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. "It was curfew time," said Omer, now 24. Meet Junjie "Leo" Fang, one of five recipients of the 2017 Medal of Honor, the highest academic achievement award at MiraCosta College. ), An Oceanside Native, Rauscher attended local El Camino High School. [citation needed], The Oceanside Campus opened a significantly larger library in 2003. He spoke to me about his family and his experiences and how his grandfather was a farmer who told him that you only get out of life what you put into it. Eventually, Coba wants to enroll and graduate from an MBA program and work as a leader in the engineering field. The lists below are just a sampling of the notable alumni at each school, but they represent, perhaps, the more recognizable names on the lists. To say that Stevens-Phillips has been a success at MiraCosta College would be an understatement. He has appeared in numerous vocal jazz shows, dance performances, plays and musicals while still finding the time to serve as astudent ambassador. He initially enrolled at San Diego Mesa College, but said he didnt have an educational plan and wasnt sure of a career. But I was considered an international student, and I couldnt afford the tuition, and I barely spoke English. At Cal State LA, Rodriguez won a prestigious post-production internship with the Television Academy, where he got hands on experience editing and networking with industry colleagues. ", Added Williams: "I dont feel like my journey is over, but Im definitely on the right path.". Im working with some very intelligent people and learning a lot. "I didnt realize you had to brace it and put in some structural materials so it wont blow up on you. "All of the professors and classes were great. Erasmus Hall, Brooklyn, N.Y. Unable to get up on her own, Christine was carried off and had to watch her dance team finish on their own. Membership takes three formsactive, honorary, and alumni. It was really a wonderful environment to be a part of.". Originally, MiraCosta was known as Oceanside-Carlsbad Junior College. Fang, who earned his associate degree in mathematics, said his long-term plan include a masters degree in chemical engineering and working in a career focused around materials science and engineering. Growing up in Oceanside, Isaiah knew firsthand about all the opportunities and offerings that were available right in his backyard. "Ive really enjoyed being involved at MiraCosta College," said Farshud. She is among MiraCosta Colleges biggest fans. Mira Costa High School is a four-year public high school located in Manhattan Beach, California that first began operating in 1950. Though she knew MiraCosta was a great place to start, she was skeptical about the quality of MiraCosta Colleges dance program. Its that kind of support that makes Daisy realize now that her parents made the right choice in having her attend MiraCosta College before heading to Boston. Which is why he turned to MiraCosta College's entrepreneurship program when he went looking for the marketing and management skills to help him succeed. "I realized how much of a direct impact civil engineering can have on a community," said Coba. As a charter member of the MiraCosta Alumni Association, you cement your name in the college's history by being one of the association's biggest initial supporters. After one year at MiraCosta College, Bryan had taken every biotechnology class offered during the time period he was enrolled. "He is diligent in everything he does and he is always willing to help others," Montes said. Laurie Aitkens 1972-1976. But the visit did not go the way Kirshner expected. I'll tell you what, if MiraCosta College was a four-year college, I wouldn't have gone anywhere else to earn my bachelor's and MBA.". She was a huge influence on me.". Contributing to his changing views on health care was a heart condition that led to emergency surgery when he was 20. MiraCosta College prepared me very well for my job. In 2008, an episode of CSI: Miami was filmed on campus, using the pool and members of the varsity swim team as extras. The Deputy Mayor said his heart will always be with MiraCosta College. In the months that followed, Christine spent her time in physical therapy to strengthen her knee and get back to dance. "Our products are made with the finest fabrics, produced domestically, and offer a sophisticated look with empowering colors and casual elegance," said Ari. The faculty and staff made me feel at home, helped me set up an education plan, and I was ready to go.". 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. The father of three left the Corps in 2011 and decided to enroll at MiraCosta College en route to earning a Ph.D. in electrical engineering. That led him to join cultural dance groups, a move that proved vital in helping him learn about the history of his community and the Spanish language. "I was just up there recently to buy new MiraCosta College clothes to replace some old ones I had.". Laird said the dedication of people such as Conahan and Wadeson is what makes MiraCosta College so special. Social Media - Footer. If it didnt work out, well, okay. He set out toeducate a community on their heritage throughgrassroots efforts.". You dont stop being mentored and inspired by people just because you left school, she said. Whether you have taken a class, completed a certificate, or earned a degree, you are considered an alumnus because once a Spartan, always a Spartan. One Sea