A message from the president
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Seeing students from Scecina Memorial High School and the East Deanery parishes practice and display their talents is always a pleasure. Last night, I was privileged to attend the Holy Spirit School Annual Fund Dinner. The students performed 13 scenes of "Beauty and the Beast." It was fantastic!
The students all did an excellent job. Among them, the characters of Belle; the Beast; Gaston; Gaston's sidekick, Lumiere; Cogsworth; and Mrs. Potts nearly stole the show.
Many lessons from "Beauty and the Beast" are timely and timeless for a Catholic school. I especially enjoyed the reminder to value people according to their gifts and values rather than their physical appearance.
Many thanks and congratulations to Father Paul Koetter, Pastor of Holy Spirit Parish; Mrs. Rita Parsons, Principal of Holy Spirit School; the student performers and their parents; the Holy Spirit staff and volunteers who organized the performers; and the honorees of the evening. Eduardo and Lois Parada, Sandy Newhart, and Judy Spears were honored for their long-standing commitment to young people in the East Deanery and the progress of Catholic school education in our community.
At Scecina, we will begin construction this summer of a new library in the school. This modernization has a student and community focus. It will include individual and collaborative group learning space, new technology features, and an attractive meeting room for school and community groups. Many individuals and groups have joined together in this important step forward.
We are in the final phases of gaining archdiocesan approval. I plan to provide further information about the library project during the next few weeks.
Thank you for your support of Scecina.
Joe Therber
President
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Pops Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday Come enjoy the talents of Scecina's choirs, band and orchestra for the Springs Pops Concert featuring out-of-this-world music.
Everyone is welcome. The event is free.
Need service hours?
Scecina is offering a service opportunity for any students who have not completed their service hours. This will take place this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Please arrive at the school no later than 9 a.m. Students attending should wear a Scecina t-Shirt and clothes they don't mind getting dirty.
Students who participate in this opportunity will receive three (3) service hours.
Campus Crusade countdown Next Friday is the day! Thank you to all who have contributed. We have raised over $13,000 for tuition assistance and other school ministries!
After the walk, we'll raise additional support for Scecina through our dunk tank. Students can dunk their teachers: $3 for five tries; $5 for 10 tries.
The schedule for the day is: 9:30 a.m.: School starts 10 a.m. Students gather at East Gym parking lot. 10:10-11:15 a.m. 3-mile Walkathon 11:15-12:15: Campus Crusade weenie roast 11:30 a.m Dunk Mr. Hegarty 11:30-12:15: Dunk a Teacher! 12:15-12:30: Field Day begins
If you would like to volunteer to bring cookies, to walk with us or to help with a checkpoint on the route, you can sign up at:
Student elections
Here are the results of the election of officers for the 2016-17 school year.
Class of 2019 Student Council Officers
Sarah Drewes- President
Carly Ferree
Angelica Gonzales
Christina Schroedle
Class of 2018 Student Council Officers
Isabelle Leffler- President
Leonard Love
Brigid Maguire
Chelle Turner
Class of 2017 Student Council Officers
Jonathan Card
Ta'Quan Jones
Mary O'Connor
Faith Schubnell
Bo Sims- President
2016-2017 Student Body Officers
Will Ferree
Jacqueline Kennedy- President
Another call for Europe 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
Interested students and parents should come to the meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday May 17 in Mr. Smith's room. This will be the last opportunity to sign up for the trip before there are price changes.
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 Jonathan Card and Isabel Dailidonis. 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 sophomores Shuyao Li and Leonard Love. Please click on the photos to below to read more about them.
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.
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Sophomores on all-conference team
Sophomores Annelise Leffler and Regina Forster have been named to the ICC All-Conference Women's Tennis Team. They are the No. 1 doubles team for the Crusaders. Congratulations!
Cheer squad information
Information packets for the 2016-17 Football Cheerleading Squad are available in the athletic office. Please see Mrs. Gallagher with questions.
Track results
The Crusader Track and Field Teams competed in the Indiana Crossroads Conference Championships last Friday.
The evening was highlighted by junior Jacqueline Kennedy, who broke the school record in the 300 meter intermediate hurdles. Her time of 48.24 seconds beat the previous record of 48.60 seconds that was set 16 years ago. Kennedy finished as the runner-up in the event Friday night. She was also runner-up in the 100 meter hurdles and the long jump.
Senior Emura Paschall was the runner-up in the discus.
The boys had strong runner-up finishes by junior Satchel Oskins in the 110 meter High Hurdles and the 300 meter intermediate hurdles; junior Andrew Clegg in the 1600 and 800 meter runs and Henry Egan in the 3200 meter run.
Congratulations also to junior Satchel Oskins. He is the 2016 All-Catholic Championship after winning the 110 meter High Hurdles on April 29.
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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.
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):
- 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.
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Scecina Pops Concert, 3 p.m.
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May 20 Campus Crusade walkathon Delayed start of school, 9:30 a.m.
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