What is ASB?

2024-2025 ASB Slogan:

Leading with Honor, Glory, and Love

980 ASB LEADERSHIP

Course Length: Year

Grade Level: 9-12

A-G Designation: “G” – College-preparatory Elective

Prerequisite: Approval of Activities Director

Advanced Leadership is a project-based course aimed at increasing students' leadership capabilities. Through the planning and execution of numerous events for the school, students will discover how to best effect change in their communities. Students will read extensively about the nature of leadership and its different styles. Additionally, students will frequently write- critically, reflectively, persuasively- and speak about the real-world issues that arise from the planning of events. They will incorporate their knowledge of budgets, timelines and communication to plan and evaluate school-wide and community events.

MEET THE STUDENT ACTIVITIES DIRECTORS

Ms. Jeanette Costa Executive Director of Student Activities

Email Jeanette Costa (714) 850-9553
Mr. Arthur Hinojosa '13 Director of Student Activities

Email Arthur Hinojosa '13 (714) 327-0243
Ms. Dana Whelan Associate Director of Student Activities

Email Dana Whelan (714) 850-9554

ASB (Associated Student Body) involves four ASB officers, three class officers at each grade level, approximately 40 senior, 75 junior, 50 sophomore and 100 freshmen commissioners and 65 class senators.

The activities director, associate activities directors, and class advisors provide training and guidance, and coordinate this active working structure of more than 300 students.

The ASB student leaders organize and coordinate more than 100 activities and events each year. The faculty and administration know that students are the heart of the school community and therefore encourage student input and feedback at every opportunity.

Many alumni got their start participating in Mater Dei activities and now hold prestigious leadership positions around the country in major corporations, the community, the Church and the U.S. Government. Through student involvement and the encouragement of faculty and administration, student activities contribute to the school’s positive climate.

ASB offers a leadership course. See description below.