The Scarlet Scroll

BREATH OF FRESH AIR: Junior Emma Zuniga hikes in Peter’s Canyon to keep herself from being stressed. “To keep my mental health good I exercise everyday and go on walks with my family at night,” Zuniga said. Hiking trails in California are starting to open up again, allowing for more opportunities to spend time outside.

COVID-19 quarantine creates impact on student mental health

June 18, 2020

NO GYM NO PROBLEM: Friends and classmates meet together virtually for the daily workout. Natasha Hill leads Tabata body weight workouts three to four days a week for an hour. Natasha Hill “I joined the Zoom workouts because Natasha asked a bunch of us if we would be interested...I said yes because I wanted to exercise with a group of friends to have that support when working out.” Senior Lexi Tanghal said.

Lifting Each Other Up Without the Weights

June 18, 2020

COVID 19 upends college plans for some students

June 18, 2020

IMPORTANT DATES-Included in this graphic are dates to keep an eye out for as the 2019-2020 school year comes to a close and the 2020-2021 school year is being prepped.

School year comes to an end, plans for next year emerge

June 5, 2020

TAKING A POSITIVE STANCE (left to right): Sophomore Maggie Dietrick, eighth grader Kate Dietrick, eighth grader Izzy Dastgheib, and sophomore Hannah Dastgheib pose wearing their invention: Read My Lips Masks

Sophomores share new invention, face masks for hard of hearing

June 3, 2020

THE STOLES: The day began with setup where over 300 stoles were unboxed and placed on display before giving them to the students. “The day went very well for all involved,” said Principal Frances Clare. “The senior level students with 4.0 GPA or higher began arriving with their families at 4:00 pm. The cars drove into Monarch Way, checked in and then Fr. Steve and I presented the students with their stoles and the famous MD cookies. Several faculty/staff members were present and they formed a line to cheer and recognize the students and families as they exited the parking lot.”

Senior students drive through for stole ceremony

May 27, 2020

Senior Natalia Reyes breaks up her daily routine, sticking to a schedule that allows her to balance her work and school schedule.

Students find a balance, helpful tips for time management

April 7, 2020

Steps to Stay Safe from COVID-19

Jocelyn McGuinness, Staff Reporter

April 1, 2020

In the wake of the recent pandemic, please take this time to focus on health and loved ones. Here are a few suggestions on how to practice safety during this time. For more frequent posts about Covid-19, please visit our Inst...

GAME FACE Senior Josh Potter stretches on the side of the pool to prepare for his upcoming race, during the Edison Vrs. Irvine meet on May 10th..

Mater Dei swim meet v. Irvine and Edison

March 30, 2020

KEEP NO SECRETS
Senior Stella Puzzoli grabs junior Sebastian Ledezma's face during the Addams Family Musical.

All school musical Addams Family makes debut at Santa Ana College

March 11, 2020

March Monarchs of the Month: Jacqueline Yocam and Jack Maguin

March 10, 2020

Cruz and Father Steve Sallot, the new President of Mater Dei, prepare the Body and Blood of Christ for the Eucharist. Cruz works closely with Helen Steves who has worked at Mater Dei for 32 years. “And I believe his prayerful, intentional preparation is, to me so inspiring. When you walk into a mass...you go in there and you have [for] example 100 football players, and how he takes the Word of God to relate it to their lives. When you walk into a performing arts group, and he, who is a singer himself, he's got the most beautiful voice,” Steves said, “For him to take the word that is given to us for that day. And to take it to those who have been gifted with a performing art is another thing that I admire…”

Father Mark takes on first year as chaplain

February 24, 2020