Jan Moberly, the program coordinator, made sure I had plenty of opportunities to get in front of people. In summer 2011, Coba joined the Student Ambassador Program, knowing his first year experiences would provide a good story to enlighten other struggling students. "When I heard the news that I was cast, I was so excited I couldnt contain myself!". Dr. Richart served just under three years, and after her departure in June 2007, MiraCosta had two interim superintendent/presidents, John Hendrickson and Susan Cota. "Just a lot of talent and a lot of enthusiasm. Regardless of what he chooses to do, we will be hearing his name again, and I promise when we hear it, it will be due to the depth and scope of the contribution he will most definitely make toward issues of fairness, equity, and peace.". 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. Those are just a few of the words folks employ to describe Sharon Patray, a former refugee, a U.S. Marine veteran and a MiraCosta College alumna set to graduate May 20 with a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry from Cal State San Marcos. Everyday has been a learning experience, but I am happy.". As for going to the community college down the road, Rauscher says, MiraCosta was fantastic. 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. Not pictured: former executive director for Teach America Cami Anderson, Olympic silver medalist pro beach volleyball player Mike Dodd, Olympic gold medalist volleyball player Eric Fonoimoana, Olympic gold medalist beach volleyball player Holly McPeak and Shea Weber who accepted on behalf of his late father, pioneer surfer Dewey Weber. Then, the Academy recognized usthe internsand this room full of stars gave us a standing ovation. Mira Costa High School. [17] Mira Costa's team has multiple Large School Delegation awards. "My first semester was pretty intense," said Coba. Each inductee was also awarded a gold-plated lifetime pass to campus events (such as sports games and theater performances), a Mustangs water bottle and a $50 gift certificate for the kiosk at last weeks football game. "We are such huge MiraCosta College fans," Byzak said, noting that his wife worked a while forDisabled Students Programs and Servicesat the Oceanside Campus after she graduated. Dont get hung up on your GPAno one looks at that in the real world. It might seem impossible, but use the resources that are available to you, and believe in yourself. [6] The degree program will prepare students for work within the biotechnology industry in the unique environment of biological production where science thrives in partnership with quality and compliance. It feels like family here.". 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. At the age of 12, he left Mexico City and moved with his family to the United States. 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. 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. ", Lauren Flaherty has a great reason for attending MiraCosta College; she wants an affordable, quality education. Rodriguez went on to work as a Visual Effects Artist for Lionsgate, Saban Films, "The food is affordable, tasty and keeps me and my brain fueled for my upcoming classes," Reden said with a big smile. with guitarist Dimitri Coats, bassist Steven Shane McDonald, and drummer Mario Rubalcaba. Classreport.org provided free website for the Class of 1966 from Mira Costa High School for the members and guests of this class to stay informed of reunion events . Don Ajello 1980-1983. "It was a comfortable transition coming from a high school setting to go to a college with such a supportive environment," he said. I love it here.". Especially because it fulfills his main passion in lifecommunity building. Learn More. GAME 1: Thurs, March 2 at 3PM "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. Because of her immigration status, Sheila was unable to see her brother after he was deported and couldnt even say goodbye when he died. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. He jokingly said he recalled a math teacher once telling him, I dont think algebra is your thing. 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. MiraCosta offered Laird an opportunity to move to the U.S. from Australia and play collegiate basketball. All the while, he was busy building a business, Andy Powers Instrument Co., which was earning a reputation for its craftsmanship. [22][23] More recently, it was named a California Distinguished School by the Board of Education in 2011[24] and was ranked #341 nationally by Newsweek in 2015.[25][26]. "When I started the program, I didnt have the technical skills for biotech. "If you have a dream, dont ever let someone talk you out of it," she says. Mira Costa is located on the corner of Peck Avenue and Artesia Boulevard. DeAngelo Brown is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served one year in Iraq during his thirteen years of service. Then, when I was accepted into MiraCostas Nursing Program, I knew this was `home, where I wanted to partake in my exciting career journey and complete my nursing educational program.". "It pushed me out of my comfort zone, but I loved it. Make sure you transfer to a university thats got a strong program in what you want to study and is located where you can get internships and jobs in that field. You should go into music.. 