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You will be missed 🤍 you were always there for me and my family. You never failed to check in and ask how we were doing years past when we graduated. You were always so proud of what we accomplished and shared our accomplishments with anyone who would listen. You were so committed to your students and their families. So much so that you became family. You’re office was always a place I could visit, even now 10 years after I’ve graduated. I don’t know how to go and not stop by your office. I hope we can continue to make you proud Mr. Toledo

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Mira Monte will never be the same without you! You live on through each of us, all the students you influenced, all the staff. We are all better because of you.

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"Coach Toledo. Jesse Toledo. Mr. Toledo. Mr. T.  Whatever you want to call me, just don't call me late for dinner!"  That's how he introduced himself the night he read the name of every Senior in the class of 2020.  We had closed the school due to COVID and wanted to do what we could to show our Seniors that we were thinking of them.  He, Sam, and I went out to the empty stadium to film the sunset and Toledo announced EVERY ONE of the over 500 seniors over the PA.   He was honored to do so, and I know how much he wanted to show these kids some love.
I absolutely loved to hear him announce, that day and at our games.  Even his "Rooaaarrrr!" LOL.  I can hear it now!  He always had words of wisdom, a quick whit...and temper...a pure laugh, and a hug if you needed it.
I know he would respond with, "I'm humbled" to all of these stories of how he impacted so many.
Jesse, Mr. Toledo, you are loved more than you could ever know.  The result of your work, your influence,  and your love will outlive all of us.
I am so very thankful of the years I was able to know you.  I am honored that you shared your frustrations, joys, and sometimes your tears with me.  You are unlike any other.
All of my love,
Kathlene Buford

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The best of the best. #Comrads#ThePRIDE

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Mr. Toledo was a great man. He would always have a smile on his face, and would make every one laugh. He always helped me and my sisters, always looked out for us. He was like a second dad to us. He always knew the right words to say, and if we had something negative to say he would smack us with his cane lol. He went above and beyond for his job, he did more than he needed to because he cared so much about others. Rest in heaven Mr. Toledo. ❤️

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Toledo ❤️💛 I had the honor of working with this man from when we opened MMHS until I moved away in 2015. He was a pillar of MMHS & East Bakersfield. He had the unique ability to have both the teacher & kid's backs, call kids on their nonsense when needed, coach them up, support them, and truly care. If you needed help/backup, you had it. He had a big presence, a great laugh, & the best attitude and heart. This was more than a job, it truly was his calling. I will never forget when he saw me one day early in our first year of opening the school, and my first year teaching, and saw the pain/weight I was carrying with some of the horrible things going on with a few students. His words & wisdom stuck with me forever. Every school & community would be a far better place if they had a Jesse Toledo. You've left some big shoes to fill, rest easy. 🤍 ~Sarah (Odom) Cordova

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Hometown Buffet - Fresno, CA - 2018 - Who's birthday was it? #iykyk

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MMHS Cross Country - October 2017 - Liz, AKA Ninja

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MMHS Cross Country - Mt. Sac - October 2017 - Karen M.

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MMHS Choir - Christmas Caroling - December 2018

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Going on home visits with Mr. Toledo was always such an adventure. We'd always have our great talks and he'd remind me how proud he was of me for making a difference. I remember that during one of our many home visits, one of the students was supposed to be changing so that we could bring him to school. Mr. Toledo went to check on him to make sure he hurried up and got dressed, and then realized the student escaped through his bedroom window. Mt. Toledo and I ran to the van, and follow the student as he ran away from us. It was like a high speed chase, lol. Eventually, we caught up to him and brought him to school. Years later, we still laughed about it...   

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Going on home visits with Mr. Toledo was always such an adventure. We'd always have our great talks and he'd remind me how proud he was of me for making a difference. I remember that during one of our many home visits, one of the students was supposed to be changing so that we could bring him to school. Mr. Toledo went to check on him to make sure he hurried up and got dressed, and then realized the student escaped through his bedroom window. Mt. Toledo and I ran to the van, and follow the student as he ran away from us. It was like a high speed chase, lol. Eventually, we caught up to him and brought him to school. Years later, we still laughed about it...   

