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THIS IS COSTA - 8th Grade Family Event
Tuesday, March 5th at 7pm at Mira Costa High School
This is Costa: Part 2 is a way for all students and families to learn more in–depth information about the programs they hope to be involved in and learn more about MBX Summer School. Students and parents join us for an evening of break-out sessions. More information to come.
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MBX SUMMER SCHOOL
View the MBX Summer School Page and visit the Summer School drop down menu on the mbxfoundatrion.org website for more information.
2024 MBX Summer School Registration
- Academic – Thursday, March 14, 9am
- Athletics – Thursday, April 18, 9am
2024 MBX Summer School Dates
STARTS Monday, June 17 – Thursday, July 25, 2024
Academic courses – 8:30am to 2:00pm in person classes
Semester 1: Monday, June 17 – Wednesday, July 3
- Monday and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, June 17, 18 and 20, 21
- Monday to Friday, June 24 – June 28
- Monday to Wednesday, July 1 – July 3
Semester 2: Monday, July 8 – Thursday, July 25
- Monday to Thursday, July 8–11
- Monday to Thursday, July 15 – 18
- Monday to Thursday, July 22 – 25
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GAP/MAP/RAP/PACE/PASE MBX AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT SPRING 2024 SESSION
Look forward to some fun, active and creative classes for the upcoming Spring MBX After School Enrichment session!
- Tuesday, March 12 at 9am (Grand View, Robinson & Meadows)
- Wednesday, March 13 at 9am (Pacific & Pennekamp)
Please visit www.mbxfoundation.org/after-school-programs/ for all After School Enrichment details.
MBX After School Enrichment (Class) Spotlight: Yarn Fun! At Pacific Elementary - Winter Session
Yarn Fun! Is a new MBX After School Enrichment class introduced in the Winter session at Pacific Elementary. The students, led by the very creative Glenna Stroh, work on weekly creations that can be made with a string or yarn. Some of the fun projects can be weaving, macrame, whipstitching, lei making, knitting looms, crocheting, beading. Instructor Glenna feels “One session is not enough to explore the endless possibilities. Nevertheless, we will dive into as many projects as possible that captivate the kid's interest, and hopefully add some new techniques to our little artists repertoire.”
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10th ANNUAL MIRA COSTA HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS
Do you know a Mira Costa graduate who deserves to be in the Hall of Fame? Nominations accepted thru March 10, 2024
Nomination criteria includes being a Graduate of Mira Costa High School who has accomplished something noteworthy in the world. Access and Download nomination form here. View the flyer.
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MCHS MARCHING BAND & COLORGUARD
CONGRATULATIONS MCHS JAZZ 1 STUDENTS NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!
This past weekend the MCHS Jazz 1 Band traveled to compete in the 2024 National Jazz Festival in Philadelphia and we had amazing results.
- MCHS Jazz Band finished FIRST place in the L-1 Large Ensemble Category
- Ewan McPhee (12th grade - trumpet) won the 2024 National Jazz Festival Outstanding Musician for the MCHS Jazz 1 Band & Outstanding Musician award in the large ensemble division
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Miles McPhee (12th grade - saxophone) was selected to be in the National Jazz Festival Diplomat (All-Star) Band directed by Wayne Tucker.
Huge thank you to Mr. Carlson (MCHS Band Director)for all his hard work preparing the students for this moment. Thank you to our parent volunteers/chaperones, especially Carolyn Mukai and Lana Imbagliazzo, for planning this fantastic trip for our students.
Congratulations to all of the MCHS Jazz 1 students for placing 1st on a national level. Thank you to Ah-San Wong for the video below, please check it out!
MCHS Jazz 1 Winning Encore Performance
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JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CONDITIONING PROGRAM - MCHS Aquatics Athletes Fundraiser
Need help training for the JG Swim Test? Are you a Returning JG looking for conditioning before this Summer? Sign-up for our Junior Lifeguard Conditioning Program! We offer 3 sessions that take place at the Mira Costa HS Pool that coincide with the 3 JG Swim Test dates. Participants must be 9 yrs. old (by July 1, 2024). The program is designed to refine basic skills, condition, and improve swim times.
All sessions are taught by Mira Costa High School Aquatics Athletes (Co-Ed Swim, Boys Water Polo & Girls Water Polo) under the supervision of Coach Antonis Nahabed. All proceeds benefit the MCHS Aquatics Programs. Sign-ups start February 1st, 2024. SPACE IS LIMITED – first come, first served. For more information & to sign-up visit the Mira Costa Boys Water Polo team website or contact Chrissie Clay or Rachel Alexander. Email Costaboyswp@gmail.com. Register here. View the flyer.
