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![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)
![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)
![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)
![FAITH THROUGH GENERATIONS Lenore O’Hara ‘54 (right) and Director of Discipline and Attendance Timothy O’Hara ‘78 (left) open the 75th Anniversary Mass in the Grotto. The attendance of alumni, faculty, students, and parents highlighted the connection within the school community. Vice President of School Relations Scott Melvin reflected that this was one of his most memorable moments he has had so far. “At the beginning in our opening Mass, watching Lenore O'Hara go up on stage, speak, and open our Mass, that was really beautiful,” Melvin said. “Although [Mater Dei has] changed tremendously over the years, elements that happened back in 1950 are still present today. And we are still fulfilling the mission of Catholic education and building servant leaders with our students.” Photo courtesy of Mater Dei High School.](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_3323-1200x808.jpeg)