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News Briefs for Mar. 7

News Briefs for Mar. 7

March 7, 2024

Student Schedules As the end of the school year is approaching, students are asked to review their course load for next year. Continuing through March 15 students are able...

News Briefs For Feb. 29

News Briefs For Feb. 29

February 29, 2024

Basketball Playoffs Tonight, the Mater Dei Boys Basketball Tteam will take on Centennial in the CIF Regional. The highly anticipated game is scheduled to tip-off at 7:00...

News Briefs for Feb. 26

News Briefs for Feb. 26

February 27, 2024

Varsity Boys Soccer CIF Champions: On Friday, Feb. 23, the Mater Dei Boys Soccer Team celebrated their victory in the CIF-SS Open Division championship game against Arlington...

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On the final day of Wellness Week, Campus Ministry

On the final day of Wellness Week, Campus Ministry, in collaboration with Mater Dei students, cast their signs high above, reaching out to fellow students with a heartfelt offer ‘Can I pray with you?’. On Friday, May 3, as students passed they were prayed upon by classmates and members of Campus Ministry in addition to receiving a cookie. This was a heartfelt moment as the week came to an end. 📸 and post by Leo Tordera staff reporter of the Scarlet Scroll #studentpubs #scarletscroll

May is Mental Health Awareness month and Mater Dei

May is Mental Health Awareness month and Mater Dei celebrated Wellness Week here on campus with fun activities at lunch in Shamrock Plaza. From Apr. 29 to May 3,with the purchase of a green ribbon, students were allowed special dress every day with a different theme to support mental health. During both lunches, fun activities were set up for students to enjoy like writing notes, coloring, and making slime to help lessen the stress as the school year comes to an end and finals are imminent. “Playing with slime was so fun,” Shaley Satina said. “It allowed me to feel calm in between classes.” 📸 and post by Jordan Saint John, Staff Reporter of the Scarlet Scroll.

Junior Sasha Sepetjian views all the creative artw

Junior Sasha Sepetjian views all the creative artwork displayed at the Student Arts Showcase. On Tuesday, Apr. 30 through Thursday, May 2, the annual Student Arts Showcase was held in the MD Pavilion. Students in all Art electives were able to showcase their artistic talents to the Monarch community. “I really enjoyed making my artwork and showing it off at the showcase,” freshman David Gee said. 📸 by Oliver Yang and Paige Deiparine and post by Oliver Yang, Social Media Editor of the CROWN Yearbook #monarchs #materdei #honorglorylove

Delegates from different schools across California

Delegates from different schools across
California come to debate and collaboratively think of solutions for global problems. On Apr. 27, the M.U.N. leadership team held Mater Dei’s third annual conference. Students from all around the state journeyed to the MD campus to participate and show off their diplomacy skills. “Planning the event was really fun and wasn’t too challenging,” freshman Eve Galvan-King said. “I really enjoyed it,” 📸 and story by Alejandro Vera, staff member of the CROWN
Yearbook #materdei #monarchs

Students and their grandparents eat lunch in the l

Students and their grandparents eat lunch in the library where they engage in conversation, take pictures, and enjoy delicious sandwiches. On Apr. 25, grandparents were invited by students to visit campus for Grandparent’s Day. Students guided their grandparents through their daily schedule to show them what it is like to be a Monarch for a day. 📸 and post by Alejandro Vera, staff member of the CROWN Yearbook. #materdei #monarchs

As the mesmerized audience watches, the Dance II/I

As the mesmerized audience watches, the Dance II/III elective gracefully performs Shannon Zimmerman’s choreography to the composition “flowers-fire” by Kingfishr. On Apr. 24-25, Mater Dei’s Dance program performed their Spring Synthesis concert in the Irvine Barclay Theatre. Synthesis is an annual performance the dance program puts together in order to showcase each dancer’s abilities in Hip Hop, Dance Conservatory, Song, and dance elective classes. Together, each dance unit is able to produce a beautiful program for family and friends to watch, fascinated by the talent and efforts of each individual. “My favorite part of Synthesis is definitely the community environment of both the dancers and the audience. The feeling of performing on stage with your friends after working so hard on a piece, with the sound of the audience ringing is an indescribable joy,” senior Kelly Delaney said. 📸 and post by Angelin Tran, staff member of the CROWN Yearbook.

