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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
Nathaniel Calilung

Nathaniel Calilung, Content Editor

Nathaniel Calilung is a senior at Mater Dei and the Content Editor for The Scarlet Scroll. When he is not reporting for the Scroll, Calilung also serves as the president of the Model United Nations Club, a debater for the Junior States of America Club, a head Scarlet Ambassador, a founding member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Task Force, and much more. In his free-time, he likes to volunteer at his local parish, listen to music, read, and follow Asian-American pop culture trends. 

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AWARDS IN THE ARTS: Assistant Principal of Academics and Technology Molly Chace hands senior Anthony Duilio his Renaissance Award. Chace believes that awards and honors like the Renaissance Award allow students to be recognized for their GPA improvement and success each semester. “At Mater Dei, our goal is to develop resiliency, grit, and [a] solid work ethic,” Chace said. “These tools are going to serve a student forever, even after they graduate.” (Photo courtesy of Monique Rivera)

Students and faculty share differing views on honor roll system and academic standards

Nathaniel Calilung, Content Editor
April 5, 2022
ORDER-UP: During a busy lunch period, senior Ruby Meija helps fulfill orders in the kitchen by grabbing food while the cashier takes orders. Even though this fast process may be stressful to some, Meija manages to do her job because of the many advantages it gives her. “I think you should really get involved [with Sodexo] because it [benefits] those students who [...] need extra help with financial aid. It not only provides service hours and [...] free lunches, [but you also get to] meet different people.”

The Students of Sodexo: What it’s like working in Mater Dei’s kitchen

Nathaniel Calilung and Samantha Baltazar
March 4, 2022
WORKING FOR THE PRESS: Kristen Castillo ‘18 sports Arizona State University’s signature “forks up” sign in The State Press newsroom. After graduation, Castillo chose to join The State Press as a staff reporter, and appreciates the experience she received while at Mater Dei. “[Running a newspaper in college] is the same exact situation,” Castillo said. “[The newspaper] is completely student run. We are at the expense of our peers, which is really cool.”

So you want to be a collegiate journalist?

Kathleen Khorn and Nathaniel Calilung
February 2, 2022
SHREDDING THE ICE: Junior Jeremy Son, an offensive player for the hockey team, skates by an opponent going for the puck. After hours of weekly practice sessions with his teammates and coaches, Son’s skills on the ice have become second-nature. “I like how [coach Lucas Romero] teaches us how to hit and score properly,” Son said. “At this level, we [need to] learn the proper technique to hit right because hitting can be dangerous at times.” (Photo courtesy of Tej Gahdavi)

Mater Dei Ice Hockey returns for the 2021-2022 season

Isabelle Alyn and Nathaniel Calilung
November 18, 2021
Learning to serve: Senior students applying to military and service academies

Learning to serve: Senior students applying to military and service academies

Nathaniel Calilung, Content Editor
October 19, 2021
Mater Dei alumni return to campus

Mater Dei alumni return to campus

Nathaniel Calilung, Avianna Echelmeyer, and Jaden Kessler
October 5, 2021
FIRST IMPRESSION: Junior Laila Abdullah poses for a photo of her new haircut. Despite not receiving any disciplinary action regarding her hair, Abdullah has been subjected to warnings from the deans for wearing her hair too short. “I haven’t actually had run-ins with the dean for my hair, but mainly because of this beanie I used to wear last year,” Abdullah said.

The key to resolving students’ issues with the hair rules

Nathaniel Calilung, Content Editor
September 16, 2021
THE GRAND FINALE: After months of preparation, the dance teams and classes were finally able to present this year’s ‘Soul Stories’ Concert. The dance teams and classes all gather to dance in the final performance of the night.

Dance teams and classes perform in annual ‘Soul Stories’ Concert

Nathaniel Calilung, Content Editor
May 19, 2021
RESEARCH AND REALIZATIONS: Senior Emily Lynch spends time editing and writing her final research paper for AP Research. In this course, students are required to write a formal paper on a problem or topic of their choosing. “So far, my research and data collection has been progressing well,” Lynch said. “However, there is a lot more work to be done, especially before the big deadline in May.”

Opt-in or opt-out? How students and teachers feel about the 2021 AP Exam policies

Nathaniel Calilung, Content Editor
April 22, 2021
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.”

Fr. Steve Sallot says goodbye to the school community

Nathaniel Calilung and Laila Gonzales
April 21, 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

Nathaniel Calilung, Content Editor
April 3, 2021
Fluent in Finance

[Photo] Juniors attend first virtual career day amidst COVID-19

Kathleen Khorn, Managing Editor
March 4, 2021
GATHERED AS ONE: During Winter Walk in Faith, seniors, along with the Director of Liturgical Music Steve Viau, gathered together to sing worship songs at the beginning of the retreat. Group activities such as singing songs and playing games were used to introduce and familiarize each student to their fellow retreat members. “That was the first time we all got together,” senior Tallulah Rehder said. “But as soon as we got together into a smaller group and started talking, it was so much more fun.”

Campus Ministry hosts Walk in Faith retreat—raising morale of students in midst of COVID-19 pandemic

Nathaniel Calilung, Content Editor
March 1, 2021
RUN AS ONE: After a long wait, the Cross Country team was finally able to participate in the sport they dedicate so much time to.

Cross Country team competes in second meet of the year, winning over Orange Lutheran High School

Ellie Tavanian and Nathaniel Calilung
February 22, 2021
LISTEN AND LEARN: On Nov. 30, 2020, juniors Madison Reaves and Bianca Bays, alongside science teacher Marla Utley, share their experiences with racial microaggressions during this DEI Task Force meeting in the school chapel. Open discussions and forums like this are frequently used by the student-leaders of the Task Force to facilitate conversations about topics that are often uncomfortable to talk about. “I believe that the DEI Task Force responded really well with the responses that were given,” Reaves said. “The room was filled with understanding faces—there was no judgement. It was just a safe zone to talk about what happens and what Bianca, Mrs. Utley, and I have unfortunately gone through.” (Photo courtesy of Brigette Ramirez)

Students and Faculty Confront Social Justice Issues by Forming the ‘DEI Task Force’ and the ‘Equity and Justice Task Force’

Nathaniel Calilung, Content Editor
February 1, 2021
This is the logo for the ‘Oxford and Grey‘ production team.

Student creates film production team: ‘Oxford and Grey’

Nathaniel Calilung, Content Editor
December 7, 2020
Students anticipate a relaxing Thanksgiving Break

Students anticipate a relaxing Thanksgiving Break

Nathaniel Calilung and Rachel O’Sullivan
November 20, 2020
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