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The Student Newspaper at Mater Dei High School

The Scarlet Scroll
The Student Newspaper at Mater Dei High School

The Scarlet Scroll
The Student Newspaper at Mater Dei High School

The Scarlet Scroll
STUDENTS IN JOURNALISM Senior Ava Gomez and junior Leo Tordera read over the Mater Dei student-led publications: The CROWN Yearbook and The Scarlet Scroll Newspaper. Reviewing previous publications allows students to get a head start, learning journalistic skills, such as writing and conducting interviews, that can carry them through their professional careers. The compilation includes stories that represent both the student body as a whole, as well as highlighting world events that have an impact on the Monarch community. “Telling stories is important,” senior Sam De Guzman said. “The Scarlet Scroll has opened the world of journalism up to me.” Photo taken by Sam De Guzman.

Journalism in today’s society

Ava Gomez, Managing Editor
February 13, 2025
News Briefs for Feb. 11

News Briefs for Feb. 11

Suzanna Tran, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2025
AN AI FOR EDUCATION Sophomore Sofia Rudolf scrolls through Magic School AI’s many features. Rudolf enjoys using tools such as the writing feedback option, in order to gain a new perspective on her work. “I do like the writing feedback [tool],” Rudolf said. “It gives you good input to help elaborate on some stuff.”

Magic School — An Education Friendly AI?

Victoria Cox, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2025
News Briefs for Feb. 7

News Briefs for Feb. 7

Kayla Hofman, Associate Editor
February 6, 2025
News Briefs for Feb. 4

News Briefs for Feb. 4

Sheridan Hofer, Staff Reporter/Social Chair
February 5, 2025
SPINNING INTO FUN The iconic Ferris wheel at the Irvine Spectrum stands glimmering in the sun, drawing visitors from all over Orange County. A favorite destination for Mater Dei students, the Spectrum offers endless opportunities for shopping, dining, and entertainment. “[It’s] a lot of fun,” sophomore Matthew Delaney said. “[And] everything is close by, so it’s a great way to pass the hours.” Photo by

How Mater Dei Students Enjoy Orange County Outside of School

Spencer Foster, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2025
A LEGACY LIVES ON Freshman Liam Estrada and junior Alice Eskander pose with the Barajas family after being awarded the Anthony Barajas Scholarship on Nov. 1, 2024. Mater Dei offers various scholarships for students that specialize in different areas of interest. Commemorated to honor the life of Anthony Barajas ‘19, this scholarship is open to students involved in both athletics and performing arts who use their God-given gifts for kindness. After winning this scholarship, Eskander hopes to carry on Barajas’ legacy by continually striving to help others each and every day. “I felt truly honored when I found out I was awarded with the Anthony Barajas Scholarship,” Eskander said. “Receiving this award encouraged me to remember Anthony in my everyday life and increase my efforts towards making sure that everyone feels loved and included in my everyday life just as he did.” Photo courtesy of Alice Eskander.

How to Get Scholarships

Charlotte de Leon, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2025
News Briefs for Jan. 31

News Briefs for Jan. 31

Khoa Dang, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2025
News Briefs for Jan. 28

News Briefs for Jan. 28

Kenny Smith, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2025
LATIN ON ANOTHER LEVEL Senior Maya Fischbein presents her project on the Vettii Brothers, who were freedmen in the Roman Empire. In Honors Latin 4, several students are assigned to present information on various prominent members of Ancient Roman society. Fischbein developed a presentation on the Vettii Brothers, two freedmen who worked their way up through Roman society despite their circumstances. This unit was paired with the study of fables, which Fischbein enjoys because they remind her of her childhood. “My favorite thing so far is learning about the fables,” Fischbein said. “I remember these stories from when I was younger, so it is interesting to learn their origins and translations.”

How Mater Dei Latin classes enrich education

Charlotte de Leon, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2025
News Briefs for Jan. 24

News Briefs for Jan. 24

Grace Trinh, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2025
News Briefs for Jan. 21

News Briefs for Jan. 21

Spencer Foster, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2025
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