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The Student Newspaper at Mater Dei High School

The Scarlet Scroll
The Student Newspaper at Mater Dei High School

The Scarlet Scroll
The Student Newspaper at Mater Dei High School

The Scarlet Scroll
DRESSED AND READY Sophomores Isabella Waddington and Sylvie Ceran are seen conversing by the Grotto. Both students wear the Mater Dei uniform and their student ID cards, along with the appropriate, student handbook required minimum length of the skirt. “In my opinion, the uniforms at Mater Dei are the highlight of going here,” Ceran said. Photo Illustration by Sheridan Hofer.

Dress to Impress: A View of Mater Dei Uniforms

Sheridan Hofer, Staff Reporter/Social Chair
February 26, 2025
TIME IS TICKING TikTok is widely used by many Americans and Mater Dei students. However, there are many theories, including the safety of American users, that suggest it is not beneficial. All this controversy is leading people to choose sides and consider whether TikTok was ever a good app, or not.

What Impact does the Tiktok Ban have on Mater Dei

Kenny Smith, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2025
STUDENTS IN JOURNALISM Senior Ava Gomez and junior Leo Tordera read over the Mater Dei student-led publications: The CROWN Yearbook and The Scarlet Scroll Newspaper. Reviewing previous publications allows students to get a head start, learning journalistic skills, such as writing and conducting interviews, that can carry them through their professional careers. The compilation includes stories that represent both the student body as a whole, as well as highlighting world events that have an impact on the Monarch community. “Telling stories is important,” senior Sam De Guzman said. “The Scarlet Scroll has opened the world of journalism up to me.” Photo taken by Sam De Guzman.

Journalism in today’s society

Ava Gomez, Managing Editor
February 13, 2025
GROWING TOGETHER IN FAITH The Mater Dei retreat team poses for a photo after completion of the first Freshman Retreat of the year. These leaders came together to run small groups, activities, and give testimonies to exemplify the values of Honor, Glory, and Love. They not only help the freshmen grow in faith, but grow closer together in friendship. “My favorite part is building my relationships with the other retreat leaders,” Wickwire said. Photo courtesy of Campus Ministry.

How Mater Dei retreat leaders encourage a faith-filled life

Ava Gomez, Managing Editor
November 14, 2024
MD YEAR IN REVIEW Mater Dei students experience accomplishments in a variety of activities in the arts, athletics, as well as academics. The Monarch community celebrates these accomplishments and the unique talents each student brings to the table. The photo highlights above were shot by student staff members of the CROWN Yearbook, which allows Monarchs to look back on their high school experience for years to come.

Mater Dei, A Year in Review

Ava Gomez, Managing Editor
June 3, 2024
ROBOTICS GIVES BACK The Mater Dei’s Robotics Team visited Cristo Rey High School this year for their annual outreach. They were able to share valuable information and resources with the students there, helping bring S.T.E.M. to an underfunded school. By doing this, they hope to spark new interests in students attending school, and open them up to a world they may not be familiar with yet. Photo courtesy of Brother Joseph Anoop.

A Look Into Robotics

Ava Gomez, Managing Editor
May 2, 2024
ONE WITH THE ARTS Many students become involved in the arts by joining Mater Dei’s choir program, consisting of many different choirs and vocal groups. Students such as Acevedo and Lee have grown to become part of the choir community. They have gained so many opportunities and made some strong connections.

The Benefits of Being Involved

Ava Gomez, Managing Editor
February 27, 2024
TALENT ON THE COURT. The Mater Dei Varsity Basketball team takes on Orange Lutheran at the Nike Extravaganza. This tournament brings some of the most competitive teams in SoCal to compete against one another and demonstrate their immense talent and abilities. Hosted by MD in the Meruelo Athletic Center, the three day event is an engaging and entertaining game that fans from all over come out to see. (Photo Courtesy of Rachel O’Sullivan ‘23)

What we can expect from Boys’ Basketball this Year

Leo Tordera and Ava Gomez
October 27, 2023
NEW FACE OF MATER DEI: Michael Brennan was announced the new president of Mater Dei High School on Jan. 7, 2022. After long-time president Patrick Murphy retired, the position was held by Father Steve Sallot before Father Walter Jenkins was hired. After Jenkins returned to Notre Dame for a special assignment, Brennan applied for and received the position and has now been part of the Mater Dei community for over a year.

Michael Brennan: a year in review

Lilly Ashworth, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2023
KNEELING TO THE “KING” President Mike Brennan congratulates Religious Studies Teacher Ben De Los Reyes on his recent award at the Spring Mass. As the first Mater Dei teacher to receive the “Teacher of the Year” award, De Los Reyes was given immense praise and honor, and continues to work towards making his classroom a safe and welcoming environment for all students. De Los Reyes has taken immense pride in receiving this honor, however looks up to his fellow colleagues for constant mentorship. “I felt honored at winning the Teacher of the Year award,” De Los Reyes said. “I know there are so many wonderful teachers at Mater Dei and in the Diocese of Orange and so I was also surprised to be selected. Although the attention is a little embarrassing, I’ve been enjoying the kindness and recognition that has come with the award.” Photo courtesy of Aidan Halderman

Teacher of the Year Winner – Mr. De Los Reyes

Avianna Echelmeyer, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2023
FROM FRESHMAN TO SENIOR: Senior Laila Abdulla stands to the right of her freshman self. As she prepares to graduate, Abdulla is excited to finish her senior year and begin pursuing her passion of dramatic writing. Though beginning to suffer from Senioritis, Abdulla is happy to be finishing off her high school career at Mater Dei. “[Senioritis] is nothing more than an uncomfortable feeling that’s just part of growing up.” Abdulla said. “It doesn’t need a solution, it’s just something to complain about that seniors can bond over.”

Senioritis

Jaden Kessler, Feature and Opinion Content Editor
February 23, 2023
DILIGENT WORK: Senior and Managing Editor Nate Chu works diligently while organizing photos for the yearbook pages and using past editions of the CROWN as reference. The yearbook uses Google Drive for the cataloging of photos, with each sport, club, extracurricular, and even individual games having a respective folder.

An Ode to the CROWN

Isabelle Alyn and Jordan Saint John
February 10, 2023
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