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April 26, 2024
Head of School’s Notebook: First and Forever
As I endeavor to learn all I can about Cate, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed examining artifacts from our archives. Each photograph, article, or set of meeting minutes lends me some clue about how who we are today was informed by our past. Most recently, I asked our archivist, Judy Savage, to help me find documents related …
April 26, 2024
This Week in Athletics
From the diamond to the court, from the track to the pool, Cate School’s athletes have been showcasing their spirit and relentless pursuit of excellence. In a series of thrilling competitions, the Rams have left a trail of victories, shattered records, and triumphant moments. Whether it’s baseball, volleyball, tennis, lacrosse, track and field, or swimming, …
April 25, 2024
Cate Swim Team Shines at Tri Valley League Prelims
Phin Stephenson Sets New School Record in 100 Breaststroke The Cate Swim team raced at the Tri Valley League Championship preliminary qualifying meet on Wednesday at the Ventura Aquatic Center. In a remarkable showing, every Cate athlete who raced yesterday in both the varsity and JV meets earned a spot in either championship or consolation …
April 25, 2024
Victory for Cate Boys Tennis: Singles and Doubles Domination
Consistency and Talent Prevail in Singles and Doubles Finals Today, the Rams won the Tri-Valley League individuals in both singles and doubles. Kakeru Hirofuji ’27 represented Cate in the singles division. In the semifinals, he beat Gordon Huckestein from Foothill Tech 6-3, 5-7 (10-6). In the other semifinal, Drew of St. Bonaventure 6-3, 3-6 (10-8). …
April 24, 2024
Cate Secures Victory: CIF Wildcard Sweep Over Beacon Hill
Team Effort and Stellar Performance Propel Cate to Victory Cate came out strong against Beacon Hill, sweeping them in the CIF Wildcard match at home in 3 sets (25-11, 26-16, 25-17). In a nutshell, everyone played well! Setter Zadin Stephens ’25 did a great job distributing the sets, allowing all his hitters to score. We …
April 20, 2024
Cate Track and Field Triumphs at Santa Barbara County Championships!
Parent Power: Gratitude and Support Fuel Cate’s Championship Run On a busy Saturday on Mesa, the Cate Track and Field team took the few athletes who were not doubling as actors, musicians, or tech/stage crew to Lompoc HS for the Santa Barbara County Championships. Freshman Sophie Blank ran a beautiful race in the Girls Frosh/Soph …
April 19, 2024
Cate Boys Varsity Volleyball Triumphs in Playoff Qualifier
Teamwork and Determination Propel Cate to CIF Playoffs Tonight in a deciding tiebreak match versus St. Bonaventure for 3rd in League and a berth to CIF playoffs, the Cate boys varsity team came out determined and played with grit to clinch the opportunity to advance. The team lost the first set 25-14, it seemed like …
April 16, 2024
Unstoppable Cate Swim Team Dominates Invitational Meet
Overcoming Adversity and Making Waves in Ventura The Cate Swim Team faced off against eight other teams in an invitational format in Ventura on Friday (4/12). Head Coach Tobin White says, “We were missing an unusually large number of athletes due to illnesses and conflicts, especially on the girls’ side, and we weren’t sure we …
April 12, 2024
Desi Student Union Celebrates Holi
The Desi Student Union hosted a vibrant Holi celebration on Friday, March 22, 2024 featuring a dynamic two-hour dance workshop led by Aakansha Maheshwari, Founder and Artistic Director of BollyPop in Los Angeles. The workshop, filled with energetic music, movement, and celebration, brought the spirit of Holi to campus. Open to the entire school community, …