Student Activities
Art Club
This club is for anyone who is interested in creating art! We meet once/week after school from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and all are welcome. We supply what is needed to work with. You simply are invited to come and join the fun. For more information, contact Mrs. Roberta VanHaistma.
AV Club
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.
Connections
Peer-led groups that consist of lunch partners, peer tutors and student leaders who build inclusion & belonging for our students with special needs within our school. This includes fun activities such as planning parties, outings, & service projects. 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.
Chamber Orchestra (Sailor Strings)
An audition-based group that meets Tuesday mornings to learn more advanced repertoire in a variety of musical genres and have more opportunities to perform in the greater community. Anyone playing a string instrument for at least 3-4 years is welcome to audition. Performances include orchestra concerts and participation in other in other opportunities as they arise. For more information, contact Mrs. Ashley Hansen.
Drumline
Percussion ensemble that is open to anyone who wants to play percussion. We start from the beginning and teach technique so that anyone who wants to learn can participate. Rehearsals are on Tuesday mornings at 7:00 a.m. For more information, contact Mr. Chad Rozema.
International Club
Focuses on learning about other cultures. Members of the club will work with international students learn about their international experience, develop friendships and support each other.
Jazz Band
Auditioned band that experiments with, rehearses, and performs all different types of music: contemporary, jazz, swing, rock, pop, and ethnic music. You must also be a member of one of the school’s bands to be eligible. Usually Tuesday night practices. For more information, contact Mr. Chad Rozema.
Madrigals
Auditioned chorus that meets once a week on Monday nights to rehearse. This group often preforms at other schools, festivals, and churches outside of school hours. For more information, contact Mrs. Holly Baar.
Marching Band
Students registered in both Symphonic and Concert Band perform for home football games. Their practices begin with a week of camp at the beginning of August. For more information, contact Mr. Chad Rozema.
Morning Bible Study
Small group, multi-grade, student-led Bible studies on Thursday/Friday mornings before school. For more information, contact Mr. Jon Stremler (Thursdays) or Mr. Keith “Flash” Stulp (Fridays).
Praise Team
Leading worship is an opportunity to praise God and help others do the same thing. We have worship teams who help to lead their fellow students in chapel. If you play an instrument or sing, this would be a great place for you! For more information, contact Mr. Rod Jager.
Robotics
Each year, students team up with several adult mentors, to design and build a robot. The team will also compete in several competitions through April. Students get to learn and participate in the design/build process and have opportunities to learn CAD, programming, metalworking, and other practical skills. For more information, contact Mr. Kent Walstra.
Ski Club
Join other students on Wednesday Nights at Bittersweet Ski area. Transportation provided based on weekly sign-ups.
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 opportunity to represent your grade level. Meetings each month at lunch. For more information, contact Mrs. Annika Bosma or Mrs. Allison Wiers.
Tabletop Club
Meets weekly after school for an hour to hang out and to play a variety of games: chess, checkers, Settlers of Katan and Dominion to name a few. All skill levels are welcome.
Theater
Want to participate in some way in the fall drama or spring musical? Check this box and join in acting, set construction, hair and make-up, or working backstage. For more information, contact Mrs. Reba Ezell (fall drama) or Mrs. Ashley Hansen (spring musical).
Unified Sports
An opportunity for students with and without intellectual disabilities to join together to foster inclusion through sport. They promote inclusion and belonging throughout our hallways providing all students with the feeling of being one student body and “togetherness”. Unified plays during the winter sport season, practices 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, and plays games on some Fridays!
Young Life Club
Large group meetings on Monday nights where Young Life Leaders build authentic friendships with students and pray with them, provide fun, adventurous and life changing experiences while helping them grow in their faith.
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.
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 Jon Stremler.