A message from the president
Greetings,
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This week, as we transition from Lent to Easter, is a good time to write about milestones. Allow me to share a few that reflect the spirit
Jesus is Risen!
Archbishop Joseph Tobin, in his most recent message in The Criterion, writes: "We Christians are joyful people because we have experienced the mercy of God through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. His self-sacrificing love has saved us. It has restored us to our full dignity as children of God and brothers and sisters of all humanity - deceased, living and yet-to-be born." Thank you, Archbishop, for helping lead us to a deeper understanding of our faith.
Franciscan Jubilees! Sister Lavonne Long celebrates 75 years as a Sister of Saint Francis in Oldenburg this weekend. Through her tenure at Scecina and in other Catholic schools as a teacher, Principal, Director of Guidance, and personal advisor to countless friends, Sister Lavonne has been a remarkable gift to our community.
Lilly Endowment Community Scholar! Senior Drew Tucker is among nine Lilly Endowment Community Scholars in Marion County. He receives a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to an Indiana college. Two members of the Endowment's interview and selection committee were so impressed with Drew as a candidate that they voluntarily came to Scecina to deliver the great news to Drew in person a week ago. Congratulations, Drew!
Blessings to you and yours during this Easter season. Enjoy your Spring Break,
Joe Therber
President
Senior countdown
There will be important announcements in the next few weeks for the Class of 2016 regarding graduation. Please be mindful of deadlines, dates and times. After the spring break, seniors will receive Save the Date cards.
Here are some upcoming senior dates to remember:
April 20: Cap and gown class photo.Students will receive their caps and gowns on April 12. They must bring them back to school on April 20 for a class photo shoot. We also will be taking valedictorian and salutatorian photos that day. This will be a dress-up day for seniors.
Summer camps registration open
Registration for Scecina summer camps is now open! We're offering 17 sports, arts and enrichment camps for students in grades 1-8 through the month of June. To register, or for more information, click here.
New information in red headlines
To make The Weekly more reader friendly and easier to digest, information that is new that week will have red headlines. Older news will have black headlines.
Annual Mulch Sale helps athletics We're taking orders for our annual Mulch Sale to benefit Crusader athletics. Deadline to order is April 18. Delivery is free. Visit scecina.org/mulch to place your order.
Student Spotlight:
Madeline Gray '16
Lauren Gray '17
The Scecina Student Spotlight introduces the Crusader Community to Scecina students who have been recipients of the President's Academic Excellence Award. This week we feature sisters Madeline and Lauren Gray. Click on the photos below to read more about them.
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Madeline Gray '16
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Lauren Gray '17
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Soulcore at Scecina
Ladies, join us for Soulcore at Scecina. Soulcore is a contemporary core workout that pairs exercise with the prayers of the rosary. A sensory experience that combines candlelight, music, reflections and movement to nourish body, mind & soul and encourages deeper meditation on the mysteries and virtues of the rosary. It is a new movement that consists of core strengthening, stretching and isometric exercises."
The founders of Soulcore, Colleen and Deanna, will lead this session followed by a short discussion about Catholic wellness. Light refreshments will be served.
Where: Scecina Memorial High School cafeteria
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday April 27
Cost: $10 free will offering
Wear comfortable clothing such as yoga wear. You can bring a yoga mat or a beach towel. We will have some extra mats available. Invite your friends!
Water bottles needed
The Campus Crusade 2016 walkathon is Friday, May 20, and we would appreciate donations of cases of water bottles so the students stay hydrated.
If you would like to donate cases of water, please contact Beth Murphy at bmurphy@scecina.org. Or bring your donations to the main office. Thank you!
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2016 football captains
The captains for the 2016 Crusader football team were named at a Parent/Player Meeting on Wednesday, March 30. They are Will Feree, senior offensive lineman and linebacker; Amaari Abdul-Halim, senior running back and linebacker; Will Therber, senior offensive lineman and defensive end; and Jack Wright, junior wide receiver and defensive back.
