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GATHERED IN CHRIST: Father Steve Sallot blesses the school faculty and students during a Mass. The traditional celebration was different this year due to the new COVID-19 rules. He places the Eucharist into the palm of a student. “With COVID and all, we’ve all had to adapt and do things differently,” Sallot said. “This is a place where we have really adapted in creative and amazing ways.”
A FAMILY AFFAIR: 2 year old Cade O’Hara stands next to half-brother, 18 year old Michael Torres after the 2005 Mater Dei baseball team wins the CIF Championship. 16 years on, O’Hara now wears that same uniform, representing Mater Dei. Torres has continued to be both his coach and role model. “He has developed the player that I am today and the game that I play today,” O’Hara said. “And as a person, I’ve always watched him when we were out in public. I’ve watched how he’s treated other people. He’s always been super nice and caring.”
GOING, GOING, GONE Junior runner Andrea Onofre runs in the first race of the Cross Country season. Onofre was more than happy to compete. “I got so excited and motivated. The fact that we were lucky enough to have a season made me feel extremely happy and grateful,” Onofre said.
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READY SET GO: Chloe-Mei Espinosa sees the effects of plastic in our oceans firsthand through her many scuba diving adventures. The harmful impact that single-use plastics have on the environment are what caused Espinosa to launch her campaign, Skip the Plastic Straw.
AFTER FOUR YEARS: Seniors Celine Covarrubias, Claire McKimmey, and Cora Nordheim (left to right) pose for a photo together. Groups of friends attending the celebration day had the chance to take a collective photo before their individual shots. "I will never [forget] Francis Clare
Seniors Receive Gifts for Monthly Class of 2021 Celebration Day
April 18, 2021

THE WAVES AWAIT: The surf team dives into the water and warms-up in anticipation of their competition against Corona del Mar High School. (Photo courtesy of Tia Shackeroff-Reiser)
Surf team competes against Corona del Mar High School
April 3, 2021

This past Thursday, the surf team competed against Corona del Mar High School at Tower 5 in the waves of Huntington State Beach.  Junior surf team member Jack Peterson...

THROUGH THE AGES Mater Dei yearbooks throughout the ages are stacked up in chronological order from 1953 to 1975. The books vary in size, color, and even thickness as the years progressed. The diversity of the Mater Dei yearbooks’ physical appearance is an example of the progression and changes in the art of publications. “The quality of images we can make using our phones and iPads has made it easy and accessible for us all to become photographers in our own right if we choose to,” Aimee Sones said.
Yearbooks throughout the years change and showcase the progression of the school
March 24, 2021

Yearbooks are an integral part of reminiscing the school year for students. These books serve as a small piece of history in the school community. Over the years, the yearbook...

Raesjon Davis stands on the walkway on campus deemed “Heisman Lane” after former Monarch football players and Heisman Award Winners John Huarte (1964) and Matt Leinart (2004). Past Monarchs such as Huarte and Leinart inspire Davis and other current football players to create their own legacies at Mater Dei and beyond. “They just showed us the way and how to be real Monarchs,” Davis said.
Raesjon Davis finishes out his senior season at Mater Dei
March 12, 2021
Senior Troy Cary, an aspiring illustrator and animator, completed his first professional project, illustrating the children’s book My God is Bigger Than You, last summer. Cary hopes to one day be a successful artist, bringing stories to life through his animations and illustrations.
Senior animator and artist uses his talent to illustrate a children’s book
March 5, 2021
Senior Hunter Brady, center, is surrounded by his friends in China. He used to hang out with them after school and on weekends, often doing fun activities. “Just like people here, me and my friends love playing sports and we would always try to place soccer or basketball together on weekends,” Brady said.
Foreign exchange students in the cross-hairs of a pandemic
February 16, 2021
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Students who work more professional careers
Students who work more professional careers
April 15, 2021
Athletes who have been recruited for college
February 4, 2021
The student-athlete's journey that led to commitment
January 25, 2021
HARDWORK: Sophomore Alondra Martinez is pictured with the products she sells in her small business. Martinez sells unique, handmade earrings that aren’t seen at mainstream chain stores. For example, Martinez is pictured holding some of her SpongeBob SquarePants earrings. “I want people to know that showing who you truly are in your outfit [and] accessories is a good way to be unique to yourself,” Martinez said.
The Benefits of Shopping Small Businesses
March 11, 2021
THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH: Senior Rachel Dennin and older sister Melissa pose in front of the Disneyland castle on one of their many trips to the theme park. Like many, Dennin misses the feeling of going to Disneyland. “I just miss being in that environment and hearing the music and walking down Main Street, Dennin said” (Photo courtesy of Rachel Dennin)
Disneyland cancels annual passes due to crowd control amidst the global pandemic
March 7, 2021
BUILDING COMMUNITY: Freshmen Antonio Taormina, Mikey Erickson, and Santiago Lopez gather in the Bristol Lot for a game of Connect Four. Connect Four was just one of the many games offered during Freshman Fun Day. Other options included cards and checkers. “I was talking with my friends for a bit and messing around with the games. Overall I thought it was pretty fun,” Lopez said.
The school finds new ways to celebrate masses and rallies despite COVID-19
February 24, 2021
AFTER FOUR YEARS: Seniors Celine Covarrubias, Claire McKimmey, and Cora Nordheim (left to right) pose for a photo together. Groups of friends attending the celebration day had the chance to take a collective photo before their individual shots. "I will never [forget] Francis Clare
Seniors Receive Gifts for Monthly Class of 2021 Celebration Day
April 18, 2021
DECK THE HALLS To celebrate the Christmas spirit, the grotto was dressed up with Christmas trees, garlands, and lampposts in order to spread the contagious holiday spirit. Freshmen Marieka Erhard (left) and Hannah Franco (right) pose in front of one of the Christmas trees. Erhard’s favorite Christmas decoration to see is the Christmas lights. “They just make me feel better,” Erhard said.
Students celebrate the holidays during Christmas Spirit Week
February 11, 2021
USING HER VOICE: Senior Taylor Bruder poses with her “I Voted” sticker after voting in the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election. Bruder posted her photo to her Instagram story to promote awareness of the election, which will take place on Nov. 3. “I’m going to vote because I’m concerned about our country,” Bruder said. “People’s rights are on the line. I’m voting to protect my rights and other minorities rights.”
Students can vote in election for the first time
November 2, 2020
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