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Awesome coach and loving friend! You will be missed! 🙏🏼🕊️

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Awesome coach and loving friend! You will be missed! 🙏🏼🕊️

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Coach Toledo was the flag football coach of five of my siblings, one of them turned into his colleague and friend at MMHS. Even after many years since their flag football days, my siblings would join Coach Toledo for the annual Turkey Bowl at Jefferson Park. I never played for him, but I did get to interact with him throughout the years of him coaching my siblings and at the Turkey Bowls. Coach Toledo was a very caring and loving man who always kept it real. He was stern when needed but more than anything he was very understanding. He helped my siblings get through some tough times. He will forever be missed! 🤍

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East High 2021

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When I found out the news I just couldn’t believe it. Mr. Toledo taught me how to let the pain go away, I remember crying in your office while you played the Frozen song “let it go” to cheer me up. We both laughed and smiled while I cried. A man full of joy and love for everyone. I was a troubled girl but you were the only who saw good in me. You’ll forever have special place in my heart

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From a parent. Coach Toledo helped me with my daughter her freshman year. She did not want to go to MMHS. She  joined cross country and he encouraged her. Then she hopped on over to soccer. Coach Toledo was patient with her. He checked on her for me at school when she took too much Sudafed. He said, “Don’t worry boss I’ll go check on her. I got you” .  I watched him help so many kids. I’m heartbroken. To watch all these young people paying tribute to him on here brings me to tears. Coach Toledo is one of a kind. 

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From a parent. Coach Toledo helped me with my daughter her freshman year. She did not want to go to MMHS. She  joined cross country and he encouraged her. Then she hopped on over to soccer. Coach Toledo was patient with her. He checked on her for me at school when she took too much Sudafed. He said, “Don’t worry boss I’ll go check on her. I got you” .  I watched him help so many kids. I’m heartbroken. To watch all these young people paying tribute to him on here brings me to tears. Coach Toledo is one of a kind. 

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Mr. Toledo

Before stepping into Mira monte you knew my family and I. While being at Mira monte you weren’t only a counselor …. you were a coach, a father figure and the list goes on. I remember the first day of walking into my freshman summer I was already in his office getting in trouble and giving attitude. From that first day on I was his “bulldog”, told me to run cross country. And I did, I made new friends that became family because he cross country meant everything to him. I made it through my high school year because of you and your loving wife , you kept my family and I updated through your entire fight <3 I thank god for the times we spent  even when you were getting me in trouble with your walking stick. We have cried and laughed together, also I will never forget that you and your wife always had me on my feet and pushing me to accomplish so many things in life.

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A man who always had the right words to motivate students❤️ A man who fought cancer until his last breath. A man who became a mentor, father figure, coach, friend, etc., to many individuals✨❤️ A man who had the most brightest soul and heart❤️
Our fighter. Our Coach. Our friend. Our greatest blessing God sent to earth❤️
Rest in Peace Mr. Toledo❤️🕊️

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Cheers to a wonderful man. You were such a giving man. To many, you were like a tio that believed in them. When I met you I did not know you were an Eastside legend. I was a brand new mother to a high schooler. You supported me in trying to bring school spirit with a brand new school. You and your spirit will truly be missed.The last time we spoke I was trying to sell tickets to the MMHS mariachi concert. Thank you Mr. Toledo love ya! Cindy Aguirre and Quinton Freeman. God speed ❤️🙏🕊

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Raising siblings at a young age was tough. I don’t know what I would have done if Mr. Toledo didn’t keep an eye on my sisters well they attended Mira Monte. Mr. Toledo was on top of it, keeping me updated with text messages whenever my sister ditched class, “mija your sister isn’t in class.” Working, going to college, and trying to raise teenagers well I was still growing up was so stressful and knowing he was keeping an eye on my sisters gave me some kind of peace. He didn’t only make sure I was connected to resources well I was at Mira Monte, he also made sure my sisters were able to have clothes for school. Mr. Toledo went above and beyond his job. He mad you feel like family. We come to this world to make a positive difference, Mr. Toledo accomplished that for sure. To the family of Mr. Toledo, my prayers go out to you.