Hawk Way, Redondo Beach, California | (310) 798-8665. Flaherty said. Student Resources: Library and Information Hubs at both the Oceanside and San Elijo campuses; more than 1,000 networked computers for student use; Wellness Center at the Oceanside Campus; free tutoring in nearly every subject; more than 1,500 students participate in Service Learning projects related to class curricula; Honors Scholars Program and active national honor society. "Consider yourself blessed if accepted into the MiraCosta Nursing Program!" "He has really inspired me. Set an example for Costa students by treating all persons with respect, fairness, and dignity, Shown . In recent years, she expanded her technical skills to special effects make-up and auditioned for "Face Off" in early 2014. Earning scholarships helped me take on less hours at work and focus on school, rehearsals, and homework.". Hes unflinchingly practical as well. In April of 2010, Bryan secured a job working as a laboratory technician/operations intern at Stemgent, a biotechnology company located in San Diego, California. Koch, who has been on the Presidents List both semesters hes been at MiraCosta College, said the money will go to good use. On his own, Ari began designing hats with a leopard print theme. "Adrian came to class with a spark of an idea simmering in his heart," she said. Alumni are also welcome at any of the alumni association meetings and we are always looking for dedicated alumni to serve on the Alumni Leadership Council. In 2008, Paris family started a chain of restaurants, Papaya Bay Banning. And MiraCosta College was where his quest began. This all started Hills love affair with dance that has lasted throughout her life. Hed landed in California, in the Oceanside area, and MiraCosta was his first choice. "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. One thing that stood out the most to Bryan during his time at MiraCosta College was the quality of education. The Hall of Fame will be part of a new student gathering area on campus called The Mustang Mall, which will be completed by the end of 2014. But he could not affect change by being an EMT for a private ambulance company. However, it is the scholarship from MCC that he says makes the impossible possible. [14], Mira Costa's student-run newspaper La Vista has been a perennial winner of silver and gold awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association since 1980. 101 on the first day of fresh-man year with nervous, yet op- . Its a well-known and respected school in the community, he says. It was only when he had a job that offered a good insurance plan that he was able to get proper treatment. "We became full-blown vendors in the summer of 2012," Pari said. Her parents had other ideas. He is also a graduate of MiraCosta Colleges Emerging Leaders Institute. As she grew older,Christine uncovered her passion for dancing when she joined a local Tahitian dancing group. She found the job at Genentech where she works as a contractor shortly after securing her bachelors degree in 2015. Antonio Carbayo embodies the classic immigrant success story. So, I went to the Community Learning Center and took all the free math and English classes that I could. "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. Not only was it affordable but I knew it would set me up for success in my future.". "In my current position I work with stem cell cultures, do quality control, and perform research. "Im honored and really excited," said Williamson, an honor student who graduated from MiraCosta College in 2014 with an associate degree in liberal arts, with an emphasis in social and behavioral sciences. Knowing Griffins passion and skills for the game, Moses recruited her to the basketball team. MiraCosta College alum Isaiah Narisma has always felt a connection to his community. Business instructor Christina Hata is one of them. And I get time to work on different film projects that come up. In 2009 Morris formed the supergroup Off! In fact, Patray co-authored a peer-reviewed article in the journal Intrinsically Disordered Proteins while still an undergraduate student at Cal State San Marcos. With limited English skills at the time, Satoru remembers every day being an uphill battle to succeed, both socially and in the classroom. "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. Graphic by Ryan Escobar. In summer 2011, Coba joined the Student Ambassador Program, knowing his first year experiences would provide a good story to enlighten other struggling students. Meanwhile, wanting to become more involved at MiraCosta, she was hired as a student ambassador pitching the benefits of the college to students at Torrey Pines High School. "Absolutely awesome" is how he puts it. Granite Bay High School Emerald Brigade. "The classes I took at MiraCosta really prepared me to succeed and have been so fundamental to what I am doing and learning now. Milo Aukerman - 1981, Singer for punk rock band the Descendents. Mira Costa is one of the best Model UN programs in the country. in Fine Arts. If you see your name among the Mira Costa High School graduates, someone is looking for you! They performed as part of the opera chorus in Carmen and were the closing choir in the Sunset Concert at St. Nicholas Cathedral on Sunday 18 July 2010. 