Mater Dei High School (Santa Ana, California)
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| Mater Dei High School | |
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| Mater Dei's newly built courtyard and school library. | |
| Address | |
| 1202 West Edinger Avenue Santa Ana, California, (Orange County), 92707  United States |
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| Coordinates | 33°43′36″N 117°53′1″W / 33.72667°N 117.88361°WCoordinates: 33°43′36″N 117°53′1″W / 33.72667°N 117.88361°W |
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| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1950 |
| CEEB Code | 053-240 |
| President | Patrick Murphy |
| Principal | Frances Clare |
| Asst. Principal | Anna-Lisa George; Kevin Hickman; Charisse Kitsinis |
| Faculty | 217 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,100 (Fall 2010) |
| Color(s) | Scarlet and Gray |
| Athletics conference | Trinity League; CIF Southern Section |
| Mascot | Monarch Lion [1] |
| Team name | Monarchs |
| Rival | Servite [2] |
| Accreditation(s) | Western Association of Schools and Colleges[3] |
| Average SAT scores | 520 (Critical Reading) 530 (Math) 530 (Writing) |
| Average ACT scores | 22.8 (English) 23.0 (Math) 23.6 (Reading) 21.7 (Science) 22.9 (Composite) |
| Yearbook | 'Crown' |
| Tuition | $10,725 - $12,950 [4] |
| Website | www.materdei.org |
Mater Dei High School is a private, Catholic, co-educational secondary school in Santa Ana, California. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange. With an enrollment of 2,100 students (Fall 2010) Mater Dei High School is one of the largest Catholic high schools in the United States. Mater Dei High School is known for its highly successful athletic programs, especially boys basketball, football and Water Polo.
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[edit] History
Mater Dei High School first opened in September 1950 with 111 students. During that first year, a statue of Mary, Mater Dei was presented to the school by the Young Ladies Institute. It was placed in the school's main courtyard, the Grotto, where it remains today. The first principal was Father Joseph L. Eyraud, who supervised a faculty of seven, including the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The first graduating class chose the lion as the mascot, and it was decided that the school mascot should be called the "Monarchs" and wear red and gray.
In the 1960s, the school had an enrollment of 2,150, making Mater Dei the largest Catholic high school west of Chicago.
During the 1980s, Mater Dei broadened its curriculum to include technology.
Construction occurred in 2008, including a chapel, library, performing arts center, and athletics facility with a 3000-seat gymnasium. The running track was upgraded to FieldTurf.
[edit] Statistics
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| Religious background: | 83% Catholic; 17% other |
| Cultural background: | 41% White; 2% Black; 27% Hispanic; 19% Asian; 16% other or undeclared |
| Academic: | 62% of student body attended Catholic elementary school; 38% attended private school or public school |
| 15 AP and 16 Honors classes; 40% enrolled in AP or Honors classes | |
| 99% continue on to college; 80% qualify for a four-year college | |
| 2009 SAT scores: 90% took the SAT; 530 average critical reading, 530 average writing, 530 average math | |
| Up to 30% receive a total of $750,000 annually in need-based tuition assistance |
[edit] Athletics
The school's athletic teams are named after the Monarch. In 2008 Sports Illustrated rated Mater Dei High School second on its “Best High School Athletic Programs” list.[5]
[edit] Boy's Basketball
Since Gary McKnight began coaching the Monarch's varsity basketball team in 1983,[6] the Monarchs have won 28 league titles (23 consecutive),[7] 21 CIF Southern-Section championships,[8] 12 Southern California regional titles, and, in a record 12 appearances,[9] tied the state-title record with 8 CIF state championships.[7] On January 18, 2010, McKnight won his 844th game, breaking the state High School Basketball Wins record previously held by Mike Phelps (Bishop O'Dowd in Oakland and St. Joseph Notre Dame High School in Alameda).[10][11] As of the 2010-2011 season, McKnight is the winningest high school varsity basketball coach in state history with a record of 892-81.[10]
[edit] Football
The football program is described as a powerhouse with a strong reputation and a huge attendance. It has been recognized for following innovative concussion prevention and treatment programs.[12]
