CLASS OF 2024
JUNE 1, 2024
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
MISSION
Mater Dei High School is a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school of the Diocese of Orange, California.
Our mission is to provide a holistic education rooted in Catholic faith, values, and the tradition of Honor, Glory, and Love. We are renowned for being a warm, welcoming, and diverse community where students flourish academically, athletically, artistically, and spiritually while embodying servant leadership. We empower our students to develop into ethical and inspirational leaders who positively impact their communities and the world.
PHILOSOPHY
Mater Dei High School is dedicated to the mission of Catholic education, as envisioned in Church documents and teachings, rooted in our core values of Honor, Glory, and Love:
HONOR
Gray, a color associated with wisdom, represents our rich tradition of excellence since 1950. Each generation of Monarchs understands the responsibility of honoring those who came before while lifting those who will come after.
GLORY
White represents the spiritual life of Mater Dei High School through prayer, sacraments, and service.
LOVE
Red represents love, compassion, and the true pride of being a Monarch. Red is the signature color of Mater Dei High School.
Processional
ORDER OF CEREMONY
Pledge of Allegiance & Welcome
Jaycob Renteria, ASB President
ASL Interpreter: Catherine Montenaro
Welcome
Mr. Michael Brennan, President
ASL Interpreter: Brooklyn Nguyen
Scripture Reading
Carter Immel, Senior Class President
ASL Interpreter: Gabriella Britt
Gathering Prayer
Erin C.O. Barisano, Ed.D., Superintendent
ASL Interpreter: Kylie Hughes
Salutatorian
Catherine Kawabe
ASL Interpreter: Julia Schutt
Song: “The Climb”
Chaz Castillo, Zita Jim & Aliana White
ASL Interpreter: Giana Garcia
Principal’s Message
Ms. Frances Clare
ASL Interpreter: Pyrsofonia Politis
Valedictorian
Sofia de Lucia
ASL Interpreter: Michelle Finnegan
Song: “For Good”
Marvelle Figueroa & Katherine Parker
ASL Interpreter: Samantha Wurts
Recognition of 4.0 Students
Mrs. Andrea Watanabe, Assistant Principal
ASL Interpreters: Natalie Finnegan & Emma Buchanan
Conferring of Diplomas
The Most Reverend Kevin W. Vann, JCD, DD
ASL Interpreters: Natalie Finnegan, Emma Buchanan
Presentation of Graduates
Mr. Michael Brennan
Ms. Frances Clare
Mrs. Jeni Dennin, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Andrea Watanabe, Assistant Principal
ASL Interpreters: Natalie Finnegan & Emma Buchanan
Song: “Prayer of St. Francis”
Shaley Satina
ASL Interpreter: Nicholas Lopez
Closing Remarks & Final Blessing
The Most Reverend Kevin W. Vann, JCD, DD
ASL Interpreter: Bella Reed
Alma Mater
Recessional
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Mater Dei High School provides a holistic Catholic educational program, which emphasizes spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical, social, moral, and creative endeavors, and promotes enthusiasm for life-long learning. The school seal or crest of Mater Dei High School displays the three elements representing our Integrated School Outcomes (ISOs) as follows: Spiritual Development Students...
• Learn and grow in Gospel values and virtues
• Understand and respect Catholic faith and Tradition
• Participate in liturgical opportunities, prayer celebrations, and Christian service
• Embrace faith, hope, and love as a way of life
The image of Mary, Our Patroness, underscores Mater Dei’s commitment to the leading our students to embrace faith, hope, and love as a way of life. The school honors Mary as a role model for all through her YES to God, exemplifying faith, humility, courage, and trust in the Lord, especially at a young age. Her example of wisdom-filled discernment, self-giving, charity, and whole-hearted service for the good of others serves as an inspiration for the MD community to help form our students to become responsible, ethical, spiritual, and inspiring leaders. Watching over her Monarchs from the Grotto throughout their high school journey, the image of Our Mother is a daily reminder of the importance of kindness, patience, love, compassion, and integrity.
Social Development Students...
• Value diversity and affirm the God-given dignity of each human person
• Weigh consequences, act with integrity, and take responsibility for their decisions
• Commit to the physical and emotional wellness of self and others
• Understand and apply Catholic social teaching to promote peace and justice
The crown represents Mater Dei’s goal to nurture leaders who not only excel academically but also contribute positively to society. The emphasis on social development encourages students to cultivate qualities such as teamwork, empathy, and a sense of responsibility toward others. Through various social activities, Christian service, and collaborative projects, students are instilled with the values of citizenship and the importance of making a meaningful impact on the world around them. The crown serves as a reminder that with knowledge and spirituality comes the responsibility to lead and serve for the greater good of society.
Intellectual Development Students...
• Identify, locate, evaluate, synthesize, and apply information correctly and critically
• Use technology and media ethically and responsibly to enhance learning
• Engage in constructive discussion and debate while respecting differing viewpoints
• Communicate effectively through speaking, writing, social media, and artistic expression
The book and quill symbolize Mater Dei’s commitment to intellectual development. The book represents knowledge and academic pursuits, signifying the importance of education in shaping the minds of our students. The quill, a traditional writing instrument, emphasizes the value of critical thinking, research, effective communication and ethical use of technology and media. Together, these elements encapsulate a Monarch’s intellectual journey, fostering a love for learning, curiosity, and the skills necessary for academic excellence.