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. MiraCosta was founded in 1934. "He wanted to share his pride in his culture with the world. In 2000, the Adult Learning Center relocated to its current permanent CLC location on Mission Avenue in Oceanside and was renamed the Community Learning Center. In fact, Sheila said that if you told her she would be a college graduate back then, she wouldnt believe you. They settled in Rawalpindi, a city of more than 3 million south of the capital of Islamabad. Good thing. "I felt incomplete," she said. When financing fell through, he toured MiraCosta College with Lisa Montes, the college's student services specialist in the Office of School Relations & Diversity Outreach. "The discipline is meaningful and it is all for the public good.". But one thing has stayed constantcommunity. "Best instructor ever," Laird said. In 2011, much of rapper Snoop Dogg's Mac & Devin Go to High School was filmed on campus, sparking a controversy over the characters' use of marijuana on school property and administration officials demanded that the footage not be used in the final movie.[47]. Russ Lesser, class of 1958, president of Body Glove International and former Manhattan Beach city council member and mayor for two terms. Decades ago, Wayne was a high school graduate who had just moved to San Diego to start his first week of Marine Corps boot camp. While she still faces uncertainty as an undocumented student, she hopes that her school achievements will help her remain in the only country she 591. [citation needed], In 1964, the college relocated to its present 121-acre (49ha) hilltop location and was renamed MiraCosta College. After one year and a lot of hard work, Bryan was promoted to research associate. His little spark of an idea has turned into a bright flame that will light his way into the future. I am a very different person now compared to who I was as a kid, shared Sheila. Your connections to MiraCosta College do not end when you graduate. She thrived academically, earned a spot on the Presidents List and graduated with a 3.7 grade point average. "I cant say enough about it.". Once on campus, Satoru made every attempt he could to connect with English speakers across campus and in the community. AlumniClass.com is not affiliated with and is independent of any school, school district, alumni association or any other sites. It is the only high school in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District. 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. She has especially high praise for MiraCosta Colleges intimate class sizes, talented professors and a staff looking out for the students best interest. Mira Costa is located on the corner of Peck Avenue and Artesia Boulevard. The two got to talking and over time Isaiah learned more about Coach Kelis leadership and coaching style. 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. 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside CA 92056 Brayan was GSA president for two years. "I continued to watch her in awe and a week later I enrolled myself in a dance studio.". Its where he met his future wife, former Spartans soccer star R.G. If you graduated from Mira Costa you are automatically a member of the Alumni Association and are welcome to participate in any of our activities. [13] In 2014 the band received the Grammy Foundation Signature Schools 2014 Gold Award, which includes a grant of $5000. 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.". When Byzak graduated in 2003, Morrow hired him as his health policy adviser. [7], On June 11, 2020, hundreds of Mira Costa students and parents attended a march from Hermosa Beach to Manhattan Beach to celebrate their graduation in violation of CDC social distancing guidelines. "MiraCosta is a beautiful campus, Ive had a lot of support from my professors, and the people here are super nice.". comments so far. One of my English professors suggested I work in the Writing Center, so I looked into it and it was great. "Money should not have that kind of power to stop someone from accomplishing their goals educationally and professionally," Leodones said. We invite our community members, students, faculty, alumni and others to nominate MCHS alumni, living or deceased, who have made significant contributions to the . Huizar received the Osher Scholarship and theHank & Kathleen Jolly Memorial Endowed Scholarship from MiraCosta College, which helped him with other school expenses and more importantly, to save up for MIT. At the end of his second semester, Coba earned As and Bs, which improved his GPA greatly. Mark Sundeen, class of 1988, a New York Times Bestselling author. Growing up wasnt easy for us, but I always looked up to my brother because he always made sure I was taken care of.. Over 25 Mustang Alumni showed up to play the powerful Mustang Varsity squad. Those feelings quickly changed. 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. "Michael was one of the most enthusiastic and hardest working players Ive ever coached, someone who put every ounce of his energy into getting better," said Patrick Conahan, MiraCosta Colleges athletic director and head basketball coach. "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.". His commitment to higher education never wavered though. He returned to Sydney to try his hand at a professional career, but gave that up and came back to Oceanside in 2015. Legal Notices Interested in Joining the Costa PTSA Board? "I can't say enough about MiraCosta College," Byzak said. 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 college is not just sitting there on the hill waiting for high school students to enroll. This is Costa Part 2 for Incoming 9th Graders. 