Mission College Preparatory High School

Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School
Address
682 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, California 93401 United States
Coordinates
Information
Type	Private, Coeducational
Motto	Women and Men for Others
Religious affiliation(s)	Roman Catholic
Established	1876
Oversight	Diocese of Monterey
Superintendent	Amy Arena
Principal	JD Childs
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	375 (2015-16)
• Grade 9	75
• Grade 10	91
• Grade 11	110
• Grade 12	96
Campus type	Urban, Downtown San Luis Obispo
Color(s)	Blue and Gold
Athletics	Yes
Athletics conference	Pac-8
Sports	Cross Country, Volleyball, Tennis (Girls and Boys), Football, Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Track and Field, Baseball, and Swimming, Softball
Mascot	Lion Suit
Nickname	MP/MCP
Team name	Royals
Rival	San Luis Obispo and St Joseph's
Accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Feeder schools	St. Patrick's, St Rose, Old Mission School, Laguna Middle School
open continuously since	1983
Admissions Director	Mary Cronin
Athletic Director	Vic Ecklund
Director of Advancement	Chris Blake
Website	http://www.missionprep.org

Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School is a private Roman Catholic high school in San Luis Obispo, California. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Monterey.

Remodelings and Additions

In 2004, Mission College Prep (MCP) underwent a major renovation. An entire new wing was built over the parking lot, which was remade into an underground parking facility. Included in this add-on is the Cowitz Gymnasium. The previous gym was transformed into a performing arts auditorium.

In the summer of 2007 MCP tore out and replaced the football, soccer, and baseball field. This action was done to accommodate the change from 8-man to 11-man football. In addition a removable dugout was placed alongside the field to allow both football and baseball to be played on the same field.

In the summer of 2008 the sections of MCP not renovated in 2004 were retrofitted. Some of the school's older classrooms were also remodeled.

Athletics

Misson Prep has sport programs for: football, cross country running, tennis, softball, volleyball, basketball, soccer, golf, track and field,and baseball. Mission Prep is frequently in the CIF playoffs holding many banners for basketball, volleyball, soccer, and cross country running. Among their star athletes was Jordan Hasay. Mission Prep currently holds the CIF record for most consecutive CIF championships in any sport with 16 straight in girls basketball. Mission hosts an annual basketball tournament known as the "Christmas Classic." In this tournament, teams from across the country have come to play. In 2014, softball was eliminated due to lack of interest. Although, in the school year of 2014-15 they have mentioned girls golf, boys tennis, and a revival of softball for the 2015-16 school year. As of the 15/16 school year Softball has returned as JV, boys tennis has started, and a girls golf team as well.

The Painting of The M

Every year a majority of the incoming freshmen hike up Cerro San Luis to repaint the giant cement M on the mountain's east face. This traditionally ends with the students throwing excess paint at each other.

This M has been around for nearly 40 years and was built by Raymond Cattaneo his senior year. The removal of the M has been brought before the City Council of San Luis Obispo. Each time it has been shut down by an outcry from the students at Mission along with a large number of alumni. The dimensions of the M are 37 feet (11 m) high, and 32 feet (9.8 m) wide.

Academics

In 2007, every student who graduated from Mission Prep was accepted by a four-year college. In general a large majority of students maintain above a 3.00, and nearly half obtain a 4.00 or higher by senior year.

Notable Alumni

Jordan Hasay is a professional middle distance cross-country and track runner. She is the most accomplished athlete in school history, holding multiple meet records and earning multiple state championships under Coach Leslie Monaco. After Mission she went on a scholarship to run for the prestigious University of Oregon Track and Field Program

External links

• School Website