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Mater Dei’s Guitar Program performed a concert a

Mater Dei’s Guitar Program performed a concert at lunch. On April 24th, the guitar program delivered an extraordinary performance in the LeVecke Center. “My favorite part of their concert was the bass solo part,” senior Mai Truong said. 📸 by Jordan Saint John and post by Annie Nguyen, Staff Member of the CROWN Yearbook.
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Mater Dei Track runner and freshman Aidan Lynch wi

Mater Dei Track runner and freshman Aidan Lynch wins the 400 meter race. The Trinity Lower Level track meet was held Friday, Apr. 21 at Santa Margarita High School. This was the last track meet of the season for the Junior Varsity and Frosh-Soph teams. Freshman Bella Alafita reflects on her season. “I enjoyed seeing the progress I have made from the beginning of this season to the end of this season and felt really great [about] getting a personal best at the end,” Alafita said. “I’m also excited to see how much I can improve next season.” 📸 and post by Boston Crenshaw, staff reporter for the Scarlet Scroll newspaper. #trackandfield #materdei

Scarlet Scroll staff members pose in front of the

Scarlet Scroll staff members pose in front of the golden backdrop at the Student Publications annual end-of-year banquet. On Apr. 17, the Crown Yearbook and Scarlet Scroll classes of the Student Publications program held their banquet in the Le Vecke Center. “It was really fun, eating all the food and watching and receiving all the awards. I am so proud of all of us for all the hard work this year as we wrap up the supplement,” senior and Crown Yearbook Content Editor Jenny Tran said. 📸 and post by Crown Yearbook staff member Angela Liu. #materdeimonarchs #materdei

Junior Oliver Yang and freshman Alejandro Vera wor

Junior Oliver Yang and freshman Alejandro Vera work together on their yearbook supplement page. On April 15, the yearbook staff continued working on the yearbook supplement as they begin to wrap up this year’s yearbook. “It’s exciting getting to work on this supplement as it means our class is done with the main book and ready to cover things we didn’t have the chance to,” senior and Editor-In-Chief Joshua Barrera said. Post by Justice Escobedo, staff member of the CROWN Yearbook.
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📸: Angela Liu & Annie Nguyen

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Theatre students pose next to St. Patrick’s Cath

Theatre students pose next to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York. From Apr. 1 through Apr. 5, the Mater Dei Theatre Department traveled and explored the great sites in Manhattan, NY. Ranging from Broadway shows to attending various theatre workshops, students were exposed to several exciting activities during their trip. “My favorite part was seeing the Statue of Liberty,” junior Lucas Cruz said. “I had lots of fun with my friends, and it was such a memorable experience.” 📸 by Brooke Carmody and post by Sam De Guzman, Staff Reporter for The Scarlet Scroll Newspaper.
#materdei #materdeimonarchs #mdstudentpubs

Students gather at Heisman Lane waiting for the bu

Students gather at Heisman Lane waiting for the bus to arrive for the international trip. Today, Mar. 28, students departed for France on the World Languages Trip. The trip will last 10 days, visiting several cities in the country and exploring the culture. “I’m so excited to be with my friends on this adventurous trip to France,” junior Skyler Rosenberg said. 📸 by Evelyn Vos, caption by Katherine Ruiz, Staff Member of the CROWN Yearbook. #materdei #materdeimonarchs

Freshman Alejandro Vera is a first year Staff Memb

Freshman Alejandro Vera is a first year Staff Member for the CROWN Yearbook. In his free time, he loves to spend time with his friends and go to the library. “I love how the people in yearbook really connect and communicate with each other”, Vera said. 📸 and post by Brady Chang, Staff member for the CROWN Yearbook.#materdei #meetthestaff #materdeimonarchs