12. Its a privilege to now work in a community where my children are growing up.". Mira Costa High School, Manhattan Beach, CA. "Each scholarships gave me that little nudge to keep pushing forward. You would never know from Paripon "Pari" Thitathan Jr.s smiling face that he has had a tough life. Besides his work with ASG, he has a 3.9 grade-point average, is deeply involved in the Honors Scholar Program, belongs to the Phi Theta Kappa Society and serves as a consultant in the Writing Center at the Oceanside Campus. "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. I don't think he was expecting the first event to be very big, but his enthusiasm caught hold and many people came. What I didnt understand in high school is that life is a lot simpler than you think it is right now, she said. Comments posted to EasyReaderNews.com may be reprinted in the Easy Reader print edition, which is published each Thursday. Several years after graduating, Powers went to a Harvey Reid concert at MiraCosta College and found himself sitting next to the man who co-founded Taylor Guitars in 1974 and helped grow it into one of the leading makers of quality guitars in the world. That changed in a hurry. MiraCosta Alumni Association. Lowery has been elected to the Oceanside City Council twice and is bullish on the citys future. As a rugby player for MiraCosta College, Isaiah found early success on the field. "Anything from translating doctor visits to helping free innocent refugees from the police. I want to help as many individuals as possible in my lifetime.". Surprisingly, the restaurant industry did spark interest in an unexpected field. No surprise, then, that he quickly rose to become vice president of legislative affairs for the Associated Student Government. Then I met a MiraCosta Ambassador who was visiting my school, and he told me about community colleges, and about MiraCosta.. Eloise Aird 1949-1953. He is currently coaching volleyball teams and working as a sports analyst for NBC. Jeff Atkinson - Former Indoor Mile American Record Holder, Olympian. "I decided I wanted to work to build bridges between cultures," Williamson said. Her artistic talents have caught the eye of many, and she was chosen to complete much of the design work for a MiraCosta College library exhibition celebrating the Lunar New Year in 2016 and graphic design for the Japanese Internment exhibition in 2017. or. 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 situation was beyond explanation," Omer said. "I just had coffee with Mrs. Wadeson a couple months ago," he said. 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside CA 92056 At the age of five, Pari relocated to Thailand with his father and brother for eight years and finally returned to the United States at the age of 13. In doors, fun, bring smiles, $33 for event and $4.50 for the valet and money for drinks if you drink. That includes artillery fire that leveled his familys home, and later his father rushing a desperately ill Omer to the hospital being detained at gunpoint by Taliban militias. "Mira Costa isn't just the shining jewel of our school system . "His way of explaining concepts is impressive," Pohlert said. MiraCosta College dance student Lizette Hills passion for dancing all started on her third grade playground where she watched another student practice her dance moves during recess. Occasionally, MBUSD policy did not allow Redondo Beach residents living in the 90278 ZIP code to attend Mira Costa. Her interest in the sciences piqued in a high school biotechnology course her senior year, Eick immersed herself in genomics and bioengineering once she began taking classes at MiraCosta Colleges Oceanside and San Elijo campuses. The school's athletic teams are known as the Mustangs and the school colors are green and gold. Leondones journey into stage make-up began in 2002, when the then-music-major took a MiraCosta stagecraft class and switched her major to technical theatre. "I still didnt know English so I used the Google Translate function to read about its programs and campus life.". In 2013, he began pre-engineering courses to satisfy his goal of someday making a big impact in the world through alternative energy technology. He jokingly said he recalled a math teacher once telling him, I dont think algebra is your thing. Pari majored and earned a place on the Presidents List twice, became a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, and was awarded the Genentech-Osher scholarship, which provides a $500 scholarship every semester. Pari then enrolled as a full-time college student at MiraCosta College, but his accelerated success in high school did not pair well with college-level academics, so he decided to drop out of college. Because he was uninsured or covered through Medi-Cal most of his life, Byzak said his condition was never properly treated. Pick up a hat "At MiraCosta, I was able to try different things and see what I did and didnt like. [27] Whirry had taught at Mira Costa in the 195859 academic year, and then from 1967 through 2000. All the while, he was busy building a business, Andy Powers Instrument Co., which was earning a reputation for its craftsmanship. Biotechnology is an ever changing, rapidly growing industry. Im a compositor type, he explains, when asked about the type of editing he does. At the same time, he was committed to pursuing his degree any way possible. "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.". "I realized I wanted to stay local," said Brayan. "I knew I could stay on base and take satellite classes, but MiraCosta College allowed me to expand my network and my community," recalled Wayne. Mira Costa Girls Soccer shuts out Santa Monica 3-0. Although she earned a fully paid scholarship to study engineering at Clarkson University, Patray could not capitalize on the offer because she had not yet become eligible for a green card from what was then known as the Immigration and Naturalization Service. This is my way to do that.. 639. 