Intramural Basketball League
Scecina is pleased to announce its first official Intramural Basketball League!
Games will be on Sundays, starting April 17, 2016.
The league will consist of six regular-season games followed by a post-season tournament. Teams will consist of a minimum of five players* and a maximum of 10 players/$300 per team that must be paid before the first game of the season. 18+ (no high-school age players). The winning team of the tournament will receive a championship plaque.
*Players do not have to be Scecina alumni, but they are highly encouraged to play!
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College Tips
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Schedule Campus Visits
Location, class-size, and student-life are just some of the types of facts that are often listed on university websites and hand-outs. It is important to schedule campus visits to get a better understanding of what the facts and numbers really mean. University's offer overnight visits so your student and can immerse themselves into college life and get a feel for what type of campus best suits their needs. Marian University offers multiple campus visit options and opportunities for prospective students.
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The Scecina cafeteria is open for breakfast from 7 a.m. through the start of school. For staff and teachers, items will be available until 8:30 a.m.
There will a hot item most days, such as breakfast sandwich, French toast sticks, sausage, bacon, pancakes, and oatmeal. Other regular items available at breakfast include bagels, cinnamon rolls, granola bars, cold cereal, yogurt, muffins, oranges, bananas, peaches, strawberries, apples, juices, and milk.
The cost is $1.65 for students. Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch will also receive free or reduced breakfast. Students may use their lunch accounts to pay for their breakfast.
The complete breakfast includes one entrée, one fruit, one juice and one milk or some combination of those items. All items will be available ala carte as well.
The staff cost is $2.
Senior Survey 2016
The Senior Survey must be turned into the Guidance Department no later than April 15 if students want the information in the commencement book. You can download the form on our website by clicking here.
Students should enter the colleges they have been accepted to, whether attending or not. Also, please fill out scholarship information on the back.
This form also instructs students in sending final transcripts.
The Senior Survey is due April 15.
Course Request Forms
Freshmen and sophomores have been meeting with counselors to fill out next year's course requests. Please review and sign the forms and have your student return to the Guidance Center. If you have any questions, please email your student's counselor. For current sophomores, Jeremy Corn at jcorn@scecina.org; for current freshmen, Kalynn Huntoon at khuntoon@scecina.org.
Seasonal jobs at state park
There will be a job fair on April 17 at the Fort Harrison State Park Inn, 5830 N. Post Road, for seasonal job opportunities at Fort Harrison State Park and Fort Harrison State Park Inn. Onsite interviews will be conducted at the job fair, and priority will be given to those who complete an online application. Specify the position(s) and location(s) you would like to be considered for on your appliation.
You also can mail your resume to lwacnik@spd.in.gov or call 1-800-773-4647 and select Option 2 to register. Cafeteria balances due Please check your students' lunch balances and pay off as soon as possible! You should have received a letter about the new online cafeteria payment system. Thank you to all parents who are using it. For the parents who aren't, please try at www.mymealtime.com. The cafeteria will continue to accept checks or cash. The cafeteria policy states that students may "charge" up to three lunches, a total of $9. After that, students who owe money will be provided a peanut butter sandwich and milk until the account is brought up to date.
An invitation from Marian University Marian University invites high school students and a guest to experience a premier collegiate event for free! Attendees will be seated together in the arena of Bankers Life Fieldhouse and hear remarks from President Elsener and coaching legends Bobby "Slick" Leonard (Pacers) and Lou Holtz (Notre Dame, South Carolina).
Students and their guests will receive a complimentary voucher redeemable for food at the arena's concession stands.
