![GETTING BETTER TOGETHER Mater Dei swimmers exert themselves at morning practice. As the season approaches, the swim team must discipline themselves for their early swim competitions. “Waking up early for practice is really hard, and getting yourself up in the morning and committing to the sport can be [difficult] at times,” Acevedo said.](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_9894-1200x800.jpg)
![FRIENDSHIP IN PRINT Members of the Hi-Lighter student newspaper gather for a press conference in 1954. Among them is senior Lenore Rigney (O’Hara), who had worked on the publication for two years after transferring to Mater Dei as a junior. “I found the students were all so friendly and accepting,” O’Hara said. “It was [important] to be friendly to someone new and to help them get used to the school and make friends.”](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_3582-1200x794.jpeg)
The Film Department at Mater Dei has undergone many changes and renovations this past year. And with new spaces comes upgraded technology. As the program expands, students...
The phone ban at Mater Dei has become a monumental new aspect and topic of conversation within student life on campus. With this new regulation, students are not permitted...
![SIGNING ON: Committed student-athletes from Mater Dei’s Class of 2025 pose for a group photo at the 2025 Spring College Signing Day. For the 25-26 school year, Mater Dei will be hosting four Signing Days for its accomplished student-athletes. These events mark a crucial milestone for the students as they embark on the next steps in their professional, academic, and athletic careers. Most recently, from the Class of ‘25, Mater Dei had 65 signees, including 51 NCAA Division 1 commits, demonstrating the opportunities and support Mater Dei provides to its student-athletes. “There are a lot of good outcomes for student athletes at the college level, [such as] the transferable skills of accountability, discipline, consistency, and teamwork,” Academics Counselor Jeremy Riche said. Photo courtesy of Mater Dei High School.](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_0351-1200x800.png)
With the recent changes in NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) rules and guidelines, specifically roster limits, the transition between high school and collegiate...
![PUTTING IN OVERTIME: Student wrestlers participate in scrimmage matches during practice. The Mater Dei Wrestling Team puts a lot of time and effort into training for matches. “I practice every day,” Gomez said. “We train for three hours and then [a] two hour lift.”](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wrestling.jpg)
![SETTING THE STANDARD: Mater Dei High School and Playfly Sports announced its historic media partnership in the spring of 2025. As Mater Dei Athletics continues to achieve new heights, Playfly will introduce new partnerships and sponsors for these programs. With the added revenue and resources, Mater Dei can improve the high school experience for all students, while engaging the community in a showcase of Monarch pride. “[This partnership is designed] to increase the experience that our athletes and our non-student athletes have with the [athletic] programs,” Melvin said. “School spirit, engagement, and pride are all things we [keep in mind].” Photo taken by Kenzington Ragge.](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_0237.jpeg)
![WORK TO SUCCEED By working these tips into their study schedule, students can reap the benefits of AP courses. With just a few easy lifestyle changes, and new methods before the test, students can see an increase in scores that other successful students have witnessed. “It‘s really about making sure that throughout the year you know what you're doing,” senior Angela Karanja said. “[Also] being calm the day of, so that you can remember everything that you learned [is helpful].” Infographic by Ava Gomez.](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_5210-1200x676.jpeg)
![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.”](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/05DECCE2-D07B-485B-A3C4-25B376EA4DF5-900x620.jpeg)