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COMEDY SPORTS
ASB vs Comedy Sportz HSL Match - March 8 at 7pm
Come check out our next Comedy Sportz match in the Small Theatre at Costa on Friday, March 8th at 7pm. Tickets are $5 at the door. This ASB match is always a crowd pleaser so don’t miss out! Comedy Sportz HSL is a comedy improv group that plays various groups around Costa and surrounding schools. The matches are around 2 hours including intermission and contain tons of family friendly comedy improv sketches! All ages are welcome!
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BASEBALL
The Mira Costa Baseball Camp is a fun week of learning new skills, connecting with friends, and playing ball on the MCHS baseball field accompanied by the high school players and coaches. The camp is for grades K -8
Monday, February 19 to Thursday, February 22 – 9am to 12pm – Mira Costa Varsity Baseball Field – The camp will take place on the Costa Varsity baseball field located just south of Keats Ave. on Meadows Ave. Register here. View the flyer.
Email costabaseballcamps@gmail.com for any questions
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BOYS BASKETBALL
“Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.”
This John Wooden quote resonated throughout the 2023/2024 season. The boys fought hard and came together as a team. In the CIF Southern Section D1 Playoff game against St. Bernard, victory slipped away in the last few seconds, but the Mustangs gave their all until the final buzzer. The program has so much to be proud of with a Varsity winning record (18-11), 4 All-Bay League Selections (1st Team: Enesai Piuleini, Jacob De Armas, and 2nd Team: Preston Ezewiro, and James Reach), six graduating seniors, an undefeated season for JV and a winning record for Frosh/Soph. There are countless achievements to celebrate.
The booster club stands in awe of our student-athletes, who showcased talent, resilience, and teamwork on the court all season, all while having fun. We have so much gratitude for our coaches, who are firmly committed to this team and player growth. And a huge thank you goes out to our spirited fans and supportive parents who brought the hype, pom-poms, and organized cheers to every game.
On January 30th, we had a chance to honor our six graduating seniors who’ve spent the last four years helping to shape the legacy and leadership of this program: #1 Jacob Anuszewski, #13 Alexander Martinez, #20 Nick Huang, #22 Nigel Stephens, #24 James Reach, and #33 Reid Roman-Wilson. We are incredibly proud of each of these young men and the mark they’ve left on our program. We look forward to celebrating at the end-of-season program-wide banquet on Tuesday, March 12, and can’t wait to hear what’s next. Go Mustangs - #outworkeveryone!
Check out our Instagram page @miracostabball for updates.
Questions? Contact our Booster Board: costaboysbasketball@gmail.com.
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RUGBY - BOYS
Boys Varsity Places Second In SCIRF D2 Championship
The Mira Costa Boys’ Rugby Season, undefeated in Division play, hosted La Costa Canyon HS for the SCRIF D2 Championship on Friday night, February 9, 2024. The Mustangs beat the Mavericks a mere month earlier 17-7. So the boys from LCC were looking for revenge. The two sides played an extremely physical and spirited rugby match. The Mavericks took advantage of a penalty deep in Costa territory and some sluggish defense to get an early 5 points. Not long after LCC found the Try Zone again. The Mustangs finally got on the board on a 42 meter penalty kick from Fly-Half Pablo Pasqual for a 3-12 halftime score. Costa came out the second half and managed to turn the ball over deep into Maverick territory and Pasqual found the Try
Zone and converted to make it 10-12. The Mavericks added 5 more points and despite numerous attacks by the Mustangs, they were not able to break through.
Costa’s Varsity record dropped to 6-3, as they placed second in the SCRIF D2. JV’s record for the season was 5 wins - 2 losses.
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RUGBY GIRLS
Girls End the Season as the No. 2 Team in SCRIF
The Mira Costa Girls’ Rugby season also came to an end at the SCRIF Championship Tournament at Warren High School last weekend, on February 10, 2024. The first opponent for them was Lakewood. Although the Lancers usually have the Mustangs’ number, the Championship Tournament told a different story. Winger Savannah Swartzlander took a loose ball from 38 meters out and found pay dirt. Team Captain and Scrum Half Allie Lindblad converted for a Costa 7–0 lead. However, the Lakewood girls answered using their traditional power game as they tied the score just before the halftime whistle. The Mustangs came out after the half and took control of the game by using stellar defense. Prop Serena Tavai managed to turn the ball over. That led to a Lakewood penalty, and a quick tap from Fly-half Dora Tuitupou followed by a nifty move and timely off-load to Lindblad for the Costa Try. Lindblad converted to give Costa a 14-7 lead. Lakewood again came back to tie up the match at 14 apiece. The game winner, however, came as a result of the blanket defense by the Mustangs. The Lancers got driven deep into their own side when Costa turned the ball over by Prop Georgia Fluker as she found the Try Zone from 6 meters out for the 19-14 Costa win.
