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 Christian provides excellent educational experiences to help achieve the mission of the school.  As a gift from our Heavenly Father, athletics are a form of play meant to be enjoyed by His children.  In addition to being fun and encouraging many positive relationships, athletics can help develop Christ-like character in our students such as teamwork, discipline, passion, self-control, and more.  Many teams do not have try-outs, so there are many opportunities to participate each season for both boys and girls.  In 2009-2010 about 64% of our students participated at least one season on an athletic team.
BCTV - Local cable channel 25 or Digital Comcast channel 917 - is a student-operated station through Byron Center Public High School that allows the students to grow in their understanding of what it takes to produce a quality program. This station airs community activities from the Byron Township area.
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 reach across grades, groups, special needs, and cultures, striving to see others through God’s eyes. South Christian students help out by being a peer tutor, a lunch partner, planning Special Events, or just by being a friend. Why participate? To experience the joy of helping/serving others, to reach across boundaries, and to discover God-given gifts. What's needed? Some time, concern for others, and willingness to reach out.
DRAMATIC ARTST - Throughout the year, there are three productions that are developed: a play in the fall, a musical in the spring, and Student Directed Plays in May.  Tryouts are open and encouraged to all students for the play and the musical.  While everyone may audition for the Student Directed Plays, only seniors may direct.  There are many other opportunities to become involved with the dramatic productions that do not require acting, such as: hair and make-up design and application, lighting and sound technicians, set construction, orchestra, and ticket sales.
DRAMA & SPEECH - This class is designed to coincide with the Forensics Competition with area schools who are a part of the Michigan Interscholastic Forensics Association (MIFA), and provides students with the opportunity to select, develop, and perform a speech or dramatic piece in a competition against several participating schools.  All students enrolled in the class are required to participate in the competition, while special consideration will be provided for students who wish to be a part of the team and not take the class.
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 PROM - Along with teacher sponsors, volunteers from the Junior Class form several committees to plan the Jr. Sr. prom which is held in the Spring.
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 every other year with the Concert 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 one of the other sCHS choirs is mandatory. 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 participate in 2 on campus competitions, one of which is a series of 6 test dates  
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 ministry whose purpose is to communicate the gospel message to young people. A weekly Monday night club meeting is held in the portable at South Christian 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