[edit] Notable alumni
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- Matt Barkley (2009), current NCAA football quarterback for the USC Trojans
- Jessica Bowlin (2000), winner of season 5 of The Bachelor
- Colt Brennan (2002), former NFL quarterback for the Oakland Raiders and Washington Redskins
- LeRon Ellis (1987), former NBA power forward and center for the Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets, and Los Angeles Clippers
- Danny Espinosa (2005), current MLB second baseman for the Washington Nationals
- Reggie Geary (1992), former NBA guard for the San Antonio Spurs and Cleveland Cavaliers
- Matt Grootegoed (2000), former NFL linebacker for the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Bob Gunton (1964), Actor, Star Trek: The Next Generation, 24, The Shawshank Redemption[citation needed]
- Ashley Hartman (2004), contestant on season 2 of American Idol
- Vince Hizon (1988), American-born former Philippine Basketball Association player
- Mike Hopkins (1988), former NCAA basketball guard and current assistant coach at Syracuse University
- John Huarte (1960), Heisman Trophy winner (1964) and former NFL quarterback for the Bears, Chiefs, Eagles, Patriots, and Jets
- Chris Jackson (1988), former NFL Wide Receiver for the Dolphins, Packers, Titans, Seahawks, & Buccaneers
- Taylor King (2007), former NCAA basketball forward for the University of Villanova
- Matt Leinart (2001), Heisman Trophy winner (2004) and current NFL quarterback for the Houston Texans.[13]
- Bobby Meacham (1978), current MLB First-Base Coach for the Houston Astros and former shortstop for the New York Yankees
- Steve Oedekerk (1978), film actor, comedian, director, editor, producer, and screenwriter; Bruce Almighty, Evan Almighty
- Robbie Rogers (2005), Current MLS winger for the Columbus Crew
- Jamal Sampson (2001), former NBA forward-center for the Bucks, Lakers, Hornets, Kings, and Nuggets
- Sergio Santos (2002), current MLB relief pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays
- Miles Simon (1994), current NCAA basketball analyst for ESPN and former NBA guard for the Orlando Magic
- Jaime Soto (1974), current Bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento
- D. J. Strawberry (2003), former NBA point guard for the Phoenix Suns
- Matt Treanor (1994), current MLB catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers
- Jennifer Warnes (1965), singer, songwriter, arranger, and record producer
- David Wear (2009), current NCAA basketball forward for the UCLA Bruins
- Travis Wear (2009), current NCAA Basketball forward for the UCLA Bruins
- Jeff Lewis (1988), real estate agent & investor, interior designer, and star of the Bravo Channel's reality series, Flipping Out
- Juan Zarate (1989), former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and Anti-Terrorism Czar during Bush Administration[14]
[edit] References
- ^ MDHS Facts
- ^ ESPN.com Mater Dei-Servite rivalry
- ^ WASC-ACS. "WASC-Accrediting Commission for Schools". http://www.acswasc.org/directory_search.cfm. Retrieved 2009-06-05.
- ^ MDHS Tuition Schedule
- ^ "Top 25 athletic programs for 2007-08 - More Sports - SI.com". CNN. 2008-05-20. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/highschool/05/19/high.school.top.10/index.html. Retrieved 2010-05-12.
- ^ http://www.sacbee.com/2011/03/26/3504725/mater-dei-coach-a-fright-sight.html
- ^ a b Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/keyword/gary-mcknight.
- ^ http://www.ocvarsity.com/articles/-19355--.html
- ^ http://www.cifstate.org/sports/state/basketball/pdf/bb%20state%20records.pdf
- ^ a b http://www.ocvarsity.com/sports/mcknight-26141-dei-mater.html
- ^ "Varsity Times Insider". Los Angeles Times. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/varsitytimesinsider/2010/01/boys-basketball-mater-dei-gives-mcknight-record-844th-victory.html.
- ^ Lehrer, Jonah (10 January 2012). "Jonah Lehrer on concussions in adolescents and the future of football - Grantland". Grantland.com. http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7443714/jonah-lehrer-concussions-adolescents-future-football. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
- ^ Ben Bolch, Leinart Chosen State Player of Year, Los Angeles Times, December 5, 2000. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
- ^ "Prep Baseball Mater Dei Has to Rally to Overcome Servite". Los Angeles Times. 13 May 1989.
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