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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
SETTING THE STAGE: Mater Dei’s Song Team poses at the beginning of their energizing routine at the Fall Sports Rally. On Friday, Aug. 30, the Song members performed for the student body in honor of the fall athletic season and to encourage school spirit. Through their performance, students left the rally ready to demonstrate their MD pride at the numerous sports games to come. “We want to support all of the fall sports and bring spirit to our school,” junior Sophia Schrader said. Photo by
COMPLIMENTARY COMPANIONS Seniors Niko Manapat and Josh Sumbong sit together on the bench after working hard together and constantly lifting their teammates up. Sharing a nonstop train of compliments helps them to make sure they feel confident even during high pressure moments. “I keep myself and others motivated by keeping a positive mindset and focusing on the next play instead of focusing on past mistakes,” senior Niko Manapat said. Photo courtesy of
BODYBUILDING ACTIONS: Freshman Presley Patrick does a box jump in the weight room during his team’s designated weight time. This is one of the many exercises that are available in the weight room in order to build strength within athletes. “[The weight room] brings everyone together and the energy is massive,” Patrick said. Photo illustration by
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.
A STAFF TO REMEMBER Seniors from the 2022-2023 staff of The Scarlet Scroll and the CROWN Yearbook pose for a photo at their end of the year banquet, commemorating the amazing year they had filled with well-written articles, fantastic photos, and immense amounts of teamwork. Many of the seniors, now alum, look back on their time in Student Publications, not only learning about journalism, but about themselves. Many of them feel as if they were like family, growing friendships they always know they can turn back to. “The Scarlet Scroll not only gave me so many great memories and friends while at Mater Dei, but taught me so much about the journalism world and myself,” Ashworth said. Photo courtesy of Nicole Howard.
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News
Online education and digital tools have become essential for students to manage their workflow efficiently. With increasing academic demands, apps like Canvas, Notion, and ChatGPT help students stay organized, track assignments, and enhance productivity. Integrating technology into learning allows students to balance their studies and personal lives more effectively. (Image courtesy of Freepik)
Effective Workflow Apps For Students
March 19, 2025

As students progress through high school, the workload increases significantly, making time management and productivity essential. Many students at Mater Dei High School face...

DEPLETING CREATIVITY The lack of sentiment towards daily situations is a big problem for many when it comes to AI due to its inability to communicate in the same capacity as humans. AI can take over the job of writing, making it unnecessary for people to write anything on their own. This is one of the main reasons why Sisifa disagrees with the use of AI. “I don't like AI because I think that it takes away people's creativity and imagination,” Sisifa said. Illustration by Victoria Cox
Human vs. AI: Writing
March 6, 2025

As humans continue toward the ‘future,’ more and more advanced technology is being used as everyday tools. One of these technologies is artificial intelligence (AI). When...

TIME IS TICKING TikTok is widely used by many Americans and Mater Dei students. However, there are many theories, including the safety of American users, that suggest it is not beneficial. All this controversy is leading people to choose sides and consider whether TikTok was ever a good app, or not.
What Impact does the Tiktok Ban have on Mater Dei
February 26, 2025

On Jan. 19, 2024 the popular app, TikTok, was banned nationally by the United States Congress for a number of reasons including theories about the app and its threats to national...

