November 2003  

Dismas and Grissy are putting final touches on artworks to be exhibited in Belize. Mission College students to exhibit artworks in Belize Growing up in the Central American nation of Belize, Dismas Lizarraga and Griselda Ramirez recall the warnings of their elders. Don’t go too deep into the forest or Tata Duende may play some mischief on you. Beware of Xtabai, the beautiful woman who seduces men and then lures them into tragedy. "Our grandparents would sit down with us at night and they would tell us these stories," said Ramirez. And Lizarraga added, "The older generation people know the tales. Everybody has their own interpretation but most are scary in some way." Alumni News Dan Mastro, with LAMC diploma and LAPD retirement certificate. NEW MILESTONE FOR OUR FIRST GRAD Sergeant Dan Mastro has never been ordinary. And now that he’s reached a new stage in life, he’s not about to change. Arturo Luna, to Miami and back. FORMER STUDENT RETURNS AS CATERING COORDINATOR Arturo Luna had two educations at Mission College. One led to a degree; the other to a career. Doctorates are awarded…our students win recognition…innovative teaching prevails…and one of our instructors goes to Spain. It’s all inside. Read on.

SPORTS UPDATE Ivan Becerra, leading scorer. Stretch run in a magical season Could "great" not be good enough? That’s a question that may cross coach E.B. Madha’s mind as his Eagles enter the home stretch of their Western State Conference season.