Southern Columbia Area School District

Each year, Southern Columbia High School proudly honors our veterans through a special luncheon and assembly held on Veterans Day. A highlight of this celebration is our slideshow, which recognizes and pays tribute to all SCA alumni who have served or are currently serving in the military.

Over the years, this presentation has grown tremendously—now honoring more than 150 veterans, spanning graduates from the Class of 1941 to the Class of 2025. This project has been many years in the making, and while it continues to grow, many of our slides have become outdated.

To ensure that our tribute remains accurate and up to date, we are asking all SCA alumni who have served—or relatives of those who have served—to complete the form at the link below. This will help us keep our records current so we can continue to properly honor our SCA veterans.

Please fill out the form even if you (or your relative) are already included in our presentation. Upon completion of this survey you will be contacted about submitting a photo.

If you have any questions, please contact Jerid Lindenmuth at jlindenmuth@scasd.us or Jennifer Stine at jenstine@scasd.us.

Thank you for helping us continue this proud tradition of honoring the brave men and women who have served our country.

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Community Collaboration at Its Best!

Vista West Development needed a new sign after the old one began to deteriorate, and our talented students stepped up! The Advanced Woodshop class crafted a beautiful new sign, while the High School Art Club added the finishing touches by painting the letters. This project is a perfect example of creativity, teamwork, and pride in our community. Great job, Tigers! 🪚🐾🖌️

On November 4th and 5th, Owen Eyer, Sadie Boucher, Lillian Hinkle, and Alasia Gaines participated in the County Chorus. Each of these students earned their spot by auditioning against talented peers from other local schools, securing the opportunity to perform in this concert. Congratulations to them on this outstanding achievement. 🎶

Contributor: Karlene Wiehe, Journalism Staff Member

This fall, the Tigers Girls’ Soccer team delivered an outstanding season. They earned the title of district runner-up, showcasing exceptional skill and teamwork while setting a high bar for future players. Building on that success, the team advanced to the state tournament quarterfinals. They closed the season with an impressive 18-5-0 record.

A huge congratulations to our Girls Soccer players who earned PHAC All-Star honors this season!

⭐️First Team⭐️
Forward: Kailee Helwig
Midfield: Kennadie Reamer
Defense: Harper Thompson
Goalkeeper: Rosie Martino

⭐️Second Team⭐️
Forward: Macie Swank
Forward: Alyssa Conner
Midfield: Olivia Jones

⭐️Honorable Mention⭐️
Lola Cecco
Michaela Williams

We are proud of these players and their teammates for everything they accomplished this season! 🖤⚽️💛

Contributor: Kayelle Laubach, Journalism Staff Member

The High School recently hosted a moving Fields of Flags Fundraiser in support of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), transforming the front lawn into a powerful display of patriotism and gratitude. Coordinated and run by the History Department in partnership with the History Club, the event featured over 700 flags carefully placed to honor the sacrifices of veterans. The project was spearheaded by Mr. Lindenmuth and brought to life through the dedication of students Nicholas Briggs, Jake Scherer, William Victory, Jonathan Davis, Declan McGinley, and Connor Knorr, whose efforts created a striking visual tribute while raising awareness and support for those who have served.

⚫IT’S BLACKOUT TIME! ⚫

This Friday night at 7 PM, pack Tiger Stadium for the District Final vs. Troy!
Wear ALL BLACK and bring the noise as we show what Southern Columbia pride is all about! 🖤💛

Malania Harmon is nominated as the 8th Grade Student of the Month in Mathematics for October. Malania consistently strives for mastery in Math 8 and approaches each day with enthusiasm and determination. She brings a positive attitude to class and helps foster a strong academic culture within the school. Her respect for teachers and peers is truly admirable, and she serves as a wonderful role model for both her classmates and younger students. For these reasons, Malania is recognized as the 8th Grade SoCo STAR for October.

Will Visnosky is nominated as the SoCo Star for October because he is an outstanding student who leads with kindness and integrity. Will consistently completes his assignments on time and always puts forth his best effort, showing pride in his work. What stands out most about Will is the way he treats others with respect, patience, and genuine kindness. He speaks only kind words and helps create a positive, welcoming atmosphere in the classroom. Will is a wonderful example of what it means to be a SoCo Star, and his character shines through in everything he does.

Keyton Keefer is selected as the October SoCo Star in Science. Keyton impresses with the quality of his work and his consistent daily preparation. More importantly, he can always be counted upon to be positive and upbeat, and the good mood and lack of drama that he brings to class each day makes him a pleasure to teach. Keyton has the maturity to understand that his teachers are his partners in helping him prepare for life, and he treats them in a way that shows he values them. As a final positive trait, he is one of the few people who gets the jokes. Congratulations, Keyton, and keep being you!

