Mira Mesa Senior High School

Mira Mesa Senior High School

Motto	We bleed blue and gold
Established	13 September 1976^[1]
Type	Public
Principal	Roy Lincke ^[2]
Students	2,617 (2010-2011) ^[3]
Grades	9-12
Location	10510 Reagan Road, San Diego, California 92126, USA
District	San Diego City Schools
Campus	Suburban
Colors	Blue and gold
Mascot	Marauders
Website	http://www.sandi.net/miramesa

Mira Mesa Senior High School is a public high school in the San Diego City Schools District. The school is recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School and a California Distinguished School.

History

Located in the northern portion of the San Diego city limits, Mira Mesa is situated in an area once inhabited by Indian tribes. Because much of the land was considered wasteland, it was not put to much use for years until developers in the early 1960s saw its potential to relieve the housing shortage San Diego was suffering.

In 1974, a school bond issue was passed to help build the schools that the now full-fledged town of Mira Mesa sorely needed. On September 13, 1976, Mira Mesa Jr./Sr. High School was opened and now serves grades 9-12, fed by the local Challenger and Wangenheim Middle Schools. Mira Mesa is also known for its swaggy beasts that roam the streets in packs. Usually, they are found in lowered cars or on fluorescent fixed-gear bicycles.

Athletics

Mira Mesa High School's Athletics programs include: Football, basketball, field hockey, waterpolo, swimming, baseball, soccer, tennis, cross country, cheerleading, volleyball, badminton, softball, wrestling, lacrosse, track and field etc.

The Mira Mesa Wrestling team won its first ever CIF Championship (Division 1) in 2014. The team has also won three consecutive Eastern League Titles and three consecutive City Conference Titles.

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. The band will perform in the 2016 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2016.

Mira Mesa AFJROTC

MMHS is home to the 936th Wing of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps (CA-936). This unit has a Sabre Team, an Armed Fancy Drill Team, an Unarmed Fancy Drill Team, and Color Guard. The Wing has a friendly rivalry with Herbert Hoover High School's AFJROTC Group. They are also neighbors to the Scripps Ranch AFJROTC branch no. 935. Among other awards, CA-936 has been awarded the Stillwell trophy at the annual Pass and Review.

This Air Force branch of JROTC has served MMHS since 1993. Upon being established and until the present day, certified Air Force Science Instructor and Veteran Master Sergeant James B. Manson has served the cadets faithfully.

The Witch Creek Fire

Evacuees at evacuation site

On October 22, 2007, many victims found shelter in the school gym, after they evacuated from the Witch Creek Fire and several other fires threatening San Diego at the time. The fire burned over 20,000 acres (81 km²).

Notable alumni

Mike Bovee (Class of 1991), former MLB player
Chris Chelios (Class of 1978), NHL player
Amon Gordon (Class of 2000), defensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles
Teyo Johnson (Class of 2000), former NFL player, current WR and fullback for the Calgary Stampeders (CFL)
Michael Pittman (Class of 1993), NFL running back for the Arizona Cardinals (1998–2001), NFL running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2002–2007), NFL running back for the Denver Broncos (2008), UFL running back for the Florida Tuskers (2009–present)
Ray Rowe (Class of 1987), former NFL player
Lysley Tenorio (Class of 1990), short story writer, author of Monstress and recipient of NEA fellowship, Wallace Stegner fellowship, and Whiting Writers' award.
J. R. Tolver (Class of 1998), former NFL and CFL player, current WR for the Los Angeles Avengers (AFL)

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Coordinates: 32°54′39″N 117°08′26″W / 32.91083°N 117.14056°W / 32.91083; -117.14056