CORDS & STOLES
4.0 GPA White Stole ASB Leadership Team White Cord ASB Officers Red, White & Blue Cord National Chinese Honor Society Purple & Gold Cord National ASL Honor Society Light Blue & White Cord Seal of Biliteracy Green & Blue Cord Renaissance Silver Cord Thespian Honors Dark Gold Cord Tri-M Music Honor Society Light Pink Cord National Arts Honor Society Rainbow Cord National Speech & Debate Association Gold, Bronze & Silver Cord National Honor Society Royal Blue Cord Quill and Scroll Honor Society Navy & Gold Cord National Honor Society for Dance Arts Light Blue & White Cord 400+ Christian Service Hours Red & Silver Cord California Scholarship Federation Gold Cord Honors Chamber Singers Dark Pink Cord Key Club Royal Blue, Gold & White Cord Monarch Connection Leaders Orange & White Cord
CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2024
Hats off to our exceptional graduating class for their impressive journey through high school. Your commitment and resilience have shone brightly as you navigated the academic and personal challenges of these formative years. You have demonstrated remarkable determination and adaptability, paving the way for future success.
Total # of Seniors: 484 Mean GPA 3.73 Median GPA 3.78 # of Students with 4.0 GPA 181 Golden Seal
for California Scholarship Federation 95 Lifetime Members of National Honor Society 103 # of acceptances to UC: 141 # of acceptances to CSU: 239 # of acceptances to out of state schools: 645 Scholarship Money Offered: $36,685,369
Bearers
American University
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Berklee College of Music
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California State University, East Bay
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Chaminade University of Honolulu
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Clemson University
Colby College
College of Charleston
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Colorado School of Mines
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Dartmouth College
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DePaul University
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COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
Duke University
Eastern Washington University
Elon University
Emerson College
Fisher College
Fordham University
Fullerton College
George Fox University
Golden West College
Gonzaga University
Grand Canyon University
Hamilton College
Hawaii Pacific University
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Hofstra University
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Irvine Valley College
James Madison University
Kansas State University
Kenyon College
Lehigh University
Lewis & Clark College
Long Beach City College
Long Island University
Louisiana State University
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola University, Chicago
Loyola University, New Orleans
Marquette University
Marymount Manhattan College
McKendree University
Miami University, Oxford
Michigan State University
Misericordia University
Mississippi State University
Montana State University
Moreno Valley College
Mount Saint Mary’s University
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New Jersey Institute of Technology
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North Central Kansas Technical College
Northeastern University
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Northwestern State University
Northwestern University
Ohio State University
Oklahoma State University
Orange Coast College
Oregon Institute of Technology
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Pacific University
Pennsylvania State University at Abington
Pennsylvania State University, Altoona
Pennsylvania State University, Behrend
Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg
Pepperdine University
Point Loma Nazarene University
Pomona College
Portland State University
Pratt Institute
Princeton University
Purdue University
Purdue University, Fort Wayne
Quinnipiac University
Regis University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Riverside City College
Rutgers University
Sacramento City College
Saddleback College
Saint Louis University
Saint Mary’s College of California
Salisbury University
Salve Regina University
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Joaquin Valley College, Temecula
San Jose State University
Santa Ana College
Santa Clara University
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Savannah College of Art and Design
Seton Hall University
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Southern Methodist University
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Stony Brook University
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The American University of Paris
The New School
The State University of New York at Buffalo
The University of Alabama
The University of Montana
The University of Tampa
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The University of Texas at Austin
Tufts University
Tulane University
United States Military Academy
United States Naval Academy
University of Akron
University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Arizona
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Merced
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, San Francisco
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Colorado, Boulder
University of Colorado, Denver
University of Connecticut
University of Denver
University of Evansville
University of Georgia
University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Idaho
University of Iowa
University of Kentucky
University of La Verne
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
University of Massachusetts, Boston
University of Miami
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
University of Minnesota
University of Mississippi
University of Missouri
University of Nebraska
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Reno
University of New Mexico
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of Notre Dame
University of Oklahoma
University of Oregon
University of Portland
University of Puget Sound
University of Redlands
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of South Carolina
University of Southern California
University of Texas
University of the Pacific
University of Utah
University of Vermont
University of Virginia
University of Washington, Seattle
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Utah State University
Utah Tech University
Vanguard University of Southern California
Villanova University
Washington State University
Wesleyan University
West Virginia University
Whitman College
Whittier College
William & Mary
Woodbury University
Xavier University
Full college placement report for the Class of 2024 will be published in July at materdei.org.
FAITH IN ACTION
The Class of 2024 not only demonstrated extraordinary academic prowess, but they also selflessly contributed to their communities locally, nationally, and internationally through acts of service and outreach – far exceeding the required minimum of 80 hours.
57,454
TOTAL HOURS
66%
DIRECT HOURS
Face to face interaction with the most vulnerable: elderly, disabled, sick, poor, and youth.
34%
INDIRECT HOURS
Behind the scenes service or support for organizations or charities.
ORGANIZATIONS SERVED
120
AVERAGE # HOURS
30%
OVER 100+ HOURS
The Class of 2024 served nearly 1,000 charitable organizations throughout their high school years including:
Acacia Adult Day Care
Action Against Hunger
Alzheimer’s Family Service Center
American Cancer Society
American Family Housing
American Heart Association
Aquarium of the Pacific Assistance League
AYSO
Back Bay Therapeutic Riding Center
Bayside Church OC
BC Adaptive Fitness
Beach Clean Up - Various Cities
Best Day Foundation
Boo Bash
Boy Scouts Of America
Boys & Girls Club
Boys Hope Girls Hope
Branded by Compassion
Buddy Walk
Camp Emerald Bay
Camp Pendleton
Cantlay Food Distribution Center
Casa Teresa
Catholic Charities Of Orange County
Children’s Hospital Orange County (CHOC)
Coastal Conservation Association
Community Action
Partnership of Orange County Food Bank
Concern America Virtual Walk
Dance Academy of Southern California
Diocese of Orange Parishes
Discovery Cube OC
Doris Cantlay Food Distribution Center
Down Syndrome Association of Orange County
Dwelling Food Pantry
Edison High School
El Dorado Nature Center
Clean Up
El Sol Science and Arts Academy
Exceptional Adults Mariners Church
Festival of the Children
Garden Grove Convalescent Hospital
Gold Rush Cure Foundation
Grandma’s House of Hope
Greek Orthodox Church Long Beach
H.I.V.E. After School program
Habitat for Humanity
Heart Of Jesus Retreat Center
HERO for Kids Foundation
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System (HOPICS)
John Wayne Cancer Foundation
Joni’s Angels
Kids Works
Kiwanis Club of Santa Ana
Knights Of Columbus
Knot Just A Prayer
Leap Squad Track Club
Learn To Be Foundation
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Lighthouse OC
Lights for Literacy
Magical Builders
Make-a-Wish
Mambacita Sports
Mariners Christian School
Mary’s Kitchen
Miracle League of Orange County
Miracles For Kids
Mission Trips
Monarchs for Marines
Muckenthaler Cultural Center Foundation
National Charity League, Inc.
