What is the Ring of Honor?
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 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.
Inductees
Inaugural Ring of Honor Inductees
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
2002
Juan Zarate, Esq. ‘89
2003
Carol Capuano Wells '62
Bishop Norman McFarland, D.D., JCD
Josef D'Heygers
2004
Rick Muth '67
Robert & Ann Hoff
2005
Rev. John Weling '72
Julie Inman '84
2006
Bishop Tod D. Brown, D.D.
David Utick '61
Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange
2007
Andrew Edwards
Dave Kiley '71
The Norbertine Fathers
2008
Brother Aquinas Cassin, FSP
Chris Layton '62
John Pangrazio '62
Fr. Steve Sallot '72
2009
Dr. James Grimes
Larry Drazba '72
Frank T. Suryan, Jr.
2010
Leo Boese
Gordon Lee
Dr. Terrance Peabody '77
George Zebot '62
2011
Jeanne Bonk '79
Bob Gunton '63
Dr. Carlos Prietto
Dr. Pablo Prietto
2012
Mr. Rob Smith and the Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation
Justice John K (Jack) Trotter
Alex Meruelo
2013
Judge Helios "Joe" Hernandez '63
Fred '57 and Maria Loya
Ken and Barbara Strottman
2014
The LeVecke Family Foundation
Michael Luevano '81
Kathleen Keating Strottman '90
2015
Dr. Michael Burke '89
Farmers & Merchants Bank - Mr. Dan Walker
Tom Haupert '58
Matthew and Mary Ellen Moschetti
2016
Frome Family Foundation - Stan Frome
2017
The Thomas & Bernice Heffernan Family Foundation - Represented by Bob '65, Pat '71 and John '68 Heffernan
Lisa Hendey '81
Steve Oedekerk '78
2018
Dr. Robert Jackson '86
Reverend Edward Poettgen, Jr. '72
Michael J. Trotter '81
John & Leslie Widera
2019
Michael Gallagher '02
Mark '63 & Paul 64 Schley
Christopher Job '96
Vanessa Maldonado Reyna '02
2021
Patrick and Marti Murphy
The Sisters of Saint Louis
Robert Webber '59