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STRIKE A POSE: Freshman Annabelle Cox takes a selfie with her friends after finishing a game of ‘Hedbanz.’ Students were able to meet many new people and hopefully create new friendships in the process. “I loved watching a movie outdoors with my friends,” Cox said. “It was a great experience and I would love to do something like this again.” (Photo courtesy of Emma Califato and Emily Evans)
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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“Four acres, three stories, and 990 parking spots,” The Mater Dei parking structure was opened in Fall 2019 for use by the entire school.
The Ultimate Guide to the Parking Structure
September 24, 2021
An instruction manual that chronicles the school’s student and staff experiences, tips, and tricks for parking.
The Newsom recall election: What you need to know
The Newsom recall election: What you need to know
September 14, 2021

The political sphere in California has been known to draw in conflicts throughout the past two decades—a trend that does not seem to be ending soon. In the last two...

AND WE’RE LIVE: Livestreaming the live portion of the virtual auction, Scott Melvin, Executive Director of Performing Arts, stands in front of the camera thanking this year’s sponsors. Though the format was different from past events, head organizers like Jennifer Hornbuckle noticed how contributors like Melvin helped it run as swimmingly as it did despite the initial worry. “Mr. Melvin did an incredible job,” Hornbuckle said. “He was a superstar. It was kinda like a TV show where youre preparing for so long and you’re like, ‘he cant mess it up’ in the moment. And then you think everythings going to run smoothly, and something happens. But it was great and Mr. Melvin is such a professional. So he was able to make everything work.”
This year's auction goes virtual
June 1, 2021

Differing from past school auctions, this years’ Virtual Auction was a week-long event consisting of several different types of auctions. Usually, about 500 guests attend...

Features
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.
Freshman launches campaign to reduce plastic waste and save our oceans 
March 15, 2021
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
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Sports
ABOUT TO SWING: Senior Ryder Henares lines up with the hole to try to sink it in the first swing. Henares and the varsity golf team started the Trinity League this month, which included this match against JSerra. “We had a feeling we were going to have a season because golf is already a socially distant sport,” Henares said. “However, everyone was excited when the news got out.”
Athletes get to compete in the 2021 sports season after fall and winter seasons were delayed
May 3, 2021
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
Culture
Students/Teachers who got pets over COVID
Students/Teachers who got pets over COVID
May 7, 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
Multimedia
MUSICAL INSPIRATION: Paige Buttaccio (left), a rising senior, paints her reserved parking spot that is inspired by a cassette tape. Buttaccio worked with a friend to make the spot represent both a mixtape and her love of music. “I feel like I always listen to music at school and it gets me through stuff, so I wanted to include it in my spot,” Buttaccio said.
Photo slideshow: Seniors customize reserved parking spots for the 2021-2022 school year
August 8, 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 Clares words to me at a rally as a [freshman], before you know it you will be walking down at the Bren Center, and oh man [to] have these years flown by and its finally here, Nordheim said. I am thankful for everything Mater Dei has done for me and the opportunities that have opened doors, and for the people here especially Ms. Steves, Mrs. Pank, Coach Marquez, Mrs. Kitsinis and many more for their dedication.
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
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