New Hope for Disadvantaged Children
Notre Dame Vision
OC Cares
OC Food Bank
OC Parks
OC Rescue Mission
Operation Be Kind
Orang County Public LibraryVarious Cities
Orangewood Children’s Home
Pacific Coast Sailing Foundation
Parochial Athletic League
Patrick’s Purpose Foundation
Pawsibilities for Paws
Philippine Disciples Of Mary
RAD Camp
Red Cross
Ronald McDonald House
Rose Parade
Sacred Heart Retreat Center/ Kid’s Club
Saddleback Church Food Distribution Center
Salvation Army
Samaritan’s Purse
Santa Ana Police Department
Santa Ana Zoo
Save Our Beach - Seal Beach
Sawdust Art Festival
Second Harvest Food Bank
Second Step (Human Options)
Share Ourselves
Skip the Straw
Sodexo
Someone Cares Soup Kitchen
Sparks Of Love
Special Camp For Special Kids
Special Games Mater Dei
Special Olympics Southern California
Spin (Serving People In Need)
St. Jude Medical Center
Star Care Foundation
Support for Ukraine
Surfrider Foundation
Sycamore Elementary
The Friendship Shelter
The Giving Farm
Therapeutic Riding Center of Huntington Beach
Think Together
Thomas House Shelter
UCI Food Bank
UPchieve
Vacation Bible School
Vanguard Cancer Foundation
Vietnamese Catholic Student Association
Working Wardrobes
Kevin Nicolas Abarca*
Jaret Alexander Abrajan Cortes
Alivia Dora Ackerman***
Steven Matthew Acosta**
Frederick Maechling Adams***†
Mateus Ramsey Aguinaga
Miles Alexander Ahumada*
Julian Hipolito Aldaz
Dominic Almazan**
Michael John Alvarez*
Zara Nasima Amendt***†
Robert Anton Ammann**
Lelia Moana Amosa***
Evan Angell
Samuel Efren Angell*
Ragan Margarette Angeloff***†
Oliver Applebee***†
Jean-Pierre Arana**
Samantha Serene Arce*
Delaney Ann Arvidson**†
Michelle K Ascani**
Colin Michael Ash***†‡
Grace Lindsay Ashton*
Leehanu Kuka Atuatasi
Liyah Mina Azar***†
Nicholas Connor Baird**
Brandon Emanielex Baker*
Nathaniel Antonio Banos***
Albert Jake Barak**
Chase Edward Barragan
Joshua Roberts Barrera*
Kianna Barrios*
Lillian Grace Bartlett
Brooke Catherine Becker**†
Maxwell J Beckman***†
Scott Alan Belnap***†‡
Enzo Xavier Bermeo*
Lily Grace Biddulph**
Victoria Anne Bogart*†
Tara Elizabeth Bordner***†‡
Connor Michael Bosworth***
Tia Lana Boustani**†
Katherine Grace Boyd*‡
Joshua Bernadas Boyd***†‡
Ashley Grace Bradford***†‡
Sarah Lauren Brannigan
Aydin Jae Breland
William Christian Brewster***†‡
Kassandra Nina Warren Brien**
Sara Isabelle Briones**†‡
Adrian Venancio Brito***†‡
Gabriella Rose Britt***†
Zabien Dominic Brown*
Elijah Kenneth Brown***
Kaya Chanel Brown***†
Marcus Michael Brown***
John James Brunelli***†
Ali Maxine Brutlag***
Ajon Marcel Bryant
Emma Juliet Buchanan***†‡
Clarissa Bucio*** Martin Bui
Dominique Tue Bui*
Sophia Noor Bunnell***
Harper Paige Butcher*
Caleb Jeffrey Butler-Trusio*†
Tristan Thomas Reyes Cabuco**
Katherine Caffarelli**
Hannah Ashlyn Caira***
Nicholas James Califato**†‡
Cait Calvert***
McClaine Steele Cantrell
Diego Giovanni Cardenas
Nicholas Alexander Cardenas**
Patrick Anthony Cardullo*
DeAndre D’Von Carter
Amanda Elizabeth Casanas**†
Job Alijah Cassini
David Nicolas Castaneda***†
Chaz Bennett Nazareno Castillo
Isaiah Kobe Castillo*
Jenna Castillo***
Malyssa Danielle Cawa***‡
Jannelle Elianna Cervantes**
Gracie Irene Chamberlain**
Diego Fernando Chavarria**
Michael Cherico***
Jaclyn Ann Cholakian***
Bailee Rae Christian*
Allie Mae Christian**
Mila Angelina Ciampa**
Gregory Michael Cisneros*
David Joel Clancy
Grace Lauren Clapp***†‡
Joshua Clark
Isabel Trinity Clark*
Adeline Grace Clark***†‡
Hannah McKenna Clark***
Catherine Grace Coar**†
Tatum Bryn Cohen**†
Isabella Rose Colicchio***†‡
Brody Edward Connors**
Colin Raul James Contreras**
Seamus Michael Conway***‡
Mikayla Lynn Cooper***†‡
Janelle Chelsea Corley*
Derek Alexander Cornejo**
Sean Elway Cortes
Breeana Victoria Cortez**
Christopher Derek Lindo Cortez**†
Jenessa Cotton*
Annabelle Cecilia Auclair Cox***†‡
Kathryn Joyce Crabb**
Chase Stephen Creason*
Lucca Rae Creighton**
Fernando Cruz*
Anh Quang Dam**
Arienne Katherine Zabat Darjuan***†‡
Kainoa Tausaga Davis
Ramere Pershawn Davis
Jeilani William Davis*
Chloe Adella Davis***†
Ariella Jane Dawson*
Miranda Marie De La Cruz*
Alyssa Pearl De La Riva*
