Charlotte de Leon, Editor-in-Chief
Charlotte de Leon is a senior at Mater Dei as well as Editor-in-Chief for The Scarlet Scroll. This is her third year on staff and she enjoys helping fellow staff members cultivate a love of writing. Charlotte has a great passion for creative writing and likes to bake and read in her free time. As an AP/honors student, Co-Head Commissioner of Campus Ministry for ASB, and Co-Media/PR Chair for choir, Charlotte aims to make a positive impact in her day-to-day living. She is excited for the upcoming year and all the new stories she will write.
![SING THE NIGHT AWAY Members of Mater Dei’s a cappella ensemble Vocal FX soulfully perform their song Dancing On My Own at MD Unplugged. Vocal FX primarily sings pop songs using unique vocal arrangements that showcase a beautiful blend of voices. Not only do they create wonderful music, but they also foster a sense of community. Sophomore Sydnie Hansen appreciates the bonding between members of Vocal FX as they sing. “I love each person in Vocal FX—they are kind, funny, and so incredibly talented,” Hansen said. “It is always so fun to sing such awesome [songs] together!”](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_0865.jpeg)
![EXPLORING THE CITY Members of Mater Dei Student Publications pose for a photo near the clock tower at Boston College. From Nov. 1-Nov. 5, several students enrolled in Newspaper and Yearbook classes had the opportunity to visit Boston and learn more about the publications process through a journalism convention as well as sightseeing around the historic city. “Going out and exploring things is an opportunity given by Mater Dei for a lot of courses, [and] being able to go to Boston and learn about a class I’m very interested in is always a pleasure,” senior Jordan St. John said. Photo courtesy of Mater Dei Student Publications.](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0866-900x1200.jpeg)
![PEACE FOR THE WORLD Mater Dei President Michael Brennan and sophomore Alexa Giries light the peace candle at the beginning of the Respect Life Mass, praying for an end to all life-threatening violence. On Tuesday, Oct. 17 Mater Dei held an all school Mass to honor Respect Life Month. The Monarch community had the opportunity to pray together for peace and the preservation of all life. “Respect Life Month is a period of time where you can really dedicate [yourself] to prayer, praying for life and working towards improving life for all people,” sophomore Evan Nguyen said. Photo courtesy of Katherine Ruiz.](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0661-1200x800.jpeg)