The annual Holy Week Mass was held Tuesday, Mar. 2

The annual Holy Week Mass was held Tuesday, Mar. 26, where lessons of loyal friendship, devotion to God in hard times, and persistence of prayer was taught by Father Mark Cruz. This annual Mass reminds the Mater Dei community of the sacrifices of Christ, as he dies for us on the cross, and what we can do in our own lives as we carry our own cross. Senior Hailey Mouat reflects on her own experience at Mass, as a Eucharist minister, “Holy Week is such a special time for the Catholic community and celebrating Mass today was a nice way to remember and appreciate God’s love for each and every one of us.” 📸 by Avianna Echelmeyer, Editor-in-Chief for the Scarlet Scroll#mdstudentpubs #mdstudentpubs #mdscarletscroll #mdcrownyearbook #holyweekmass

The CROWN Yearbook staff celebrates winning the fe

The CROWN Yearbook staff celebrates winning the featured yearbook award for the Jostens 2024 Lookbook. The award was for the design and creative use of cover finishes and applications on the 2023 CROWN. “Winning the award felt like a whole accomplishment for the staff. It shows the hard work we all put in everyday,” senior and Editor-in-Chief Josh Barrera said. 📸 by Brook Carmody and caption by Rafaela Carmona, Staff Member for the CROWN Yearbook. #materdeimonarchs #studentpublications #monarchs

Freshman Brayden Jones tees up on the 4th hole at

Freshman Brayden Jones tees up on the 4th hole at Willowick Golf Course. On Thursday, Mar. 21, the Varsity Boys Golf team went up against Orange Lutheran High School and won 177-183 with Brayden Jones as the medalist with the lowest score amongst both teams. “I’m proud of our team for grinding out a big win against OLU. Everyone showed up and we put together a really solid score,” senior Caden Gaffaney said. 📸 and post by CROWN Yearbook Staff Member Angela Liu.
#materdei #monarchs

On Thursday, Mar. 21 students and faculty had the

On Thursday, Mar. 21 students and faculty had the opportunity to participate in the Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by Mater Dei. Throughout the past two days, Mater Dei has partnered with the Red Cross to help collect donations to assist those in need. In previous years, over 150 units of blood were donated, saving nearly 500 lives. Similarly, this year students and faculty have gathered to donate and fulfill Red Cross’s slogan, “Give blood. Save Lives.” “I have volunteered to give blood because Red Cross has reached out requesting donations...not only do I get to give blood, I was going to do it for extra credit also,” sophomore Kyle Pitaknarongphorn said.
📸 and post by Fiona Barbeito, staff member of the
CROWN yearbook.

Juniors Cassia Arredondo and Heart Perez pose for

Juniors Cassia Arredondo and Heart Perez pose for a photo while in St. Patrick’s Day spirit dress. On Friday, Mar. 15, the students got the chance to show off their St. Patrick’s Day spirit by wearing green clothing. “I love that we got the chance to be able wear green and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and also be in clothes that are a change from our normal uniform,” junior Isis Rivas said. 📸 and post by CROWN Yearbook Staff member Evelyn Vos.

Freshmen Lex Maka and Sumayah Owens pose for a pho

Freshmen Lex Maka and Sumayah Owens pose for a photo while wearing spirit dress. On Thursday, Mar. 14, the freshmen were able to wear spirit dress for raising the highest amount of money during the auction class basket contest. The contest took place back in February, at the all-school auction, A Taste of Mater Dei. “One thing I personally enjoy about spirit dress is being able to wear clothes more comfortable than our daily uniform,” freshman Sumayah Owens said. “In addition, winning this year’s auction was honestly a surprise to me. At the same time I was very proud of the class of 2027 for being this year’s winner.” 📸 by Boston Crenshaw, caption by Katherine Ruiz, staff member of the CROWN Yearbook. #materdei #monarchs

Seniors Paige Levecke, Ella Horwich, and Gabriella

Seniors Paige Levecke, Ella Horwich, and Gabriella Britt hold up the banner for the Beach Volleyball team as they enter the MAC. On Friday, Mar. 8, the school came together to celebrate the Spring Sport’s teams and athletes. The students were able to participate in fun games and energetic performances. “I loved the rally and I feel like it brings the school closer together,” senior Kim Tran said. 📸 by Paige Deiparine, post by Jenny Tran, Content Editor for the CROWN Yearbook.

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