Sam De Guzman, Copy Chief
Sam De Guzman is a senior at Mater Dei, and this is her second year as a member of The Scarlet Scroll. Now as the Copy Chief, Sam hopes to celebrate the unique stories and perspectives of the Mater Dei community through the opportunity of sharing her writing. Outside of Newspaper, Sam is an Honors and AP student, Head Commissioner of the Marketing Team for ASB, and is also involved in the honors choir. By integrating her creative spirit in different aspects of school, Sam aspires to develop a positive impact within the community and continue to grow as an individual. Sam anticipates the new school year and is excited for all the memories she will make!
![SIGNING THE WAY American Sign Language Teacher Jennifer Battaglia interacts with her class as they work on their assignments. Battaglia was named a finalist for the Teacher of the Year Award in 2023, an honor that encouraged her to keep up the hard work and model important teaching values for her students. She aims to improve her students’ understanding of not just the language, but the experiences of those in the deaf community. “[Receiving this award] was very humbling,” Battaglia said. “You don't go into teaching for the recognition. It means that what we do in the classroom was and is being recognized. So I think it's important for us to keep doing what we've been doing. It's nice to be recognized for how hard we're working in the classroom.” Photo courtesy of Mater Dei High School.](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/HEIF-Image-6-1200x789.jpeg)
![SERVING UP SMILES Embracing her role as a Sodexo volunteer, freshman Athena Beneck prepares her register for the long line of students during lower lunch. As a student lunch worker for only two months now, Beneck has appreciated the connections she has made while interacting with other students and believes being a lunch volunteer is not only fun but rewarding. “I really enjoy that I get to serve those around me,” Beneck said. “[I] meet new people when I take their orders and receive free lunch.”](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_0589-1200x799.jpg)
![THE MONARCHY: As they pack the Santa Ana Bowl, Mater Dei’s student section continues to make a name for itself during the football game against their long-time rival, Servite. It is through the roaring chants and representing the proud color of the Monarchs that the students prove that the MD spirit runs deep. “[Being a part of] the student section is a way for me to get involved and show my love for Mater Dei. I get so excited to see my friends and show support for the teams,” Junior Grace Henze said.](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0095-1200x800.jpeg)
