Extra-Curricular Activities

There are a number of extracurricular opportunities available at South for those who want to be involved. Participation is encouraged since working with other students and the faculty on projects other than class work is an important part of each student's life.

ATHLETICS - The athletic program at South includes activities for both boys and girls during each season. Tryouts are held prior to each season. Students involved in athletics are expected to meet eligibility requirements which are explained by each coach. South participates in the O-K Gold League as a Class B school.
BCTV - Local cable channel 50 - is a student-operated station through Byron Center Public High School that allows the students t grow in their understanding of what it takes to produce a quality program. This station airs community activities from the Byron Township area.
CHAPEL PLANNER - This volunteer group of students plans the chapel services held twice each week, as well as special assemblies which are planned. In teams and as a group, students brainstorm ideas, design services, contact participants, and organize all other details.
CHAPEL PRELUDE LEADER - Sign up with Mr. Winkle to be included on the schedule.
CLASS OFFICER - Each class elects a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. Those wishing to run for office must submit a nominating petition with a required number of signatures. Present ninth, tenth and eleventh graders elect officers for the following year in the spring. Incoming ninth graders hold elections within one month of school's opening.
CONNECTIONS - This group's purpose is to establish contacts and assist students who are physically or academically challenged. South Christian students help out by being a peer tutor, a lunch partner, a part of a Circuit (each "special needs" student has their own circuit), or just by being a friend. Why participate? To experience the joy of helping others and to discover God's given gifts. What's needed? Some time, concern for others, and willingness to reach out.
DEBATE - Students who study debate are required to compete on the debate team. League and invitational competition prepares students for district and state tournaments in Class B.
DRAMA - Two dramatic productions are scheduled each year. One of the two may be a musical. Tryouts are open to all students. Both productions offer students a wide variety of experiences: acting, designing posters and programs, building and painting sets, managing the business side of a play, and perhaps playing in an orchestra.
DRAMA & SPEECH - This activity is offered in January and coincides with the third-quarter English classes. Students are required to participate in the Michigan Interscholastic Forensic Association competition. First-year participants must be enrolled in the forensics course, but second, third and fourth-year students may participate independently.
HOMECOMING COMMITTEE - This committee is voluntary and plans all activities including class competition, decorations, and homecoming night activities. Meetings begin in the fall during noon hour and continue as necessary during noon hour and after school until homecoming.
INTRAMURALS - An extra curricular opportunity open to all students. Volleyball and badminton tournaments are played during lunch hour throughout the year. Students sign up to participate prior to each tournament.
JAZZ BAND - The Jazz Band is a select group of instrumentalists from grades 10-12. This group will study contemporary and standard jazz music along with other popular styles. The emphasis will be on learning and incorporating swing "style" into a smaller ensemble. They will perform at concerts and at jazz festivals around the state. The student must audition or be placed in the ensemble by the band director. The student must also be a member of one of the concert bands to be eligible for jazz band.
JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET - The junior class advisors and officers, along with other class volunteers, plan the banquet which is held in May each year.
LIBRARY AIDE - Students are needed each semester to help the librarian with various tasks. These include processing new books, checking books and magazines out and in, and shelving books and magazines. Those interested should be willing to help others and enjoy reading. Library aides are accepted by the librarian.
MADRIGALS - This is an audition-only ensemble for which all SCHS students grades 9-12 are eligible to audition. The Madrigals meet at least once per week (generally Monday evenings 7-9 p.m.) and tour annually with either the Concert Choir or Women's Choir. All expenses for tours are the responsibility of each member. Only students who can demonstrate outstanding choral aptitude, tone, technique and sight-reading potential should audition. Musical styles ranging from Madrigals to Vocal Jazz are studied in order to give approximately 8-12 performances per year. Participation in school chapels, assemblies and musicals is expected but not mandatory for all members. Attendance at all rehearsals, district/state choral festivals, school, church and community events is required for or the student will lose his/her place in the ensemble. No credit towards graduation is given for participation in this group; however college recommendations and references for admission will be given for each member by the director.
MATH CLUB - This is open to all students. South Christian students compete in two mathematics competitions off campus as well as participate in one competition on campus.
NEWSPAPER - Compass is our student-published newspaper. Students develop their writing ability and their journalistic skills as they report on school activities, discuss current issues, and become more familiar with each other, their community and their world. Students are needed to be sports reporters, feature writers, editors, editorial writers, typists, cartoonists, and layout designers.
PEP BAND - Students who play in the symphonic band or concert band are selected on a need and seniority basis for the pep band which performs at home basketball games.
SKI CLUB - Students may join for a fee to ski at Bittersweet Ski area. Watch noon announcements in late fall for information.
STAGE SHOW - This program sponsored by the Student Council usually takes place the first Saturday evening in December. Acts must be presented to and approved of by Mr. Miedema and committee. Proceeds are used for the Christmas Drive.
STUDENT COUNCIL - This group of elected students sponsors a variety of activities for the student body, organizes the Christmas drive, and works as a governing body to develop school policy or to change existing policy by working through the board and faculty. Three students from each class and the class president serve as representatives. Students wishing to serve on the student council must submit nominating petitions with a required number of signatures for elections in the spring from the present ninth, tenth and eleventh grades. Incoming ninth graders will elect representatives within one month of the school's beginning in the fall.
YOUNG LIFE - This organization is a Christian miistry whose purpose is to communicate the gospel message to young people. A weekly Monday night club meeting is held in various students' homes and a Campaigners meeting is held on Friday mornings for Bible study. Spring and summer camps are also an available part of this Christ committed ministry.
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES for SCHS students. If you are interested in helping us further God's kingdom and in being a reflector of God's grace to the world around us, please choose an opportunity that fits best with the gifts God has given you!
Community Clubs whose teams are made up of South Christian students:
  • Equestrian Team
  • J.V. Hockey Club
  • Indoor Soccer Club