MBX sends out
warm thoughts and wishes
for you and your families
during these challenging times
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Registration Open for MBX Summer School
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MBX Summer School is now enrolling for all classes, including athletics. While the landscape is changing daily, it is our intention to hold summer school as planned. We are currently working on alternatives should schools remain closed into the summer. In the meantime, it would be helpful for students to enroll now so that we have an idea of the number of students interested in MBX Summer classes. We will honor requests for cancellations without fees until June 1.
Register for the grade your student
will be entering in the fall.
2020 Summer School Dates:
Session 1: Monday, June 15 – Thursday, July 2
Session 2: Monday, July 6 – Thursday, July 23
Academic courses meet from 8 am to 1:30 pm.
MBX Flex courses are available to students needing a more flexible summer school schedule. Classes can begin as early as June 15 and must be completed by August 7. Information on Flex courses can be found
here
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New Class:
College Essay Writing Workshop
Are you a rising Senior? Are you starting to stress about college applications? Have you promised yourself you would get your essays finished over the summer? Then this class is for you.
Under the guidance of one of Mira Costa’s most loved and experienced teachers, this class will help you get organized and complete your personal statement and the common application essay. Ms. Vaughan has taught English at Mira Costa for over 30 years, helping her students craft and edit countless college applications. Bring your ideas and questions, and she’ll guide you through the application process with individual attention.
Questions? Contact Jennifer@mbxfoundation.org or Kathy@mbxfoundation.org.
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Costa Boys Volleyball wins
Best of the West Tournament!
The Varsity Boys Volleyball team won the Best of the West Tournament in Poway, for the first time since 2011!
The team beat Huntington Beach in the semi finals which they won in two games. They then took on Corona Del Mar, who beat Loyola in 3 games, in the semi finals. The first game was back and forth with no more than a two point lead by either team. Costa won 25-22. The second game was a different story. The team was up by 5 right away and never lost their lead, to win 25-11.
Ben Coordt took home the MVP trophy and Jack Hopkins made the All Tournament team.
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#1 Ranked
MCHS Girls Lacrosse Off To Record Start!
The Mira Costa Girls Varsity Lacrosse team is off to its fastest start in school history, going 7-0 to kick off the 2020 season! Although playing in Division 2, Mira Costa’s winning streak record includes impressive wins over Division 1 schools, Crescenta Valley and University High, as well as a stunning last second season opening victory over traditional Division 1 powerhouse, Rancho Santa Margarita.
Led by Seniors, Celine Flaig and Jessica Kim, and Junior Megan Rodrigues, the Lady Mustangs have outscored their opponents 90-39 so far and now sit alone atop the Division 2 rankings, according to MaxLax.com Additionally, in the most recent MaxPreps update, Mira Costa Girls Lacrosse was ranked #69 in the country and #21 in the state.
Provided the season resumes, Costa will look to keep its winning streak alive against Palos Verdes, El Segundo, Culver City and of course rival Redondo. A new era of Girls acrosse has begun at Mira Costa.
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Costa Track and Field Team Highlights!
Below are the team highlights from the Costa vs. Torrance meet on Wednesday, March 11:
Boys’ Team Highlights:
- Boys’ Team ranked 6th in Division 1, with Billy Atkinson holding top spot in Division 1 for the 1600 meters and 2nd in the 800 meters
- Aidan Knollenberg and Aidan Purcell 6th and 7th best in pole vault
- Brent Boone holding a top 5 spot in triple jump
Girls’ Team Highlights:
- Number 1 ranked Dalia Frias in Division 1 for the 3200
- Katelyn Lowery ranking in a top 10 spot in the triple jump
Upcoming Meets and Events that are postponed/cancelled:
Costa vs Culver City 3/19
Mustang Relays 3/21
Distance Meet of Champions 3/28 (cancelled)
(photo of
Aidan Knollenberg, Pole Vault)
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Congratulations to the Costa Girls Soccer Team
and Coach Patty Perkinson!
Congratulations to Costa Girls Soccer on an amazing year!
The Division 2 All CIF Selections for Costa were:
Patty Perkinson awarded Coach of the Year!
Grace Watkins awarded Player of the Year!
The following 4 players were named to All CIF Team:
Sydney Miyasaki (senior midfielder)
Cameron Randall (senior defender)
Emilee Ray (senior defender)
Grace Watkins (senior midfielder)
Congratulations to the entire team for an amazing and memorable year!
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Girls Basketball finishes an impressive season!
The Lady Mustangs made it to the second round of the CIF State Playoffs! They played a hard fought game but in the end lost to San Clemente 51 to 47. The coaches and parents are so proud of the team! Thank you to Coach John Lapham and Jeff Herdman for leading the team this far.