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. Theyre reaching out with ample opportunity for a wide range of people, from someone who may have recently lost their job and is looking for something else, to somebody who may have just moved here and wants to take up a new interest. I now always try to be involved and help out as many people as I can," said Brayan. "Its a good school.". "Stem cell research is so groundbreaking, so life changing, and Im excited to become a part of it," said Eick. "I was literally dragged by my wife and Diane Danielewicz of the Scholarship Office to apply for the scholarship," Pari shares. I dont care. A second assembly in the auditorium honored beach volleyball player and Olympic gold medalist and 2009 Volleyball Hall of Fame inductee Holly McPeak, class of 1987. 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. The desire to go into medicine is starting to run in the family. The success of her recovery is now a major driver behind hercurrentcareerpath. He quickly found a homestay family nearby in Vista and enrolled as an incoming freshman in 2007. ULYSSES GRANT HIGH SCHOOL (13000 Oxnard Street, Van Nuys): Tom Selleck (star of "Magnum P.I.") graduated from Grant High in 1962. She ended up going to MiraCosta College instead. . It might seem impossible, but use the resources that are available to you, and believe in yourself. Now shes back at MiraCosta College for her post-bachelors degree work taking courses in organic chemistry, general chemistry and physics before applying to medical school. [7] Intramural sports are also offered to the campus community. Mira Costa is located on the corner of Peck Avenue and Artesia Boulevard. Not just because of what he learned, but who he met. The CCCWBCA (California Community College Women's Basketball Coaches Association) While still going to school in a country where the United Nations says some 80 percent of school-age Afghan children are not receiving an education, Omer became the familys breadwinner, somehow finding a job as a travel agent to support three siblings and his parents. For instance, if the camera was shaking during a shot, I remove that shaking effect. Once he mastered the language, Satoru loved communicating with his peers and found himself in search of community at every turn. 11. The scholarship is granted based on achievement and academic ability; persistence; leadership; a desire to help others; and financial need. Its just a great campus with great people and great faculty members looking to serve their students.". She also said she wanted to advise students to keep in mind that the kid they know as the high school nerd could grow up to become the next Lady Gaga someday. That would only come when the family moved to Oceanside after spending seven years in Pakistan. I've gotten to work on a lot of cool stuff. A fact that really came to light when pursuing higher education. Ultimately, he hopes to be involved in more research and later earn a doctorate and teach at a university. Its like its either you or nobody.". Sheila noted, I know the road ahead wont be easy, but Ill continue to strive and overcome any obstacles or hardships in my life., You may have seen Kenda Rauscher recentlyshe gives an inspiring video message online to the Class of 2021 for the MiraCosta Alumni Association (if you havent seen it, check it out! He asked me if Id move to Houston, and I said no, of course not.. I knew MiraCosta could give me the community feel, which I like about community colleges.". John Featherstone, class of 1967, an El Camino College football coach who has won California State Coach of the Year eight times. "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. Not everyone inducted was available to accept the honor personally, but those who did often recalled their experience in high school and the faculty members who inspired them. Daisy has had her sights set on Boston University since she first laid eyes on the school while on an eighth-grade field trip to New England, Washington, D.C. and Gettysburg. The team hosts the Los Angeles Invitational Model United Nations (LAIMUN) Conference, a novice and advanced conference held in docket-style debate. Michael Laird doesnt mince words when he talks about MiraCosta College. When he started his MBA program at UC Irvine in 2006, the Tri-City Healthcare District hired Byzak as an assistant public affairs officer. Well now, she can prove that high school teacher wrong. "It was a good decision to come here," he said. In 2013, after three years at MiraCosta College, Coba graduated with an associates degree in liberal arts with an emphasis in math and science. In San Diego County alone there are more than 500 companies devoted to biotechnology, bioscience and biomedicine. "If you have a dream, dont ever let someone talk you out of it," she says. 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