
Now, with the near simultaneous publication with Scott’s book of The History of Surfing by fellow Mira Costa alumnus Matt Warshaw (class of ‘78), the beach cities can add to their Surf City claim that they are the birthplace of two of surfing’s most critically acclaimed writers.


Evan Mecham, the late former governor of Arizona, was a divisive force during the 1980s. His term of just over 15 months was cut short by his impeachment. It seems that he loaned his former auto dealership $80,000 in campaign funds. A fellow Mormon, onetime state Senate President Stan Turley, once was quoted as calling him “an ethical pygmy.”


