Mater Dei High School (Santa Ana, California)
Encyclopedia
Mater Dei High School is a private
, Catholic
, co-educational
secondary school
in Santa Ana, California
. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
. With an enrollment of 2,100 students (Fall 2010) Mater Dei High School is one of the largest Catholic high schools in the United States
. Mater Dei High School is known for its highly successful athletic programs, especially boys basketball
, football
and Water Polo
. In 2008 Sports Illustrated
rated Mater Dei High School second on its “Best High School Athletic Programs” list.
was presented to the school by the Young Ladies Institute. It was placed in the school's main courtyard, the Grotto, where it remains today. The first principal was Father Joseph L. Eyraud, who supervised a faculty of seven, including the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The first graduating class chose the lion
as the mascot, and it was decided that the school mascot should be called the "Monarchs" and wear red and gray.
In 1960, the school looked back on the first ten years that added thirteen-hundred students and a waiting list for more. Mater Dei added its theatre arts department in the 1960s and performed its first senior musical. Enrollment hit 2,150, making Mater Dei the largest Catholic high school west of Chicago
.
During the 1980s, Mater Dei broadened its curriculum
to include technology.
The Mater Dei 2008 Capital Campaign has funded the construction of Phase I (Fall 1999 – Fall 2002): a student parking lot, the Gordon & Gail Lee Family Chapel and Campus Ministry Center, the Antone & Anna Borchard Family Library, the Reed & Angela LeVecke Student Activities Complex, the Shamrock Student Plaza, the Josef D'Heygers Academic Services Center, including the Muth Family Learning Center, and the Ward Family Multi-Media Center. Phase III will include a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Complex.
In order to meet the demands of Mater Dei's ever growing athletic program, the school constructed a new Athletic & Aquatics Complex. The new Athletics & Aquatics Complex houses a three-court, 3,000 seat gymnasium; the Monarch Hall of Fame; a wrestling room; a 10-lane, 25-meter swimming pool; a training/rehabilitation center; weight training/conditioning center; locker rooms; equipment rooms and offices for the coaching staff.
In addition, all fields are being upgraded to FieldTurf. Construction on the athletic track, "Rick's Track", took place this spring and construction on the lower level football and soccer FieldTurf is also complete. Construction of The Rod Dedeaux Baseball Complex at Joe O'Hara Field wrapped up in the spring of 2002.
in Oakland
and St. Joseph Notre Dame High School
in Alameda
). As of the 2010-2011 season, McKnight is the winningest high school varsity basketball coach in state history with a record of 892-81.
Private school
Private schools, also known as independent schools or nonstate schools, are not administered by local, state or national governments; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students' tuition, rather than relying on mandatory...
, Catholic
Roman Catholic Church
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, co-educational
Coeducation
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secondary school
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana is the county seat and second most populous city in Orange County, California, and with a population of 324,528 at the 2010 census, Santa Ana is the 57th-most populous city in the United States....
. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange is a particular church of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church whose territory comprises the whole of Orange County, California, in the United States...
. With an enrollment of 2,100 students (Fall 2010) Mater Dei High School is one of the largest Catholic high schools in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Mater Dei High School is known for its highly successful athletic programs, especially boys basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
, football
American football
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and Water Polo
Water polo
Water polo is a team water sport. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores more goals. Game play involves swimming, treading water , players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing into a...
. In 2008 Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
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rated Mater Dei High School second on its “Best High School Athletic Programs” list.
History
Mater Dei High School first opened in September 1950 with 111 students. During that first year, a statue of Mary, Mater DeiMary (mother of Jesus)
Mary , commonly referred to as "Saint Mary", "Mother Mary", the "Virgin Mary", the "Blessed Virgin Mary", or "Mary, Mother of God", was a Jewish woman of Nazareth in Galilee...
was presented to the school by the Young Ladies Institute. It was placed in the school's main courtyard, the Grotto, where it remains today. The first principal was Father Joseph L. Eyraud, who supervised a faculty of seven, including the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The first graduating class chose the lion
Lion
The lion is one of the four big cats in the genus Panthera, and a member of the family Felidae. With some males exceeding 250 kg in weight, it is the second-largest living cat after the tiger...
as the mascot, and it was decided that the school mascot should be called the "Monarchs" and wear red and gray.
In 1960, the school looked back on the first ten years that added thirteen-hundred students and a waiting list for more. Mater Dei added its theatre arts department in the 1960s and performed its first senior musical. Enrollment hit 2,150, making Mater Dei the largest Catholic high school west of Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
.
During the 1980s, Mater Dei broadened its curriculum
Curriculum
See also Syllabus.In formal education, a curriculum is the set of courses, and their content, offered at a school or university. As an idea, curriculum stems from the Latin word for race course, referring to the course of deeds and experiences through which children grow to become mature adults...
to include technology.
The Mater Dei 2008 Capital Campaign has funded the construction of Phase I (Fall 1999 – Fall 2002): a student parking lot, the Gordon & Gail Lee Family Chapel and Campus Ministry Center, the Antone & Anna Borchard Family Library, the Reed & Angela LeVecke Student Activities Complex, the Shamrock Student Plaza, the Josef D'Heygers Academic Services Center, including the Muth Family Learning Center, and the Ward Family Multi-Media Center. Phase III will include a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Complex.
