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The Monarch

The Student News Site of Archbishop Mitty High School

The Monarch

The Student News Site of Archbishop Mitty High School

The Monarch

Art Credit: Emily Vu

Building a Sense of Belonging: Mitty’s DEI Initiative Extends to Incoming Students of Color

The Welcome Students of Color Meet and Greet Reception fosters an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for the incoming class.
An overview of the Welcome Students of Color Meet and Greet Reception
Stand Up Speak Up

Stand Up Speak Up

An overview of the Stand Up Speak Up campaign.
Nora Lal and Vincent Kwan February 17, 2023
With posters taped on campus walls and in classrooms and informative Mitty minutes, the Stand Up Speak Up campaign seeks to highlight macro aggressions and micro aggressions present in our daily lives.

D.E.I: The Black Family Barbecue

A look into the first ever Black Family Barbecue hosted by BSU.
Ritish Anthony Joseph Anand and Denny Lee November 28, 2022
The barbecue was an opportunity for BSU families to get together and celebrate the start of a new school year. With more than 100 RSVPs the event itself had a great turnout; on the day of the barbeque, student life could be seen everywhere with many activities taking place simultaneously.
Art Credit: Erin Larmore

DEI: Inclusivity Campaign

An overview of the DEI Inclusivity Campaign and the circumstances that brought it to light.
Nathan Elias, Maya Smestad, and Alinna Villaroman February 19, 2022
“All I did was say, ‘Made in the image and likeness of God, what does it mean to you?’” DEI Director Mrs. Patsy Vargas explains. The Inclusivity Campaign, organized by the DEI Initiative, was an opportunity for students and faculty alike to consider the phrase which embodies Mitty’s Catholic identity. Among other aspects of the campaign, members of the Mitty Community created postcards to represent what the phrase meant to them.
Courtesy of senior Maya Smestad.

DEI: Black and LatinX Times Feature

A feature on the Black and LatinX Times, a publication created by BSU and LSU.
Yixuan Qiao and Dhwani Kharidia December 3, 2021
The Black and LatinX Times is a monthly newsletter to which both the Black Student Union (BSU) and LatinX Student Union (LSU) contribute. With articles ranging from student and staff spotlights to celebrations of Black and LatinX culture, the Times provides a creative outlet for students to share their stories, highlight their accomplishments, and connect with their heritage. 
An Expansion of the DEI Office

An Expansion of the DEI Office

The DEI Office in the Sobrato Student Life Center expands.
Shefali Bharadwaj and Emily Vu October 18, 2021
The physical expansion of the DEI Office is just one part of Mitty’s plan to foster an environment of safety and inclusivity. While BSU and LSU have previously been its primary focuses, part of this expansion entails broadening the program's projects to encompass more members of the Mitty community.
Epoch Education: DEI Training

Epoch Education: DEI Training

Mitty partners with Epoch Education for a faculty and staff diversity training program.
Hannah Chang and Nathan Chou May 12, 2021
Mitty partners with Epoch Education for a diversity training program.
A DEI Interview with Sherese Eaglin (Class of 2021)

A DEI Interview with Sherese Eaglin (Class of 2021)

In early November, we met with Sherese Eaglin to discuss her experiences as a Black student on campus, her involvement with the DEI initiative, and her views on Mitty’s student culture. On campus, Sherese is a Black Student Union leader and a volunteer on the DEI student committee. Sherese is a member of the class of 2021.
Hannah Chang, Nathan Chou, and Claire Kim November 13, 2020
In early November, we met with Sherese Eaglin to discuss her experiences as a Black student on campus, her involvement with the DEI initiative, and her views on Mitty’s student culture.
A DEI Interview with Erica Johnson (Class of 2017)

A DEI Interview with Erica Johnson (Class of 2017)

Over the summer, Erica Johnson was at the forefront of the social media campaign #ExposeMitty, advocating for reform on the Mitty campus to better serve students of color and address various problems that past Black and Latinx students faced. We spoke to her about her time at Mitty, the summer’s outpouring, and her perspective on the DEI initiative Mitty launched to address concerns expressed. Johnson was a member of the Class of 2017.
Hannah Chang, Nathan Chou, and Claire Kim October 10, 2020
Erica Johnson, Class of 2017, touches upon her time at Mitty, the summer’s outpouring, and her perspective on the DEI initiative Mitty launched to address alumni concerns.
A DEI Interview with Mrs. Vargas

A DEI Interview with Mrs. Vargas

In response to the alumni concerns regarding the experiences of students of color, specifically Black and Latinx students, Mitty launched the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative over the summer. Mrs. Patsy Vargas, who has been a teacher at Mitty for the past 13 years, was appointed as the Director of D.E.I (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) this summer. Previous to this, she has served as the LSU moderator since 2009 and Outreach Coordinator since 2012. We talked with Mrs. Vargas in August about the experiences of students of color, ExposeMitty, and the DEI initiative.
Hannah Chang, Nathan Chou, and Claire Kim October 10, 2020
Mrs. Patsy Vargas, the Director of DEI, shares her thoughts on ExposeMitty, the DEI initiative's mission, and the work it has been engaged in.
A DEI Interview with Ms. Caputo

A DEI Interview with Ms. Caputo

Ms. Kate Caputo began working at Mitty in 1996. She has served as Mitty’s principal for three years and currently acts as the Principal/Interim President. We spoke to Ms. Caputo in early October about her reaction to the ExposeMitty Twitter thread, where alumni of color spoke out about their past experiences on campus and concerns for current students of color; the resulting creation of the DEI initiative; and future steps for the Mitty community as a whole.
Hannah Chang, Nathan Chou, and Claire Kim October 10, 2020
Ms. Kate Caputo, Mitty's Principal/Interim President, reflects on the ExposeMitty Twitter thread, the resulting creation of the DEI initiative, and future steps for the Mitty community as a whole.
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