Chloe Padilla

Chloe Padilla

Chloe Padilla is a senior at Mater Dei High School in Orange Country CA. Chloe is one of the Editors in Chief of Mater Dei's Scarlet Scroll. Not only does she have a love for writing, but volunteering and music.
Poetry: Beyond Myself

Poetry: Beyond Myself

I flew away in a state of grace,  to get away and find something more important than the color of my skin or my race. Although it seems important, I was on a much bigger journey than that. I was out to find myself, my character, and a feeling that would leave me in an...

Hollywood Fringe 2015: ‘Treya’s Last Dance’

Hollywood Fringe 2015: ‘Treya’s Last Dance’

Fitting in. We have all been in the uncomfortable position of not being able to embrace our individuality. The intolerable feeling inside us usually occurs when we are surrounded by other people who seem quite different than us. Whether this be walking the halls of...

Opinion: SoundCloud is the new wave

Opinion: SoundCloud is the new wave

As technology has advanced, it has continued to change the way we do everyday things, including how music is produced and enjoyed. From 1877, when the beginning of recording sound was first in progress (on a phonograph) to now uploading a well-produced album to your...

Column: Spring break — Arizona adventures

Column: Spring break — Arizona adventures

Oh, beloved spring break. These last two spring breaks I have had the wonderful opportunity to visit my lovely family in my home state of Arizona. Here is a recap on my days spent in the Tucson/Phoenix area! Day 1: On April 3 I started the day waking up at the crisp...

Academic decathlon team takes on state finals

Academic decathlon team takes on state finals

Academic Decathlon is a nationwide competition involving different high schools, each participating in 10 subjects: Mathematics, Science, Language and Literature, Economics, Social Science, Music, Art, Essay, Speech, and Interview. It originally started in Orange...