In order to meet the demands of Mater Dei's ever growing athletic program, the school constructed a new Athletic & Aquatics Complex. The new Athletics & Aquatics Complex houses a three-court, 3,000 seat gymnasium; the Monarch Hall of Fame; a wrestling room; a 10-lane, 25-meter swimming pool; a training/rehabilitation center; weight training/conditioning center; locker rooms; equipment rooms and offices for the coaching staff.
In addition, all fields are being upgraded to FieldTurf. Construction on the athletic track, "Rick's Track", took place this spring and construction on the lower level football and soccer FieldTurf is also complete. Construction of The Rod Dedeaux Baseball Complex at Joe O'Hara Field wrapped up in the spring of 2002.
Statistics
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Religious background: | 83% Catholic; 17% other |
| Cultural background: | 41% White; 2% Black; 27% Hispanic; 19% Asian; 16% other or undeclared |
| Academic: | 62% of student body attended Catholic elementary school; 38% attended private school or public school |
| 15 AP and 16 Honors classes; 40% enrolled in AP or Honors classes | |
| 99% continue on to college; 80% qualify for a four-year college | |
| 2009 SAT scores: 90% took the SAT; 530 average critical reading, 530 average writing, 530 average math | |
| Up to 30% receive a total of $750,000 annually in need-based tuition assistance |
Athletics
- See footnote
Boy's Basketball
Since Gary McKnight began coaching the Monarch's varsity basketball team in 1983, the Monarchs have won 28 league titles (23 consecutive), 21 CIF Southern-Section championships, 12 Southern California regional titles, and, in a record 12 appearances, tied the state-title record with 8 CIF state championships. On January 18, 2010, McKnight won his 844th game, breaking the state High School Basketball Wins record previously held by Mike Phelps (Bishop O'DowdBishop O'Dowd High School
Bishop O'Dowd High School is a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory school in Oakland, California, administered by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland and named for the late auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, James T. O'Dowd . About 44% of students are non-Catholic...
in Oakland
Oakland, California
Oakland is a major West Coast port city on San Francisco Bay in the U.S. state of California. It is the eighth-largest city in the state with a 2010 population of 390,724...
and St. Joseph Notre Dame High School
St. Joseph Notre Dame High School
St. Joseph Notre Dame High School in Alameda, California is a coeducational Roman Catholic high school. It is one of the few Catholic high schools in the world to possess an on-campus minor basilica, the Basilica of St. Joseph, Alameda. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and...
in Alameda
Alameda, California
Alameda is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It is located on Alameda Island and Bay Farm Island, and is adjacent to Oakland in the San Francisco Bay. The Bay Farm Island portion of the city is adjacent to the Oakland International Airport. At the 2010 census, the city had a...
). As of the 2010-2011 season, McKnight is the winningest high school varsity basketball coach in state history with a record of 892-81.
Ring of Honor
The Mater Dei High School Ring of Honor debuted in May 2001 at the 50th Anniversary Golden Gala. The Ring of Honor aims to bring the entire Mater Dei community together to celebrate the school, give thanks, and recognize people who have made Mater Dei such a great place to learn and develop. It is the dedication and commitment of each and every member of our extended Monarch family that creates the traditional appeal of Mater Dei High School. Ring of Honor inductees are recognized each spring at the Annual Ring of Honor & Founders Circle Dinner. See footnoteNotable alumni
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, and record producerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music... - David WearDavid WearDavid Wear is an American college basketball player and student athlete at the University of California at Los Angeles and plays forward for the school's basketball team...
, 2009, current NCAA basketball forward for the UCLA BruinsUCLA Bruins men's basketballThe UCLA Bruins men's basketball program, established in 1920, owns a record 11 Division I NCAA championships. UCLA teams coached by John Wooden won 10 national titles in 12 seasons from 1964 to 1975, including 7 straight from 1967 to 1973. UCLA went undefeated a record 4 times, in 1964, 1967,... - Travis WearTravis WearTravis Wear is an American college basketball player and student athlete at University of California, Los Angeles . He played forward for the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2009-10 season before transferring to UCLA...
, 2009, current NCAA Basketball forward for the UCLA Bruins - Jeff Lewis, 1988, real estate agent & investorReal estate investorA real estate investor or a real estate entrepreneur to a lesser extent is someone who actively or passively invests in real estate. An active investor may buy a property, make repairs and/or improvements to the property, and sell it later for a profit. A passive investor might hire a firm to...
, interior designer, and star of the Bravo Channel's reality series, Flipping OutFlipping OutFlipping Out is a reality television series that debuted on July 31, 2007 on Bravo in the United States and HGTV in Canada. Subsequently, it debuted on cable network Arena in Australia on September 4, 2009. For the first season it also re-aired on sister network CNBC... - Juan ZarateJuan ZarateJuan Zarate was a Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Combating Terrorism during the George W. Bush administration...
, 1989, former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and Anti-Terrorism Czar during Bush Administration