Unfortunately, the match vs. La Costa Canyon went the way of the boys’ match. The only real highlight was an amazing 52 meter run from Team Captain Lindblad. The girls end their season as the No. 2 Team in SCRIF and an 11-10 season record.
HELP SUPPORT THE RUGBY PROGRAM: You can help support the MCHS Boys' and Girls' Rugby Teams by purchasing healthy and delicious foods, delivered straight to your door, from Specific Pacific Foods. Costa Rugby receives 10% of all purchases made. More info here.
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SOCCER - BOYS
We have some really important dates coming up where we’d love your support…
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3/11: Our first ever Youth Soccer Camp for boys and girls in grades K-8 will take place on Monday, 3/11 (no school!) from 9am-noon at the Costa fields. Coached by the players! Register here.
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4/27: Jeff Goodrich Parents’ Soccer Classic benefiting our soccer program and schools! Parents, strap on those old boots and come kick around.
For more info or questions about the Boys Soccer program, email booster president Erin Levin.
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SOCCER - GIRLS
Mira Costa Girls Soccer SWEEPS the BAY LEAGUE!!! All three teams finished the season at the top of the Bay League table with only two losses across the program all season.
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The FS team (6-0-2 in Bay League) conceded only one goal the entire season.
- The JV team (8-0-1 in Bay League) was undefeated all season.
- The Varsity team finished 8-1-1 in Bay League and 16-1-3 overall.
The Varsity team was selected to play in the new OPEN division of the CIF-SS Playoffs. They defeated Millikan High School last week to advance to the Semi-Finals. They will face the top seeded Santa Margarita Catholic High School in the second game of the two-game series on Saturday, February 17 (away).
HELP UP PACK THE STANDS TO SUPPORT THE TEAM!!!
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INDOOR VOLLEYBALL - BOYS
Our season has started and we can’t wait to see you all at the home games!!!
With our new Varsity coach, we are aiming high for another bay league championship and are striving for CIF and State championship in our near future. Let's go!!!
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WATER POLO - GIRLS
Congratulations to our Girls Water Polo team!! Varsity placed second in Bay League and moved on to CIF after fighting through some tough and close games! It was an intense season, but this close knit team continues to smile and fight. Congratulations also to our 12 amazing graduating seniors!
Back in stock! Stay cozy & warm with a Mira Costa sherpa blanket.
https://miracostagirlswaterpolo.square.site Fire it up COSTA!!
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FOOTBALL
On Saturday, Feb. 3, the West Torrance Lions Club hosted the 58th annual All-Star Football game. Notable Costa players included Slater Smith, Thomas Field, Reese Leonard and Charlie O’Connor. (left photo)
During halftime, Charlie O’Connor was presented with the 6th Annual Jason Sadowsksi scholarship. Players were asked to submit an essay explaining what they learned from being a part of the Mira Costa Football team. The scholarship is awarded to an outstanding Mira Costa Senior who embodies what it means to be a Mustang! Congratulations to Charlie! (right photo)
Important Dates for Football Boosters, Parents and Players:
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Feb. 28 at 7p – Booster Meeting: All hands-on deck as we strategize the 2024 season and select key leadership positions for our Board. All are invited. Location: Room 1 Costa Gym
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May 1 at 6p – Spring Parent Meeting: All existing football player families are invited. We’ll discuss spring training schedule and expectations as well as begin soliciting sponsors and advertisers for the 2024 season. Learn more about 7v7 Passing League and schedule of tournaments. Location: Room 105
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June 6 at 6p – All Football Parent Meeting: Incoming freshman player parents and existing player parents are invited to attend this all-encompassing, very informative and very important meeting for the 2024 Mustangs Season. Location: TBD
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WRESTLING – Co-Ed
Mira Costa was amazing at the Wrestling CIF Championships last weekend!
Don’t forget to order your pull patch tags and socks. Ordering opportunity in the Store section at the end of this newsletter.
For Mira Costa Pull Patch tags, hats and accessories check out our site at: Mira Costa Landing Page, enter code “MIRACOSTA” at checkout
- These patches are great when you have more than one sport, don’t change your hat - just change the patch!
