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September 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, …
September 12, 2024
New Inquiry Collaborative Fosters Community and Curiosity
At the start of the 2024-2025 school year, Cate opened the doors to its new hub for learning and inquiry, the Inquiry Collaborative (CoLab). Housed in the CoLab is the Wykoff Library run by Director of Libraries Carolyn LaMontagne and Librarian Alesia Aceves. Both new to the Cate community, they bring a fresh and revitalized …
September 12, 2024
2024 BIPOC Community Reception
Prior to the 2024 Sunset Ceremony, students, faculty, staff, and community members of the Mesa attended the largest-ever community reception, with over 100 guests in attendance. With desserts, yard games, and a curated playlist of music spanning cultures, the event offered space for students and adults to come together in community for meaningful connection and …
September 12, 2024
Head of School’s Notebook
I often marvel at the spontaneous moments of magic that characterize life on the Mesa. Such as seeing a senior holding the arm of a younger student on her way to the health center or the happenstance conversation I had at the Amazon Locker Hub with sophomores minutes after their return from Yosemite, packs on …
September 9, 2024
Grading for Equity
History Instructor Clair Dahm and English & Humanities Instructor Michael Szanyi were thrilled to represent Cate at the National Association of Independent Schools’ Equity Design Lab: Grading for Equity held July 10–12, 2024 at the NAIS Headquarters in Washington, DC. Through the support of Elana Stone, the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Cate, …
September 3, 2024
Cate Football Dominates in Season-Opening 40-21 Victory
Rams overwhelm Valley Christian Academy with a first-half scoring blitz and strong defensive performance. The Cate football team opened up its campaign with a resounding 40-21 win over defending CIF Finalists Valley Christian Academy on Saturday, August 31. The Rams did all of their scoring in the first half. Quarterback Quinn Pullen ‘25 rushed for …
August 30, 2024
Cate Volleyball Dominates in Back-to-Back Wins
Rams rally from slow start to sweep Hueneme in season opener. Cate Girls Varsity played against Hueneme High School on Friday, August 16th. The Rams got off to a slow start in the first game, trailing by as many as 5 points but find a way to bounce back and win 25-22. The second game …
August 30, 2024
Cate Water Polo Fights Hard in Season Opener
Strong start and standout plays highlight Cate’s season debut against Santa Barbara High. Cate vs SBHS Varsity Water Polo: Yesterday, August 30th, our Cate boy’s water polo team hosted its first non-league game of the season versus Santa Barbara High School. After a successful 2023 campaign and 2024 preseason, our guys were eager to get …
August 30, 2024
Cate Opens Title Defense with Nail Biter Win
There was no shortage of suspense on Cate Mesa today, as the defending CIF D3 Champs got the season underway against D2 Quarterfinalist, Dos Pueblos High School. The match finished locked in a 9-9 tie, with games tied 73-73, triggering a round of tie-breakers to decide the winner. How it Happened The first round proved …