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. In 2008 they won first place at the inaugural FTC World Championship. He initially enrolled at San Diego Mesa College, but said he didnt have an educational plan and wasnt sure of a career. ", In the future Bryan hopes to pursue a masters degree in biotechnology at California State University, San Marcos. A few years ago, Taylor called Powers with a proposition. It's your stories that will inspire future Spartans to reach Andy Powers was about 8 years old when he tried making his first guitar. David Benoit, class of 1971, is a world-renowned jazz pianist, conductor and composer who has performed at the White House for former presidents Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan and George Bush Sr. He simultaneously attended MiraCosta College where he took a couple of classes that helped him catch-up with his high school credits. However, it is the scholarship from MCC that he says makes the impossible possible. Granite Bay High School Emerald Brigade. The scholarship is granted based on achievement and academic ability; persistence; leadership; a desire to help others; and financial need. Ultimately, he hopes to be involved in more research and later earn a doctorate and teach at a university. Brogan Griffin was always a great athlete. By 2006, at the age of 16, Pari graduated high school and earned "The Best Come Back" award. "I realized I wanted to stay local," said Brayan. "I was alone, I didnt know anyone, and I couldnt speak the language.". She hopes to transfer to USC and play for its womens basketball team. Earning scholarships helped me take on less hours at work and focus on school, rehearsals, and homework.". Flaherty said. With the help of a $250,000 grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration, for example, the college has created Southern Californias only Veterans Business Outreach Center to support service members from San Diego to Santa Barbara who are leaving the military and embarking on a venture of self-employment or entrepreneurship. It gave me an opportunity to transfer to a great four-year program and showed that I can do anything I wanted.". "Right now PTK is working on a big sustainability project that I hope takes off before I transfer.". Inside and outside the classroom, he thrived. I am excited to know she has since graduated from UCSD and is working for a local biotechnology company.". That, to me, says a lot about the passion the faculty and staff at the college have for their students.". 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. Koch has long been active in LGBT issues. And MiraCosta College was where his quest began. Williamson was one of 85 community college scholars across the country to be selected for the award in 2014. Every design is unique and each tells a story. Williamson is just the second MiraCosta College student to receive the award. As Wayne described it, the opportunity at MiraCosta College was the perfect merging of the community right outside the military base. He also graduated from MiraCosta College with an associates degree and went on to get his bachelors and masters in Management/Computer Information Systems and Information Systems, respectively. Today, Griffin has a 4.0 GPA and is majoring in business administration. At that point, I was having a little too much fun, he says. "I wasn't disappointed.". Farshud decided to go back to school to discover his true passion and found MiraCosta College. An academic standout, Taylor who recently married and changed her surname to Moss found her passion at MiraCosta, where she worked as a student ambassador before transferring to UC San Diego and graduating with a bachelors degree in biology. Items are available by request. "I didnt even know what choreography was," said Hill. It was while taking an introduction to criminal justice course with Professor Patrick Connolly that he found his future: law enforcement. Yet that wasnt going to impact his involvement as a tea leader. I am a very different person now compared to who I was as a kid, shared Sheila. And it was a connection he made while playing high school rugby in Oceanside that may have sealed the deal for enrolling at MiraCosta College. 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. Go to a community college and save your money. "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. Her dedication drew a growing legion of supporters and landed her on the Presidents List. "Whether its in sports or in the classroom, I know how important preparation is," shared Isaiah. Prominent graduates from Mira Costa High School include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. I am so grateful to be here. Milo Aukerman - 1981, Singer for punk rock band the Descendents. The wide variety of speakers in the auditorium made up the seventeen inductees in the newly-created Mira Costa High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. Register for Free to see all Mira Costa High School alumni! "Theres no straight path to where I am now," noted Wayne. During training, he was injured and tore his ACL, which caused him to miss the next soccer season. 