- Create custom tags for all of your gear!
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DRAMA TECH
Mark your calendars to come support this fantastic performance from our Costa students including performers, crew, and live orchestra. Tickets will go on sale on March 25th!
All performances will be in the Mira Costa Auditorium
Friday, April 26 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 pm
Wednesday, May 1 at 4 pm
Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 pm
Friday, May 3 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 4 at 2 pm
Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 pm
Follow us on Instagram for all the latest updates @mchsdramatechboosters
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SURF - BOYS AND GIRLS
Defending champion Costa Surf Team 2023-24 schedule
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DANCE
Please join us for a pre-audition workshop where you will learn routines, meet current dance team members, and get more information about auditions. Open to 8th grade students. Please email miracostadanceteam@gmail.com to sign up.
Dance team tryouts will be held March 26th and March 27th 3:30 pm-6:30 pm and March 28th 3:30 pm-7:30 pm.
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CHEER
MCHS Bag Straps - Choose from our interchangeable bag straps…mix & match them and cheer on your favorite Mira Costa team. Order online. View the flyer.
Tryouts for the 2024-2024 Season will take place April 29 - May 3, 2024. Please note that anyone interested in trying out MUST attend the mandatory tryout meeting on March 27, 2024 at 7pm. Check out our website for more information.
Mini Mustang Summer Cheer Camp
July 15-18 | 9am-2pm
Learn Cheer Fundamentals, Leadership, Daily Craft and Final day Showcase Performance.
$350 = Includes Camp T-Shirt, Daily Snack
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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LACROSSE - BOYS
Our season kicked off on February 10th and will wrap up league play - April 24th at home vs PV, with CIF playoffs the first two weeks of May.
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CROSS COUNTRY
On National Signing Day, two of our very own announced their commitments to continue their athletic endeavors at the collegiate level.
Owen Franck will be attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and competing for the cross country and track teams. He was the 2023 Bay League Champion and placed third overall in the 2023 CIF State Championships, breaking the South Bay record for fastest 5K. He was also the Daily Breeze Cross Country Runner of the Year. Go Mustangs!
Parker Stickney will be attending UC Santa Barbara and competing for the cross country and track teams. Parker was first team All-CIF Division 1 in the mile as a junior, three-time league champ, All-Bay League first team and boasts multiple grade level time records in cross country and track. He was also a part of the scoring five of the CIF Championship team in 2021 and has scored in every race since his sophomore year. Go Gauchos!
We can’t wait to watch these two athletes continue their journeys and break more records and achieve more goals.
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MUN
On February 2nd and 3rd, many of our students participated in Surf City XXI in Huntington Beach. In addition to many individual accolades, our students took home the award for the Best Large Delegation. Great work!
“This is Costa 2” is almost here. Our General Secretaries and Chiefs of Staff are working hard preparing a presentation about the Advanced Program for incoming high school students. In the Fall, there was a lot of interest. So, they are looking forward to enticing them with a more in-depth look into all the awesome skills they will learn and the conferences, trips, and activities at the heart of our program.
Conferences:
- March 8–10 BMUN LXXII, Berkeley
- March 12–16 NHSMUN L, New York City
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GOLF - BOYS
Mira Costa Boys Golf will kick off their season at the Ayala Spring Classic at Los Serranos Country Club on February 26th. Both JV and Varsity will represent our Mustangs out on the links with fingers crossed for golf-friendly weather that day. We are excited to welcome eight new players to the team this spring, and look forward to a successful and fun season ahead!
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ICE HOCKEY Co-Ed
Tryouts:
- Day: Thursday, Mar 7
- Location: Toyota Sports Center
- Time: 6:30pm All Players w/ Parent meeting following
- Tryout Fee: $30/player due at check-in
Teams:
- Varsity 1: 10F / 6D / 1G
- Varsity 2: 12F / 6D / 1G
Season: March 27 - May 25
- 1 game/week @ TSC + conditioning @ costa
- Spring Registration: $450/player ask
- This is a cut sport
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Important Notice Regarding Team Sponsorships | |
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 contact Heather Interian, MBX Executive Director at Heather@mbxfoundation.org. We can verify the validity of the opportunity and direct you to the appropriate booster officers.
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To connect with MBX please contact Heather Interian, MBX Foundation Executive Director at Heather@mbxfoundation.org.
To subscribe or submit stories and photos for our next newsletter, please contact:
Julie Johnson, MBX Foundation Communications at johnsonj@mbxprograms.org.
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