Mission College Preparatory High School
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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.
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.
. MCP 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.
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 (11.3 m) high, and 32 feet (9.8 m) wide.
Private school
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Roman Catholic high school
High school
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in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo is a city in California, located roughly midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on the Central Coast. Founded in 1772 by Spanish Fr. Junipero Serra, San Luis Obispo is one of California’s oldest communities...
. 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
Seismic retrofit
Seismic retrofitting is the modification of existing structures to make them more resistant to seismic activity, ground motion, or soil failure due to earthquakes. With better understanding of seismic demand on structures and with our recent experiences with large earthquakes near urban centers,...
. Some of the school's older classrooms were also remodeled.
Athletics
MCP has sport programs for: football, cross country running, tennis, volleyball, basketball, soccer, golf, track and field, baseball, and softball. MCP is a frequent at the CIFs holding many banners for basketball, volleyball, and cross country running. Among their star athletes is Jordan HasayJordan Hasay
Jordan Melissa Hasay is an American female middle-distance runner. She grew up in Arroyo Grande, attending Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School. She was unanimously selected 2008 Girls High School Athlete of the Year by the voting panel at Track & Field News...
. MCP 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.
The Painting of The M
Every year a majority of the incoming freshmen hike up Cerro San LuisCerro San Luis
Cerro San Luis Obispo is a mountain in San Luis Obispo, California. It is part of the chain of peaks called the Nine Sisters, and is often referred to as San Luis Mountain, Mount San Luis, or Madonna Mountain. It is a popular spot for mountain biking and hiking, offering spectacular views and...
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 (11.3 m) high, and 32 feet (9.8 m) wide.