By John Hegarty, Director of International Programs The 2020-21 school experience for Scecina’s 12 international students was different for each one. Several were never able to return to Scecina during the school year and completed their classes online. A few students were able to return at least for a while. And some were able to fulfill their dream of studying at an American high school. Scecina’s international students came from Brazil, China, Italy, Jordan, and Nigeria. Three graduated from...
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Farewell, Sister Sheila
When Scecina counts its blessings, Sister Sheila is always included. We have been blessed with her presence since 2005. After 15 years of serving as the librarian at Scecina, Sister has decided to pack up her apartment at St. Francis Hall and return this summer to her convent of the Dominican Sisters of Houston (Texas). The first thing she plans to do, she said, is … nothing. “When I get there, I want to do nothing for three weeks to...
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David Dellacca named Scecina principal
David Dellacca will become the new principal at Scecina Memorial High School, effective immediately, Scecina President Joe Therber announced on May 20. Dellacca has been serving as the interim principal at Scecina. He has been with Scecina since July 2014, when he became vice president of technology and helped implement the school’s Technology Plan. In 2018, he took on additional duties as director of curriculum for Scecina. He becomes the 12th principal in the history of the school, which was...
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President Therber: Finishing the year strong
The month of May always is one of the best and busiest months of the year at Scecina. We celebrated the 62 recipients of the President's Academic Excellence Awards two weeks ago; spring sports are in full swing; three Christian Awakening senior retreats took place this spring; and the Class of 2021 Commencement is just around the corner. I want to thank our outstanding teachers here at Scecina. Their dedication, flexibility, and innovation have been genuine gifts to our students...
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President Therber: 6 recent Scecina successes
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! During this Easter season, we rejoice in the hope and joy of our risen Savior, who is the true light of the world. At school, we are moving into quite a busy season. The calendar is full: spring sports, spring musical, prom, the walkathon, and year-end awards as well as the Baccalaureate Mass, final exams, Commencement, and other Class of 2021 activities. Our halls and classes are livelier with more students as we transitioned after Spring...
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Scecina’s Class of 2021 academic leaders
The Scecina Class of 2021 valedictorian and salutatorian have succeeded in class, played sports each year, and taken advantage of their opportunities at Scecina. Olivia Kriech Smith is the valedictorian. She is the daughter of Ruth and Jason Smith, a parishioner at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, and a graduate of Holy Spirit Catholic School. Through four years at Scecina, she has achieved a 4.39 grade point average. Olivia remains undecided about her college plans. At Scecina she has been involved...
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Longtime Scecina educator John Hegarty is Indianapolis Irish Citizen of the Year
If you are among the Scecina friends who have traveled to Ireland on one of John Hegarty’s legendary Irish tours or spent much time with Mr. Hegarty at school or a Scecina soccer match or Indy Irish Fest or McGinley’s Golden Ace Inn, this news probably will not surprise you: He is the Indianapolis 2021 Irish Citizen of the Year. The Scecina Community now has more to celebrate in March as John Hegarty presides over some St. Patrick’s Day events....
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A new year, a new semester, and the culmination of Scecina’s capital campaign
By President Joe Therber Dear Friends, We made it! The long-awaited new year has arrived! After an unprecedented first semester and a well-deserved Christmas break, students and teachers returned to classes on Jan. 5. We’re so happy to have begun the second semester! Congratulations to all 189 students who made the honor roll for the second quarter in the COVID environment. Their accomplishments and their teachers’ dedication and determination are outstanding! You can click here to see the Honor...
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President Therber: Scecina reaches $6 million
Dear Scecina Community, I have so much good news to share with you. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, Scecina was LIVE from the new weight room for the Our Faith, Our Journey, Our Time capital campaign virtual rally. I hope you were able to tune in. If not, you can view here. If you were not able to tune in, or if you were and would like to re-familiarize with our great news, I am thrilled to announce the following:...
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President Therber: An amazing journey for our school and our capital campaign
Dear Scecina Community, For the past year, Scecina has been on an amazing journey. At the school on Oct. 9, we marked the completion of the first grading period of the 2020 -21 academic year. I sincerely thank our students and parents for their prayers, partnership, and resiliency during the pandemic as we have given our very best efforts and then, in the words attributed to Father Thomas Scecina, dug a bit deeper to “give that little extra.” Just over...
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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 2020-21 student population is 14.7% black; 3.7% Asian; 31.9% Hispanic; 44.1% white; 5.1% multiracial; 0.5% Pacific Island, and 5.1% multi-racial.
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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."
Jim Parise, Class of 1987
Director of Fixed Income Investments, Alaska Permanent Fund Corp.
Jim Parise, Class of 1987
Director of Fixed Income Investments, Alaska Permanent Fund Corp.
Director of Fixed Income Investments, Alaska Permanent Fund Corp.
"Scecina sent me into the world with a moral compass that helped guide me through many different challenges and experiences after high school."
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."
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