Search Results for:
We found 143 results
Cate Rams Prevail in Five-Set Thriller Against Villanova Prep
Strong Team Play & Standout Performances Lift Cate to Victory in Decisive 5th Set Cate came out hot in the first set, gaining momentum off of tough serves and a consistent sideout game. Aces and clean volleyball led to a commanding win in the first set 25-15. The second set was a repeat of the …
Rams Take Defending Champs Malibu to the Wire, Fall 6-7 in Overtime
Baye Breene ’25 and Jae Wykoff ’26 deliver standout performances in hard-fought match Yesterday, September 17th, our Cate boys varsity water polo team hosted Malibu high school for our first league game of the season. The final score of the match was a 6-7 overtime loss for the Rams. Our top performers on the day …
Cate Cruises to 17-1 Victory, Extends Unbeaten Streak
Rams move to 3-0 on the season, showcasing depth with 13 players contributing to the win Cate Girls’ Tennis moves to 3-0 on the season (1-0 in Tri-Valley League Play) with a 17-1 win over Thacher School of Ojai. How it happened It was all Cate from start to finish, with the Rams dropping just …
Rams Edge Out Foothill Tech in Thrilling Four-Game Match
Cate Girls Varsity dominate third game and rally late in the fourth to secure victory Cate Girls Varsity played against Foothill Tech High School on Tuesday, September 17th. The Rams got off to a hot start in the first game, breaking away and maintaining a lead until they closed out the first game 25-21. Foothill …
Rams Roll Past Oxnard with 12-3 Win in Non-League Match
Sebastian Brine and Baye Breene Shine with Hat Tricks as Rams Prepare for League Showdown with Malibu High On Friday, September 13th, our Cate boys varsity water polo team hosted a non league match against Oxnard High School. The final score of the game was a 12-3 victory for Cate. Sebastian Brine was one of …
Cate Girls Varsity Falls to Bishop in Straight Sets
Rams Show Resilience in Tough Loss, Look to Rebound Against Foothill Tech Cate Girls Varsity played against Bishop High School on Friday, September 13th. The Rams got off to a slow start in the first game, with Bishop taking command early from the service line and at the net. Bishop broke away early and won …
This Week in Athletics
Welcome to “This Week in Athletics,” where we recap the exciting action involving our Cate Rams across various sports. The past weeks have been filled with thrilling performances, and our athletes continue to show determination and skill across the board. Here’s a breakdown of the latest highlights. Football Kicks Off with Dominant Win The Cate …
Cate Water Polo Dominates in 20-2 Win Over Channel Islands
Emmanuel Brine Leads Balanced Scoring Attack as Rams Cruise to Victory On Thursday, September 12th, the Cate varsity water polo team hosted Channel Islands High School for a non league game. The final score of the match was a 20-2 victory for Cate. Our top scorer on the day was 9th grader Emmanuel Brine. He …
Cate Girls’ Tennis Stays Unbeaten with Dominant 8-1 Win
Strong Singles Play Secures Victory After Tough Doubles Challenge Against Santa Ynez Cate Girls’ Tennis defeated the Santa Ynez Pirates to remain unbeaten on the season. The non-league match was played using the CIF Central Section format, similar to that of NCAA tennis, featuring 3 doubles teams contesting an 8-game pro-set, before a round of …
Strong Debuts and Top Finishes Highlight TCAA Opener
Girls Shine in Varsity and JV, Boys Show Depth in Frosh/Soph Races The boys and girls teams competed today at the TCAA league opener. Several team members performed strongly despite the recent return from outings. Sophomore Sophie Blank made her cross country debut and finished 10th overall in the Varsity race, just ahead of senior …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …