Growth, Gratitude, and Giving Extra This October we celebrate a season of growth at Scecina—in the classroom, our sports program, acts of service, and our faith. Our students have truly risen to the challenge, with 55% earning a place on the Honor Roll or High Honor Roll for the first quarter. High Honor Roll students excel with a GPA of at least 3.5, while Honor Roll students maintain a strong GPA of 3.0 or higher. We are beyond proud of...
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Scecina Community Celebrates Completion of Our Faith, Our Journey, Our Time Capital Campaign
On September 19, Scecina Memorial High School marked the successful completion of its Our Faith, Our Journey, Our Time capital campaign, celebrating years of planning, fundraising, and construction. The event, attended by students, school staff, alumni, and donors, recognized the $7.6 million raised for major campus improvements. These included the creation of new athletic and activity fields, a new chapel, a modernized front entrance, a relocated and updated weight training room, and the establishment of two endowment funds to support...
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President’s Blog: A Vibrant Start to the New Year
Greetings Scecina Community! The 2024 -25 school year is underway—the 72nd in Scecina’s grand history! Enrollment stands at 451 students. These young men and women continue to bring outstanding energy, gifts, and talents to Scecina every day. They hail primarily from the East Deanery Catholic schools. Our international student program includes 23 students from seven countries of Vietnam, China, Spain, Brazil, Italy, Germany, and Rwanda. Your financial partnership is still very important for our students’ lives; only one percent of...
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Scecina Hires New Head Football Coach Dan Harris
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Dan Harris has been appointed Scecina Memorial High School's new head football coach and social studies teacher. Harris is an accomplished coach with significant experience at Roncalli, Ben Davis, and Noblesville. His experience includes four consecutive Indiana High School Athletic Association Final Four appearances, including two as a defensive coordinator. Harris is thrilled to join the Scecina community and is eager to continue the tradition of excellence established by his predecessor, Coach Ott...
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Scecina’s First Black Student Union: An Interview with Founding Member Leah Gunn
Scecina Memorial High School recently made school history by forming its first-ever Black Student Union (BSU). Sophomores Leah Gunn and Shianne Jackson founded the BSU with the support of teachers Melba Jackson and Cameron Adams. Their mission is to promote a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students and to celebrate the richness of Black history and culture. We had an opportunity to speak with Leah Gunn, one of the founding members of the BSU, to learn more about their...
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2024 President’s Academic Excellence Awards
The President’s Academic Excellence Award (PAEA) was established in 2001 to recognize the top 10 students in each class and the students with a GPA of 4.0 or above. The senior class recipients are recognized in a special way. They are given the opportunity to choose a mentor who has had an important and positive impact on their life. Both the senior and the mentor submit written reflections depicting the importance that each has played for the other. Congratulations to...
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Class of 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian
Scecina Memorial High School is pleased and proud to announce the valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2024. Matthew Hentz Matthew Henz is this year's valedictorian. He is the son of Joe and Cheryl Hentz. He is a St. Michael Catholic Church parishioner and a St. Michael Catholic School graduate. Through fours at Scecina, Matthew has achieved a 4.29 grade point average. Matthew is a member of the National Honor Society, Gaming Club, Red and Gold Going Green,...
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Ash Wednesday Reflection
Director of Campus Ministry Ben Potts implemented the 1-1-1 Lenten Challenge and adapted the program from Life Teen for Scecina faculty, staff, and students. Catholic theology teacher Joe Ruf shared his Ash Wednesday reflection during the all-school Ash Wednesday Mass. The goal of this challenge is for the Scecina community to grow closer to Christ, the Church, and each other this Lenten season. Mr. Ruf's Ash Wednesday Reflection After receiving our LORD in the Eucharist, we have the opportunity to...
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Graduate Student Pursues Counseling Degree while Supporting Scecina Students
We had the opportunity to speak with Maddie Buckner, a graduate student at Indiana State University who is working towards her school counseling degree and is supporting Scecina. In addition to her fieldwork, Maddie is spearheading a leadership program for Scecina students that comes with a unique twist. Read on to learn more about Maddie's experience and her approach to leadership development. Q: Can you tell us about your background and education? A: Of course! I'm originally from Fishers, Indiana,...
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Remembering Ray Riley
Dear Scecina Friends, On Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, beloved former Scecina Memorial High School principal, teacher, and coach, Mr. Ray Riley, passed from this life to the next. Spanning decades since Scecina's founding years, Ray Riley was, is, and always will be a pivotal leader in Scecina's history and future.We as a Scecina Community send our condolences and prayers of support to Ray's wife of 62 years, Barbara (Gallagher) Riley, and their vast family, including children and Scecina alumni John (Juliette) Riley ('80), Cindy (Joe)...
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Affordable Catholic Education
More than 90% of Scecina students receive some type of financial assistance to attend. We have scholarships for incoming and current students as well as need-based tuition assistance. We also accept vouchers from the Indiana Choice Scholarship Program.
Educating the Whole Person
We educate the whole student - spirit, mind and body - through four years of theology, challenging academics (such as Advanced Placement, dual-credit and honors courses), and extracurricular activities (20 IHSAA sports, including gymnastics, and club sports such as archery, lacrosse and men’s volleyball).
Community Service
Students have opportunities to serve others at school and in the community through the Campus Ministry’s Christian Service Program, Catholic Theology classes and extracurricular service clubs.
1:1 Technology
Each Scecina student receives a school-owned computer for use during the school year through the 1:1 technology initiative. The computers give students and teachers more flexibility in class and allow the school to offer eLearning days out of the classroom.
Global Awareness
Scecina’s International Student Program promotes international understanding, creates memorable and diverse learning opportunities, transforms critical intercultural perspectives and nurtures global connections from the Catholic perspective.
A Diverse Environment
Scecina is a diverse school where all are welcome. Our 2022-23 student population is 41% Hispanic and Latino, 40% Caucasian, 12% Black and African American, 4% International, and 3% American Indian or Multi-Racial.
We Are Crusaders
Katelyn Hartman, Class of 2019
Attending Ohio State University
Katelyn Hartman, Class of 2019
Attending Ohio State University
Attending Ohio State University
"My four years at Scecina were nothing like I expected. I received so much more than an education. Within the school, I found a lifelong community that helped me discover my place in the world."
Kate (Carrico) Broshears, Class of 2006
Vice President of External Relations at Ascend Indiana
Kate (Carrico) Broshears, Class of 2006
Vice President of External Relations at Ascend Indiana
Vice President of External Relations at Ascend Indiana
"Scecina does an excellent job of preparing students not only for college but also to be outstanding community members."
Tavon Middlebrook, Class of 2019
Attending Taylor University
Tavon Middlebrook, Class of 2019
Attending Taylor University
Attending Taylor University
"Transferring to Scecina was one of the best decisions of my life. I'm happy I came because I now feel a lot more prepared for what college life will be like."
Upcoming Events
Fall Play – The Alibis
More information to come soon! Save the date.
November 8 @ 8:00 am - November 9 @ 5:00 pmAll-School Mass
All are welcome to join. Please check in at the front office at the main entrance of the school.
November 11 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pmSophmore Parent Night
More information to come.
November 14
Scecina is proud to be named after Father Thomas Scecina, whose life story continues to inspire people throughout the world.
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