Student Activities
AV Club
Students learn how to run sound, lights, and video in the auditorium for chapels, plays, musicals, and special events. They also run cameras and production equipment for the SailorZone, our YouTube channel for athletic events and extracurriculars as well as creating and displaying content for the video board in the performance gym. For more information, contact Mr. Todd Schrotenboer.
Connections
Peer-led groups that consist of lunch partners, peer tutors, and student leaders who build inclusion and belonging for our students with special needs within our school. This includes fun activities such as planning parties, outings, and service projects. It is similar to Circle of Friends. The goal is for everyone to see and acknowledge the gifts God has given each individual and to use these gifts for God’s glory. For more information, contact Ms. Heather Modert.
Equestrian Club
Horse showmanship including the disciplines of riding, driving, or vaulting. For more information, contact Caitlyn Yonker.
Junior-Senior Prom
Along with teacher sponsors, volunteers from the junior class form several committees to play the Junior-Senior Prom, which is held in the spring. For more information, contact Mrs. Maelia Post.
Robotics
Each year, students from South Christian High School team up with several adult mentors, to design and build a robot. The game is revealed in January and the team spends 10 weeks designing and building the robot. The team will also compete in several competitions in March and April. Students get to learn and participate in the design and build process and have opportunities to learn CAD, programming, metalworking, and other practical skills. For more information, contact Mr. Kent Walstra.
Sound Technician
Students are trained to run the sound system for our auditorium. Sound technicians are used for events such as plays, musicals, Stage Show, and concerts. For more information, contact Mr. Todd Schrotenboer.
Ski Club
Students spend Wednesday nights at Bittersweet Ski area. Transportation provided based on weekly sign-ups. Ski cards offer a reduced rate and are available for purchase in the office. For more information, watch the Tuesday announcements.
Stage Show
Student Council-run talent show to help raise money for the Christmas Drive. Auctioned acts perform the first Saturday in December.
Student Ambassador
Connecting new and inquiring students with students familiar with South Christian. The office will also need ambassadors to help host students interested in attending SC from time to time. For more information, contact the counselors in the Guidance Office.
Student Council
Student leadership opportunities to represent your grade level. Meetings each month at lunch. For more information, contact Mrs. Annika Bosma or Mrs. Sally Brown.
Winterfest Committee
Helping organize student involvement for a week of fun activities: dress-up days, assembly, and Winterfest dance preparations. For more information, contact Ms. Heather Modert.
This summer I was hired as a controls engineering intern based on my experience with FIRST Robotics. This was a great experience for me and I really enjoyed my time with the company. Doing FIRST Robotics gave me hands-on experience that allowed me to easily walk into this position. I really enjoy the process of designing, building, and programming a robot to complete tasks. Although our first ideas may not be the best, we can develop new ideas through the failures making the successes even more rewarding.
– Jordan Gabrielse, South Christian High School Senior
Faith Opportunities
Campaigners
A senior-led Bible study that meets every Friday morning before school, at 7:30 AM. For more information, contact Flash.
Chapel
All South Christian students meet twice a week for chapel services in our auditorium. It is led by our senior class and it includes a time of worship, teaching, and reflection. We also invite our seniors to document and share their faith journey and how God has worked in their lives and how God is calling them to serve after leaving South Christian. We also invite various outside speakers that will bring a valuable message to our student body. For more information, contact Mr. Ben Kroeze.
Faith Celebration
For centuries, God’s people have celebrated His goodness and faithfulness through a variety of festivals, so every two years – alternating with Vocation Day – we have done the same at South Christian. Between the corporate sessions in the auditorium, students attend two Breakout Sectionals – classroom sessions on a variety of faith topics led by adults from the community. Faith Celebration is a welcomed “change-up” from a regular school day for both students and staff as God proves Himself faithful to our school community through great music, insightful teaching, and much more.
Sailor Serve Day
In the morning, staff and students travel from school to more than 40 sites throughout the area to do community service. They work for non-profit ministries, camps, schools, retirement communities, and many other organizations. In the afternoon, staff and students continue to celebrate community with a mixer.
Senior Camp
Each August incoming senior students have an opportunity to participate in Senior Camp with a 10:1 ratio of staff. The goal of this camp is to celebrate God’s gift of community together as we prepare for the school year. The time away at camp allows both students and staff to reflect on God’s love as well as how He equips and empowers us to serve Him and His people. Senior camp equips the senior class to provide leadership at South Christian alongside staff.
Victory Day
On a Saturday in the Fall, the Sports Park is filled with football players, cheerleaders, pep band members, and many fans to help over 50 people with special needs enjoy a memorable day as either football players or cheerleaders. Each participant is paired with a South Christian student and given the opportunity to score a touchdown.
Join us this year on Saturday, October 1st at 4:00 PM.
Young Life Club
Large group meetings on Monday nights. Students build authentic friendships with their peers and pray with them. Young Life provides fun, adventurous, and life-changing experiences while helping students grow in their faith. For more information, contact Jenna Brinks.