Class of 2020 valedictorian and salutatorian
Congratulations to Scecina Memorial High School’s Class of 2020 valedictorian, Bailey Ruth Marie Sims, and salutatorian Madison (Madi) Christina Beriault. Scecina President Joe Therber and Interim Principal David Dellacca recently announced the honors for the top students.
Bailey is the daughter of Valerie Jackson-Sims and Gus Sims. She is a parishioner at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and a graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School.
Congratulations to Scecina Memorial High School’s Class of 2020 valedictorian, Bailey Ruth Marie Sims, and salutatorian Madison (Madi) Christina Beriault.
Bailey Sims
Bailey Sims
Bailey is the daughter of Valerie Jackson-Sims and Gus Sims. She is a parishioner at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and a graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School.
“Congratulations, Bailey, on the many ways you have exercised your God-given talents at Our Lady of Lourdes and Scecina,” said Scecina President Joe Therber. “You are a deserving, hard-working young lady who has a world of potential. I wish you the best as you continue to make a difference for those around you.”
“From the field of competition, to the Red & Gold set, to the classroom, you have excelled,” said David Dellacca, interim principal. “We celebrate with you in your successes! May God continue to be with you as you exit high school and blaze a trail forward.”
Bailey is considering a business management major, although she has not decided on which college. Butler University, Purdue University, and Hanover College are at the top of her list. Marian University and the University of Indianapolis are in her top five.
“During my four years at Scecina, I didn’t just receive an education but an experience of a lifetime,” she said. “Through Scecina, I made some of my closest friends, met incredible people, traveled to amazing places, and learned what it really meant to ‘give that little extra.’ ”
A four-year Student Council member, Bailey is the current senior class president and was president of her sophomore class. She also was a four-year member of the Key Club, serving as the editor in her junior year and vice president this year.
She’s participated in Scecina theatre, acting in two fall plays and three spring musicals.
Bailey also took part in the Scecina theatre trip to New York and Broadway in 2018 and the social studies department’s trip abroad to Italy in 2019.
She’s a member of National Honor Society and Student Ambassadors, co-president of the Red and Gold Going Green environmental club, and vice president of the Gaming Club. Bailey has been a Girl Scout for 13 years and an Irish dancer for 14 years with Richens/Timm Academy of Irish Dance.
Bailey was a four-year member of both Crusaders softball team and the Crusaders’ cheerleading squad for basketball and football. She was senior cheerleader captain for basketball and football.
Madison Beriault
Madison Beriault
Madi, daughter of Niki Adamson and Justin Beriault, is a parishioner at Holy Spirit Catholic Church and graduate of Holy Spirit Catholic School.
Madi has committed to play Division I volleyball at LaSalle University in Philadelphia.
She has been involved in Student Ambassadors and National Honor Society and was a standout for the volleyball team.
“Madi, you have had a fantastic career at Holy Spirit and Scecina,” said President Therber. “Congratulations on all your accomplishments with many more that will come your way. The Lord has blessed you with a determination that will impact the lives of those around you forever.”
“Congratulations on your hard work and determination – one that has rewarded you in the classroom as well as on the court,” said Mr. Dellacca. “May God’s blessings be with you as continue on to college and chase your dreams – dreams that I know will become realty for you.”
Madi was one of three co-captains of the Crusaders’ Sectional champion volleyball team. This year she led the Crusaders in assists with 741 and had a 91.4 serve percentage. She received All-Conference, All-City, All State and Academic All State honors. She broke the Crusaders’ all-time assist record and played in the IHSAA Indiana All Star game.
“Scecina has truly prepared me for a college education. But my high school experience has taught me lessons far beyond the classroom,” said Madi.
“Scecina has taught me the values of faith, leadership, having a strong support system, and being a part of the community,” Madi said. “These are the lessons I take with me for the rest of my life.”