Sofia Anne de Lucia***†‡
GRADUATES
Presley LaVell DeAngelo**†
Chase William Decker***
Sarah Nicole DeGennaro***†‡
Kelly Marie Delaney***†‡
Erika Malia DeLeo**†‡
Michael Delgado
Rachel Sophia Delmastro***
Anthony Joseph DeMarco*
Mckenna Annabel denDekker*
Julian Diaz*†
Gina Lynn DiDodo**†
Jessica Claire Diehl**† Yuecheng Ding*
Jolie J’adore Dodd*
Ariana Lauren Dompke***†‡
James Landon Douglas**
Eva Elena Duarte
Kchayil Angel Dunbar-Hawkins**† Tyeson Dunn**
Nicholas Tam Duong***†‡
Kennedy Anne Duralde**
Tatum Addison Dwyer***†
Dakota Jane Ebel**
Avianna Marie Echelmeyer***
Lily Rose Edler*
Vivian Lam Eide**†
John Elliott**
Marieke Helene Erhard***
Michael Andrew Erickson**†‡
Justice Daniel Mark Escobedo**
Chloe Mei Espinosa***†‡
Grace Isabella Evans***†
Makenna Bree Evans***†‡
Nathan Ryan Evans***†
Cristian Franco Fallani
Ethan Farrell*
Camila Ziba Farvid**
William Delahtik-Lee Fata
Isabella Marie Fawaz***†‡
Sophia Katherine Feles**
Lily Elaine Fernando**‡
Marvelle Jamari Figueroa*
Michelle Madeleine Finnegan***†‡
Natalie Anne Finnegan***†‡
Laney Marie Fletcher**†
Gelsie Shantel Flores***†‡
Shane Robert Foley***
Joshua James Fong**†
Nicolas James Fragoso**†
Hannah Amelie Franco***†
Caden
Nathaniel Gene Frazier*
Anthony Whitchurch Gaffaney***†
Antonio Michael Ganem*
Haowen Gao*
Giana Claire Garcia***†‡
Eli Julian Garza*
Matthew Robert Gerken**
Peter Joseph Gimino***
Seilah Chanel Gomez
Erin Gomez***†‡
Oscar Miguel Gonzalez**
Juliana Victoria Gonzalez***†
Cymarah Claire Gordon*
Lianna Magda Goren***†
Patrick Jon Graber***‡
Brian Alejandro Guillen**
Nasreen Rose Gutierrez*
Celezte Criztina Gutierrez-Tajalle*
Benjamin Dylan Guzman*
Amelia Anne Haney***‡
Alexander Andrew Hanna
Hadley Claire Harbilas***†
Marilyn Hope Harvey
Pierce Spencer Harvey***†‡
John Spencer Healy**†
Sofia Hernandez*
Gabriel Hernandez**†
Olivia Gail Hicks**
Mason Gregory Higgins***†‡
Kotoko Higuchi***†
Lily Grace Hirsch***
Ella Elizabeth Horwich**
Daniel Kelley Hoskins*
Christopher Scott Howley**†‡
Kylie Faith Hughes***†
Ava Jean Hunt***
Tessa Anne Hurley***
Ian Martin Hutton**
Amanda Nicole Ibarra*
Joaquin Alejandro Iglesias***†
Skylar Joseph Iller**†
Carter Reilly Immel***†
Nathaniel Ryan Ince***†‡
Treson A.A.K Israel-Arita
Ryan Tyler Iveson**
Madison Makena Rose Jacklin
Armen Bardia Jalakian***‡
Makena Malia Jarrett**
Dorsa Javaheri**†
Iliana Iman Javid**
Giselle Jenna Jenkins***†
Zita Leone Jim***†
Ethan Kylin Jones***†
Jaden Russell Jones***
Samantha Sophia Juarez**
Luis René Juarez Figueroa***
Eva Alexa Kagasoff
Daniella Sandra Kagasoff***†
Julia Joy Kakkis***†
Karolina Anna Kanat
Noah Hiroshi Kaneko***†
Brady Dominic Karich***†
Catherine Elizabeth Kawabe***
Joseph Timothy Keegan**
Owen Geller Keely***†‡
Jared Eli Keyvan*
Brijeette Yasmine Kia
James George Krantz**
Anthony Ray Laguna
Jacob Khang Lam
Ashley Claire Lanak***†
Daniella Grace Landicho***†
Kalia Starr Lara**†
Long Thanh Le*
Alexander Radek Lech***†
Lorelei Holly Leonard***
OF 2024
Alexandra Paige LeVecke**‡
Madison Ashley Lew***†‡
Riley Ann Lewis***† Ezekiel Lo*
Sophia Lopez*
Naydine Elizabeth Lopez**†
Nicholas Andrew Lopez***†‡
Santiago Lopez***†‡
Kate Louis***
Jason Brandon Lua**
Kendra Lubin
Vincent Lucas***†‡
Angel Miranda Luna*
Zachary Cole Lutgen
Jaiden MacKenzie Lynch*** Jinglun Ma*
Maximilian A Macias
Jackson Steven Macias**
Lyanna Emille Mack
Braeden Michael Mageean
Collin Patrick Maguin**
Minh Thien Mai***†
Natalie Lynne Mardaresco**†
Sebastian Ivan Marin**
Tyler Anthony Marocco
Garrett Evan Martin**†‡
Maxwell Liam Martinez
Jacob Lee Martinez*
Olivia Esther Martinez**†‡
Tyler Jakob Mattern
Keara McKnight Matthews***
Brayden Jeffrey McClelland
Keira Addison McClure**
Jeffrey Carl McEntee*
Eli Peter McGhee*
Shaunessy Maureen McLaughlin**†
Riley Ann McMonigle
Murphy Thomas McNulty*
Christopher Mendez
Karla Mendez***‡
Janice Hellen Mendiola***†‡
Kiera Susanne Mink*†‡
Diego Armando Miranda**
Catherine Tillie Montenaro*‡
Juan Carlos Montiel*
Savannah Riley Montoya*
Olivia Marie Montoya-Lopez*
Desiree Martha Morales**
Nicholas Mason Moriarty*
Wylan William Moss***†‡
Hailey Jaymes Mouat***†‡
Jared Jonathan Moy***†
