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Burton Jr, Earnest (1985)

June 20th, 1966 – September 2, 2018

Everyone who came into contact with Earnie was touched by his warm, infectuous smile and laughter. Earnie played baseball and football for the Marauders, graduating in 1985.

A Message from Earnie’s Family
We know that Earnest was a special person, by the out pouring of love and support that has been shown and continues to be shown to his family. Our hearts are full. Words truly cannot express how forever grateful and apreciative we are for the comforting messages, prayers, your presence, cards, floral tributes, monetary blessing and the many other expressions of kindness and concern shown to our family during this season. Please know that we plan on reaching out in a more personal manner at a later date. May Earnie’s smile and memories stay in your hearts forever. We trust that God will forever more Bless you and your family.

With God’s Blessing,
The Family of Earnest Burton Jr.

The MMHS ALumni Association strives to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information when recognizing any Marauder family in memoriam. If you would like to add any additional information regarding Earnie Burton Jr. to this post, please do so by posting a comment below which includes the words ‘PLEASE ADD’. If you would like to notify the MMHS ALumni Association of another Marauder in memoriam, please click here. Any new in memoriam notification or additional information that is requested to be added to this announcement will be verified by the MMHS Alumni Association board prior to being posted.

DeLeon-Torres, Alicia (1979)

Name when attended Mira Mesa High School: Alicia T De Leon

My mom said, “don’t go into non-profit.”

I went into non-profit. Thirty-plus years later I’m an experienced non-profit executive, successful grants manager, community and corporate storyteller, and human octopus.

When I graduated from MMHS, I thought that would be the last of my journalism/writing career. Luckily, I’ve fallen onto wonderful journalism/creative writing opportunities through freelancing, journalism fellowships, writing plays (both produced), and other “fun stuff.” Currently, I’m on the San Diego Union-Tribune Community Advisory Board with some pretty awesome people.

On a more serious note, I’ve had the privilege of serving on the City of San Diego’s Gang Prevention and Intervention Commission (District 5 before it turned into District 6 – so yes, Mira Mesa was part of my area), and the State of California Attorney General’s Civil Rights Commission on Hate Crimes.

For fun, I travel with family or friends when I can. At home, I’m a bit boring: read, write, garden, feed the birds and pet puppies. Other than that, I’m a mom, wife, sister, auntie, cousin, friend, colleague, confidant, Marauder and Aztec for life, and perpetual dreamer. ← These are my favorite life roles.

Lastly, many of you remember me as a sorta’ quiet and geekish person for most of my high school years. I’m still a geek. I still tend to gravitate towards small to medium groups rather than crowds; you learn more from each other. Personally, I’m an introvert. Professionally, I’m an extrovert. Why? Quiet people tend to freak people out. Ha ha! No. Really.

Alicia has elected to share her email address with MMHS Alumni Association members. To contact Alicia, please view the Member Contact List on the MMHS Alumni Association private Facebook group. We do not share member emails and/or phone numbers on our public site, to prevent spammers.

Check Out Alicia’s Personal Links
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Are you a Mira Mesa High School alumni, but not yet a member of the official MMHS Alumni Association? If so, what are you waiting for?? The MMHS Alumni Association is a 501(c)(3) that’s committed to fanning the Marauder flame in ALL MMHS alumnus, young and old! We hold four annual events, award scholarships, and support current MMHS faculty, student and team endeavors through a variety of grants! Join today, get your exclusive swag, and help support your alma mater! GO MARAUDERS!

Hancock, Kevin (1986)

I am still bleeding BLUE & GOLD! After being drafted by the Houston Astros right out of high school in 1986, I went to Sarasota Florida where I played one season of baseball. I came back home and got a part-time seasonal job at UPS… and worked there for almost 31 years! I retired from UPS in early 2017 and transitioned into real estate as a professional Realtor®. Being in the real estate business has allowed me to give my time and money back to this wonderful community that I love by networking with the Alumni Association.

As a professional Realtor® specializing in Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, Escondido, San Marcos, and UTC, I provide my clients with the 5-Star service that they deserve. Please let me know if there is anything in the world that I can do for you!

Kevin has elected to share his email address and phone number with MMHS Alumni Association members. To contact Kevin, please view the Member Contact List on the MMHS Alumni Association private Facebook group. We do not share member emails and/or phone numbers on our public site, to prevent spammers.

What activities or sports were you involved in at school?
Football 1984-1986
Baseball 1983-1986
Basketball 1983-1985

What is your fondest memory during your time at MMHS?
My fondest memories during my time at MMHS is being a sophomore starting in the first MMHS CIF Football Championship game in 1984. Being part of the first MMHS CIF Baseball Championship in 1985. Being the first baseball player drafted directly from MMHS.

