Clubs
Academic Super Bowl
A high school competition comprised of five subjects (English, Science, Social Studies, Math, and Fine Arts) and an Interdisciplinary Studies round. Questions are based on a common theme.
Open to: All Students
Moderator, Science: Ms. Rhesa Hansen
Contact: rhansen@scecina.org
Moderator, Math: TBD
Contact: bspannan@scecina.org
Moderator, English: Mr. Ben Spannan
Contact: bspannan@scecina.org
Moderator, Social Studies: Ms. Nikki Rosswurm
Contact: nrosswurm@scecina.org
Moderator, Fine Arts, and Music: TBD
Contact: bspannan@scecina.org
Archery
The National Archery in the Schools program teaches students to shoot bows and arrows. The club sport aspect will consist of competitions against other schools as teams and individuals. The season runs typically from October through March and can continue through June, depending on how far students advance in the competition.
Open to: All students
Moderator: Mr. Rick Simmons
Contact: fireric@yahoo.com
Book Club and Creative Writing Club
The book club is an opportunity to read and discuss various written works and books. The creative writing club allows students to gather with peers to explore, discuss, read, and produce writing. Members participate in writing activities and exercises, offer tips and information about the writing process, and share their work voluntarily for constructive feedback.
Open to: All Students
Moderator: Ms. Kathryn Wetzel
Contact: kwetzel@scecina.org
Black History Month Committee
The Black History Club at Scecina Memorial High School is a club that promotes cultural awareness by planning activities that celebrate “Black History Month” during the month of February. This club also helps students develop initiative and leadership and focuses on serving the school, student body, and community.
Open to: All Students
Moderators: Mr. Cameron Adams
Contact: cadams@scecina.org
Chess Club
The chess club is a social, informational, instructional, or competitive meeting place where people come together through chess. A club can offer a wide variety of activities, including instruction, rated games, simuls, lectures, and recreational play. Every member is important to the success of the club, and the chess club cannot exist without active participation from both the organizers and players.
Moderator: Ms. Kim Quigley
Contact: kquigley@scecina.org
Crusaders for Life (Right to Life)
This club is designed to introduce, engage, and educate students about the issues that involve the sanctity of life, ranging from natural conception to natural death. We aim to discuss these meaningful things and act on our beliefs and convictions by serving at a pro-life agency in the archdiocese once a month. All discussions and teachings will occur in the harbor of the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Moderator: Miss Courtney Sybouts
Contact: csybouts@scecina.org
Debate Club
Students learn to create logical, ethical, and emotional arguments on various topics to persuade others in the club that their “side” is correct.
Moderator: Mr. Daniel Fox
Contact: dfox@scecina.org
Gaming Club
Students meet and play various board games, including traditional and card games.
Open to: All Students
Moderators: Mr. Matt Black
Contact: mblack@scecina.org
International Club
The International Club explores the world’s cultures through multimedia experiences and social experiences such as food, song, and dance.
Open to: All Students
Moderator: Mr. John Hegarty
Contact: jhegarty@scecina.org
Key Club
The Key Club is a student-led service organization aimed at serving Scecina Memorial High School and local communities. Key Club emphasizes service, leadership, and character building.
Open to: All Students
Moderator: Mr. Ben Spannan
Contact: bspannan@scecina.org
Minecraft Club
Students will build, edit, and explore the entire course of fun and educational projects in Minecraft.
The National Honor Society (NHS) is an organization that fosters scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Students are involved in a variety of projects throughout the year. Students must have a cumulative weighted grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and a satisfactory application.
Open to: Students Meeting Admissions Criteria
Moderators: Mr. Cameron Adams
Contact: cadams@scecina.org
Pep Band
The Crusader pep band primarily plays at pep rallies and athletic events and is a way to pump up our fans and create school spirit.
Open to: Any Student (who plays an instrument)
Moderator: Mr. Chase Hall
Contact: chall@scecina.org
Prom Committee
The prom committee is responsible for the planning that goes into hosting the prom. They are in charge of prom details, including the theme, name, decor, and much more.
Moderator: Ms. Kim Quigley
Contact: kquigley@scecina.org
Red and Gold Going Green
This club is dedicated to spreading awareness at Scecina about the conservation and protection of the environment by organizing green events and activities.
Open to: All Students
Moderators: Mr. Matt Black
Contact: mblack@scecina.org
Rho Kappa (Social Studies Honor Society)
Rho Kappa is the only nationally recognized organization for students who excel in Social Studies. Rho Kappa promotes and encourages an understanding and interest in social studies through local, state, and national engagement.
Open to: Junior and Senior Students
Moderator: Ms. Nikki Rosswurm
Contact: nrosswurm@scecina.org
Rock Band
Rock Band provides an alternative place for musicians not commonly found in band or choir. Rock Band is an active touring band, playing 15+ gigs a year.
Open to: Any Student (who plays an instrument or sings)
Moderator: Mr. Chase Hall
Contact: chall@scecina.org
Spanish Club
The Spanish Club at Scecina promotes awareness and understanding of Spanish cultures among the Crusader community through planning, hosting, or promoting activities and school events that present accurate information about Spanish-speaking cultures.
Open to: Any Student
Moderator: Mrs. Nancy Greathouse
Contact: ngreathouse@scecina.org
STEM Club
STEM Club allows students to explore project-based learning activities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics that will extend the curriculum taught in the classroom and build student competency in the STEM workforce.
Open to: All Students
Moderator: Mrs. Sarah Smith
Contact: ssmith@scecina.org
Student Ambassadors
The Crusader Student Ambassadors is a club for students with high academic and social standards and wishes to promote Scecina Memorial to the community.
Open to: Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Students
Moderator: Ms. Miriam Medina
Contact: mmedina@scecina.org
Student Council
Student Council is a way to share ideas, interests, and concerns with fellow students and administration. We raise funds for school projects and to assist the community. Students learn to become responsible and active members of their community. Students fill out applications in August, and the moderators conduct student interviews to fill Student Council positions.
Open to: All Students
Moderator: Mr. Quinn Cloghessy
Contact: qcloghessy@scecina.org
Theater (Fall Play and Spring Musical)
The Scecina community is rich in cultural opportunities, offering our students various options to engage, volunteer, and perform. Students participating in the fall play and spring musicals learn everything from performance to stage direction, lighting, set displays, and more.
Open to: All Students
Moderator: Ms. Leslie Young, Mr. Chase Hall (Spring Musical only)
Contact: lyoung@scecina.org, chall@scecina.org
