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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 …
February 21, 2025
Cate Competes at Ethics Bowl
By Andrew Peng ’26 A team of six students from Ewe Speaks, the Cate speech and debate club, represented Cate at the Regional National High School Ethics Bowl competition in Los Angeles at Chapman University on Saturday, Feb 8. We had a great time competing and collaborating with teams from other schools on addressing various ethical dilemmas. …
February 17, 2025
Cate Boys Basketball Holds Off Savanna in Thriller, Advances to Quarterfinals
The Rams overcame an early deficit and a late surge from Savanna to secure a hard-fought 67-63 victory, fueled by clutch performances and an electric home crowd. The Cate Boys Varsity basketball team delivered a fantastic all-around performance against a talented and athletic Savanna team from Anaheim, securing a well-deserved victory and advancing to the …
February 17, 2025
Cate Rams Advance to CIF Quarterfinals in Overtime Thriller
Golden Goal Lifts Cate to 2-1 Win Over Pasadena in CIF Division 1 Playoffs The Cate Rams hosted the Pasadena HS Bulldogs in round 2 of the CIF SS Division 1 Playoffs Earlier today in front of a huge crowd of home supporters, on a sunny and beautiful evening on Meldman Field hosting . From …
February 13, 2025
Cate Rams Triumph in Rain-Soaked Playoff Opener, Defeat El Toro 2-1
The Cate Rams kicked off their CIF Division 1 Southern Section Playoff journey with a thrilling 2-1 victory over the El Toro Chargers, proving they belong among the best. In front of a packed home crowd at Meldman Field, the Rams battled through relentless rain to secure their spot in the second round. A Fast …
February 7, 2025
This Week in Athletics
Cate Athletics wrapped up an exciting winter regular season filled with hard-fought battles, statement victories, and memorable senior moments. From girls soccer securing a final win to boys basketball clinching second place in league, every team displayed resilience, teamwork, and growth. The Rams also celebrated a perfect season in boys soccer, a dominant league performance …
February 7, 2025
2025 Dance Convocation
By Colette Chang ’25 and Tori Kim ’27 Journey Through Time was certainly timeless. Featuring pieces that explored decades of dance, this year’s convocation interwove dance history and universal human experiences through flashbacks, time travel, moments in life, and emotions—grief, nostalgia, romance, and sorrow. The journey began with “Solitude” by Michael Szanyi—an introspective piece dealing …