Brendan Joseph Mulholland***†
Rene Ivan Munoz*
Thomas Ross Nathan***†
Josselyne Navarrete**†‡
Naya Jade Navatel***
Shannon Marie Nettekoven***†
Vinh Quang Nguyen*
Ashley Nguyen**
Duy Quoc Nguyen**
Hoang Anh Huy Nguyen**
Jordan Qui Nguyen**†
Nghia Duc Nguyen**
Audrey Mytam Nguyen***†‡
Breanna Thanh-Thy Nguyen***
Brooklyn Paige Nguyen***†‡
Casey Nguyen***‡
Joshie Vu Nguyen***†
Kaitlyn Ngoc An Nguyen***†
Lam Kinh Kinh Nguyen***
Phat Hung Nguyen***
Tam Thanh Nguyen***†
Tilia Nguyen***†
VyKhanh Hoang Nguyen***†
Leilani Mily Olvera
George David O’Melveny**†
Austin Patrick Ocampo**
Danny Rayden O’Neil**†
Julian Ochoa*
Sophia Rose O’Hara***
Alexander Matthew Oprea*
Javier Orozco***‡
Nicholas Ortiz***†‡
John Andre Pace**†
Dylan James Padilla*†
Karly Grace Padova**
Austin Wade Palmares**
Kevin Panbechi**
Jai Pratap Pandhoh**†
Katherine Grace Parker***†
Sidney Erica Patino**
Maliya Emi Pennington*
Mariah Lynn Peters*
Robert John Peterson*
Emily Phan**
Jack Fisher Phelan*
Rylan Dahlitz Piani***†‡
Eliana Alfaro Piker***†
Audrey Shivel Piper***
Daisy Pizano**†
Daria Rosalyn Podolsky***
Pyrsofonia Politis**†‡
Julia Grace Pollock***‡
Ty Joseph Price***†
Maximus James Prieto**
Aiga Tina Pula**
Taylor Thomas Quidachay*
Charlotte Marie Railsback***‡
Sean Damian Ramirez**
Riley Ann Rauch***†‡
Owen John Rauth*
Michael James Ray**‡
Brock Gould Crane Reed**‡
Bella Shanna Reed***‡
Robert Cooper Reedy**†
Olivia Victoria Reedy***†
Trajan Sean Rehder**‡
Jaycob Omar Renteria
Jack Thomas Ressler*
Jacob Robert Reynoso*
Megan Marie Rice***†
Jack Rickmeyer Rickmeyer*†
Christian Hanlon Rief**†‡
Ian Maverick Rines**†
Corie Alfredo Rivera*
Daniel Andres Rivera***
Jenna Araceli Rivera***†‡
Kamryn Elise Robinson*
Tyler Don Robinson**
Eitan Maurice Rochverger***†
Valeria Rodriguez
Ximena Rodriguez*
Rebecca Mila Rodriguez**
Aiden Alva Roman***†‡
Martin Jr Rubalcava*
Braden Michael Ruiz*
Jazelle Dolores Milan Ruiz***‡
Callysta Ann Sagarino*
Jordan Hailee Saint John
Cheyenne Gisselle Saldana*
Sean Michael Sandoval**
Isabela Margaret Santos*
Matthew Won-Jae Santos***
Grace Marie Sarabia*†
Shaley Del Castillo Satina**
Sophie Rose Savarese***†
Bennett Schneer**‡
Ava Milan Schreiber***†
Julia Amelie Schutt*
Sierra Virginia Schwarz***†‡
Jayleen Marceilla Scott**†
Dominic Reuven Sender***†
Sofia Rose Sepetjian**†
Sophia Jasmine Shapiro**†
Myles William Shaw**†
Emily Aiko Shaw***‡
Dean Anthony Shelton Yanhan Shi**
Cyrus Shoeleh***
Levi Joseph Shoemaker**
Michael Anthony Signaigo***‡
Chase Matthew Sipiora***†
Siniua Mosiana Sisifa
Kimberly Claire Sisson**
Leah Victoria Smith***†‡
Matthew John Storbeck***†
Elizabeth Brennan Struve***†
Colin Robert Such**
Evan Manning Sundaram***†‡ Ava Rose Sutton*
Devyn Macie Swartz***
Ryley Lynne Switz***†
Antonio Joseph Taormina***†‡
Erik James Tapia
Jace William Taylor***
Aeryn Riley Tejones***†
Makaio Aiden Thomas**
Koby Spencer Thurmond**
Hannah Rose Tidus**
Ashtyn Paige Tierney***†
Isabella Perry Tieu***†
Noemi Accola Torres*
Ella Mae Trachy*
Angelin Thien Phuc Tran***†
Catherine Hoaihanh Tran***‡
Gia Bao Khanh Khanh Tran***†
Hang Phuong Tran***
Brayden Manuel Triplett
Mai Ngoc Truong**
Michelle Lee Truong**†‡
Trung Hien Nhi Trung Hien Truong**
Samuel James Tucci*
John Joseph Tung**
Jacob Ezekiel Urena*
Nicole Kimberly Cua Uy***†
David Vaca***†‡
Rylan Lewis Vagana**‡
Alexander Valdez*†
Vincent Phillip Valenzuela
Joshua Isaiah Valle
Nhi Hoang Yen Van***
Travis Jason Vasquez***†‡
Ella Miles Vaughan**
Sophia Isabel Vazquez**
Briana Chanir Velarde***†‡
Jesus Salvador Venegas
Juliana Villanueva
Isabelle Marie Vivanco**
Nathan Vu*
Khoa Nguyen Minh Vu**
Chloe Madison Vu***
Jalen Patrick Vuong***
Kevin Cao Dinh Vuong***†‡
William Walker Warden*
Athena Wardy***
Luke Thomas Welch*
Grace Apollonia Wendl**
Matthew Charles Wheels*
Aliana Monay White*
Thomas White*
Emma Kathryn White**†
Matthew Allen White***†‡
Piper Josephine Wilkison***
Tanner Chase Williams*
Trevor Aaron Win’E*
Ryland Jeffrey Winders**
Samantha Isabel Wurts**‡
Laura Marilyn Wynn***†‡
Maddox Ty Yarnall**†‡ Veronika Zarovna*
Giselle Anally Zepeda
*** Summa Cum Laude
** Magna Cum Laude
* Cum Laude
