- Mira Mesa Senior High School
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Mira Mesa Senior High School 
Established 1976 Type Public Principal Scott Giusti[1] Students 2,622 (2010-2011) [2] Grades 9-12 Location 10510 Reagan Road,
San Diego, California 92126, USADistrict San Diego City Schools Campus Suburban Colors Blue and gold Mascot Marauder 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.
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The Witch Creek Fire
Main article: California wildfires of October 2007#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).
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, track and field etc.
Performing arts
- Drama
- Technical Theatre
- Band/Marching Band [1]
- Orchestra
- Choir/Madrigals
- Color Guard [2]
- 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.
Mira Mesa AFJROTC
MMHS is home to the 936th Wing of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps. This unit has a Sabre Team, an Armed Fancy Drill Team, an Unarmed Fancy Drill Team, and Color Guard Team. The Wing has a friendly rivalry with Scripps Ranch High School's AFJROTC Group.
Notable alumni
- Amon Gordon (Class of 2000), defensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles
- Teyo Johnson (Class of 2000), former NFL player , current WR/FB for the Calgary Stampeders (CFL)
- J. R. Tolver (Class of 1998), former NFL & CFL player, current WR for the Los Angeles Avengers (AFL)
- 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)
- Willy Santos, (Class of 1993), Professional Skateboarder
- Mike Bovee (Class of 1991), former MLB player
- Ray Rowe (Class of 1987), former NFL player
- Dean Wilkins (Class of 1984), former MLB player
- Chris Chelios (Class of 1978), NHL player
See also
References
External links
- Mira Mesa High School Football web site
- Mira Mesa High School Baseball web site
- Mira Mesa High School Basketball web site
- Mira Mesa High School web site
- Mira Mesa High School Band
- Mira Mesa High School Alumni
- Mira Mesa AFJROTC
Coordinates: 32°54′39″N 117°08′26″W / 32.91083°N 117.14056°W
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