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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Class of 1980

Welcome Home Class of 1980
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DETAILS FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5th EVENT BELOW

Although Covid-19 kept us from celebrating a 40 Year Reunion in 2020, we are ready to celebrate in 2022! We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, November 5 at 5 p.m. Spread the word to your classmates!

40 Year Reunion +2! 60th Birthday Party - whatever you call it, be there to celebrate the great Mater Dei Class of 1980!

5 - 9 p.m. Saturday, November 5, The Country Club, 330 E. 17th Street., Costa Mesa, 92627

No prepayment necessary, this is a pay as you go, casual get together.

Questions, contact your classmates:

Shelly Markel O'Sullivan - [email protected]

Paula McElligott Hakkart - [email protected]

Michael Dreyfus - [email protected]

Go Monarchs!

If you purchased a ticket for the reunion at MDHS please contact Kathleen Kelly '94 at [email protected].
I am happy to do one of the following for you:

1. Issue a refund check - please email full name and address for check to be sent

2. Reallocated your registration fee as a donation to the Class of 1980 for future events.

3. Reallocate your registration fee to the school to support need-based financial aid or the program of your choice.

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