† National Honor Society
‡ CSF Seal Bearer
VALEDICTORIAN
Sofia de Lucia
NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED STUDENTS
Brendan Mulholland
Casey Nguyen
John Brunelli
Grace Clapp
Sofia de Lucia
Rachel Delmastro
Chloe Mei Espinosa
Ragan Angeloff
Maxwell Beckman
Ali Brutlag
Sophia Bunnell
Aidan Callahan
Ash Colin
Kelly Delaney
Jessica Diehl
SENIOR AWARDS
SALUTATORIAN
Catherine Kawabe
CLASS OF 2024 OUTSTANDING SCHOLARS
Pierce Harvey
Joaquin Iglesias
AP SCHOLAR WITH HONORS
Michelle Finnegan
Santiago Lopez
Minh Mai
Casey Nguyen
Ariana Dompke
Nathan Evans
Natalie Finnegan
Shane Foley
Caden Gaffaney
Erin Gomez
Oscar Gonzalez
Lily Hirsch
CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP
Mason Higgins
Lucas Vincent
Olivia Martinez
American Sign Language
Gabby Britt
Emma Buchanan
Michelle Finnegan
Natalie Finnegan
Giana Garcia
Nick Lopez
Karla Mendez
Kiera Mink
Brooklyn Nguyen
Pyrsi Politis
Sam Wurts
Spanish Literature
Adrian Brito
Oscar Gonzalez
Gabriel Hernandez
Noah Kaneko
Jean-Pierre Arana
Diego Chavarria
David Castaneda
Kelly Delaney
Santiago Lopez
Jason Lua
Daniel Rivera
Jazelle Ruiz
AP SCHOLARS
Carter Immel
Zita Jim
Ethan Jones
Collin Maguin
Hailey Mouat
Jared Moy
Thomas Nathan
Brooklyn Nguyen
Tilia Nguyen
Javier Orozco
Katherine Parker
Dominic Sender
BACCALAUREATE MASS SPEAKER
Hailey Mouat
AP SCHOLARS WITH DISTINCTION
Hadley Harbilas
Joaquin Iglesias
Michael Signaigo
Matthew Storbeck
Khanh Tran
Phuong Tran
Lam Nguyen
Nicholas Ortiz
Julia Pollock
Riley Rauch
Brock Reed
Trajan Rehder
Daniel Rivera
Sophie Savarese
Ava Schreiber
Sierra Schwarz
Leah Smith
Antonio Taormina
Jace Taylor
Isabelle Vivanco
Chloe Vu
Kevin Vuong
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP
Tara Bordner
Nicholas Califato
Daisy Pizano
SEAL OF BILITERACY
Ali Brutlag
Mikayla Cooper
Annabelle Cox
Anh Dam
Sofia de Lucia
Adrian Brito
Alyssa De La Riva
Gelsie Flores Rodriguez
Oscar Gonzalez
Celezte Gutierrez-Tajalle
Fatima Hernandez
Gabriel Hernandez
French
Shane Foley
Ava Hunt
Madison Lew
Jacob Reynoso
Spanish Language
Sofia Hernandez
Joaquin Iglesias
Samantha Juarez
Noah Kaneko
Santiago Lopez
Jason Lua
Karla Mendez
NATIONAL HISPANIC RECOGNITION AWARD
Chloe Mei Espinosa
Nicolas Fragoso
Erin Gomez
Joaquin Iglesias
Carter Immel
Nathaniel Ince
Santiago Lopez
Kate Louis
Jackson Macias
Javier Orozco
Nicholas Ortiz
Riley Rauch
Ty Price
Kevin Vuong
Liyah Azar
Cait Calvert
Kotoko Higuchi
Naya Navatel
Diego Miranda
Desiree Morales
Leilani Olvera
Daniel Rivera
Ximena Rodriguez
Aiden Roman
Jazelle Ruiz
Aiden Roman
David Vaca
Travis Vasquez
Briana Velarde
Monarchs of the Year
Brendan Mulholland
Maxwell Beckman
Tara Bordner
Kobe Castillo
Malyssa Cawa
Sofia de Lucia
Sofia de Lucia
Avianna Echelmeyer
Chloe Mei Espinosa
Pierce Harvey
Coed Boys/Girls State
Sofia de Lucia
Hailey Mouat
Biotechnology
Certificate
Sarah DeGennaro
Nathaniel Ince
VyKhanh Nguyen
Briana Velarde
English
Lorelei Leonard
Zara Amendt
Delaney Arvidson
Pierce Harvey
Sean Ramirez
Performing Artist of the Year
Kelly Delaney
International Monarch of the Year
Veronika Zarovna
Monarchs of the Month
Joaquin Iglesias
Carter Immel
Daniella Kagasoff
Noah Kaneko
Matthew Storbeck
Maddox Yarnell
DEPARTMENT AWARDS
Mathematics
Gia Bao Khanh Tran
William Brewster
Religious Studies
Jai Pandhoh
Daisy Pizano
Scholar Performing Artist of the Year
Maxwell Beckman
Science
Grace Clapp
Sarah DeGennaro
Ariana Dompke
Hadley Harbilas
Pierce Harvey
Social Studies
Greg Cisneros
Chloe Mei Espinosa
PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS
Thespian of the Year
Riley Lewis
Vocalist of the Year
Marvelle Figueroa
John Philip Sousa
Scholarship
Derek Cornejo
Visual Artist of the Year
Madison Lew
Crown Yearbook Editor-in- Chief
Joshua Barrera
Excellence in Production
Annabelle Cox
Cate Montenaro
Excellence in Filmmaking
Adrian Brito
Hailey Mouat
Brendan Mulholland
Josselyne Navarrete
Jaycob Renteria
Girls State
Daniella Kagasoff
STEM Distinction Award
Sarah DeGennaro
Shane Foley
Nicholas Ortiz
Vincent Lucas
Louis Armstrong Scholarship
Brendan Mulholland
Keith Morton Scholarship
Marvelle Figueroa
Excellence in Song
Laney Fletcher
