. "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. A few years ago, Taylor called Powers with a proposition. with guitarist Dimitri Coats, bassist Steven Shane McDonald, and drummer Mario Rubalcaba. MiraCosta College graduate Travis Williamson was awarded the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship in 2014, which pays up to $30,000 annually for tuition and living expenses as he pursues his bachelors degree in international relations at Cornell University. Kudos to you and your staff. 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. "Mira Costa isn't just the shining jewel of our school system . Years ago, while Isaiah was still navigating his way through high school, renowned MiraCosta College Rugby Coach Keli Ross-Ma'u introduced himself after attending one of his rugby games at Mission Vista High School. "From the beginning his vision was clear and far beyondselling shirts and caps. "I used to be this loner kid who ate at a corner by himself, but not anymore. "The first letters of the sentence spelled out LIF and I thought it looked incomplete, so I added the word everyday at the end, which resulted with the acronym LIFE," said Brayan. Going through physical therapy really showed me the importance of that work and how it can help so many people, shared Christine. Location: Mustang Mall. It was an honor to graduate from there. 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. Don Ajello 1980-1983. "I cant say enough about it.". 591. Recognizing Satorus desire to learn, she told him that it wasnt about catching up with his peers but instead it was about "what you do and what you learn.". One thing that stood out the most to Bryan during his time at MiraCosta College was the quality of education. "Anytime I needed help, they were there for me. In the spring semester of 2009, he graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a bachelors degree in Marine Biology and moved back to San Diego, where he found the job opportunities in marine biology limited and difficult to obtain. "Pursuing a degree while starting a family and working in the military was certainly a challenge," said Wayne. "Its not easy to stand out in the farmers market business, but we have fought a really good fight and are making it.". DeAngelo Brown is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served one year in Iraq during his thirteen years of service. "Its a wonderful school with a beautiful campus and theres always someone there to help you, whether its the counseling center, the math center, or the computer lab," Aisha said. Everything is attainable. Adrian Mandujano had long wanted to open his own business. Born and raised in Sydney, Laird found his way to MiraCosta College while looking for an opportunity to pursue a future in basketball. "I also teach the meaning behind the design.". Keith Morris (born September 18, 1955) is an American singer and songwriter known for his role as frontman of the hardcore punk bands Black Flag, Circle Jerks, and Off!. Powers didnt give up. Notable alumni from Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach, California. Mira Costa is located on the . Spring Pep Rally Schedule. "Since I didnt really focus in school and had really bad grades, I couldnt get accepted to any four-year universities.". The Cardiff 101 Mainstreet Association will begin hosting a weekly Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday starting March 4 at Mira Costa College San . It helped me immensely.". The Mira Costa Alumni Association operates on the generous contributions of our alumni. [citation needed], In November 2005, MiraCosta, in partnership with Genentech and other local biotech firms opened the biotech facility, designated as a Center of Excellence in bioprocessing by the U.S. Department of Labor. "I would spend hours shopping for clothes! Mira Costa High School (MCHS, "Costa") is a four-year public high school located in Manhattan Beach, California that first began operating in 1950. All the while, he was busy building a business, Andy Powers Instrument Co., which was earning a reputation for its craftsmanship. Donations received will support the MiraCosta Alumni Scholarship Fund. Gil Archuletta, Class of 1957 Chris Bald, Class of 2003 Chris Brown, Class of 1987 Kevin Campbell, Class of 1978 Huntley Castner, Class of 1981 Kim Day Castner, Class of 1986 Colleen Courtney Cole, Class of 1980, Jake Courtney, Class of 1981 Chuck Currier, Class of 1972 John Featherstone, Class of 1967 Eric Fonoimoana, Class of 1987 David Gentry, Class of 1988 Carol Glover, Class of 1975 Bridgette Gibson Goodman, Class of 1984, Paul Gregory, Class of 1978Russ Lesser, Class of 1959Kevin Pratt, Class of 1980Beverly Rohrer, Class of 1955Rob Stone, Class of 2001Chris Warshaw, Class of 1979Todd Collins, Class of 1994. On his own, Ari began designing hats with a leopard print theme. And MiraCosta College helped her get there. [citation needed] In 1979, many members of the football and cheerleading squads, attired in their green and gold uniforms, were included as extras in the film Rock 'n' Roll High School. He is among the reasons MiraCosta College alumni are responsible