Check Out Kevin’s Personal Links
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Check Out Kevin’s Business Links
www.KevSellsRealEstate.com
www.HancockRealtySD.com
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Are you a Mira Mesa High School alumni but not yet a member of the official MMHS Alumni Association? If so, what are you waiting for?? The MMHS Alumni Association is a 501(c)(3) that’s committed to fanning the Marauder flame in ALL MMHS alumnus, young and old! We hold yearly events, award scholarships, and support current MMHS faculty, student and team endeavors through a variety of grants! Join today, get your exclusive swag, and help support your alma mater! GO MARAUDERS!

Cauley, Aileen (1984)

Aileen Cauley is a 1984 graduate of Mira Mesa High School and a Business Intelligence Analyst at Vistage Worldwide, Inc. in San Diego, California. She currently serves as the Treasury Director and Interim Reunion Director for the Mira Mesa High School Alumni Association.

Are you a Mira Mesa High School alumni but not yet a member of the official MMHS Alumni Association? If so, what are you waiting for?? The MMHS Alumni Association is a 501(c)(3) committed to fanning the Marauder flame in ALL MMHS alumnus, young and old! We hold yearly events, award scholarships, and support current MMHS faculty, student and team endeavors through a variety of grants! Join today, get your exclusive swag, and help support your alma mater! GO MARAUDERS!

Class Reunions

Part of the charter of the Mira Mesa High School Alumni Association is to help support MMHS class reunions. The MMHS Alumni Association already has predetermined funds allocated for class reunions that occur every calendar year, which are granted to the class to offer as a raffle at their reunion event. Whenever possible, we do request that the reunion class is made aware of the MMHS Alumni Association, who we are, what we do, and how to become a member.

Please note that the MMHS Alumni Association offers larger, predetermined grants specifically for MMHS 10, 20 and 30 year reunions.

All MMHS classes that are planning a reunion and would like a donation should contact us.

10 Year Reunion Grants

Part of the charter of the Mira Mesa High School Alumni Association is to help support MMHS 10 year class reunions. The MMHS Alumni Association already has predetermined funds allocated for the 10 year class reunion that occurs each calendar year, which is donated to the class to offer as a raffle at their reunion event. Whenever possible, we do request that the reunion class is made aware of the MMHS Alumni Association, who we are, what we do, and how to become a member.

MMHS Alumni Association grants to Mira Mesa High School 10, 20 and 30 year class reunions are substantial in nature, to recognize those specific milestones. The MMHS Alumni Association offers smaller, predetermined grants for all other class reunion events. If you’re MMHS graduating class is planning a class reunion, please contact us.

All MMHS classes that are planning a 10 year reunion and would like to coordinate with the MMHS Alumni Association should contact us immediately!

20 Year Reunion Grants

Part of the charter of the Mira Mesa High School Alumni Association is to help support MMHS 20 year class reunions. The MMHS Alumni Association already has predetermined funds allocated for the 20 year class reunion that occurs each calendar year, which is granted to the class to offer as a raffle at their reunion event. Whenever possible, we do request that the reunion class is made aware of the MMHS Alumni Association, who we are, what we do, and how to become a member.

All MMHS classes that are planning a 20 year reunion and would like to coordinate with the MMHS Alumni Association should contact us immediately!

30 Year Reunion Grants

Part of the charter of the Mira Mesa High School Alumni Association is to help support MMHS 30 year class reunions. The MMHS Alumni Association already has predetermined funds allocated for the 30 year class reunion that occurs each calendar year, which is granted to the class to offer as a raffle at their reunion event. Whenever possible, we do request that the reunion class is made aware of the MMHS Alumni Association, who we are, what we do, and how to become a member.

All MMHS classes that are planning a 30 year reunion and would like to coordinate with the MMHS Alumni Association should contact us immediately!

Community Impact Scholarship

The Community Impact Scholarship is the flagship scholarship offered by the Mira Mesa High School Alumni Association. This scholarship shall be awarded once a year to a graduating MMHS student that has exemplified community service and contributed above and beyond normal expectations in service to their school and/or community.

***Now accepting scholarship applications from the Mira Mesa High School Graduating Class of 2021!

Please contact Debbie Blanchard, School Counselor, at Mira Mesa High School to receive the paper application or online application link.

Requirements:

Provide a list of extracurricular and volunteer activities
Students must submit an essay on one of the following topics:
- How will you impact the future through the achievement of your goals?
- What does it mean to be a MMHS graduate?
Students will submit a recommendation letter from a MMHS Faculty Member (Teacher, Counselor or Administrative Staff) or a Mira Mesa High School Alumni.

Deadline to submit scholarship application is April 19, 2021.

Recipient(s) will be announced during the Senior Award Ceremony. Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the college.

MMHS Student Organization Grants

Part of the charter of the Mira Mesa High School Alumni Association is to help support current student organizations with financial resources. The student organizations must meet certain criteria to receive our support, such as:

Must have a faculty advisor;
Must provide a formal, written request for support; and
Written request must outline number of students directly involved in the organization, student reach and/or community impact of organization, and what the funds will be used for.

All MMHS Student Organization requests shall be reviewed by the MMHS Alumni Association Board for approval. If you are a MMHS Student Organziation and would like to request a grant from the MMHS Alumni Association, please click here.