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Cate Performing Arts Highlights
Vocalists This past weekend, the Cate vocal music program was active both regionally and nationally. Four of our junior singers, Mo Kanda-Gleeson, Coco Kliman, Elise Tsai, and Claire Ziebart, were invited to the second round of the Southern California Vocal Association Solo Competition after scoring high enough in the first round. Mo, Coco, and Elise …
Rams’ Depth Shines in 12-6 Victory
Doubles Sweep Secures Cate’s Third League Win Over Dunn The boys tennis team attained its third league win over Dunn 12-6. The Rams singles lineup, composed of Kakeru Hirofuji ‘27, Harry Su ‘25, and James He ‘27, had a serious wrestle with the Earwigs’ substantial opponents. Ultimately, three essential games were won, with Hirofuji ‘27 …
Winter All-Tri-Valley League Honors
Congratulations to the Tri-Valley All-League selections from a sensational winter season on the Mesa! Boys Soccer Coach of the Year: Jorge Reynoso Offensive Player of the Year: George ’26 Defensive Player of the Year: Kamil ’26 First Team: Quincy ’26, Dimash ’26, Charlie ’26 Second Team: Nic ’25, Lucas ’25, Sam ’25, Uriel ’25, Alex …
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
For more than 100 years, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have identified students with exceptional creative ability. Approximately half a million pieces are submitted each year to be evaluated on their originality, technical skill, and personal voice or vision. There are three honors awarded on the regional level: Gold Key — The very best …
This Week in Athletics: Winter CIF Playoff Update
Cate Soccer and Basketball Teams Shine in Playoff Runs: A Season to Remember This year’s athletic seasons for Cate’s Boys Soccer and Basketball teams will be remembered for their thrilling playoff performances, strong teamwork, and inspiring resilience. Both teams made impressive strides, proving they are forces to be reckoned with, despite their playoff runs ending …
Head of School’s Notebook – This Must Be The Place
During the Sunset Ceremony this fall, senior Henry Koepp delivered a beautiful and clever speech referencing the Talking Heads lyrics “Home is where I want to be” as he welcomed us all back to the Mesa. Not only is that song one of my personal favorites, but its title This Must Be The Place so …
Cate Competes at Ethics Bowl
By Andrew Peng ’26 A team of six students from Ewe Speaks, the Cate speech and debate club, represented Cate at the Regional National High School Ethics Bowl competition in Los Angeles at Chapman University on Saturday, Feb 8. We had a great time competing and collaborating with teams from other schools on addressing various ethical dilemmas. …
Cate Boys Basketball Holds Off Savanna in Thriller, Advances to Quarterfinals
The Rams overcame an early deficit and a late surge from Savanna to secure a hard-fought 67-63 victory, fueled by clutch performances and an electric home crowd. The Cate Boys Varsity basketball team delivered a fantastic all-around performance against a talented and athletic Savanna team from Anaheim, securing a well-deserved victory and advancing to the …
Cate Rams Advance to CIF Quarterfinals in Overtime Thriller
Golden Goal Lifts Cate to 2-1 Win Over Pasadena in CIF Division 1 Playoffs The Cate Rams hosted the Pasadena HS Bulldogs in round 2 of the CIF SS Division 1 Playoffs Earlier today in front of a huge crowd of home supporters, on a sunny and beautiful evening on Meldman Field hosting . From …
Cate Rams Triumph in Rain-Soaked Playoff Opener, Defeat El Toro 2-1
The Cate Rams kicked off their CIF Division 1 Southern Section Playoff journey with a thrilling 2-1 victory over the El Toro Chargers, proving they belong among the best. In front of a packed home crowd at Meldman Field, the Rams battled through relentless rain to secure their spot in the second round. A Fast …
This Week in Athletics
Cate Athletics wrapped up an exciting winter regular season filled with hard-fought battles, statement victories, and memorable senior moments. From girls soccer securing a final win to boys basketball clinching second place in league, every team displayed resilience, teamwork, and growth. The Rams also celebrated a perfect season in boys soccer, a dominant league performance …
2025 Dance Convocation
By Colette Chang ’25 and Tori Kim ’27 Journey Through Time was certainly timeless. Featuring pieces that explored decades of dance, this year’s convocation interwove dance history and universal human experiences through flashbacks, time travel, moments in life, and emotions—grief, nostalgia, romance, and sorrow. The journey began with “Solitude” by Michael Szanyi—an introspective piece dealing …
Head of School’s Notebook – It’s About Time
Our dancers put on the most remarkable Dance Convocation this week centered on the theme of time and all its dimensions. Like the seasons, the various qualities of time have their own rhythm inviting us into a fuller experience into the cyclical nature of our inner lives. Many cultural and religious traditions speak to the …
This Week in Athletics: Stories of Strength to Start the New Year
As students returned from their long and restful holiday break, the Cate athletics teams hit the ground running, ready to face the challenges of a new year of competition. With a mix of hard-fought battles, standout performances, and key moments of growth, the week showcased the resilience and determination of our student-athletes. From dominant wins …
Cate GVWP’s Epic Rally vs. Foothill Tech
Epic Fourth-Quarter Rally Falls Short: Cate GVWP Battles Foothill Tech in Defensive Thriller Yesterday January 23rd, our Cate girls water polo team traveled to the Ventura Aquatic Center for our second league meeting of the season with Foothill Tech. The final score of the match was a thrilling 5-6 defeat. The story of the match …
Head of School’s Notebook
I welcome the opportunity to pause and reflect at the end of the week as it is my strong belief that the story we tell and the meaning we make from our life experiences is what shapes how we see ourselves and the world. Thanks to the tremendous efforts of Multicultural Programming Coordinator Kadeine Peterson, …
MLK Day at Cate: Breaking Bread in Community
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Cate community explored the power of food as a unifying tool and a means to address systemic inequities through the theme Breaking Bread in Community. Monday’s celebration highlighted the intersection of food insecurity and civil rights, reflecting Dr. King’s vision of a world where everyone has …
Cate Students Organize Fundraiser for LA Wildfire Relief
A group of Cate students organized a successful fundraiser last Saturday, raising more than $1,000 in less than two hours to support those affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles. The event, held at the Carpinteria Arts Center, featured live performances in a benefit concert coordinated and performed entirely by Cate students. Quinn Vanasco …
Cate Delegates Travel to New York for Columbia Model UN
By Pari Malik ’27 It takes three sugar cane to make one piece of paper. Confused? I was too. That was until I experienced the first trading session at the Minecraft Village Council meeting during Columbia’s Model United National Conference and Exposition (CMUNCE). Columbia University has one of the top Model United Nations programs in …
Head of School’s Notebook: Service in Spirit
As we head into the final days of the year where giving and receiving gifts is central to many cultural practices, I find myself reflecting on the adage, “It is better to give than receive.” Here at Cate, our ethos of Servons codifies our shared belief that life is made meaningful through regular and generous …