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A message from the president
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| | President Joe Therber |
Dear parents and friends,
Last week, we held a fantastic student recognition event at Scecina. Starting in the year 2001, the President's Academic Excellence Awards Program has become a wonderful annual event to recognize the students in each class who have the Top Ten grade point averages or grade point averages of 4.0 or higher.
This year, we recognized 77 freshmen through senior students! These young men and women truly exemplify outstanding academic achievement. They work hard, are dedicated student leaders, are involved in numerous co-curricular activities, serve in our community beyond Scecina, are very principled, and are future leaders.
Our 19 senior recipients each had selected a mentor and shared an inspiring reflection about the mentor. The mentors were teachers, coaches, parents, grandparents, and siblings. Many of the mentors, but not all, are Scecina alumni. All in all, seeing these mentor-student relationships reminded me of the assets that make the Scecina community unique and special - inspiration, gratitude, trust, and lifelong relationships.
I most certainly congratulate the parents and family members of all 77 recipients of the President's Academic Excellence Awards. These families exemplify the domestic Church, where values of prayer, compassion, acceptance, and striving to do one's best are fostered.
Our prior recipients of the President's Academic Excellence Award are making wonderful impact in colleges, universities, and communities across our nation and world. This year's recipients will do no less. God has blessed them with an abundance of gifts to use in service.
Congratulations once again to each of our recipients, and to all of our students for working to the best of their ability in all of their pursuits.
God Bless,
Joe Therber
President
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European trip
If you would like to join the Spring Break 2017 trip to Europe, time is running out before payments really increase. Our Scecina group will be visiting the Netherlands, Belgium, France and England from April 1-9, 2017. For more information and to register, please visit: www.eftours.com/tour-website/1778696RT
For those already registered, there will be a meeting at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday May 11 in Mr. Smith's room.
Campus Crusade collection Students still can turn in their Campus Crusade donations of $50 or more to receive an out-of-uniform pass for the rest of the year. We have raised $11,708 as of May 6! Our goal is $13,000. Thank you!
Participation so far:
- Seniors: 50/97 - 52%
- Juniors: 44/101 - 44%
- Sophomores: 45/121 - 38%
- Freshmen: 50/126 - 40%
Students who turn in the donations by Monday May 9 will be eligible for extra drawings for Indianapolis Indians tickets and other gift cards. They can turn in their donations through May 18 for credit toward the class competition and to receive out-of-uniform passes.
This year we will provide lunch for students and staff on walkathon day for helping raise support for our ministries.
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Walk with us! Or make cookies!
Parents, you are welcome to join the Campus Crusade walk starting at 10 a.m. Friday May 20. We''ll make three laps around a 1-mile route through our Little Flower neighborhood.
If you can volunteer for a Campus Crusade walk station, or donate cookies for lunch that day, please send an email to Beth Murphy at bmurphy@scecina.org.
Student Spotlight
Each week the Scecina Student Spotlight introduces the Crusader Community to Scecina students who have been recipients of the President's Academic Excellence Awards. This week we feature juniors Mary O'Connor and Will Ferree. Please click on the photos below to read more about them.
Student Scholar Athletes
Each week we will introduce some of our student-athletes whose commitment to their education and athletic accomplishments have earned them the Scecina Scholar Athlete Award for the 2015-2016 school year. This week we feature senior Sydney Johnson, and sophomores Tori Hunt and Jose Flores. Please click on the photos to below to read more about them.
Scholarship for current sophomores
The Patricia and Edward McCracken Scholarship is designed to honor the lives of Patricia (Kidwell) McCracken, Scecina Class of 1960, and her husband, Edward McCracken.
This scholarship will be awarded annually to one or more incoming junior students ranging from $1,000 to $2,500. The applicants must be working to the best of their ability academically and exhibit a good behavioral pattern within the school.
Applications are due by May 9, 2016, to the Office of Enrollment Management. Please go to
scecina.org/current-student-scholarship-opportunities
Indianapolis Eastside Career Fair
Attention Senior Parents and Students: Students from the Class of 2016 who are undecided about college or will not be attending college next year are invited to attend the Indianapolis Eastside Career Fair on May 19 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Warren Performing Arts Center. Students will need to complete and return a permission slip to attend the event. Students will learn about the resources available for various career choices. The Warren Performing Arts Center is located at 9500 E. 16th Street in Indianapolis, 46229. If you have any questions, please direct them to Jeremy Corn, Director of Guidance, at jcorn@scecina.org.
