News briefs for Sept. 27
September 27, 2019
Varsity football to go head-to-head against St. John’s Cadets in Washington, DC
The varsity football team will go up against St. John’s High School in Washington, DC, tonight at 5:30 p.m. The Monarchs are currently 4-0 going into this game. To watch the game you can go to ESPNU.com.
First Walk in Faith retreat this weekend
The first Walk in Faith (WIF) retreat of the year will kick off this Sunday with students returning on Tuesday. The retreat will be at Mission San Luis Rey where students will participate in this kairos retreat. Walk in Faith is open to current juniors and seniors, who can still sign up for two additional WIF retreats this school year.
![BUILDING THE FUTURE: Plans to build tennis courts and a new Performing Arts Center will be started and completed in the coming years. This will benefit students and athletes alike as they will enhance both the Athletic and Performing Arts Departments and bring much-needed venues and state-of-the-art spaces to campus. “You want to be rooted in that tradition of the school when [it comes to] these projects, we’ve always got to be innovating and moving forward,” Vice President of School Relations Scott Melvin said. Mock Renderings courtesy of Mater Dei High School.](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Mater-Dei-Tennis-Court-and-PAC-e1780632956112-1200x672.jpg)
![GET UP Students laugh and dance at a school rally. All the events and rallies hosted by ASB help bring students together and make school an enjoyable place to be. Senior Maddy O’Connor believes ASB keeps everything together and the school spirit alive. “A lot of things wouldn't be as organized [without ASB] and it'd be kind of boring,” O’Connor said. “ASB brings joy to Mater Dei, and pretty much [all things] cool.”](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HEIF-Image-1200x800.jpeg)