Mira Mesa Senior High School
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| Established | 1976 |
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| Type | Public |
| Principal | Jeff Olivero |
| Students | approximately 3000 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Location | 10510 Reagan Road, San Diego, California 92126, USA |
| District | San Diego City Schools |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Blue and gold |
| Mascot | Marauder |
| Website | http://miramesahigh.org |
Mira Mesa Senior High School is a public high school in the San Diego City Schools District. It is also National Blue Ribbon School and a California Distinguished School.
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[edit] The Witch Creek Fire
Main Article: California wildfires of October 2007#Witch Fire
On October 22, 2007, many victims found shelter in the school gym, after they evacuted from the Witch Creek Fire and several other fires threatening San Diego at the time. The fire burned over 20,000 acres (81 km²).
[edit] Athletics
Mira Mesa High Schools' Athletics programs include: Football, basketball, field hockey, waterpolo, swimming, baseball, soccer, tennis, cross country, cheerleading, volleyball, badminton, softball, wrestling, lacrosse etc.
[edit] Performing Arts
- Drama
- Technical Theatre
- Band/Marching Band
- Orchestra
- Choir/Madrigals
- Color Guard
- Dance/Drill Team
Mira Mesa High School's marching band, the Sapphire Sound, was part of the band that performed in the Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremonies.
[edit] Notable Alumni
- Teyo Johnson (Class of 2000), tight end for the Buffalo Bills
- Amon Gordon (2000), defensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens
- Michael Pittman (1993), NFL running back Denver Broncos.
- Willy Santos, (1993), Professional Skateboarder
- Lance Pry (1979), Radio and Television Personality
- J.R. Tolver (1998), NFL
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Mira Mesa High School Football web site
- Mira Mesa High School new web site
- Mira Mesa High School web site
- Mira Mesa High School Band
- Mira Mesa High School Alumni