for generating more than $252 million in added income to the region each year. Each year, the Alumni Association, on behalf of the more than 20,000 alumni, awards a scholarship to a Mira Costa graduate who is the son or daughter of a Mira Costa alumnus and who during their four years at Costa has: Exhibited leadership. This place is my home.". Contact Us "The classes I took at MiraCosta really prepared me to succeed and have been so fundamental to what I am doing and learning now. During his presidency, Brayan helped create the "Queer Corner" inside the Student Center and raised $30,000 for the Gay Straight Alliance Endowed Student Scholarship. Coba graduated from SDSU in spring 2016. "I always believed that education was a way to open doors in my life," continued Wayne. Other highlights include participating in a 2015 Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates program at Johns Hopkins, where her work focused on isolating mycobacteriophages. 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. Everything from Danny Strong to Keith Morris is included on this list. Cerritos. [12] The band had previously performed at Carnegie Hall in 2011. I spent my first few semesters going to professors office hours during every break. "Travis is also one of the most diligent and responsible human beings you will ever meet. Jon Wilhite was injured in the Andrew Thomas Gallo DUI crash on April 9, 2009. and that everyone calls him Bubbles, you know two things: hes one hard working entrepreneur and hes quite the charmer. 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. In recent years, she expanded her technical skills to special effects make-up and auditioned for "Face Off" in early 2014. With the help of an Adult High School Diploma Program Graduate Scholarship, she enrolled at MiraCosta Colleges Oceanside Campus en route to earning an associate degree in psychology. ", Born and raised in Oceanside, Taylor originally had her sights set on Sonoma State, where she was going to study nursing. Bailey said Patrays transformation in the sciences was impressive. But it was totally insane to stand next to Will Ferrell, John Legend, and Ricky Martin. Surprisingly, the restaurant industry did spark interest in an unexpected field. "He also is solid academically and a great role model.". . Said Pohlert: "Junjie is the promise of what a community college experience can have.". I was fluent in the local languages, knew the law, and would use my professional networks to help them. When shes not in the lab, Patray can often be found helping veterans transition back to civilian life. "I didnt want to go home so I kept myself at the studio for as long as I could to practice. Everybody has been accessible. Name Teams . And I get time to work on different film projects that come up. Soon after, Christine tailored herMiraCostaCollege course loadso she could become a physical therapist. 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside CA 92056 In 2012, Mira Costa established the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame to honor those alumni who have made significant contributions to the high school, community, country, and society. With academic honors and eight high school productions under his belt, Reden enrolled at MiraCosta College in the fall of 2013 to earn his general education credits and transfer to UC San Diego and major in theatre. Omers local accent and linguistic abilities, however, allowed him to blend in and adapt. Funded by the California Stem Cell Research and Cures Act (Proposition 71), CIRM was created in 2005 and has distributed about half of the $3 billion in state funds for stem cell research. The district once again expanded in 1976 to include all of the North County coastal communities from Camp Pendleton to Del Mar. They settled in Rawalpindi, a city of more than 3 million south of the capital of Islamabad. The Vocal Ensembled had the honor of performing as the featured solo choir. After graduating from MiraCosta College, Leodones moved to Los Angeles to attend Cinema Makeup School and gain more experience in the field. Good thing. Fashion, like soccer, was always part of Aris life, and his love for it began at a young age. Her goal: become an animation artist for the Walt Disney Co. Aisha, whose dad served in the Navy special operations, spent most of her childhood in Europe. He dreams of someday running his own research facility. "I appreciate my parents so much for what theyve done to give me and my sister an opportunity to be who we are," Eick said. Congratulations Reflections Art Contest Winners, Boys Basketball State Regional Quarterfinals vs. Notre Dame High School, Cyber Safety Cop Presentation on Vaping, Marijuana, & Fentanyl: Preventing Abuse In Your Home, This is Costa Part 2 for Incoming 9th Graders, Drama Dessert Theater Tech/Dress Rehearsal. Do you know how many leaves are on a tree? he laughs. There were 63 students (2.5% of enrollment) eligible for free lunch and 22 (0.9% of students) eligible for reduced-cost lunch. Especially because it fulfills his main passion in lifecommunity building. 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