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May 30, 2025
Head of School’s Notebook: This is the Work
Last weekend, we honored the Class of 2025. These seniors, in particular, have reminded us that leadership takes many forms. Sometimes, it listens before it speaks. It builds trust, slowly and over time. It bakes cookies after a long, hard day and writes the best Senate recaps you’ve ever read. It guides quietly in the …
May 22, 2025
Cate Wins CIF Title in Tennis Thriller
The Cate Rams defeat the San Marcos Royals to capture the Division 3 tennis championship, their second in three seasons. On a beautiful afternoon at the Claremont Club, Cate and San Marcos did the Santa Barbara tennis community proud with a championship contest that came down to the last 10 minutes of a three hour …
May 21, 2025
Rams Fall in 3-2 Playoff Heartbreaker
The Cate baseball season came to a heartbreaking end this afternoon as the Rams fell on the road to the La Quinta Aztecs by a 3-2 score. The two sides played an even game all afternoon long. Each squad scored in the first inning. La Quinta jumped ahead with two runs in the third. Cate …
May 21, 2025
Extra-Inning Thriller Sends Rams to Round Two
The Cate baseball team advanced to the 2nd round of the CIF Southern Section playoffs with a dramatic, heart stopping 3-2 over Azusa in 9 innings this afternoon. After the Aztecs got on the board in the 2nd inning, the Rams answered with two runs in the bottom of the third thanks to a 2 …
May 16, 2025
Head of School’s Notebook: Looking Back, Looking Ahead
Next Monday will be the last day of classes for our seniors. Somehow, this school year seems to move faster as May arrives. But, when I pause and look back, I’m struck by how much we’ve seen together – new beginnings, joyful milestones, and real, meaningful growth. Here are a few of my most cherished …
May 16, 2025
This Week in Athletics
As the spring season enters its final stretch, Cate Athletics is riding a wave of momentum across multiple sports. From historic playoff runs to league titles and record-breaking performances, Rams athletes have made their mark in every arena. While some teams have wrapped up memorable seasons, others—like boys’ tennis and baseball—are still battling in CIF …
May 2, 2025
This Week in Athletics
Final Scores, First-Time Stars, and Postseason Momentum As the spring season enters its final stretch, Cate athletes are rising to the occasion with grit and grace. On the Mesa, teams are showcasing the results of months of hard work—racking up win streaks, breaking records, and locking in playoff spots. Whether led by seasoned seniors or …
May 2, 2025
Head of School’s Notebook – On Alignment
I’m always so grateful to see parents when they return to the Mesa during Family Weekend. The small interactions, the warm hugs, and casual conversations are a delightful reminder of our important, interconnected work of raising young people together. During my talk over the weekend, I shared insights and observations about this very connection …
May 1, 2025
2025 Spring Family Weekend Celebration of Writing Winner
Winners of the Golden Box Contest “Occupying The Now: A Response to ‘The Contrafactual Traveler’” By Flora Adair, Class of 2026 “All Angels are Transexual” by Mags Albrecht, Class of 2025 “Coyote” by Coco Kliman, Class of 2026 “It’s Beneath the Fig Tree” by Elise Tsai, Class of 2026 “Southern Gentleman” by Elliott Paige, Class of 2026 “Prince of Fish” by Alison Wang, Class …