Mater Dei High School

About MD
Mater Dei is a distinguished destination of excellence in academics and technology, the arts, faith and service, campus life, and athletics. We are proud to be Orange County’s oldest and largest Catholic high school.
Admissions
Your journey to becoming a Monarch starts here! Tour campus, schedule a shadow day, begin your application, and more. We are excited for you to join the MD family!
Programs
Built on Catholic fellowship and intellectual rigor, our programs in academics, technology, athletics, faith and service, and the arts provide unlimited opportunities for student success. Comprehensive counseling and wellness resources educate and bolster families throughout the high school journey.
Faith in Action
Guided by the articulation of Catholic Social Teachings, Mater Dei prioritizes the faith development of our students with an emphasis on Christian service. We believe this allows our students to grow in their spiritual lives while living our gospel values through giving back to others and truly experiencing the face of God.
Campus Life
Through avenues of leadership, faith, shared interests, and extracurricular activities and events, students can make Mater Dei their own. Get involved today!
Community
Tradition never graduates. Alumni, lifetime parents, grandparents, and friends are a vital and vibrant aspect of our community. Once a Monarch, always a Monarch.
Giving
Behind every achievement, success, and championship, stand the alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends who fortify our future. We invite you to support MD in a variety of ways with a gift that is meaningful to you.
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Scott Panique ’98 Memorial Fund

Scott Panique '98 was a four-year member of the Monarch football team. During his tenure at Mater Dei, Scott help lead the Monarchs to capture their second of 3 USA Today National Championships and during his senior campaign Scott received one of the greatest honors a Monarch can receive: being elected varsity captain of his 1997 team. Scott truly embodied the 3 stripes: pride, poise and courage. Scott continued his football career at the University of Michigan, where he walked on and served as a fullback for all four years he played with the Wolverines.

Scott passed away suddenly on September 8, 2018. He was a true Monarch and will be missed by many. A memorial fund at Mater Dei High School has been created in honor of Scott and his contributions to the Mater Dei Football Program. This memorial fund will assist a graduating senior (football walk on) with college expenses.

Donations can be made here or via check, payable to Mater Dei High School with Scott Panique ’98 Memorial Fund in the memo portion. If making a gift online, please select other as the designation and enter Scott Panique in the text field.