What is the Ring of Honor?
The Mission
The Mater Dei High School Ring of Honor debuted in May 2001 at the 50th Anniversary Golden Gala. The Ring of Honor aims to bring the entire Mater Dei community together to celebrate our school, give thanks and recognize people who have made Mater Dei such a great place to learn and grow. The dedication and commitment of each member of our extended Monarch family creates the traditional appeal of Mater Dei High School.
The Mater Dei High School Ring of Honor debuted in May 2001 at the 50th Anniversary Golden Gala. The Ring of Honor aims to bring the entire Mater Dei community together to celebrate our school, give thanks and recognize people who have made Mater Dei such a great place to learn and grow. The dedication and commitment of each member of our extended Monarch family creates the traditional appeal of Mater Dei High School.
Criteria
The Ring of Honor seeks to recognize individuals who have achieved various levels of recognition through their church, school, community or professional life. The honoree must display commendable character and dedication to the values and mission of Mater Dei High School. Inductees are not required to be Mater Dei alumni. All members of the Mater Dei community will have nomination privileges. A call for nominations is sent in the spring of each year via e-mail and the Mater Dei website.
Ring of Honor inductees are recognized in June at the Annual Donor Appreciation Dinner.
For more information, please contact Kathleen Kelly '94, [email protected].
Ring of Honor
2001
Dick Coury*
Sister Jo Ann Eannareno '58
John Huarte '61
Carl Karcher*
Judy McKenna, J.D. Ph.D. '72*
Bishop Donald Montrose, D.D.*
Bishop Jaime Soto, D.D. '74
Sister Jo Ann Eannareno '58
John Huarte '61
Carl Karcher*
Judy McKenna, J.D. Ph.D. '72*
Bishop Donald Montrose, D.D.*
Bishop Jaime Soto, D.D. '74
2009
Dr. James Grimes*
Larry Drazba '72
Frank T. Suryan, Jr.
Larry Drazba '72
Frank T. Suryan, Jr.
2017
The Thomas* & Bernice* Heffernan Family Foundation -
Represented by Bob '65, Pat '71 and John '68 Heffernan
Lisa Hendey '81
Steve Oedekerk '78
Represented by Bob '65, Pat '71 and John '68 Heffernan
Lisa Hendey '81
Steve Oedekerk '78
2002
Juan Zarate, Esq. '89
2010
Leo Boese
Gordon Lee*
Dr. Terrance Peabody '77
George Zebot '62
Gordon Lee*
Dr. Terrance Peabody '77
George Zebot '62
2018
Dr. Robert Jackson '86
Reverend Edward Poettgen, Jr. '72
Michael J. Trotter '81
John & Leslie* Widera
Reverend Edward Poettgen, Jr. '72
Michael J. Trotter '81
John & Leslie* Widera
2003
Carol Capuano Wells '62*
Bishop Norman McFarland, D.D., JCD*
Josef D'Heygers*
Bishop Norman McFarland, D.D., JCD*
Josef D'Heygers*
2011
Jeanne Bonk '79
Bob Gunton '63
Dr. Carlos Prietto
Dr. Pablo Prietto
Bob Gunton '63
Dr. Carlos Prietto
Dr. Pablo Prietto
2019
Michael Gallagher '02
Mark '63 & Paul '64 Schley
Christopher Job '96
Vanessa Maldonado Reyna '02
Mark '63 & Paul '64 Schley
Christopher Job '96
Vanessa Maldonado Reyna '02
2004
Rick Muth '67
Robert & Ann Hoff
Robert & Ann Hoff
2012
Mr. Rob Smith and the Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation
Justice John K (Jack) Trotter
Alex Meruelo
Justice John K (Jack) Trotter
Alex Meruelo
2021
Patrick and Marti Murphy
The Sisters of Saint Louis
Robert Webber '59
The Sisters of Saint Louis
Robert Webber '59
2005
Rev. John Weling '72
Julie Inman '84
Julie Inman '84
2013
Judge Helios "Joe" Hernandez '63
Fred '57* and Maria Loya
Ken and Barbara Strottman
Fred '57* and Maria Loya
Ken and Barbara Strottman
2022
Sandy Gordon Barker '83
Honorable Maurice Sanchez '74
Lou and Nancy Stremick
Honorable Maurice Sanchez '74
Lou and Nancy Stremick
2006
Bishop Tod D. Brown, D.D.*
David Utick '61*
Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange
David Utick '61*
Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange
2014
The LeVecke Family Foundation
Michael Luevano '81
Kathleen Keating Strottman '90
Michael Luevano '81
Kathleen Keating Strottman '90
2023
Carol Cox '65
Oscar and Silvia Gonzalez
Cathy & George Ward
Oscar and Silvia Gonzalez
Cathy & George Ward
2007
Andrew Edwards
Dave Kiley '71
The Norbertine Fathers
Dave Kiley '71
The Norbertine Fathers
2015
Dr. Michael Burke '89
Farmers & Merchants Bank - Mr. Dan Walker
Tom Haupert '58*
Matthew and Mary Ellen Moschetti
Farmers & Merchants Bank - Mr. Dan Walker
Tom Haupert '58*
Matthew and Mary Ellen Moschetti
2024
Diane and Tim Cologne - Vicki Marsha Uniforms
Jenni and David Taylor
The Most Reverend Kevin W. Vann, JCD, DD, D. Min
Jenni and David Taylor
The Most Reverend Kevin W. Vann, JCD, DD, D. Min
2008
Brother Aquinas Cassin, FSP*
Chris Layton '62*
John Pangrazio '62
Fr. Steve Sallot '72
Chris Layton '62*
John Pangrazio '62
Fr. Steve Sallot '72
2016
Lt. Col. John Flynn '95
Dr. Leonard DeLorenzo III '99
Frome Family Foundation - Stan Frome
Teresa "Tita" Smith '65
Dr. Leonard DeLorenzo III '99
Frome Family Foundation - Stan Frome
Teresa "Tita" Smith '65
2025
Debi and Tom Pavlik
Ellen and Steve Viau
Ellen and Steve Viau
*In memoriam