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Mr Toledo was an inspiration to everyone he met. He took the time of his day to get to know you personally and to be the mentor for eveyone. He helped me through my lowest in high school. He will be surely missed by eveyone

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You will forever be in my heart. Thank you ! You pushed me to do things out of my comfort zone that made me mentally stronger and it played a huge role in my life. It hurts that you were taken so soon. Fly high and rest easy🕊️ prayers to your family and loved ones 🤍.

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Coach Toledo was the most funniest and most honest coach I've ever met. During the summer he made us all laugh and he was there for us until he couldn't be. Rest in peace coach, Another great person leaves this earth. You will be remembered. 🕊️

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You taught me what a man should be and put the drive to coach in my heart. The X’s and O’s will work themselves out but showing the kids they’re loved and have someone in their corner, nobody did it better. I love you coach

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From the first day of stepping foot on campus for freshman orientation I could not wait for for the day of graduation high school was a very long and difficult journey but having your office as a safe place to vent and   escape made high school bearable I’m gonna miss the random wisdom, the tough love/reality checks the reminder:” chica lejos el amor es para el 🤬 tonto” words cannot explain how much I’m gonna miss you🥺🤞🏾

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From the first day of stepping foot on campus for freshman orientation I could not wait for for the day of graduation high school was a very long and difficult journey but having your office as a safe place to vent and   escape made high school bearable I’m gonna miss the random wisdom, the tough love/reality checks the reminder:” chica lejos el amor es para el 🤬 tonto” words cannot explain how much I’m gonna miss you🥺🤞🏾

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Thank you for always being there for me and not letting me I'll forever have u in my heart and specially for always telling me to keep going and no give up this not a goodbye these is until we see each other again you may rest easy 🕊️😔

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MR. Toledo was a great coach! At some point in high school i was into trouble, always late to class , trying to ditch but he came to talk to me, he believed i could better myself and I honestly did thanks to him, will forever thank him, RIP Mr. Toledo , you will be missed

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Mr. Toledo, you mean the absolute most to me. You helped me become a better person. I was always excited to come see you in the morning and give you a hug. You motivated me to keep going. You helped me at my lowest and didn’t even know it. I would do anything to have you here and give you one last hug. If I knew that hug would’ve been the last, I would’ve held on a little longer. You made me happy. You believed in me. You made the world and everyone in it better just with a hug and a smile. It sucks that I won’t be able to walk the stage and give you a hug and say I finally made it. I know that you are finally at peace and not hurting anymore. I feel like a part of me was taken with you. I wish you didn’t have to go but everyone has their time - yours just came a little sooner than I thought. Your battle is finally over and now you can fly amongst the birds.  I will always hold you dearly in my heart. I miss you more than you will ever know. I love you Mr. Toledo 🖤

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He coached my brother. I didn’t have any affiliation with him; however, I knew his impact on my brother. Saw him two months ago in Target. I had to introduce myself. After a brief and sweet convo, he ended it with this: “God bless mijo.” You were loved Coach.

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It was an honor having you as my couch and mentor you pushed me really hard and never gave up on me or any of your kids around we all loved you some of us seen you as a pop’s because of the love you would show us cross country was the best because of you YOU WILL FOREVER REMAIN IN EACH AND EVERYONE HEART REST IN PEACE COACH Toledo 💙💙

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Mr. T or Mr. Toledo he will always make fun of me because I was in the basketball team and not in soccer.
Amazing person that god needed his help in heaven. I will always going to thank him to always worried about me rest in peace mijo.