Silas Victory is proudly recognized as the ELA SoCo Star for October. Silas has a natural curiosity for learning in general, and his commitment to excellence in his writing is just one example of the enthusiasm he brings to class each day. He is also an outstanding orator; whether presenting a project or simply reading aloud, Silas brings the text to life. His strong work ethic is evident in his preparation, thorough and timely completion of assignments, and regular participation in class discussions. Silas exemplifies all of the SoCo Star qualities, and it would not be surprising to see his name on a bestseller list someday. Congratulations, Silas! Never dim that bright light of yours, keep shining!

The Tigers Boys Soccer team made history this fall, capturing their first District Championship in 20 years and earning the program’s first-ever win in the state playoffs. Riding the momentum of that championship victory, they went on to achieve another milestone, marking yet another historic moment for the program. This unforgettable season was a testament to the dedication of the players and coaches. With these accomplishments, the Tigers have set a new standard and inspired future teams to keep building on their success.

Contributor: Cullen McGinley, Journalism Staff Member

Eighth graders in Mr. Kelchner's science classes recently participated in the Rubber Band Rover Engineering Challenge. Each team built a prototype of a rubber band-powered rover and then applied the engineering process to identify weaknesses in its design. Next, the teams developed and tested design changes, revising their rovers with the goal of improving their ability to traverse our simulated Mars terrain and travel the maximum distance on a single wind-up.

The project culminated in a competition, during which the team of Colton Beers, Carter Spotts, and Landon Yule set a new record distance of 118 inches, beating the previous record from 2023 by more than three feet! Great job, team!

Today, our 3rd graders had the incredible opportunity to hear from four guest speakers in honor of Veterans Day. Each speaker shared their experiences and insights about serving in different branches of the U.S. military:

Cpl. David Noblit – United States Marine Corps
Josh Maciejewski – United States Navy
Dr. Crystal Gajkowski – United States Air Force
MSgt Andrew Gajkowski – United States Air Force

Thank you to these amazing veterans for inspiring our students and helping them understand the importance of service and sacrifice! ❤️💙

🪖Honoring Our Veterans Through Art ❤️

Today, our talented high school artists proudly displayed their hand-drawn placemats for the Veterans Dinner hosted by our school. Each placemat was a heartfelt thank-you to those who served. This was a small but meaningful gesture of gratitude expressed through creativity and care.

Thank you for your service. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication inspire us all.

The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meeting this evening in the High School Library: 7:00pm - Facilities and Finance Committee. The meeting will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.

YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qLmh9uVhjM
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DMXLRL57D496

First grader Avery Mowery started her week by reading to Mrs. Sharrow's Kindergarten class. This was a special reward she chose for her positive behavior.

What an inspiring way to kick off the day. Way to go, Avery! 🐾💛

🏈 Game Day Alert: District IV AA Semifinals Tonight!

Our Southern Columbia Tigers are set to face Bloomsburg in the District IV AA Semifinals tonight at 7:00 PM at Tiger Stadium.

🎟️ For important information regarding playoff ticketing procedures, please refer to the attached graphic.

🏀 Southern Columbia Girls Basketball Online Store is Now Open! 🏀

Support the team and gear up in style! The official online store is live: Grab your black and gold apparel and show your Tiger Pride.

🛍️ Shop now: https://clubhousecustomapparel.chipply.com/scagirlsbasketball/

📅 Store closes at 11 PM on Thanksgiving night. Don't miss out!

Both our boys’ and girls’ soccer teams advanced to the Quarterfinal Round of the PIAA Class A state playoffs after impressive First Round victories on Tuesday evening.

Now it’s time to show up, cheer loud, and support our Tigers as they continue their playoff journey this Saturday:

🟡 Boys vs. Wyoming Seminary
📍 North Schuylkill
🕛 Noon

⚫️ Girls vs. Faith Christian
📍 North Schuylkill
🕑 2 PM

We hope that you will come out and support on our incredible student-athletes as they continue their pursuit of state titles. ⚽

🍦Sweet Success in Miss Haines' Class! 🍦

Big smiles all around! Miss Haines' kindergartners filled their Smiley Jar (whole class behavior incentive) by showing kindness, teamwork, and awesome classroom behavior. They earned a super fun ice cream party to celebrate!

These kiddos have been working hard, making great choices, and spreading positivity every day. Miss Haines is so proud of them for showing what it means to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn! Way to go, kindergarten! 🐯👏

Mrs. Hower’s 3rd Grade class made new friends with Mrs. Ziegert’s 1st Grade class during a heartwarming collaboration yesterday. Together, the students created “Hands of Friendship,” a colorful symbol of connection and kindness, and took turns reading stories to one another. It was a joyful celebration of creativity, literacy, and new friendships! 📚

Southern Columbia edged out Mount Carmel to win the second round of Scholastic Scrimmage. Our students showcased their knowledge of history, science, and literature to beat Mount Carmel 170 to 140. Next week our students will face off against Berwick in hopes of advancing to the next round. Team members include Austin Shaffer, Will Victory, Declan McGinley, Johnny Barnette, Vivien Miller and advisor Mrs. Long.