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Calling All Alumni!
Since 1969, San Diego Miramar College has trained more than 10,000 law enforcement and firefighter professionals. Since those early days, in addition to our well-respected public safety graduates, highly skilled diesel, automotive and FAA-certified aviation technicians, EMTs, biotechnicians, paralegal, computer and child development professionals have walked across our commencement stage.
Add to those numbers the many thousands of Miramar College students who have successfully transferred to four-year colleges and universities to continue their higher education and you can see why we are proud of our legacy. If you are equally proud to have graduated or transferred from Miramar college, join the Alumni Club. If you attended Miramar College, we'd like to hear from you!
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Join the Alumni Club
For only $50 per year, you'll be helping new Miramar College students succeed, too. Donations are tax-deductible. All donors are recognized in the College’s annual report and at a VIP Donor Recognition Event, preceding the annual Scholar Fest scholarship awards program and reception. Plus, you’ll receive a membership card that gets you discounted admission to JETs games.
Distinguished Alumni
In 1995, the College began a tradition of recognizing Distinguished Alumni at annual commencement ceremonies. The following individuals are an inspiration for all students.
2009 Distinguished Alum
Valerie Gotay
Judo Olympian
On May 21st, 2009, San Diego Miramar College President Dr. Patricia Hsieh and Miramar College Foundation President Marty Hight presented the college's 2009 Distinguished Alumni Award to former national judo champion and U.S. Olympics competitor Valerie (Lafon) Gotay of Temecula, originally of Mira Mesa. At only 16, she competed at the Barcelona Olympics; dropped out of her sport and ultimately dropped into college in 1992. Gotay transferred from Miramar to SDSU as a psychology major; left as a junior, became a wife, and mother of two before she headed back to judo competition at 34—10 years older than any of her teammates. According to Hsieh, "Valerie's achievements while at Miramar, her accomplishments as an athlete, and persistence and dedication to be the best in the world through Olympic competition, despite setbacks and years of absence make her a perfect choice to inspire students moving on to the next phase of their lives."
Our mission is to prepare students to succeed in a changing world within an environment that values excellence in learning, teaching, innovation and diversity.
