Dave White

Dave White. After a football career at OCC and Oregon State Dave returned to his alma mater to teach special education, physical education and coach football. During his 31 years as Edison’s Head Football Coach, Dave has compiled a 238-119-3 record with 14 Sunset League Championships and 2 CIF titles. He was named OC Coach […]

Donna Gunnell Garza

Donna Gunnell Garza went on to earn her B.A. from Southern Methodist University and J.D. from Western State College of Law. In 1998, she was appointed to the California Superior Court by Governor Pete Wilson. For nearly twenty years Judge Garza has been recognized for her outstanding leadership skills and ability to master three areas […]

Rachel Osterbach

Rachel Osterbach is a star! A cast member of the Emmy-winning “Born This Way” now completing its third season, Rachel has become an advocate for individuals with intellectual disabilities. She was appointed by Governor Brown to serve on the State council on Developmental Disabilities. Her commitment to serve is highlighted by her involvement with the […]

Thomas Proulx

Thomas Proulx is a pioneer in the consumer software industry as co-founder of software giant Intuit and author of the company’s flagship personal finance product, Quicken. He started the company from his Stanford dorm room, and today Intuit is one of the leading software companies in the world, with annual revenues of $5.8 billion and […]

Jack Weber

Jack Weber was Edison’s Valedictorian in 1975 and followed up that honor as the Valedictorian at USC four years later. In 1980, he joined the administration of President Ronald Reagan, first at the Environmental Protection Agency, then at the Federal Trade Commission and finally at the White House from 1983 to 1986 as Deputy Director […]

Thomas (Thom) McElroy

Thomas (Thom) McElroy graduated from San Diego State University after receiving his AA from Orange Coast College. Thom was an original investor and part of the founding group of Volcom. In addition to his business acumen, Thom contributed the original design of the iconic Volcom Stone logo. He served on the company’s Board of Directors […]

Melissa Murphy

Melissa Murphy is an accomplished artist, athlete and EMT, and is now the Director of Communications for Sustainable Asia through Medicine and Education. S.A.M.E. is a non-profit group of volunteers that travel to the Philippines with medical equipment and public health supplies to give medical attention to those in desperate need. NEWS: Melissa Murphy – […]

Jeff Hyder

Jeff Hyder followed his years at Edison attending Golden West College and University of Nevada, Reno, eventually landing with Simple Green. Today he is their Chief Operations Officer. Those that know Jeff know of his tremendous philanthropic endeavors. He continues to sit on the OCC Foundation and the EGBAR Foundation, supporting the Bolsa Chica Conservancy […]

Shelly Gribbin Luth

Shelly Gribbin Luth is one of Edison’s early Female Athlete’s of the Year. Shelly became a leader and role model for females to become athletic coaches and even better people. A member of the Orange County Softball Hall of Fame as well as the CIF Hall of Fame, Shelly was a softball coach at Marina […]