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March 28, 2025
This Week in Athletics
Cate Athletics is off to a thrilling start this season, with teams across multiple sports making their mark through impressive performances, record-breaking achievements, and hard-fought battles. From the volleyball court to the lacrosse field, the Rams have showcased skill, resilience, and determination, setting the tone for an exciting season ahead. With key players stepping up …
March 28, 2025
Head of School’s Notebook
Today, we welcomed a record number of newly admitted students and their parents for Revisit Day. The influx of nearly 250 visitors is a rare and wonderful event here on the Mesa, made even more special by the purpose of their visit. Like so many of the milestones we experience and expect each school year …
March 28, 2025
Spring Break Bahamas Trip
By Lucy ’25 Earlier this month, during the first week of spring break, a group of Cate students embarked on a week-long trip to Eleuthera, Bahamas. After a 3-hour bus ride to LAX, 2 flights with a 5-hour layover, and another 4-hour layover in Nassau before our short flight to Eleuthera and 30-minute shuttle to …
March 28, 2025
Meet Round Square Exchange Student Jenna ’27
By Tatiana ’28 Jenna van Niekerk, from Dainfern College in Johannesburg, South Africa, recently joined Cate as an exchange student for the entire Spring trimester. I sat down with Jenna a week into her exchange to learn about her experience at Cate so far. Jenna had many options to choose from, and with the help …
March 28, 2025
Cate Performing Arts Highlights
Vocalists This past weekend, the Cate vocal music program was active both regionally and nationally. Four of our junior singers, Mo Kanda-Gleeson, Coco Kliman, Elise Tsai, and Claire Ziebart, were invited to the second round of the Southern California Vocal Association Solo Competition after scoring high enough in the first round. Mo, Coco, and Elise …
March 28, 2025
Winter All-Tri-Valley League Honors
Congratulations to the Tri-Valley All-League selections from a sensational winter season on the Mesa! Boys Soccer Coach of the Year: Jorge Reynoso Offensive Player of the Year: George ’26 Defensive Player of the Year: Kamil ’26 First Team: Quincy ’26, Dimash ’26, Charlie ’26 Second Team: Nic ’25, Lucas ’25, Sam ’25, Uriel ’25, Alex …
February 21, 2025
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
For more than 100 years, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have identified students with exceptional creative ability. Approximately half a million pieces are submitted each year to be evaluated on their originality, technical skill, and personal voice or vision. There are three honors awarded on the regional level: Gold Key — The very best …
February 21, 2025
This Week in Athletics: Winter CIF Playoff Update
Cate Soccer and Basketball Teams Shine in Playoff Runs: A Season to Remember This year’s athletic seasons for Cate’s Boys Soccer and Basketball teams will be remembered for their thrilling playoff performances, strong teamwork, and inspiring resilience. Both teams made impressive strides, proving they are forces to be reckoned with, despite their playoff runs ending …
February 21, 2025
Head of School’s Notebook – This Must Be The Place
During the Sunset Ceremony this fall, senior Henry Koepp delivered a beautiful and clever speech referencing the Talking Heads lyrics “Home is where I want to be” as he welcomed us all back to the Mesa. Not only is that song one of my personal favorites, but its title This Must Be The Place so …