Class of 2025 Major Senior Awards SummaryScecina Memorial High School proudly celebrates the achievements of the Class of 2025, honoring students for excellence in academics, service, faith, leadership, and athletics. Athletic and Academic Excellence Scholastic Achievement Award (Female): Mariangela Gascon Scholastic Achievement Award (Male): Peter Certo Mental Attitude Awards Female: Cynthia Dorantes-Urias Male: Clifford Brown Character and Leadership Awards Carole J. Hamilton Award: Kayley Campbell Michael C. McGarvey Award: Danny Grider Outstanding Athlete Awards Sister Lavonne Long Outstanding Senior Female...
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Scecina Celebrates Two Outstanding Honorees at the AOH St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Scecina Memorial High School is proud to announce two of its own were recognized at the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) Kevin Barry Division St. Patrick's Day Celebration. Peter Certo '25 receives the Joe and Mary Frances Dugan AOH Scholarship.Congratulations to Peter Certo, Class of 2025 Salutatorian at Scecina Memorial, for receiving the prestigious Joe and Mary Frances Dugan AOH Scholarship. Peter's dedication to his studies and commitment to his community have earned him this esteemed recognition. Peter attended Our...
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Scecina Honors 2024-25 Super Boosters and Larry Neidlinger “We Care” Award Recipients
During a special ceremony on February 15, 2025, the Scecina Memorial High School Athletic Department recognized several individuals for their outstanding contributions to the school's athletic programs. The event, held at center court before the boys' basketball game and during halftime, honored the 2024-25 Super Boosters and presented the prestigious Larry Neidlinger "We Care" Award. 2024-25 Super Boosters The Super Boosters program highlights individuals who have gone above and beyond in supporting Scecina's athletic programs, contributing to the growth and...
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Scecina Memorial Announces Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Mariangela Gascon, daughter of Francisco and Laura Gascon, is a Holy Spirit Catholic Church parishioner and a Holy Spirit Catholic School graduate. She maintains a 4.22 GPA and plans to study criminal justice at Indiana University Bloomington. At Scecina, Mariangela serves as a Student Ambassador and is an active member of the Spanish Club, National Honor Society, and the soccer team. She was recently recognized for her academic achievements by the College Board’s National Recognition Programs and received an award...
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Chad Tuley: “I’ve been blessed to do something I truly love as a career.”
Scecina Memorial faculty, students, and Archdiocese of Indianapolis leaders gathered for a Mass during Catholic Schools Week to celebrate faith and honor an outstanding Scecina educator. Father Jim Farrell led the liturgy. Following Mass, Chad Tuley, Scecina's Fine Arts Department Chair and Student Media Teacher, was recognized as one of five finalists for the Saint Mother Theodora Guerin Excellence in Education Award, selected from more than 2,000 candidates. Tuley has spent 15 years teaching student media productions, inspiring students to...
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Senior Mariangela Gascon Earns National Recognition
We're celebrating senior Mariangela Gascon, one of more than 90,000 students across the country who earned academic honors from the College Board's National Recognition Programs! Mariangela received an award from the National First-Generation Program. The National Recognition Programs honor the strong academic achievements of underrepresented students, providing an opportunity to showcase their hard work in high school. These programs not only benefit students but also help nonprofit colleges and scholarship providers seeking to recruit talented individuals. "I am deeply honored...
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President’s Blog: Growth, Gratitude, and Giving Extra
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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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
Ohio State University Class of 2024
Katelyn Hartman, Class of 2019
Ohio State University Class of 2024
Ohio State University Class of 2024
"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."
Daisy Garcia, Scecina Class of 2020
St. Philip Neri Catholic School First Grade Instructional Assistant & Afterschool Program Director
Daisy Garcia, Scecina Class of 2020
St. Philip Neri Catholic School First Grade Instructional Assistant & Afterschool Program Director
St. Philip Neri Catholic School First Grade Instructional Assistant & Afterschool Program Director
"Attending Scecina allowed me to grow deeper in my Catholic faith and closer to God. As a result, I now work at a Catholic school, sharing my beliefs and serving younger students by guiding them to grow in their personal relationship with God and learn more about the Catholic faith!"
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