Free Summer School
Wayne Township's Achieve Virtual Education Academy welcomes you to be part of its 2016 Summer School opportunity. This is for students in need of credits to graduate early, recover previously failed classes or who want to take a class not offered at their high schools. Classes are limited and enrollment closes on May 27 or when the cap is reached. A variety of classes in language arts, math, science, social studies and physical education/health and electives will be offered. Electives include Spanish and American Sign Language.
Classes will be June 6-July 22.
Missionary Disciples Institute
Marian University offers a great opportunity for high school students with its Missionary Disciples Institute this summer (July 11-16).
At the Missionary Disciples Institute students will move from just learning about ministry to becoming a missionary disciple ready to minister to their home community. During the week students will:
- Learn ministry by selecting a ministry track taught by a Marian University theology professor.
- See ministry by taking a pilgrimage to Oldenburg, Ind., to spend the day learning about the Franciscan vision of mission.
- Do ministry through an immersion experience in a real-life ministry setting.
- Be ministry by writing a missionary plan to bring back to their church or school.
St. Vincent de Paul
Please mark your calenders and join us at 8 a.m. May 7 at the St. Vincent de Paul distribution center to help serve struggling families in Indianapolis. The distribution center is located at 1201 E. Maryland St. Other useful information can be found on its website at www.svdpindy.org under distribution center.
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Cheers wins!
The competition cheer squad won the high school division of the Champions Cup State Nationals on Saturday, April 30. The members of the squad are: Audrey Vantwoud, Anna Corner, Abby Brown, Aubrie Bishop, Joe Johnson, Michaela Heil, Hannah Tyler, Elissa Murphy, Katie Storey, and Addy Turner. Congrats! 
Girls volleyball call-out
There will be a call-out for meeting for girls who want to play volleyball at 3:10 to 3:30 p.m. Monday May 9 in the gym. There will be open gym after that.
Track results
Crusader first-place team results from Monday's Rocket Relays at Broad Ripple High School.
Girls 4x200meter relay: Jodeci Snow, Josie DeFreese, Hannah Burck and Jacqueline Kennedy
Girls Shot Put: Claire Lacy and Ariel Sutton
Boys 4x100meter and 4x200meter relays: Chad Kelley, JR Fulmore, Satchel Oskins and Chad Kelley
Boys shot put: Dylan Hair and Jacob Hadley
Boys long jump: Antwan Thacker and Drew Tucker
The Crusaders will compete next in the Indiana Crossroads Conference Championships at Speedway High School on Friday.
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Marian University's
College Tips
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Get a Head Start
Talk to your student about taking AP or dual-credit classes to get a better idea of the academic rigor ahead of them. Not only will this prepare them for the college classroom, but also provides them with the opportunity to gain college credit before becoming a student at a university. Universities will notice your student's hard work, which might set them apart from other applicants. Ask your student to talk to a counselor and see what their school has to offer.
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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. For information about sponsoring summer camps, contact Jean Donlan at jdonlan@scecina.org.
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.
Service Opportunities
Scecina students are required to have service hours. Here are some current opportunities:
- Scecina's next service day at St. Vincent De Paul is Saturday is May 7, 2016.
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 scholarships. See Jennie Kitchll in the Guidance Department ( jkitchell@scecina.org):
- Eastside Emerging leaders Scholarship- Seniors, Demonstrated strong commitment to public and community service. Also those awarded the scholarship will have the opportunity to participate in an ongoing leadership development fields. This scholarship is made available by Indianapolis City Councillor Blake Johnson and contributions from local entrepreneur Chris Baggott and Community East Hospital and Historic Irvington Community Council. Scholarship amounts vary. Deadline April 29. Online application: info@johnsonforcouncil.com
- 2016 Marion County Fair Queen Pageant - anyone interested go to marioncountyfair.org for complete details.
- Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Association of Indiana. This is an award for High School Juniors, Marion County, 100 gift card to local bookstore and reception in September of recognition. The deadline is May 6.
- 2016 INTMA Scholarship (Indinana National Tooling and Machining Assc)- Student must want a career in tooling or machinery industry. $5,000 scholarship
- 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
Mornings: 7:15-8:15 a.m. Monday-Friday
Afternoons/Evenings: Mondays 2:45 -3:30 p.m.
Thursdays 2:45-6 p.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.
Like Us, Follow Us, Connect!
We are always updating our social media with current happenings around the Scecina community. Please like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and connect with us on LinkedIn.
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May 2-18 Campus Crusade collections
Scecina Pops Concert, 3 p.m.
May 20 Campus Crusade walkathon
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Our Mission Scecina Memorial High School, established by the Archbishop of Indianapolis, is a co-educational Catholic college and life preparatory school that motivates our diverse and gifted community of students to attain educational excellence, be lifelong learners, and live as servant leaders in the inspiring footsteps of Father Thomas Scecina.
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