VISUAL ARTS AWARDS
JOURNALISM AWARDS
FILM & MEDIA AWARDS
Matthew Storbeck
Angelin Tran
Maddox Yarnall
Veronika Zarovna
World Languages
Sofia de Lucia
Gelsie Flores
Caden Gaffaney
Brian Guillen
Joaquin Iglesias
Vincent Lucas
Samantha Wurts
Excellence in Dance
Sophie Savarese
Excellence in Hip Hop
Isabella Tieu
Rose K. Calienni Scholarship
Julia Schutt
Scarlet Scroll Editor-in-Chief
Avianna Echelmeyer
Excellence in Sports Broadcasting
Sofia de Lucia
Sophia Shapiro
Excellence for On-Camera Talent
Armen Jalakian
Karly Padova
Kiki Kitsinis Strength and Perseverance Award
Sofia de Lucia
Catholic Young Man of the Year
Kobe Castillo
Gia Bao Khanh Tran
Emma Buchanan
Job Cassini
Alyssa De La Riva
Kelly Delaney
Kchayil Dunbar-Hawkins
ASB Officers
Jaycob Renteria, ASB President
Nathaniel Ince, Vice President
Activities Intern
Marvelle Figueroa
Kalia Lara
Athletic Spirit
Commissioner
Presley DeAngelo
Campus Ministry
Commissioner
Isabella Colicchio
Giana Garcia
Alexandra Paige LeVecke
Hailey Mouat
Clubs Commissioner
Nicholas Ortiz
Travis Vasquez
Kaya Brown
Annabelle Cox
Avianna Echelmeyer
Alumni Heritage Fund Senior Award
Patrick Graber
John Pace
Abi Zarate Memorial Scholarship
John Pace
Erik Tapia
Josef D’Heygers Memorial Scholarship
Daisy Pizano
Alex Valdez
Catholic Young Woman of the Year
Hailey Mouat
Outstanding Christian Service (400+ Hours)
Chloe Mei Espinosa
Michelle Finnegan
Nicolas Fragoso
Carter Immel
Dorsa Javaheri
Daniella Kagasoff
Keara Matthews
Hailey Mouat
Josselyne Navarrete
Breanna Nguyen
VyKhanh Nguyen
Nghia Nguyen
STUDENT GOVERNMENT AWARDS
Matthew Storbeck, Secretary
Josselyne Navarrete, Treasurer
ASB
The Monarch Millennium Club (1,000+ Hours)
Avianna Echelmeyer
Angelin Tran
Karly Padova
Jai Pandhoh
Riley Rauch
Rebecca Rodriguez
Kevin Vuong
Senior Class Officers
Carter Immel, President Jaclyn Cholakian, Vice President
Commissioner Service Certificates
Activities Intern - Special Projects
Daniella Kagasoff
Campus Relations
Commissioner
Sara Briones
Adeline Clark
Alyssa De La Riva
Ariana Dompke
Olivia Hicks
Audrey Piper
Marketing Commissioner
Jenna Castillo
Pyrsofonia Politis
Makenna Evans Erin Gomez Mason Higgins
Alumni & Advancement
Commissioner
Diego Chavarria
Grace Clapp
Lily Hirsch
Ava Hunt
Zita Jim
Kiera Mink
Audrey Nguyen
Kaitlyn Nguyen
Karly Padova
Katherine Parker
Sophia Shapiro
Renaissance Commissioner
Nicholas Califato
Senior Class Senators
Giselle Jenkins
Riley Lewis Vincent Lucas
Tara Bordner, Secretary
Rally Commissioner
Alivia Ackerman
Chloe Davis
Alexander Hanna
Iliana Javid
Scarlet Ambassador
Gabriella Britt
Clarissa Bucio
Sofia de Lucia
Nicholas Lopez
Keara Matthews
Sophie Savarese
Social Awareness and Wellness Commissioner
Joaquin Iglesias
Ava Schreiber
Garrett Martin Shaunessy McLaughlin Brooklyn Nguyen
MATER DEI ANNUAL & MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Heffernan Family Service Award
Isabella Colicchio
Angelin Tran
Monarch Perseverance Award
Desiree Morales
Corie Rivera
Father Steve Sallot Scholarship
Marvelle Figueroa
Giana Garcia
Spencer Becker ‘16 Award
Malyssa Cawa
Mitchell Rimlinger Award
Hailey Mouat
Scott Davis Memorial Scholarship
Mateus Aguinaga, Riley Lewis (Theatre Arts)
Mateus Aguinaga, Michael Alvarez, Samantha Arce (Wrestling)
Charlotte Railsback Ryley Switz Briana Velarde
Dr. Pablo Prietto Scholarship
Tanner Williams
Scott Panique ‘98 Memorial Award
Marcus Brown
Julie Inman Support Ability Award
Nicholas Califato
Erin Gomez
MINISTRY AWARDS
CAMPUS
Athletes of the Year
Elijah Brown, Football
Jenessa Cotton, Girls Basketball
Dr. Pablo Prietto Scholarship Award
Tanner Williams
The
Dick Coury Football Award
Ramere Davis
Cristian Fallani
Scholar Athletes of the Year
Nathaniel Banos, Boys Water Polo
Malyssa Cawa, Girls Volleyball
First Friday Friars “Zug” Zastrow
Memorial Scholar Athlete
Elijah Brown
following Mater Dei student-athletes who will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level:
Baseball
Brody Connors, Old Dominion University
John Elliott, University of Southern California
Wylan Moss, University of California, Los Angeles
Braden Ruiz, Saint Mary’s College
Boys Basketball
