Thursday, October 15, 2026

THIS WEEKEND: MIRA MESA HIGH SCHOOL COMMEMORATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH 50 GREATEST MARAUDER HOMECOMING CELEBRATION

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MEDIA ADVISORY

THIS WEEKEND: MIRA MESA HIGH SCHOOL COMMEMORATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH 50 GREATEST MARAUDER HOMECOMING CELEBRATION

WHAT: To commemorate its 50th anniversary, Mira Mesa High School will celebrate 50 years of Marauders football by honoring the 50 greatest Marauders football players at homecoming. Nearly 10 alumni athletes have made NFL careers, including Damien Williams, who earned a Super Bowl ring with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020. To see the full list of all 50 Marauders being recognized, click here.

In 1974, a school bond issue was passed to help build schools for the town of Mira Mesa, and on Sept. 13, 1976, Mira Mesa Jr./Sr. High School opened its doors. Currently, the school serves grades nine to 12 and is fed by Challenger and Wangenheim Middle Schools.

WHEN:
Thursday, Oct. 15: Awards Dinner and Reception
6 p.m. — Arrival and check-in at the main office, followed by the welcome reception and photo opportunities.
7 p.m. — Formal awards dinner and program, featuring the presentation of the 50 Greatest Marauders and recognition of coaches and contributors.

Friday, Oct. 16: Homecoming Football Game
6 p.m. — Arrival and check-in at the Main Office, followed by a welcome with school leadership and a campus tour.
7 p.m. — Homecoming game kickoff, with on-field recognition of the 50 Greatest Marauders at halftime.

WHERE: Mira Mesa High School, 10510 Marauder Way, San Diego, CA 92126

WHO:
Jeff Sabins, principal of Mira Mesa High School
Ron Lardizabal, athletic director of Mira Mesa High School
Phillip Lomax, M.Ed, Ed.D, dean of students at Mira Mesa High School


Media Contacts: Miguel Covarrubias, 619-316-4625, mcovarrubias@sandi.net; James Canning, 313-580-2845, Jcanning@sandi.net

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