When: Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 7 p.m. Where: Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Complimentary parking is available in the Virginia Avenue garage. Enter at the intersection of Maryland, Alabama, and Virginia streets. Attire: Business Professional
Party workers needed
Eastside Gymnastics Unlimited is looking for some outgoing and fun males or females to work our birthday parties. Our party staff hours run from 1-6 p..m on Saturdays so no getting up early and no ruining your weekend evening plans. Job responsibilities include set-up and clean-up for parties, as well as playing games with our birthday kids in our neat and clean 20,000-square-foot facility. If you are looking to make some easy extra money and potential tips, send an email to:
Course Request for incoming seniors
Juniors! Please register for your senior course request meeting with Ms. Kitchell. You can do so by clicking here. This meeting is with you, your parent(s), and Ms. Kitchell to discuss your senior year schedule and plans.
Deering Cleaners part time job
Deering Cleaners at 1160 N. Arlington has openings for after school and Saturdays. If interested, please call (317) 356-2471.
Yearbook Ads for seniors
Parents of Seniors,
You have the opportunity to purchase an ad recognizing your senior in the 2016 yearbook. It's a great way to show your senior how proud you are. Ads must be purchased online. To place an ad, click on the link ( https://yearbookforever.com/#school/19150/2016) and follow the prompts to either design your own ad or upload an existing ad (one you placed in a sports program, for example). The senior ad prices are low, and the design and purchasing process is simple and quick. The deadline for placing a senior ad is March 18. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Tuley at ctuley@scecina.org or 356-6377 Ext. 1007.
Please report college acceptances
Seniors who have been accepted to a college should take their acceptance letter and any scholarships they have been awarded to Jennie Kitchell, College and Career Counselor. Students who report these to the Guidance Department then can wear college gear to school. Also, the Guidance Department acknowledges all acceptance and scholarships at graduation and tracks how much scholarship money students have earned.
Service Opportunities
Scecina students are required to have service hours. Here are some current opportunities:
Carpool Connection
Anyone interested in carpool information should send an email to admissions@scecina.org and give an email address and zip code. The information provided will then be posted on the school website under Student Life, then Carpool. Parents can email families in their zip codes to discuss carpooling. Thank you for helping other families in the Scecina Community with their transportation needs.
College scholarship opportunities
Scecina seniors can apply now for these two Indianapolis-based Kiwanis International scholarships:
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New addition this week:The Sevenish Law Firm, P.C., will be awarding three scholarships worth a combined $2,500 to Indiana high school or college students who write winning essays in their inaugural Scholarship Essay Contest. Attorney Randall Sevenish deeply values the role that higher education plays in allowing individuals to pursue fulfilling careers and to become responsible citizens. To learn more about eligibility and application requirements please go to sevenishlaw.com/sevenish-scholarship-program. The application deadline is Friday, April 15, 2016.
- Indiana Oil and Gas Association: 3.0 GPA. For student pursuing a degree in Earth Science, Petroleum, Engineering, Geology, or another discipline connected to oil and gas.The deadline is April 1.
- Young Women in Public Affairs: $4,000 scholarship for students who are interested in volunteering and public positions.Deadline: April 4.
- Bright House Future Leaders Scholarship:$1,000 2.5 GPA; demonstrate leadership, community involvement. Deadline: March 31.
- Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness; $1,500 scholarship.
- Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship Program- Fashion related career path, shown academic success, Deadline June 1
- Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship Program- High School seniors interested in animation, design, career, demonstrated academic success, $1,000, Deadline June 1
Bookstore Hours
Mondays: 7:15-8:15 a.m. and 2:45-3:30 p.m.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 7:15-8:15 a.m.
Thursdays: 7:15-8:15 a.m. and 2:45-6 p.m.
Fridays: 7:15-8:15 a.m.
The bookstore also will be open during various school and athletic events.
Shop and support Scecina
Earn money for Scecina while you shop at these businesses or online: Amazon, Marsh, Meijer, and Target. Visit www.scecina.org/rewards-programs for more information.
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April 4-8
Spring Break
April 15 Senior survey due
April 17-18
ISSMA music competition
April 17-18
Junior Retreat
April 18 Sophomore and freshman retreats
Senior dress-up for
cap and gown photo shoot
April 27 Soulcore at Scecina
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