The team had their End of the Season Banquet for the Varsity Team so they could celebrate their Seniors. The team will be having a banquet for the JV and Frosh teams later this year.
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Costa Broadcast Journalism students
continue to publish news!
As everyone moves to online learning, the community is hungry for information. Broadcast Journalism students continue to publish news about the Mira Costa community on Twitter and Instagram, and in the new weekly email newsletter. Signup to hear the latest news about school and how teachers and students are adapting to the school closures.
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MCHS Model UN Team earns
Best Class delegation at the
University of California Berkeley!
The Mira Costa High School Model UN team traveled to compete at the University of California’s Model United Nations Conference, in Berkeley CA.
Berkeley Model United Nations (BMUN) is a student run organization on the UC Berkeley campus dedicated to continuing its six decades of excellence as the world’s premier — and very first — United Nations simulation. Every March over 2,000 high school students from all over the world come to Berkeley to participate in Berkeley Model United Nations. Entering its 68th session, BMUN’s mission is to spread awareness of international issues and the spirit of diplomacy through UN simulations.
The Mira Costa team returned with 7 commendations, 3 outstandings and Best Class/delegation (Berkeley gives delegation awards based on clubs and classes).
(Pictured in the photo: (Seniors – from left to right) Naoki Yamaguchi, Jenny Hawkins, Melina Deinum-buck, Alexia Pepemehmet, Elle Gebhardt, Carlotta Invrea)
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Costa Drama updates!
ComedySportz News
On March 6, Mira Costa hosted a comedy improv match with local senior citizens group, the Joslyn Jokers. After a wildly funny competition that combined teams of Costa students with the seniors, the final score was Red Team 20, Blue Team 16. The students did a fantastic job of working with the guest players, and a great time was had by all!
Final home match this year: Fri., May 29 – Alumni vs. Seniors
Please mark your calendar and stay tuned for more info.
Mira Costa Drama/Tech presents Into the Woods
Don’t miss Mira Costa Drama/Tech’s spring musical, Into the Woods. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, this Tony Award-winning production takes everyone’s favorite storybook characters and brings them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece… and a rare modern classic that is both enchanting and touching.
Revised Performance Dates:
Friday, May 1 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 2 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Subject to change pending school closure.
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Mustang Softball players
in College!
Costa Class of
2017 Grad Jamie Hoffman was 3 for 4 with 4 RBI for Babson College in their season opener at the NFCA D3 Leadoff Classic in Tucson, AZ on March 6, 2020!
Fellow Mustang and 2018 Grad Katie Gould, who is the leadoff hitter for Washington University in St. Louis, was in the same tournament.
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Shout out and Congratulations to Leigh Lyter for being named to
All CIF for Girls Water Polo!
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Performing Arts Cancellations and Revised Schedules
Band Performances:
March 20
at 7:00pm at Mira Costa - Costa to the Capital (
details) -
CANCELLED
Choir Performances:
March 24
at 7:30pm at American Martyrs Church - Annual Cathedral Concert (
details
)-
CANCELLED
Orchestra Performance
:
April 17 at 7:00pm at MCHS Small Theater- Eclectic Ensembles (
details
)
DELAYED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Drama Performances:
March 19
at 7:00pm at Mira Costa - Dessert Theater (
details
)
CANCELLED
March 20-21
at Fullerton - Fullerton Theater Festival (
details
)
CANCELLED
Into the Woods Spring Performance
- (
details)
Revised Performance Dates:
Friday, May 1 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 2 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Subject to change pending school closure.
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MBUSD Coronavirus Updates
Please continue to stay updated with the MBUSD updates.
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Measure EE: Mira Costa Gym Replacement Project Update
through March, 2020!
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Costa Booster Club Fundraisers
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Important Notice Regarding Team Sponsorships
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Sponsorships of Mira Costa athletic teams and visual and performing arts organizations are only available through MBX Booster Clubs. This includes the sale of banners, branded merchandise, distribution of promotional materials, publishing game calendars and more.
It has come to our attention that several companies are approaching local businesses and representing themselves as selling sponsorships that say they benefit Mira Costa athletics. These are not authorized representations and NO funds from these activities are received by Mira Costa High School or the teams they say they are representing.
If you or your business are approached, please
contac
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HERE.
We can verify the validity of the opportunity and direct you to the appropriate booster officers.
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To subscribe or submit stories and photos for our next newsletter, please contact:
Jennifer Williams, Executive Director, jennifer@mbxfoundation.org or
Leslie Whittet, MBX.foundation@gmail.com
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