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toledo was such an amazing person always big hearted and never took his smile off i loved that about him he was always such a big supporter. will forever remember his silliness. he will forever be missed by myself and many others! LLT 🕊️🤍

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We will miss you! Thank you for caring so much for our kids, for being such a giving person. Your advice and service to our community will live forever in our hearts

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This man was a inspiration to so many , you will be missed 

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This man was a inspiration to so many , you will be missed 

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Mr. Toledo always brought a smile to everyones face and could just light up a room when he walked in. To everyone I am Adriana but to Mr. Toledo I was always China. I am and will always be extremely grateful for all the advice and guidance that he gave me. As well as the opportunity to be part of a group that he loved dearly. Even just the times where I would sit in his office and just talk about our day mean so much to me. He will be extremely missed🕊️

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I had the privilege and honor to work with Mr. Toledo since the school opened in 2008. We shared many experiences through the good times and bad times, but I could always count on his support no matter what! He always treated staff and students as if they were family. He truly bled Cardinal and Gold and was the best ambassador of Mira Monte in every way.
As a teacher, sending a student to the dean's office wasn't as big of a deal as sending them to Toledo's office because he was like an angry father and would say exactly what they needed to hear and didn't sugar coat anything. He treated students as if they were his own children and I think students respected him for that.
I think the best way to honor him is by remembering our best experiences with him besides, if he thought we were sad about his passing he'd probably hit us with that big 'ol stick of his!
One of my fondest memories goes back to the early days of Mira Monte (2012?). During a homecoming football game, a student streaked across the field and Mr. Toledo chased him down and tackled him like a linebacker. It made it on Hometown Sports as hit of the week. I used it as an example of momentum for a couple of years.
He was truly a wonderful person and will be missed. He always said he was blessed, but I think we were blessed by knowing him.
-Matt Day

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If you were fortunate enough to spend time in Mr. Toledo's office, it looked something like this. You were a great man and we will miss you.

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I did not have a relationship with toledo, tho i knew who he was, everyone did. I saw his relationships with everyone and how kind hearted he was for everyone, and practically treated everyone as if they were his family. And the few times i did have to go and talk to him he always made it feel comfortable as if it was our 15th time talking, gone too soon, but never forgotten

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Mr Toledo help many of us with very different problems, he was always the person who will give you the best advice and made you feel safe. He help me get through a very hard time when I was a junior and my senior year he would always check up on me. After I graduated I saw him a couple times after and told him everything I’ve done ever since and he told me how proud he was of how I changed my life around. Last time I saw him he got the chance to meet my daughter and he told me enjoy that beautiful life because in life you can only do one thing and that’s to live life to the fullest and hope to only make a change in someone’s life. Sure did mr Toledo change and made a very positive impact on many life’s. Will forever be thankful for you 🤍.

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You will be forever missed🙏🏼

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He was the person he told me I can trust with anything it,he made me have hope when there was none left.he gave us all chance at learning what life was and prepared me will forever honor you .

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Mr toledo you were the highlight of Mira Monte. The true definition of PRIDE. You were someone anyone can count on with anything. It was a pleasure being in your group. You will truly be missed. 🕊️❤️ heaven knows they gained a good one and even from up there you still got our backs. I’ll keep you proud Toledo. ✊🏻👏🏼

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Mr.Toledo,how I will forever be greatful for everything you did for me .when even tho I would be a headache to sometimes the best advice even tho it was harsh sometimes,forever will be in my heart.

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Veronica , Vero , Menchaca my name to everyone . To Toledo? It was Ronnie.

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He was very hard and honest when it came down to it all. I appreciate the tough love he gave me it helped me to become the person I am today and I owe it all to him. I appreciate him for believing in my dreams and guiding me when my parents did not. Aswell he was and amazing cross country coach.