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.". His little spark of an idea has turned into a bright flame that will light his way into the future. Up-to-date ranking based on alumni citations, aggregated web traffic analysis, and our proprietary InfluenceRanking AI. Huizar was plenty busy at MiraCosta. "We were always taught to adapt to the community around you," he said. Email Chloe Pines. View our growing collection Spartan swag. Log In You would never know from Paripon "Pari" Thitathan Jr.s smiling face that he has had a tough life. "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.". And why not? On his own, Ari began designing hats with a leopard print theme. 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. "Attending a four-year university right out of high school did not seem that logical. "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. To his surprise, his wife, a Navy nurse, registered him up for classes at MiraCosta College when she was assigned to the Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital and the couple moved to Oceanside in 2009. Print Issue Archive. "Omer has come from a life of extreme hardship," said Afifa Zaman, a MiraCosta College counselor. She said she hopes the Hall of Fame will inspire students long after graduation. Plus I got a scholarship, which made it financially possible for us. "I can't say enough about MiraCosta College," Byzak said. During this time, he also served as vice president of the Community Learning Centers Associated Student Government (ASG), chair of the ASG interview committee, and chair of the student center advisory committee. "I got beat up by the classes and ended up with a 1.9 GPA.". 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. Their actions attracted widespread negative attention from media and concerned citizens for putting others at risk during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. And where his fondest memories are found. His responsibilities include handling all legislative and community relations activities on behalf of UC San Diego Health Systems, UCSD School of Medicine and the Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences at UCSD. Richard Parker, a 1964 graduate, philanthropist and entrepreneur who went on to become a co-founder of Mother Jones magazine. 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. 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. "We have gone from being a rundown, abandoned, Southern California coastal town to an up-and-coming destination with incredible promise and a lot to offer.". "She told me I shouldnt bother applying to college, despite my GPA. They taught her to "believe in yourself, do what you want to do and dont let anything stop you.". Not just because of what he learned, but who he met. "MiraCosta was one of the few community colleges that was still taking applications, so I came up for a visit, saw it had a very nice campus, and learned about its very high transfer rates.". He enrolled at MiraCosta College as a full-time student while taking Arabic classes at Palomar. ", "Michael represents the diversity of MiraCosta," she added. As she grew older,Christine uncovered her passion for dancing when she joined a local Tahitian dancing group. "I mean, Ive seen it all.". in Fine Arts. Then I started going to workshops and I began to enjoy the MiraCosta experience.". I love that school. I know without scholarships I would not have been able to have done as much as I did at MiraCosta. Byzak left AMR and worked full time for Morrow while earning his bachelor's degree in social sciences from Chapman University. Born and raised in Vista, Daisy went to Guajome Park Academy before enrolling at MiraCosta College three years ago. Ill never forget it. "Hes putting that same sort of energy and enthusiasm into succeeding at his business because thats pretty much who he is. Eick said she hopes to work in the regions growing life sciences field, which comprises more than 80 independent and university-affiliated research institutes. Overall Score 93.24 /100. [citation needed], In 2004, Tim Dong[who?] In the months that followed, Christine spent her time in physical therapy to strengthen her knee and get back to dance. Mira Costa High School (MCHS, "Costa") is a four-year public high school located in Manhattan Beach, California that first began operating in 1950. 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. Only 16 courses were initially offered, and they counted as credit toward advanced standing at the University of California. "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.". Other highlights include participating in a 2015 Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates program at Johns Hopkins, where her work focused on isolating mycobacteriophages. "The faculty is just amazing," said Taylor. Koch landed a job at a residential treatment center and enrolled at MiraCosta College. Contact Us As a charter member of the MiraCosta Alumni Association, you cement your name in the colleges history by being one of the associations biggest initial supporters. "MiraCosta College was my educational destiny," Huizar said. Shes been so helpful to so many people, and really represents what MiraCosta College is all about.". 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