Scotty Belnap, Utah Tech University
Brady Karich, Claremont McKenna
Girls Basketball
Jenessa Cotton, Duke University
Emily Shaw, Central Washington University
Gymnastics
Hannah Clark, Clemson University Football
Brandon Baker, University of Texas
Aydin Breland, University of Oregon
Elijah Brown, Stanford University
Zabien Brown, University of Alabama
Marcus Brown, Stanford University
Ajon Bryant, California State University, Sacramento
Deandre Carter, Auburn University
Jeilani Davis, University of Utah
Kainoa Davis, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Ramere Davis, Northern Arizona University
Cristian Fallani, Black Hills State University
Nathaniel Frazier, University of Georgia
Jack Ressler, University of Oregon
Rylan Vagana, Texas Tech University
Tanner Williams, Utah State University
Boys Lacrosse
McClaine Cantrell, Salisbury University
Thomas White, Manhattan College
Girls Lacrosse
Kate Caffarelli, Salisbury University
Makenna Evans, Butler University
Rowing
Amelia Haney, University of Notre Dame
Sailing
Chase Decker, Dartmouth College
Alex Lech, Boston College
Elizabeth Struve, Tulane University
Ashtyn Tierney, Stanford University
Boys Soccer
Kevin Abarca, San Diego State University
Michael Cherico, Amherst College
Jared Keyvan, University of Redlands
Brayden McClelland, California State University, Los Angeles
Girls Soccer
Lily Biddulph, University of Southern California
Hannah Caira, Vanguard University
Josselyne Navarrete, Vanguard University
Shannon Nettekoven, California State University, Fullerton
Jenna Rivera, University of California, San Diego
Grace Sarabia, Portland State University
Sierra Schwarz, University of the Pacific
Sophia Vazquez, Misericordia University
Piper Wilkison, Butler University
Softball
Catherine Kawabe, Tufts University
Jayleen Scott, University of the Pacific
Swimming & Diving
Jaiden Lynch, University of Texas, Austin
Boys Tennis
James Krantz, University of California, San Diego
Girls Tennis
Chloe Vu, University of California, Riverside
Athena Wardy, University of California, San Diego
Veronika Zarovna, Idaho State University
Boys Volleyball
Tyler Robinson, University of Southern California
Colin Such, Vanguard University
Matthew Wheels, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Girls Volleyball
Malyssa Cawa, Stanford University
Isabel Clark, University of San Diego
Cymarah Gordon, Michigan University
Julia Kakkis, Brown University
Boys Water Polo
Nathaniel Banos, Princeton University
Alexander Oprea, University of California, Berkeley
Owen Rauth, Cal Baptist University
Girls Water Polo
Sophia Bunnell, University of Michigan
Tatum Dwyer, Claremont McKenna College
Chloe Mei Espinosa, Pomona College
Hadley Harbilas, Princeton University
Girls Wrestling
Samantha Arce, McKendree University
SCHOLARSHIPS
ATHLETIC AWARDS &
ONCE A MONARCH, ALWAYS A MONARCH
Congratulations, Class of 2024. You are now joining a special family of more than 32,500 Mater Dei graduates across the globe. Your alma mater will always be here to support you. Please keep in touch with the Office of Alumni Relations and share exciting updates in your life with alumni@materdei.org - especially when you update your contact information, change your name or celebrate an important milestone in life! Follow us on social media @materdeimonarchs!
COMMEMORATIVE BRICKS
Celebrate your graduation and put your stamp on Mater Dei’s campus forever with your own brick in the Grotto. Makes a great gift! Visit materdei.org/ brickprogram to order today.
Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy.
O divine Lord, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.
Alma Mater, Mater Dei, Let us join to sing thy praise And blending song in joyous chorus, Hearts and voices raise.
HONOR GLORY LOVE HONOR GLORY LOVE
Fair thy name, wide thy fame, Patroness who reigns above.
To Mater Dei, Alma Mater, Honor, Glory, Love.
Mater Dei, Alma Mater,
For God’s Mother proudly named. O, through the years may we thy children, As her own be claimed.
Fair thy name, wide thy fame, Patroness who reigns above. To Mater Dei, Alma Mater, Honor, Glory, Love.
