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50th Anniversary
On March 30, 1957 Mount Miguel's first principal, Melvin C. Grant announced that the school would be completed by August and ready for the fist classes in September. He revealed the steering committee's decision that the school's theme would be American Heritage, with special attention to California's Gold Rush period. The colors would be red and black and the nickname "49ers". A couple of days after this announcement, students from the Grossmont High School District who would attend Mount Miguel voted on the school's nickname and colors. Overwhelmingly, they voted to change the name to the "Matadors" but kept the colors red and black. On September 10, 1957, Mount Miguel opened for classes to 1,400 students. Because of delays due to rain, a plumbers' strike, and electrical problems, the school's facilities were not quite complete when classes began. The cafeteria was not finished until December and the gymnasium was opened a couple of months later.
50 YEARS LATER. As stated in the beginning years of Mount Miguel: "Our theme, corrida de toros, symbolizes the excitement and dangers of the beginning of a new school. There are triumphs and there are pitfalls. It is as a record of these that we present…. 
50th YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELBRATION Join us in celebrating this one time event on Friday, October 19th, 2007. A catered dinner will be served, along with special guests and professional entertainment. In addition, we will announce the Alumni who will be inducted into the Matador Hall of Fame. Following the dinner will be the Homecoming Football Game, in conjunction with the traditional fireworks show. Tickets=$20.00 for ages 5 and up (Includes Dinner and Football Game entrance) For more information please contact Daniel Codina at (619) 667-6472 or email Dcodina@guhsd.net |
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© Copyright Mount Miguel High School 8585 Blossom Lane, Spring Valley, CA 91977 Phone: (619) 667-6400 | Fax: (619) 697-0794 Office Hours: 7:00-3:30 |
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