Notable Alumni
- George Lucas (creator of the Star Wars saga). He also wrote and produced American Graffiti, a nostalgic portrait of teenage life in early 1960s Modesto.
- Gino Marchetti, former Defensive End for Baltimore Colts, NFL Hall of Famer.
- Hiram Fuller, professional basketball player.
- Charles E. Woodworth, entomologist, taught at MJC in the 1920s.
- Roger Nixon, composer.
- Matt Bettencourt, PGA Tour golfer who finished 1st on the Nationwide Tour money list in 2008.
- Jeremy Renner, an actor nominated for an Academy Award for The Hurt Locker who also appeared in The Avengers.
- Ray Lankford, played for the St. Louis Carnils, San Diego Padres.
- Jeff Moorad, former sports agent, now owns the San Diego Padres.
- Shawn Boskie, former Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Chicago Cubs.
- Lindsay Pearce, Glee actress.
- Robert Ulrich, Emmy Award Winning Glee Casting Director.
- Kim Ulrich, actress.
- Dot Jones, actress.
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