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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 …
May 31, 2024
Head of School’s Notebook: A Look Back at 2023-2024
A Look Back at 2023-2024 Today marks the official end of the academic year and after the last student drives down the hill towards home tomorrow, the dorms, classrooms, and hallways will stand empty. With this quiet comes an invitation to look back at some of the many highlights of the year. Here’s a little …
May 12, 2024
Cate Seniors Soar at CIF-SS D4 Championships
Muhsin, Everest, and Sebastian Leave Their Mark in Track & Field Finale Yesterday (5/11), three Cate seniors competed at the CIF-SS D4 Track & Field Championships. Muhsin Abdul-Hakim ’24 finished 9th overall in the Shot Put. This was Muhsin’s first-ever appearance at the finals and a fantastic way to end his track and field career …
May 10, 2024
Cate Track Stars Shine Bright: Seniors Secure Spots in CIF-SS D4 Finals!
Young Talent Emerges as Team Sets Sights on Moorpark Showdown Eleven Cate Track & Field athletes took to the field at Carpinteria High School for the CIF-SS Division 4 Prelims, delivering a display of athleticism and determination. While ninth-grader Sophie Blank narrowly missed out on a Finals berth, her outstanding performance in the 1600-meter run …