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Class of 2012 🤍 You will be missed.🕊️

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Forever will be in our hearts🤍🕊️ He has touched each and every one of us in many ways. Has encouraged us when we have lost it all or even felt like we couldn’t anymore. Thank you for always being by my side through thick and thin. The best family/mentor I could have ever had. 🕊️🤍

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Forever will be in our hearts🤍🕊️ He has touched each and every one of us in many ways. Has encouraged us when we have lost it all or even felt like we couldn’t anymore. Thank you for always being by my side through thick and thin. The best family/mentor I could have ever had. 🕊️🤍

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Mr.Toledo was a grandpa and good friend to everyone he would be miss by so many such a sweet and funny soul ever we love you .❤️❤️

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Mr.Toledo not only was he the best mentor he was a father figure to many. He has shown us never to give up, and i thank him from the bottom of my heart for pushing us to do better. He was so genuine, funny, caring, loving, and most importantly he was strong. Mr.Toledo has been around for five of my siblings they’ve all went to Mira Monte and i’m glad he got to help raise 5 hardheaded kids whom loved him very much!! FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS🤍🕊️

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I did cross country only freshman year and Mr.Toledo was an amazing coach always inspiring me to keep going and to never give up and the thing I liked about Mr.Toledo was that it was funny when he would say my name wrong, my name is Marie but he would call me Maria, but overall Mr.Toledo was always keeping a smile and pushing everyone to keep their heads up and to keep going. LLT🕊

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Best friend and mentor, ever. Always gave his honest opinion .

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My first year working at MMHS many years ago was especially difficult for me. I was told that Mr. Toledo was the man that could help with a few troublesome students. He came in and observed my class, took down a few names. Immediately following that observation, the situation was handled and I was able to survive my first year teaching. I'm eternally grateful for his kindness, mentorship, and willingness to help a young teacher who at the time needed the help. He was and always will be an unforgettable man.

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Mr.Toledo always made everyone feel like family. The day we got to know each other we talked about band and choir. He told me someone in his family played in Fresno State band. He was so kind to give me a gold necklace with a Saxophone on it, which I still have. What a pure fatherly soul he was. I give my deepest condolences. ♥️💛
- 2017 alumni 🦁

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He gave so many of us the support we didn’t have. Eternally greatful to have had toledo as an amazing friend. Loved many of us as his own. He believed in us like no other. Always remember his jokes , regañadas, & words of wisdom he gave us especially during the grief. Forever in everyone’s hearts 🤍

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Mr. Toledo is the reason I joined cross-country. I remember the first week of summer school when I first went to Mira monte,He pulled me out of class and he said welcome to the team. He gave me a backpack and socks. He made me feel welcomed at the school. He believed I would be successful. He always checked on me to make sure I'm doing alright. He was funny,kind, a mentor and an amazing coach. I will miss him.

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Mr. Toledo was the best person on earth he was sweeties but tough on you but because he wanted you to be the best you could be or even better he was an amazing mentor he helped me when I was in trouble or gave me advice words can’t explain how much I’m going to miss him may he rest in peace 🤍🕊️

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Mr.Toledo was family to me, he was always straightforward and always told me what’s best for my life. I hate that he was taken for this world but may he rest 🤍 To all relatives to Mr.Toledo, send you love and hugs 🤍 forever in my heart with funny memories with you 🤍

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always wanted best for everyone , the sweetest soul ever.

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Mr.Toledo was always the sweetest and brought light to everyone he was close with. I remember him calling me up to give me a shirt because my last name was on the back and he thought of giving it to me. He was a strong fighter till the end and he will always be remembered.

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always encouraged me and didn’t want me to give up.

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In 2019 the MMHS soccer program began our annual Kicksgiving event where our soccer players train with youth from the community. This event meant a lot to me personally, as it was one of the first school wide events that I was organizing. I was so nervous that participant turnout would be low, but Mr. Toledo was quick to let me know that he would be bringing many of his grandchildren and others to the event. On the day of the event—sure enough there comes Mr. Toledo with a whole soccer team himself 😄. The event was a success, and Mr. Toledo continued to show his support of our event by bringing participants year after year. I am so thankful for his support of Kicksgiving, his support of me personally, and all that he did for others. He will be greatly missed 💛
-Marina Lopez

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Mr. Toledo sharing a smile with MMHS staff at the ‘22 Graduation ceremony 💛