Contributor: Karlene Wiehe, Journalism Staff Member
Congratulations to Senior Brayden Andrews on reaching a major milestone Saturday by earning his 100th career wrestling win at the PHAC Tournament. This accomplishment reflects his hard work, dedication, and consistency throughout his high school career. Reaching 100 wins is a significant achievement in wrestling and showcases the effort he has put in during practices, matches, and the offseason.
Contributor: Alyssa Conner, Journalism Staff Member
Congratulations to our FBLA students!
They made their mark at the Regional Leadership Conference yesterday as 41 students placed and qualified for the State Leadership Conference in Hershey in April. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication!
1st Place
- Aiden Williams- Future Business Leader
- William Victory- Advertising
- Chase Compton- Banking and Financial Systems
- Ashley Wilkins- Insurance and Risk Management
- Carter Mensch- Introduction to Business Communication
- Makala Baylor- Personal Finance
- Grayson Reck- Securities and Investments
- Vivien Miller- Technology Support and Services
- Dillen Brassard and Kay Hicks- Broadcast Journalism
2nd Place
- Jake Scherer- Entrepreneurship
- Jack Garrigan- Introduction to Information Technology
- Johnny Barnette and Connor Knorr- Management Information Systems
- Leah Fenstermacher- Technology Support and Services
- Morgan Laughlin and Elise Bingaman- Introduction to Business Presentation
3rd Place
- Austin Shaffer- Economics
- Alana Reuter and Maddison Yost- Hospitality and Event Management
- Sarah Martin and Isabella Slusser- International Business
- Madison Kerstetter and Madalyn LeVan- Management Information Systems
4th Place
- Caius Morrow- Economics
- Ethan Mika- Introduction to Business Communication
- Kylie Leck- Project Management
- Joanna Chen- Retail Management
- Gavin Brown and Destiny Deeter- International Business
5th Place
- Daphney Bingaman and Holly Schmidt- Banking and Financial Systems
- Ander Zanella- Economics
6th Place
- Grace Victory- Business Communication
- Lainey Jones- Introduction to FBLA
- Tyler Reibsome- Introduction to Information Technology
- Arya Welch- Introduction to Supply Chain Management
- Yanqiu Chen- Marketing
- Karlene Wiehe- Organizational Leadership
- Aidyn McHale- Real Estate
- Noah Esworthy and Gage Tobias- Sports and Entertainment Management
Contributor: Karlene Wiehe, Journalism Staff Member
We are proud of our students for representing Southern Columbia with kindness and generosity. A heartfelt thank you as well to the Elysburg Food Pantry and the many community partners who work year-round to support families in need. This is a great example of our students giving back and making a positive impact beyond the classroom.
Twelve years ago, we launched the Covers for Kids Drive to collect blankets and Squishmallows for patients at Janet Weis Children’s Hospital. This year, we collected 200 items, bringing our total to more than 1,700 over the past 12 years! Our students, school, and community continue to show just how generous and caring they are.
Happy Holidays! To celebrate a job well done, Student Council members enjoyed a special treat: Incredible Popcorn Ice Cream.
Thanks to their hard work and dedication, hundreds of families will enjoy a brighter Christmas with presents under their trees and food on their tables. We are incredibly grateful for their efforts in lightening the Salvation Army’s workload during this busy season. Not only did they accomplish a tremendous amount, but they did so with enthusiasm and positivity.
The Salvation Army extends its thanks to SCA High School for the opportunity to work with such amazing young people. 🎁
Students and staff have been encouraged to show their holiday spirit by participating in themed dress-up days. Everyone who joins in is entered to win a prize at the end of the spirit days. 🎁
Thank you to everyone who has already participated, and don’t forget to keep showing your holiday spirit for the remaining days! 🎄
Contributor: Brooke Knorr, Journalism Staff Member
Senior members did an outstanding job, transforming the windows from a clean slate into vibrant works of art within a single school day. Their creativity gave staff and students the chance to witness their talents firsthand and added a festive touch to the event. ⛄
Contributor: Brooke Knorr, Journalism Staff Member
Southern Columbia will host its first-ever Girls Wrestling match this Wednesday night in the high school Old Gym. Junior High will compete at 5:00 PM, followed by Varsity at 6:15 PM. Come out and support these athletes as they make history!
Today, we had the privilege of welcoming Chris Herren to our high school auditorium for a powerful presentation on addiction and recovery. Chris shared his personal story with honesty and courage, inspiring our students to think carefully about their choices and the impact those choices can have on their lives.
We are grateful to Journey Bank for sponsoring this event and to Chris for delivering such an impactful message.
We also want to thank our counseling team for being available to support anyone who needed to process today’s presentation.
Together, we remain committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where every student feels empowered to make positive choices. 💛🖤
If you would like to learn more about Chris Herren’s mission, search his name on YouTube to find inspiring videos and resources.
Join us for a festive afternoon filled with fun activities, holiday movies, and holiday cheer.
📅 Date: Sunday, December 14
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: High School Auditorium
See the attached flyer for full details!
Picture #1: Commander Mark Schlieder, Reagan Kusnerick, Shilow Welkom, Levi Race, and Gary Roberts, Sr. Vice
Picture #2: Commander Mark Schlieder, Declan McGinley, Emily Valencik, Leah Fenstermacher, and Gary Roberts, Sr. Vice
Contributor: Brooke Knorr, Journalism Staff Member
