News briefs for April 26
April 26, 2021
Graduation speeches due
As the final weeks of school for seniors approach, graduation preparation is in full swing. Graduation speeches are due today. These speeches are for the valedictorians of senior class and will be read during the different graduation ceremonies.
Girls golf vs. Rosary
Today, the girls golf teams had various games at Rosary Academy. At 2:20 p.m., the varsity team is set to play at Rosary Academy, while the JV team is set to play at David L. Baker Golf Course.
Girls basketball vs. Orange Lutheran
Today at 5:30 p.m., girls varsity basketball plays against Orange Lutheran at Mater Dei. The team is currently ranked No. 1 in the Southern Section.
![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)