Mater Dei High School (Breese, Illinois)
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| Motto | Teach Us Wisdom, Teach Us Love |
| Established | 1954 |
| Location | Breese, Illinois, USA |
| Colors | Navy Blue, Victory Blue, White |
| Website | [1] |
Mater Dei High School, a Catholic co-educational school, seeks to build a community of learners among its faculty, staff, students, and parents. Founded on faith in God and trust among its members, this community strives to make Catholic values an integral part of its existence. Mater Dei fosters an environment of consideration and acceptance, while challenging its members to develop their potential through strong educational and extra-curriculal programs. Mater Dei strives to prepare its students to assume vital Christian roles in a constantly changing world.
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[edit] Mission Statement
Mater Dei, a Catholic, diocesan regional high school, nurtures the spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional and social growth of young men and women. In a caring environment, respectful of individual differences, the comprehensive program educates, fosters faith, and develops gospel values.
[edit] History
Founded in 1954, by the merger of St. Dominic’s High School in Breese, IL and St. Mary’s High School in Carlyle, IL. This regional Catholic high school comphensive academic program is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and holds a Certificate of Recognition from the Illinois State Board of Education. Mater Dei also gained five gold medals in the Summer Olympics of '92
[edit] Parishes presented
St. Boniface, St. Mary-ralia, St. Bernard, St. Mary-Edwardsville, St. Rose, St. Felicitas, St. Stephen-Caseyvle, St. Francis, St. Teresa-Marydale, St. George, St. Jose, St. Paul
[edit] Recent Graduates
| Enrolled in College Programs | 90% |
| Career Training Programs | 6% |
| Military | .3% |
| Employment | 1% |
| National Honor Society | 51% |
| Illinois State Scholars | 14 |
| MD ACT Average Score | 22.0 |
| State ACT Average Score | 20.5 |
| National ACT Average Score | 21.1 |
College Preparatory Curriculum ACT Scores For the Mater Dei Class of 2006:
| English | 23.3 | ||
| Math | 23.1 | ||
| Reading | 23.1 | ||
| Science | 22.5 | Composite | 23.1 |
Over $2,500,000 in scholarship money was offered to the Mater Dei Class of 2006.
[edit] Clubs & Activities Offered
Student Council, National Honor Society, Scholar Bowl, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Murray Center Volunteers, Retreat Team, Peer Ministry, Peer Tutoring, Homecoming, Prom Yearbook-Knight, School Newspaper-Lance, Future Business Leaders of America, Student With Advanced Technology Team, Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering, Liturgical Core Planning Group, Pro-Life Group, Student Ambassadors, Science Club, Model U.N., Book Club, Ecology Club, Liturgical Music Group, Fall Play Spring Musical, Chorus, Band-Marching, Concert, Jazz, Drumline, Color Guard, Boys’ Athletics, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track, Girl's sports, Basketball Cross Country Golf, Softball, Track, Volleyball, Cheerleading
[edit] Recent News
- Recent developments at Mater Dei include the construction of a new east wing, expanding facilities by adding a new band room, weight room, and gym.
- The 2006 Mater Dei Football team won second place in the IHSA state competition. This was the first time in the school's history that the team went to State.