Features
GOAL GLORY: The Mater Dei Varsity Boys Soccer Team gathers on the field celebrating a wonderful match. With determination and teamwork, the athletes showed Servite the spirit of competition and school pride. “It was a tough game for us,” Pham said. “Coach Ganey and the team prepared for this game carefully, so that is the main reason we had a wonderful victory.”
Boys Soccer — The Experience
March 18, 2025
OUT ON THE WATER Senior William Sangmeister sails in Newport Harbor, practicing for upcoming regattas. After school on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the sailing team practices for upcoming competitions. “I’m excited for the season as we have a lot of talent this year,” Sangmeister said.
How the Sailing Team has Emerged and Grown
March 18, 2025
PRECISION AND SPEED Sophomore Mia Games and junior Mia De Van Der Stein pose for a photo during varsity practice. Games is a goalie who alternates between both the JV and varsity teams, while De Van Der Stein plays midfielder on the varsity team. Both showcase exceptional talent and commitment towards the sport. “Defining success as an athlete is just putting 100% effort all the time,” De Van Der Stein said. “In my opinion, it also affects how you perform, it's okay if you don't perform at 100% all the time, but as long as you put your best effort and interest at heart, it's what counts at the end of the day, because it really means that you're trying, and eventually the success will be there.”
Trinity League Champions: A Glimpse of Girls’ Lacrosse
March 6, 2025
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Sports
LAST DITCH EFFORT Freshman Max Chyczewski chases after sophomore Phoenix Dickinson, who has the puck, to prevent her from scoring. Defense is an important part of a hockey team, and being able to chase after a player with a puck and stopping them from scoring is an essential part of that role. “Something that can be really rewarding [about playing center/forward] is being able to have more chances to score,” Dickinson said.
Preparing For Another Season – Ice Hockey Feature
November 13, 2024
ONE TEAM The Mater Dei athletes and coaches prepare for a competitive game with a team huddle to motivate the girls and review their plays. The Girls Varsity Volleyball Team geared up for a tough game against Mira Costa. Hosted in the Meruelo Athletic Center on Thursday, Sept. 5, these two teams played it out until the end. “My goals are always to make sure that the team is playing as one,” O’Dell said. Not only did Mater Dei dominate this game, the team will forever be known as a fantastic group of players that always works together.
Girls Volleyball: Expectations for the Season
October 4, 2024
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Sports
LAST DITCH EFFORT Freshman Max Chyczewski chases after sophomore Phoenix Dickinson, who has the puck, to prevent her from scoring. Defense is an important part of a hockey team, and being able to chase after a player with a puck and stopping them from scoring is an essential part of that role. “Something that can be really rewarding [about playing center/forward] is being able to have more chances to score,” Dickinson said.
Preparing For Another Season – Ice Hockey Feature
November 13, 2024
ONE TEAM The Mater Dei athletes and coaches prepare for a competitive game with a team huddle to motivate the girls and review their plays. The Girls Varsity Volleyball Team geared up for a tough game against Mira Costa. Hosted in the Meruelo Athletic Center on Thursday, Sept. 5, these two teams played it out until the end. “My goals are always to make sure that the team is playing as one,” O’Dell said. Not only did Mater Dei dominate this game, the team will forever be known as a fantastic group of players that always works together.
Girls Volleyball: Expectations for the Season
October 4, 2024
STRATEGY IS KEY Head Coach Josh Goedl discusses game plays and strategy during a break. Athletes like senior Leigh Stout find that communication is an important aspect of the game. “Having a community that actually cares how you're doing, cares about how you play, [and] your mental health, is a good type of team to depend on,” Stout said.
One Year In: Flag Football
September 17, 2024
Culture
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.”
Mater Dei Wrapped: Which Artists and Songs Did Students Enjoy The Most?
February 5, 2025
GAME TIME: Students enjoy the action packed gameplay that mobile games provide for them as they play “Brawl Stars”. Games allow students to collaborate and create stronger bonds in the Monarch community. Whether it's a small game that is familiar between a close group of friends, or a popular game everybody knows, students share a collective interest and strengthen ties between each other. Photo by Kenny Smith, Staff Reporter for The Scarlet Scroll. GAME TIME: Students enjoy the action packed gameplay that mobile games provide for them as they play “Brawl Stars”. Games allow students to collaborate and create stronger bonds in the Monarch community. Whether it's a small game that is familiar between a close group of friends, or a popular game everybody knows, students share a collective interest and strengthen ties between each other. Photo by Kenny Smith, Staff Reporter for The Scarlet Scroll.
The Rise of Mobile Games
January 10, 2025
TRICKY TRIGONOMETRY Math Teacher Eugene Hung carefully goes over a recent unit test with his Honors Precalculus class, guiding students through key concepts in hopes to improve their understanding. Hung wishes his students to not only understand mathematical concepts, but also gain effective test-taking strategies. He encourages students to learn from each question in order to gear up for future exams. “This helps me to make sure that I’m not including extraneous content in the review because I don’t want students spending time studying things that won’t show up on the test,” Hung said. Photo by Stella Pham.
How to Ace your Finals Week
December 10, 2024
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HOT COCOA IN COLD WEATHER Seniors Kalani Kunimura (far right) and Dalton Bulowski (second right) celebrate the holiday season with a cup of hot cocoa, handed out by the Parent Association Council during upper lunch. On Monday, Dec. 2, Monarchs kicked off the Christmas Spirit Week, transforming the campus into a Winter Wonderland with festive all-white snow day outfits. “It’s awesome to celebrate Christmas culture with the Mater Dei community,” Bulowski said.
Christmas Spirit Week
January 23, 2025
The Surfrider Foundation works to combat ocean pollution and make tangible changes through state legislature.
Celebrating Earth Day
April 24, 2022
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.”
Photo slideshow: Theatre holds Shakespeare in the Grotto after two year hiatus
October 29, 2021
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