![PUTTING IN OVERTIME: Student wrestlers participate in scrimmage matches during practice. The Mater Dei Wrestling Team puts a lot of time and effort into training for matches. “I practice every day,” Gomez said. “We train for three hours and then [a] two hour lift.”](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wrestling.jpg)
![SETTING THE STANDARD: Mater Dei High School and Playfly Sports announced its historic media partnership in the spring of 2025. As Mater Dei Athletics continues to achieve new heights, Playfly will introduce new partnerships and sponsors for these programs. With the added revenue and resources, Mater Dei can improve the high school experience for all students, while engaging the community in a showcase of Monarch pride. “[This partnership is designed] to increase the experience that our athletes and our non-student athletes have with the [athletic] programs,” Melvin said. “School spirit, engagement, and pride are all things we [keep in mind].” Photo taken by Kenzington Ragge.](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_0237.jpeg)
Mater Dei announced its partnership with the multi-media marketing platform Playfly Sports just before heading into the school’s 75th Anniversary last spring, on Mar. 9,...
Founded in 1950 along with the establishment of Mater Dei High School, the Boys Baseball program has been the household name in the Southern California Region of high school...
![DUNK THE TRASHKETBALL Honors Biology Teacher Kelly Petro clarifies the rules of his interactive science activity. Trashketball, Petro’s newly created game, reinstates crucial science concepts and terminology while allowing students to study recently learned material. Whether in the classroom or on the lacrosse field, Petro ensures that his student-athletes absorb the information using unique study methods. “For school, I try [to have] a general sense of what works for everyone in the classroom [studying wise]. I want everyone to know the [importance of what we are doing in biology],” Petro said.](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/HEIF-Image-1200x800.jpeg)
Many faculty members hold multiple positions at Mater Dei. Several teachers act as athletic coaches as well as traditional educators. These individuals are not only dedicated...
![FAITH THROUGH GENERATIONS Lenore O’Hara ‘53 (right) and Director of Discipline and Attendance Timothy O’Hara ‘78 (left) open the 75th Anniversary Mass in the Grotto. The attendance of alumni, faculty, students, and parents highlighted the connection within the school community. Vice President of School Relations Scott Melvin reflected that this was one of his most memorable moments he has had so far. “At the beginning in our opening Mass, watching Lenore O'Hara go up on stage, speak, and open our Mass, that was really beautiful,” Melvin said. “Although [Mater Dei has] changed tremendously over the years, elements that happened back in 1950 are still present today. And we are still fulfilling the mission of Catholic education and building servant leaders with our students.” Photo courtesy of Mater Dei High School.](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_3323-1200x808.jpeg)
![WORK TO SUCCEED By working these tips into their study schedule, students can reap the benefits of AP courses. With just a few easy lifestyle changes, and new methods before the test, students can see an increase in scores that other successful students have witnessed. “It‘s really about making sure that throughout the year you know what you're doing,” senior Angela Karanja said. “[Also] being calm the day of, so that you can remember everything that you learned [is helpful].” Infographic by Ava Gomez.](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_5210-1200x676.jpeg)
![A YEAR IN REVIEW
Between Nov. and Dec. 2024, 57 respondents voted for their favorite songs, artists, and albums. Every category had multiple options, and each one faced tight competition as the artists Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar, and Billie Eilish battled for the top spots. Students like senior Payton Bauer encourages others to check out other popular singers, if they haven’t already. “I would say [listen to Carpenter] if you're [wanting to] feel good about yourself,” Bauer said. “Or maybe you just want something to work out or dance to. [Her music is] really fun.”](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Orange-Black-Why-Vinyl-Records-Rock-Music-Infographic-e1738774839991.png)
![WITH WIDE ARMS: Senior Kira Imhoff, in the role of Ariel, yells as senior London Coco Griffin, playing Prospero, looks on with pride. Throughout the play, Imhoff performed musical solos as Prospero’s servant spirit. “It felt so refreshing to return to in-person plays,” Imhoff said. “Having an audience to interact with made theatre feel like theatre again. I felt so blessed to be doing live theatre with an amazing cast and crew. Everyone killed it and I was so happy to work with them. You should have seen Mrs. Slay, [she] was so enthusiastic and pumped to get back.”](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/05DECCE2-D07B-485B-A3C4-25B376EA4DF5-900x620.jpeg)